BUENA PARK, Calif. — Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems (YCAS), Inc. awarded once-in-a-lifetime holiday trips to six top dealers that met or exceeded sales targets during the past fiscal year. The destinations were chosen by the marketing minds at YCAS to not only inspire dealers to reach their annual sales goals, but to thank them for their outstanding achievements and never-ending loyalty to Yamaha products.

Donnie Haulk of Audio Ethics visits Yamaha's manufacturing facilities with his wife, Lisa.

Donnie Haulk of Audio Ethics chose a sightseeing trip to Japan, which included visits to Yamaha's manufacturing facilities, for himself and his wife. "The trip was awesome, and touring Japan gave me a new appreciation for the work ethic and dedication that make Yamaha the industry leader that it is," said Haulk. "Seeing the craftsmanship that goes into Yamaha commercial audio products and the pride from the manufacturing side of the company was most impressive."

Winner representatives in addition to Audio Ethics include Sound Productions, Inc., Full Compass, Sound Image, Boynton Studios, Inc. and T.C. Furlong, Inc. First place prizewinners received a trip to India, Japan or France; second place prizewinners received a trip to Thailand, Hong Kong or Italy; and third place prizewinners received a trip to New York, San Francisco or Cancun, Mexico.

"We pride ourselves in partnering with dealers who are not only confident in selling our products, but who put every effort into providing their customers with the best products for their particular situation and follow through with superior after-sales support," says Paul Furtkamp, National Sales Manager, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. "The 'Saveur Your Dreams' promotion was a great success and we want to thank all of the YCAS dealers who participated," adds Furtkamp. "This group, in particular, far exceeded the company's expectations."

For more information, write Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc., 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620; telephone 714-522-9011; e-mail casales@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamahaca.com.