NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2026 – Jazz Hipster Corporation, an ODM specializing in high-end audio systems, today announced a new high-resolution wireless audio platform that advances the wireless audio signal path to 24-bit/96kHz, moving beyond the 48kHz design baseline long used in the market. Designed for active speakers, the platform supports both 2-way and 3-way product configurations on a single core architecture. Brand customers can now request a technical evaluation, with customer projects potentially entering mass production as early as the end of this year.
Jazz Hipster Brings High-Resolution Audio Standards to the Active Speaker Market with a 96kHz Wireless Audio Platform
Built on Wi-Fi 6, the platform supports high-resolution audio and streaming services over an existing home wireless network. For stereo and other active speaker configurations with up to four channels, the audio signal path supports resolutions of up to 24-bit/96kHz. End-to-end transmission latency is kept within 20 milliseconds to maintain audio-video synchronization when watching television or other video content. The platform also integrates a USB-C digital input for direct connection to computers, streaming players, mobile devices, and other high-resolution audio sources.
High-resolution streaming has become commonplace at the source, yet wireless transmission remains a persistent industry bottleneck. Most wireless active speakers on the market still use 48kHz as their transmission design baseline. High-resolution files supplied by streaming services are often downsampled during wireless transmission, creating a gap between advertised specifications and the actual listening experience.
The platform also forms part of Jazz Hipster's broader home entertainment audio architecture. Brands entering the market with active speakers can build on the same technical foundation to develop wireless subwoofers, surround speakers, and home theater systems. In multichannel configurations, the architecture can distribute up to 12 audio channels and supports Dolby Atmos speaker layouts. For consumers, this means they can start with a pair of active bookshelf speakers and expand their systems without replacing existing equipment.
"The active speaker market is undergoing a major shift," said Ben Hsu, Senior Product Manager at Jazz Hipster. "Traditional combinations of passive speakers and separate amplifiers are gradually giving way to integrated active designs, with streaming serving as a key driver. This presents brands with a dilemma: product lines need to become increasingly segmented, while engineering resources are not growing at the same pace. We believe that over the next three years, competition in active speakers will center on platforms rather than individual models. The key will be whether a single architecture can support both stereo configurations that prioritize the highest sound quality and home theater configurations with the greatest number of channels."
For brand customers, supporting two product paths on a single architecture means that expanding a product line does not require duplicating development work. Brands can enter the market with a relatively straightforward 2-way design, then extend their offerings to 3-way bookshelf speakers without changing the core platform architecture or the scope of software integration. This allows development resources to focus on acoustic tuning and product voicing. A single app can also serve the entire product range.
Jazz Hipster has timed the platform launch ahead of the autumn trade show season to align with brand customers' year-end mass production schedules. A technical brief is now available on request, covering the platform architecture, 2-way and 3-way applications, connectivity specifications, and key considerations for evaluating adoption. For product information and details on requesting an evaluation, visit https://jazzhipster.com/solutions.
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About Jazz Hipster
Founded in 1981, Jazz Hipster Corporation is an ODM partner specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-end audio systems. With more than 40 years of audio engineering and manufacturing experience, the company focuses on streaming audio, Dolby Atmos, wireless audio, all-in-one audio systems, digital signal processing, acoustic integration, and precision manufacturing, helping global brands create the next generation of high-end audio solutions. Visit https://jazzhipster.com.
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New allnex Leadership Team to drive next phase of growth
Effective January 1, 2027, the new structure will strengthen allnex's focus on three priorities: turning customer needs into innovation, creating one integrated global commercial organization, and building the capabilities needed to execute for the long term.
"allnex has a strong foundation, exceptional talent, and significant opportunities ahead. The new leadership team we are building brings together deep expertise in technology, commercial excellence, and organizational transformation. Together, we will strengthen our customer partnerships, accelerate innovation, and create sustainable growth for allnex in the years to come", says Anish K. Taneja, Chief Executive Officer of allnex.
Driving the Future Through Innovation: Ruben Mannien Appointed Chief Technology Officer
To further strengthen the connection between technology leadership, market opportunities, and long-term business strategy, allnex is establishing the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as a core position within its Management Team.
