Tag: The Americas
Northland Controls promotes Brendan McFall to GM, Americas
August 3, 2026SSN Staff
FREMONT, Calif.—Northland Controls has promoted Brendan McFall to general manager, Americas, tasking the longtime executive with leading the company’s operations and growth strategy across the region.
McFall has been with Northland Controls since 2014, joining the company as executive assistant to owner Pierre Trapanese before moving into project management and later taking on a series of leadership positions. During his tenure, he spent six months in Singapore as acting general manager,...
Johnson Controls raises FY2026 guidance following strong third-quarter performance
July 31, 2026SSN Staff
CORK, Ireland—Johnson Controls has reported strong fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, posting double-digit organic revenue growth, a sharp increase in orders and backlog, and raising its full-year earnings outlook.
The company reported third-quarter sales of $6.6 billion, up 9% from the prior-year period, while organic sales increased 10%. GAAP earnings per share were $1.23, and adjusted earnings per share reached $1.42.
Johnson Controls also reported strong demand across its business,...
Secure.com names Nicholette Brown Hill founding GM for Americas
July 30, 2026SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas, and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Secure.com has appointed cybersecurity industry veteran Nicholette Brown Hill as founding general manager for the Americas and head of sales for global strategic markets.
The newly created executive position is designed to support Secure.com's expansion efforts across North and South America as the company grows its artificial intelligence (AI)-native cybersecurity platform worldwide.
In her new role, Brown Hill will oversee the...
Axis Communications opens 20th Experience Center in the Americas
April 30, 2026SSN Staff
CHELMSFORD, Mass.—Axis Communications has announced the opening of its 20th Axis Experience Center (AEC) in the Americas, located in Detroit - underscoring the company’s continued expansion and deepening investment in one of the United States’ most important centers of industrial and technological innovation.
The new facility provides customers and partners with a hands-on environment to explore the latest intelligent IP solutions for security, operations and business intelligence....
Allegion leans on strength of nonresidential portfolio in 2025
February 25, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
DUBLIN—Allegion’s 2025 performance was buoyed by another year of high single-digit growth in its nonresidential portfolio, as U.S. residential markets softened more than expected.
CEO John Stone told investors on the company’s Q4 earnings call that the divergence between commercial and residential demand shaped both year-end results and early expectations for 2026.
“(Residential) ended the year softer than we had contemplated,...
Gallagher Security announces partnership with Fortified Security
December 1, 2025SSN Staff
CANTON, Ga.—Global security manufacturer Gallagher Security has announced a strategic partnership with Fortified Security, a perimeter systems integrator with over 30 years of specialized experience.
This collaboration enables Gallagher’s channel partners across the Americas to offer enhanced perimeter security solutions to their customers, supported by Fortified’s expert design and installation services.
In addition, this partnership empowers Gallagher channel partners...
Allegion sees ‘resilient’ non-residential market, ‘soft’ residential market in Americas
October 29, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
DUBLIN—Allegion reported a strong Q3 2025, supported by what CEO John H. Stone calls a “resilient” performance and steady aftermarket demand in the non-residential market in the Americas, even as residential markets remained “soft.”
Allegion’s Americas segment delivered strong operating results in Q3, with revenue of $844 million - up 7.9% on a reported basis and up 6.4% on an organic basis - led by its non-residential business.
“Q3...