The Security Industry Association (SIA), Silver Springs, Md., announced that the Education Interest Group it formed in 2013 to address school security issues is now the SIA Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS).
Tech Systems Inc., Duluth, Ga., announced its imminent transition from a privately held, single-owner corporation to an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) that will ultimately transfer full ownership of Tech Systems to its employees.
Returning to its Granite State roots, American Alarm and Communications has expanded and relocated its New Hampshire headquarters to a newly renovated 4,500 square-foot office and service center in Manchester.
Vanderbilt Industries, Parsippany, N.J. announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Siemens’ Security Products business, part of the Siemens’ Building Technologies Division, Frankfurt.
The executive director of CEDIA, Don Gilpin, will step down as leader of the home technology industry association by the end of 2015. Gilpin has been with CEDIA, Indianapolis, since 1998 and became executive director and COO in 2006. Chairman Larry Pexton and the board of directors will search for Gilpin's replacement immediately. Gilpin will assist the board of directors in this search process and he is expected to remain on board for a transitional period after his successor is named.
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United Systems, Denver, acquired Absolute Fire & Safety, Littleton, Colo., and created a new specialized division, United Systems Fire & Safety. The new division, founded on October 1, will deliver specialized fire and safety services to commercial businesses throughout Colorado.
Samsung Techwin America, Ridgefield Park, N.J., introduced its Open Platform feature at this year’s ASIS show, making it possible for third-party companies using standardized APIs to develop applications and install them on Samsung’s WiseNet III cameras.