"Great news and congratulations for taking on an important mission for our industry! The dynamic membership and services of the InstallerNet MERA membership combination sets in motion a solid foundation on which to build real value for our industry. This could very well become a great resource to diversify and grow business and our industry. Looking forward to the next Knowledgefest!"
- Chris Cook, Editor, Mobile Electronics Magazine
“The fate of the independent 12V retailer is very much worth preserving - they are the backbone of the industry. InstallerNet can add a great deal of value to MERA and bring valuable resources to the table. The industry should be very glad for this strengthening of an entity can serve the greater good.”
- Bernie Sapienza, Vice President, Retail Business Development, IBiquity Digital Corp
“Congrats on the potential acquisition of MERA… That should be a great move and a win-win for MERA and InstallerNet! - Monsterous Thanks”
- Chris Gibbins, Senior Product Manager, Portable Media & Car, Monster Cable Products, Inc.
“The concept of running the association as a for-profit business can have a strong impact on the future of the category and help pull together several industry initiatives that lack the individual resources to be successful. This should create a win-win-win for MERA, retailers and manufacturers.”
- Stephen Witt, Vice President of Marketing, Alpine Electronics
“I was talking about it with a friend yesterday and we agreed that it really does put optimism back into MERA… I feel that InstallerNet has done so many things well—capitalizing on Internet-based installation, expanding into multiple markets to leverage workforce experience, and creating a positive, professional image—and InstallerNet taking over MERA allows this credibility to shine on and invigorate the organization.”
- Solomon Daniels, Perfect Interface
“Congratulations on your planned acquisition of MERA. With Installernet’s many successful years as a well accomplished important participant and contributor to the industry it seems clear that your association and involvement will most certainly prove beneficial to current and new members and the organization, today and in the future.”
- Clyde Podraza, Dual Electronics
“Very good news.”
- Mike
“Congratulations on the MERA acquisition. I believe it to be a perfect fit for InstallerNet and our industry.”
- Rob
“Great job. Let me know if you need anything from us.”
- Wayne
“Congratulations on the addition of MERA!”
- Paul
“Congratulations on InstallerNet’s success thus far and acquisition of MERA.”
- Jim
“Very interesting news, I look forward to hearing more about it as everything settles around the acquisition.”
- Gary
“Good Luck sir!”
- Herman
“Congratulations! I wish you the best.”
- Bill