Electrohome was involved in television broadcasting, and was a leader in data, video, graphics displays and projectors.
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17 Facts About Electrohome
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From 1984 to 1999, Electrohome-branded TVs were produced under licence by Mitsubishi Electric, and from 1999 to 2007 by Jutan.
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In February 2010, the Electrohome brand was acquired by Bluetronics Group a division of Circus World Displays Limited.
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Electrohome developed its reputation with large console model TV sets made with real hardwood cases.
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In 1954, Carl Arthur Pollock, son of the company's founder, led Electrohome in joining the Famous Players theatre chain to launch Kitchener-Waterloo's first television station, CKCO-TV, as a CBC Television affiliate.
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Electrohome assumed full control of CKCO in 1970 when broadcasting laws substantially reduced the amount of foreign ownership in Canadian media.
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In 1984, suffering from years of competition with Sony and other Japanese television makers, Electrohome ceased production of TV sets, and licensed the brand name to Mitsubishi Electric.
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In 1988, Electrohome purchased a second television station, CFRN-TV in Edmonton.
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In return, Electrohome received cash and shares in Baton worth $270 Million Canadian, which changed its name to CTV Inc a year later.
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In 1999, Electrohome sold the projection systems division to Christie Digital, a leading film projector manufacturer.
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In 1999, Electrohome switched licensees, dropping Mitsubishi Electric and allowing Canadian distributor Citizen Electronics to market TVs and DVD players under the Electrohome brand name.
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In January 2008, Electrohome announced the sale of all of its trademarks to Synnex Corporation.
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In February 2010, the Electrohome brand was acquired by Bluetronics Group, a division of Circus World Displays Limited.
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Electrohome only lasted until 1902, and the factory sat vacant until 1905, when it became occupied by the Walker Bin and Store Fixture Company.
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Electrohome produced a variety of retail store furniture such as store counters, wall bins, floor racks, and display units.
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Electrohome initially used the plant to manufacture its Deilcraft brand of furniture, but by the mid-1950s was using it for lighting and heating appliance manufacturing, as well as storage.
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Electrohome sold the building in 1968 to Morval Durofoam Products.
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