Overview
Cadre Industries was a U.S.-based company associated with the marketing and distribution of citizens band (CB) radios and related communications equipment during the 1970s.
Description
Cadre Industries operated in the United States and marketed CB radio equipment during the peak years of CB radio popularity. Like many companies of the era, Cadre Industries sourced radios from Japanese manufacturers and sold them under its own brand name. These products were typically aimed at the consumer market and distributed through retail channels.
History
- 1970s: Cadre Industries active during the CB radio boom in the United States
- 1970s: CB radios sold under the Cadre name, commonly manufactured in Japan
- 1970s: Commercial Products Division located in Endicott, New York
- Late 1970s–early 1980s: Decline in CB radio demand reduced market presence