rights to many games, it was nearly impossible for Emerson to market in the United States due to the lack of popular game titles. In 1983, Emerson began selling re-branded Goldstar televisions at inflated prices for a substantial profit. The compact disc player and microwave oven were introduced in 1985 doubling sales. In 1986 Emerson began importing and marketing compact refrigerators. Camcorders, telephones, and answering machines were added to its product line in fiscal 1988. Personal computers and facsimile machines were added in 1990. In 1995, Emerson Radio entered the home theater and car audio fields, and the $900-million-a-year home and personal security market with a carbon monoxide detector, however, they left this field in 1997. Also in 1995, Emerson announced it would license its name to more than 250 audio and video accessories made by Jasco Products Co., a firm selling cables, remote controls, and appliance cleaning devices. Emerson began manufacturing and selling television and video products bearing the Emerson and G Clef trademark to U.S. retailers in 1999. They also had a licensing agreement with Telesound Electronics for telephones, answering machines, and caller ID products in the United States and Canada. References External links Official Emerson websites Emerson Radio website Emerson Audio and Video website Funai About.com information on Emerson How Benjamin Abrams took Emerson Radio and Phonograph Corporation to the corporate top Info at A Touch of Business.com Home appliance manufacturers of the United States Consumer electronics brands Electronics companies established in 1948 Manufacturing companies based in New Jersey Companies based in Bergen County, New Jersey Hackensack, New Jersey Companies listed on NYSE American 1948 establishments in New Jersey Radio manufacturers