Company

Audio Americas is a consumer electronics sales agency specializing in Latin America and the Caribbean. In this large and diverse region where the retail landscape varies in each country, we help manufacturers achieve maximum market share by connecting the right products with the right customers.

Our bilingual staff and support structure facilitate a more efficient supply chain, which results in increased inventory turns and profitability. We add value to products through bilingual marketing communications, training programs and technical support.

At Audio Americas, we help manufacturers define products, policies and logistics based on the needs of export customers. We clarify critical issues such as importation requirements, currency control regimes and electrical certification, so that manufacturers can comply with local laws and norms.

From our offices in Santiago (Chile) we manage sales to more than 125 resellers in 30 countries. Our customer base includes:

  • Wholesale distributors
  • Independent specialty retailers
  • Consumer electronics retail chains
  • Department store chains
  • Hypermarket chains
  • Duty-free shops
  • U.S export distributors
  • Custom installation contractors

Audio Americas was established in 2002 by Matthew Garfein, who saw an opportunity to create the first full-service sales agency dedicated exclusively to servicing the specialty electronics market in Latin America & the Caribbean. Matthew has 15 years of experience in the audio industry and an extensive knowledge of the consumer electronics landscape in Latin America.

Previously Matthew was Latin America Sales Manager for Audio Products International (API), for whom he established Latin America & Caribbean export distribution. In the 1990's he worked as Marketing Manager for NHT (Now Hear This), a California-based loudspeaker manufacturer. Matthew is also Vice-President of Audio Video Export, a Miami-based export distributor of specialty audio video products.