Clarion Corporation of America has its headquarters in Gardena, California. Clarion Corporation of America is the largest subsidiary of Tokyo-based Clarion Company Ltd., and is ranked among the top 100 Global OEM Suppliers by Automotive News. Clarion, an international leader in car audio and electronics since 1940, is positioned as the No. 1 independent car audio manufacturer. The company conducts research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, and sales and marketing of entertainment, communications, security, and navigation products for the automotive environment, including IVCS (in-vehicle computing systems). Clarion has more than 10,000 employees worldwide and 24 factories in 10 countries, with marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia