Investment news from Eagle Eye Networks and Brivo, Zeus Fire & Security acquires PASS Security, Pye-Barker acquires AFS, and ESA celebrates its 75th anniversary.

Through the partnership, HomeSphere’s 2,700-plus single and multifamily builders will have access to exclusive rebates on select smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Automatic Fire Sprinklers (AFS) — headquartered in Huntington Beach, Calif., with branches in Vancouver, Washington and Milpitas, Calif. — is known for maintaining and installing fire sprinkler systems.

News from Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, Security Industry Association (SIA), Carrier, Z-Wave Alliance  and more.

The sale enables Carrier to focus on its core businesses and to re-allocate net proceeds consistent with its stated capital allocation priorities.

The purchase of CLS Technology further deepens ADT Commercial’s capabilities to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers in the Houston area. 

A case filed in the United States Court for the District of Kansas was notable not for the decision of dismissal rendered because the matter was not timely filed, but because of the court’s consideration of the allegations.

Kidde is the first smoke alarm manufacturer to receive certification to the UL Standard for Smoke Alarms, UL 217, 8th Edition, set to take effect in May of 2020. The new Kidde smoke alarms utilize Kidde’s TruSense sensor and are designed to reduce common cooking nuisance alarms and respond faster to different types of fire. Kidde is part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies.

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