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Stage set for Fike to join top four

Chuck Kopoulos, new CEO talks to Security Systems News about reasons why
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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06/08/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

LAS VEGAS—It’s expanded its product line, secured some critical UL listings, and it’s a private company that’s not beholden to Wall Street: All of this positions Fike very well to achieve its goal of becoming one of the top four fire players in North America, said Fike CE

Fireguard invests $1.5m in new manufacturing plant

Expansion increases efficiencies
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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06/02/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

GLEN BURNIE, Md.—The Fireguard Corporation announced May 25 that its $1.5 million upgrade, expansion and relocation of its fabrication facility is complete.

ISS gets big marketing bang out of stadium job

New focus on service is paying off
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Martha Entwistle
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05/24/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

MIAMI—Integrated Security Systems’ CEO Jeffrey Nunberg said his mid-sized security and fire firm beats big multi-national corporations for jobs all the time, but he’s very excited about the recent win of the fire work for the new Marlins baseball stadium.

Diebold makes heavy fire investment

Announces it's ready to make national play
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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05/13/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

NORTH CANTON, Ohio—Providing what it calls the “missing component,” Diebold today announced that it is now offering fire products, installation and service nationwide.

FJC gets into fire with Champion buy

N.Y. guard co./integrator branches out to bundle services
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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05/11/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

FLORAL PARK, N.Y.—FJC Technology Solutions, a security integrator and guard company, has expanded into the fire installation business, with the acquisition, announced in April, of Champion Fire Detection.

UTC to resurrect Edwards name

Antonio Cintra named president Detection and Alarm business
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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05/06/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

HARTFORD, Conn.—In an announcement that was enthusiastically received by its new fire dealers, UTC Fire & Security has decided to resurrect the vaunted Edwards name.

NFSA launches 40-hour training program for sprinkler contractors

Non-union sprinkler association, AFSA, calls training initiative
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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05/05/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

PATTERSON, N.Y.—More places are adopting laws that mandate the installation of sprinklers in new homes and that, said National Fire Sprinkler Association president John Viniello, has more contractors than ever—plumbers, fire alarm installers and others—getting interested

Max Jewell, Fike CEO, dies

Chuck Kopoulos named new president and CEO
by:  SSN Staff  - 
04/29/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo.—Max Jewell, CEO and president of Fike Corporation, died on April 28, 2010. Fike is an industrial and commercial safety solutions provider, which entered the general fire alarm market two years ago, and made a foray video smoke detection with the acquisition of axonX last year.

Fike customers, employees, suppliers, and business partners worldwide learned of Jewell’s death today in a letter from Fike Chairman Lester L. Fike, and Logan J. Wilson, Fike Sr. VP Legal Affairs.

DVTel offers hosted VaaS solution

Partnership with Mexican telco only the beginning?
 by: 
Daniel Gelinas
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04/19/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.

Construction bust doesn't stop SSD's boom

California-based fire installer relies on retrofits, service revenue
 by: 
Martha Entwistle
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04/19/2010
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Fire Systems Installation

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Construction is still at a halt within SSD System’s footprint, but business is good, thanks to upgrades, retrofits and a robust fire service business.

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SSN News Poll July 2013

Retailing home security has become a trend. Comcast is selling its Xfinity Home security/home automation product in stores nationwide. AT&T's Digital Life product is available in its stores, and Lowe's is selling its Iris product in its retail stores and Verizon Wireless stores. Security companies, including SecureWatch 24, The Alarm Company and Security Options, also have retail stores. Is this the wave of the future or just a fad? What do you think?

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