Tag: life safety
Telguard announces new sales reps for Northeast and Southeast regions
October 8, 2024SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Telguard, a provider of security and life safety technologies, has announced the appointment of two new regional sales representatives.
Brooks Anderson and Gabe Chandler have joined the sales team at Telguard to support the company’s growth in the Northeast and Southeast regions.
Anderson will be serving as the Northeast regional sales representative. Brooks, an Atlanta native, brings six years of experience in contact center enterprise software sales. He played a pivotal...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety gains five new locations with acquisition of Bates Security
June 11, 2024SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – a full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired Bates Security, a security and alarms systems provider in the Southeast.
Bates Security is headquartered in Lexington, Ky., and operates additional offices in Prestonsburg, Ky.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Vero Beach, Fla.; and Lake Placid, Fla. With these additions, Pye-Barker said it will gain customers throughout Kentucky, Florida and...
LLSSA hosts 2025 Dealer Conference
May 28, 2024SSN Staff
NATCHITOCHES, LA – The Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association (LLSSA) recently hosted its 11th annual 2025 Dealer Conference.
Calling it a significant event in the life safety and security industry, the conference was held May 22-23, 2025, at the Natchitoches Events Center, welcoming a number of industry professionals, innovators, and policymakers.
Attendees participated in a comprehensive program featuring sessions that offered Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward LSPP license...
California Alarm Association honors Chaumont with award
May 23, 2024SSN Staff
PALM SPRING, Calif. — The California Alarm Association (CAA) recently announced that Lilianne G. Chaumont has been awarded the prestigious Mark Schubert Memorial Award for her outstanding dedication and contributions to the electronic security and life safety industries.
The award ceremony took place on Friday, May 17, 2024, recognizing Lilianne's efforts and commitment to the industry. The CAA stated that Lilianne G. Chaumont, President of Chaumont Law Inc., has been a pillar of the...
RapidFire acquires Texas Star Fire Systems
March 6, 2024SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS – RapidFire Safety & Security recently announced its entry into the Texas market with the acquisition of Texas Star Fire Systems, a provider of fire protection and life safety services.
The company said that this acquisition establishes a foundational presence for RapidFire as it lays the course for rapid expansion in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Based in Austin and San Antonio, Texas Star will serve as RapidFire’s anchor as it expands throughout...
Few appointed new executive director of GELSSA
February 12, 2024SSN Staff
SUWANEE, Ga. – GELSSA, the Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association, recently announced a change in association management with the appointment of Shannon Few as its new executive director.
“On behalf of the GELSSA Board of Directors, we are pleased to welcome Shannon Few as our new executive director. For years, we have been operating through the hard work and efforts of volunteers and the time has come to bring on a professional association management company with...
Resideo reveals Q4 and 2023 results release date
January 29, 2024SSN Staff
SCOTTSDALE – Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort, life safety and security solutions, and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products, will release its fourth quarter (Q4) and full-year 2023 financial results on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.
A conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss the results will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Interested investors and other parties can listen to a webcast of the...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires several Sonitrol locations
November 16, 2023SSN Staff
ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired three security and alarm companies from the Sonitrol Security Systems network, rapidly expanding its presence in the Carolinas.
Pye-Barker revealed that it closed in November on Sonitrol Security Services, Inc.; Sonitrol of Charleston, Inc.; and Sonitrol of the Midlands, Inc. Through these transactions, the company has gained a total of four new locations, strengthening its market position for integrated life safety protection...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Comtron Systems
October 5, 2023SSN Staff
ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, a fire protection, life safety and security services provider, has acquired Comtron Systems, a security, alarm and fire detection company based in Palm Desert, Calif.
Pye-Barker noted that this is its third acquisition in the Coachella Valley region of California. The deal solidifies Pye-Barker's market share in the area and expands its full-service offerings in California. The company’s aggressive acquisition strategy has led to exponential...
Tim Cahoon named new national trainer for NAPCO
August 31, 2023SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. – NAPCO Security Technologies announced the introduction of Tim Cahoon as its new national training manager, reporting to VP of Sales, NAPCO Fire & Security, Michael Venoit.
NAPCO said that Cahoon was Ideal for extending the company’s west coast training support. Based in Phoenix, Cahoon, will be providing new product introductions and technical classes on NAPCO’s full range of residential and commercial solutions, in person and online.
Cahoon joins...