Effective January 1, 2027, Ruben Mannien will assume the role of CTO, leading Corporate Strategy, Sustainability and Innovation, including key growth areas focused on opportunities that create future value for allnex.
"Ruben's ability to connect customer needs, business strategy, and innovation makes him uniquely qualified for this role," said Anish K. Taneja. "His leadership will help accelerate the commercialization of innovation and ensure that allnex remains at the forefront of technologies shaping the future of our industry."
Creating One Global Commercial Organization: Mark Perbaums Appointed Chief Commercial Officer
Effective October 1, 2026, Mark Perbaums will join allnex as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Mark joins allnex from Johnson Matthey, where he most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer for Clean Air.
As CCO, Mark will bring together all global commercial activities under a single leadership structure, including Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Technical Service, Product Management, Regional Commercial Organizations, and Global Key Account Management. The Coating Resins, Additives, and Composites businesses will be aligned within this organization, creating a more connected and customer-centric commercial model.
His mission will be to strengthen customer intimacy, create a consistent customer experience across regions and businesses, accelerate decision-making, and unlock growth opportunities through closer collaboration across the global commercial organization.
"Mark brings extensive international experience in commercial leadership," says Anish K. Taneja. "His leadership will help us further strengthen customer relationships, unlock new business opportunities, and deliver the consistent customer experience around the globe. Mark will help allnex to unleash its full growth potential and bring the voice of the customer to everyone in our company."
Building the Organization of Tomorrow: Maria Roettger Appointed Chief Administrative Officer
Effective January 1, 2027, Maria Roettger will join allnex as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
In this newly created role, Maria will lead Human Resources, Communications, Legal & Compliance, Information Technology, GBS, the Transformation Office and the Process Center of Excellence, bringing together the critical functions that enable organizational effectiveness and long-term performance.
Maria joins allnex from Michelin, where she currently serves as President & CEO of Michelin Europe North.
Throughout her career, she has held senior leadership positions across both business and human resources disciplines, leading large-scale organizations through growth, change, and transformation.
"Maria will play a key role in shaping the culture, talent, and capabilities required to support allnex's long-term growth ambitions, ensuring the organization remains agile, customer-focused, and ready for future opportunities", said Anish K. Taneja.
Experienced Leadership Continues to Provide Stability and Execution Excellence
The following Management Team responsibilities will remain unchanged:
Duncan Taylor, Chief Financial Officer
Duncan Taylor will continue to lead Finance, Treasury, Tax, Controlling, Accounting & General Ledger, M&A activities and Internal Audit.
Lauri Wogschin, Chief Procurement Officer
Lauri Wogschin will continue to lead Procurement and Supply Chain.
Herman Vos, Chief Operating Officer
Herman Vos will continue to lead Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Safety, Health & Environment (SHE).
Positioned to Lead the Next Chapter of Growth
Anish K. Taneja, Chief Executive Officer of allnex concludes, "The future of allnex will be defined by how effectively we serve our customers, innovate ahead of market needs, and execute with excellence. This team gives us the leadership, experience, and ambition to do exactly that. Together we will drive profitable growth, customer satisfaction and employee engagement to the next level while writing the next chapter of allnex success story."
The new Management Team structure will become fully effective on January 1, 2027.
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About allnex
allnex is a leading global manufacturer and solution provider of coating resins and additives for industrial and composite markets. With a 75-year heritage, over €2.0 billion in revenue and around 4,000 employees worldwide, our focus is to create innovative chemistry for all nex>t generations, driven by the needs of our customers in a fast-changing world. We do this with sales, research and production network spanning 35 countries, a workforce representing over 50 nations with an all-in dedication to innovation, sustainability and reliable partnership.
allnex supports customers to enhance their product and service solutions with a wide range of chemistries and innovative products, including the sustainable ECOWISE™ offerings. As part of GC, our main markets are Mobility & Transportation, Packaging & Consumer Goods and Construction & Infrastructure.
For more information, visit our website: https://allnex.com/en
LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/company/allnex
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