On October 13th, 2017 CWD sold the last of our tourism related assets, our souvenir store “5681/Niagara Souvenirs”, located at 5681 Victoria Avenue here in Niagara Falls. This was a fundamental building block for where we are at today.
Many of the philosophies we follow as a team today started in the souvenir business back in 1984 and we can see them today reflected in our core values of development, efficiency, innovation, accountability and excellence.
2017
BlueTronics Group makes CES debut
2011
CWD acquires the assets of SYNNEX Canada's BDG division, including the Citizen, Electrohome, Magnasonic and Secureguard brands as well as an experienced management team—the story is covered by Forbes and Reuters
BlueTronics Group (BTG) is established as a new division of CWD to manage the newly acquired brands and opens an office in Toronto, Canada. The division designs, manufactures and markets consumer electronics including TV's, DVD players, iPod®/iPhone®docks, clock radios, nostalgic audio systems, gaming systems, karaoke systems and various other products. CWD's NYRIUS brand is now sold by BlueTronics Group.
The NYRIUS brand and NYRIUS.com are completely revitalized
CWD purchases a new office and warehousing facility in Niagara Falls, 2 minutes from its Headquarters
CWD strengthens China operations by hiring a Sourcing Manager
2010
2 products, the Defender™ SENTINEL10 and NYRIUS® ENTOURAGE 7, receive the prestigious CES Innovations Award from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The Awards annually recognize the most innovative consumer electronics on the market.
Levana's BABYVIEW20 receives the 2009 Seal of Approval from the National Parenting Center
Levana's BABYVIEW20 wins the Excellent Product Award from iParenting Media, a Disney Internet Group devoted to parents and family
The Pure Therapy™ brand is launched specializing in elite relaxation products
myLEVANA.com and Defender-USA.com are re-launched with exciting new branding and extensive industry leading multimedia
SVAT expands its 24/7 support to include 24/7 lifetime live customer support
2009
The Defender brand is created as an alternate brand for DIY Video Security, selling its products via mass merchant retailers and through its website, www.defender-usa.com
Defender releases its first major product: the SENTINEL1, a compact 7” internet-accessible DVR security system
SVAT releases the CV0204DVR – a security system designed for easy end-user set up. It quickly becomes one of the internet's best selling DVR's of all time
SVAT releases the revolutionary PI1000 – a DVR hidden in a motion sensor
SVAT signs on with a 3rd party PR firm, gaining coverage in the Chicago Tribune and Wall Street Journal
Levana's BABYVIEW20, an innovative video baby monitor, is launched
2007
The Levana brand is created to offer safety and security electronics for babies and infants
2006
SVAT Electronics makes its debut appearance at the world renowned International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The show is the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow
SVAT signs Vendor Agreement with Radio Shack/Intertan, now The Source
SVAT Electronics opens a factory outlet store out of its headquarters to aid in product development and market research
2005
SVAT introduces ClearVu – a line of security and surveillance products
2004
Wal-Mart Vendor Agreement established
The NYRIUS® brand is created and offers a line of unique consumer electronic goods
NYRIUS.com is launched
SVAT introduces 3 new categories: VISS line, focusing on video intercoms, Spy Eye, focusing on covert cameras and GigaXtreme, focusing on wireless surveillance systems and baby monitors
2003
SVAT Electronics, a division of CWD, is established by Raj Jain,as an innovator specializing in the design, manufacture and marketing of DIY Video Security Products, which are sold through retailers
SVAT launches it's first product, the DP64 BrainPen (a portable flash memory device in a writing pen) in December
RDS Souvenirs is established as a division of CWD. RDS quickly grows into Niagara Falls largest souvenir provider and goes on to sell wholesale across Canada
2002
4080 Montrose in Niagara Falls is purchased to be utilized as CWD's headquarters and a pilot retail store to compete with Future Shop and Costco
Tronics International is established as a division of CWD by Deepak and Raj Jain and begins retailing consumer electronics products at the brick and mortar level under the Jain Imports name
Fluance Speakers is created under the Tronics International division. Fluance quickly becomes a respected brand consisting of high quality home theater audio products sold directly to the end consumers
1999
Ramesh Jain opens Circus World—a souvenir store, arcade and museum located on world-famous Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls, Ontario