Tag: Woodie Andrawos
ORR Protection acquires Compass Fire Protection
August 25, 2025SSN Staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—ORR Protection Systems, a provider of mission-critical fire protection solutions, has announced the purchase of all business assets of Compass Fire Protection, based in the Seattle area, effective immediately.
The acquisition complements ORR's established alarm, detection, suppression, and monitoring portfolio and strengthens their presence in the Pacific Northwest. Compass Fire Protection's union sprinkler capabilities in the Puget Sound area also present...
Dealer focus is driving force behind unified leadership structure at Netwatch, NMC
July 11, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Netwatch Group CEO Kurt Takahashi says a new streamlined leadership structure that further unifies Netwatch and National Monitoring Center (NMC) will be a win-win for their dealers and partners.
The announcement came following the departure of NMC co-founder and President Woodie Andrawos, who was named as CEO of ORR Protection on June 16. Takahashi now has direct oversight over Netwatch operations in the U.S. and Ireland, as well as NMC.
“We worked...
Netwatch Group announces unified leadership structure across divisions
June 18, 2025SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Netwatch Group has announced a streamlined leadership structure that further unifies Netwatch and National Monitoring Center (NMC) under the direct oversight of Group CEO Kurt Takahashi.
This evolution reflects Netwatch’s continued focus on operational alignment, shared growth, and delivering exceptional value to its clients, the company noted in its announcement.
With this change, both Netwatch and NMC will report directly to Takahashi, enhancing collaboration...
ORR Protection appoints Woodie Andrawos as chief executive officer
June 16, 2025SSN Staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—ORR Protection, a provider of mission-critical fire protection solutions, has announced the appointment of Woodie Andrawos as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Andrawos succeeds Ray Aldridge, who is retiring after nearly 32 years of dedicated service to ORR Corporation.
Andrawos joins ORR from National Monitoring Center (NMC), a provider of central station monitoring services. He co-founded NMC in 2001 and served as its president since 2013. Under...
NMC achieves UL listing for AVS-01
February 24, 2025SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—National Monitoring Center (NMC), a provider of advanced professional monitoring services, has attained the ANSI/TMA AVS-01 certification, joining an exclusive group as one of the first monitoring centers nationwide to achieve this distinction.
This certification underscores NMC’s commitment to delivering the highest alarm verification and security response standards.
Developed by The Monitoring Association (TMA), UL Solutions, and other key stakeholders,...
NMC strengthens dealer efficiency with After Hours Technical Support
October 21, 2024SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—National Monitoring Center (NMC), a provider of advanced professional monitoring services, continues to support its dealers with its successful After Hours Technical Support, ensuring reliable assistance for basic alarm system needs around the clock.
This service has been a valuable resource, helping NMC dealers provide reliable support to their customers, even when emergencies or technical issues arise outside regular business hours.
Since nearly half of all crimes...
NMC unveils NexusTech
August 27, 2024SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif. – The National Monitoring Center (NMC) has unveiled NexusTech, the newest addition to its Nexus business intelligence platform.
NexusTech brings a number of features to a mobile platform. It offers benefits that significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of technicians in the field.
A detailed account landing page has been revamped to include new tabs for site details, System Details, and Permits, providing a comprehensive overview at a glance. Direct call...
NMC and LOUD Security Systems, Inc. partner to deliver monitoring services
June 1, 2022SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--National Monitoring Center announced it has entered a long-term partnership with LOUD Security Systems to monitor nearly 11,000 of the security providers’ commercial and residential accounts.
The partnership brings cutting-edge monitoring services and world-class customer services to LOUD Security’s customer network, which demands a high level of service including quick response, limited false alarms, and dedicated customer service. NMC’s commitment to delivering...
National Monitoring Center (NMC) announces Installation Quality (IQ) certification
April 11, 2022SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—National Monitoring Center, one of the premier third-party monitoring companies in the United States, today announced that is has successfully met the requirements to renew its Installation Quality (IQ) certification.
As the only quality control program for electronic security system installation, monitoring, maintenance, and service, The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) IQ certification demonstrates NMC’s pledge to adhere to a stringent code of ethics...
National Monitoring Center celebrates 20-year anniversary
June 2, 2021SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—National Monitoring Center (NMC), the nation’s premier third-party monitoring center, proudly announced the 20th anniversary of the company’s founding.
In those years, NMC has evolved from a single 10,000-square-foot facility to two fully redundant leading-edge monitoring centers located in California and Texas.
“We are thrilled and honored to have reached this milestone,” said Woodie Andrawos, President, National Monitoring Center. “Our...