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SSC knows how to get spec'ed

N.J. firm dedicates one employee to work with architects and engineers
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SSN Staff
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08/02/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

NEPTUNE, N.J.—Systems Sales Corporation works hard to maintain a presence with the architects and engineers within its footprint. Its products continue to get specified in local jobs as a result, and that's one of the reasons the company has maintained a steady business in an unsteady economy.

"We have a full-time person, a sales engineer who helps maintain those relationships," said John Ventrella, president of Systems Sales Corporation, a 52-employee fire and security installation company here.

Washington Alarm changes tack with fire business

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SSN Staff
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08/02/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

SEATTLE—Offering bundled services to their existing and prospective fire customers has helped keep Washington Alarm's fire business cooking during the current construction slump.
"[If we don't already] we get a radio in there, do the annual inspection, and we also build in monitoring and maintenance," said Shannon Woodman, VP of Washington Alarm.

House passes CO bill unanimously

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SSN Staff
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07/28/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

WASHINGTON—A bill that establishes a grant program for the installation of CO detectors that meet ANSI/UL standards was unanimously approved by the House of Representatives this afternoon and industry advocates are optimistic that the legislation will fare equally well in the Senate and become law by the end of the year.

"We hope after the August recess, the bill will be hotlined in the Senate, which basically means that it's taken up and can be approved by a unanimous voice vote," said Don Erickson, legislative director for the Security Industry Association.

Air-sampling mania

UTCFS upgrades its offering
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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07/12/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

HARTFORD, Conn.—In what appears to be something of a trend, UTCFS has joined the ranks of fire manufacturers who are adding to their air-sampling smoke detection offerings this year, introducing its new AIR-Intelligence Smoke Detection System.

Siemens takes targeted approach to mass notification

Many end users still need to be educated about what it all means
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Martha Entwistle
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07/12/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

LAS VEGAS—The market for mass notification is maturing, says Pete Tately, Siemen’s program manager for mass notification, but slowly.

Halma shopping for fire companies

Global company has $150 million acquisition budget
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Martha Entwistle
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06/29/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

CINCINNATI—Halma Holdings, a global conglomerate that owns a number of fire and security manufacturing companies, announced June 22 it wants to buy more fire and security manufacturing companies, and it’s got $150 million earmarked for acquisitions.

Eagle keeps an eye on governor's mansion

Fire and security installer likes protecting state parks
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Martha Entwistle
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06/28/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Until recently, the California Governor’s Mansion here had very little in the way of fire protection and electronic security.

Potter adds new line, partnership

Nohmi brings complete line of fire alarm
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Martha Entwistle
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06/25/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

LAS VEGAS—Potter Electric Signal celebrated a new partnership with Japanese manufacturer Nohmi, which brings with it a new, full line of fire alarm products, at a June 8 reception during the NFPA show here.

Egan, Ryan, Bonifas, Lombardi tout fire revenue

'Forget T&M; get RMR or get out
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Martha Entwistle
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06/17/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

PITTSBURGH—If you’re not getting RMR on your fire jobs, you’re missing a great way to increase cash flow and the value of your company, according to four security industry veterans who gathered June 16 to present “RMR on Fire!,” a panel discussion at the ESX show here.

Cintra talks Edwards brand, channel conflict

President of UTCFS Detection & Alarm knows dealers' pain points
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Martha Entwistle
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06/10/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

LAS VEGAS—Antonio Cintra was in charge of the services business in the Americas for UTCFS before the acquisition of GE Security; post-acquisition, he’s moved to the other side.

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SSN News Poll June 2013

Early termination fees are a standard in the security industry but now The ADT Corp. is facing a class-action lawsuit over them. The attorney representing ADT clients from California, Illinois and elsewhere in the lawsuit says the fees violate federal and state consumer protection laws. But industry advocates say the fees are legitimate to help companies recover installation costs and for loss of profit. What do you think about such fees?

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