2008-06-30 22:31:11 -
- Harman/Becker Automotive Systems, a unit of Harman International, (NYSE:HAR) announced today that it has been selected by Ferrari S.p.A. as the Italian automaker's Ferrari Technology Award winner for 2008. The award was presented on June 26 at the eighth edition of Podio Ferrari, the automaker's annual awards event for suppliers and partners that have demonstrated particularly high standards of
excellence, technology, innovation and product development in partnership with Ferrari.
"This award is a tribute to the cooperation and team spirit between our two companies that has thrived for more than a decade," said Dinesh C. Paliwal, Harman International Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We are delighted to blend our leading-edge audio and infotainment technology with Ferrari's legendary engineering to create a truly exciting experience for drivers."
Harman/Becker provides original-equipment navigation and entertainment systems for virtually all current Ferrari models and has recently been selected as the infotainment supplier for the new California model. For additional information, visit www.ferrari.com.
Harman/Becker is the automotive division of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (www.harman.com) which designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment products for the automotive, consumer and professional markets. Harman International maintains a strong presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and employ more than 12,000 people worldwide. The Harman International family of brands includes AKG, Audioaccess, Becker, BSS, Crown, dbx, DigiTech, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Revel, QNX, Soundcraft and Studer. Harman International's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NYSE: HAR."
Harman/Becker Automotive Systems
Stephanie Sauter
Global Brand & Product Marketing Manager
+ 49 (0) 7248/71-1419
SSauter@HarmanBecker.com
or
Harman International Industries, Incorporated
Brad A. Hoffman
Vice President, Corporate Communications
+1 248-592-3171
bhoffman@harman.com 
