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If you missed the opportunity to make it to Pittsburgh for this year’s Electronic Security Expo (ESX), the press has got you – and the event – covered. Check out some of the news coming from this year’s show.
Special Report: ESX 2010 in Pittsburgh
SecurityInfoWatch.com
This is the third Electronic Security Expo I have attended (it’s only the third time this annual event has been held) and this has to have been the best one yet. Owned by the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA, formerly the NBFAA), the show brings in some of the top security installing firms and central stations from around the nation along with product vendors, technicians and anyone else who wants to be educated and apprised of the latest trends in technology in this industry. FULL STORY
ESX 2010 Recap
SecurityInfoWatch.com
The ESX 2010 show wrapped up Thursday in Pittsburgh and the event has definitely turned into a premier educational venue for systems integrators and installing contractors. FULL STORY
ESX Off with Accolades
SecurityInfoWatch.com
The Electronic Security Expo, official show of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), kicked off yesterday [June 15, 2010] and ended a great day of education and networking with the presentation of the industry’s two most prestigious awards—the Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award and the Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award. FULL STORY
Orvis, Monitronics, Doyle Big ESA, CSAA Winners
Security Systems News
The Electronic Security Association held its annual Weinstock Awards and the Central Station Alarm Association its Central Station Excellence Awards on June 15 and 16, respectively, here at the 2010 Electronic Security Expo here. FULL STORY
Video Verification Strategies: Response and Standards
SecurityInfoWatch.com
The alarm industry is nuts about video. Walking the aisles of ESX 2010 in Pittsburgh, Penn., attendees find that even though the attendees are primarily alarm system company owners and decision makers, video surveillance products are more likely to be found than control panels and PIRs. That falls in line with messaging from the show’s promoter, the Electronic Security Association, that the ESA membership has significantly diversified. What once was a group of alarm dealers is an association of companies that service, install and monitor a wide variety of electronic security and fire equipment solutions. FULL STORY
Video Verification Strategies: Bringing Video into a Central Station
SecurityInfoWatch.com
According to Jim Loyd, the vice president of sales and marketing for Grand Central Station (GCS) in Hayward, Calif., and a speaker on the ESX video verification seminar, one of the first things that has to be decided upon is product selection. Walk any security industry tradeshow floor (but especially ESX), and you’ll see a plethora of companies offering video surveillance and remote monitoring products to security dealers and central stations. Loyd said that GCS took a tier approach to product selection to solve this challenge. FULL STORY
ESX 2010: The Show is Just Getting Started
SecurityInfoWatch.com
It’s not your typical ISC West or other trade show but as a first-time attendee at this year’s ESX 2010, I have to say that for a small show it definitely packs a punch thus far. Although the exhibit show floor opens today, many attendees flew in early to catch the number of educational sessions, including sessions presented by SD&I Editor Deborah O’Mara and Publisher Carol Enman. FULL STORY
ESX 2010 Coverage Part 2: Consumer Driven Technology Drives the Show
SecurityInfoWatch.com
The lines between consumer and security products are crossing. We caught a glimpse of this from some manufacturers earlier this year at ISC West, such as Panasonic Security Systems Company who showcased a consumer line of surveillance products, but it is more than present at this year’s ESX trade show in Pittsburgh, Pa. It is evident that customers want more control and manufacturers are giving them just that. FULL STORY
ESX Day 1
Security Systems News
Every show needs an identity, right? Something that separates it from the myriad industry events that populate the landscape? ESX may be getting there. Maybe first and foremost, there is the Club Crawl. Is it a little ridiculous that a large industry event would define itself with a frat-party-like atmosphere on the first day of its show floor? Maybe. Do people seem to really, really enjoy themselves at this Club Crawl. Hell yes. FULL STORY
Egan, Ryan, Bonifas, Lombardi Tout Fire Revenue
Security Systems News
If you’re not getting RMR on your fire jobs, you’re missing a great way to increase cash flow and the value of your company, according to four security industry veterans who gathered June 16 to present “RMR on Fire!,” a panel discussion at the ESX show here. FULL STORY
ESX Day 2
UPG Security News
So… we have completed the second day of exhibiting at the Electronic Security Association’s ESX convention. It was superb. FULL STORY
Gearing Up for the Electronic Security Expo
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Guardian Protection Services specializes in keeping people out but this week the beige walls at headquarters are getting a touch-up so visitors will be doubly impressed once they’re allowed in. The Marshall-based company is helping host the Electronic Security Expo, a gathering of security industry experts expected to convene in Pittsburgh from Monday to June 18. FULL STORY
25-year veteran honored for industry leadership and insight
The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) announced the winner of the 2010 William N. Moody Award for outstanding excellence in the security alarm industry on June 15. This year’s recipient is Ivan Spector, President of Sentinel Alarm Company in Montreal, Canada. SIAC Executive Director Stan Marin presented Spector with the award at the icebreaker luncheon at the Electronic Security Expo in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Created in 2004 by the SIAC Board of Directors, the William N. Moody Award acknowledges individuals who unselfishly give of their time and talents to alarm management issues and who reflect the attributes of Bill Moody, including integrity, fairness and perseverance in the face of adversity.
“Ivan has been a tireless leader in our industry for more than 25 years,” said Martin. “He was a founding member of SIAC and even served as our Public Relations Chair. His keen insight and great wisdom has truly advanced alarm management in both Canada and the United States.”
Spector has served the alarm industry in numerous leadership roles. His involvement with CANASA includes its Board of Directors, National President and Chairman of the Response Committee. In this role, Spector proved instrumental in driving many of our False Dispatch Reduction Initiatives.
Currently, Spector also serves on the board of directors for CSAA. In addition to his involvement in serving the alarm industry, Spector also gives back to the Montreal community by volunteering his time on the Board of Directors of the Starlight Foundation. This organization helps seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.
“Bill Moody is a wonderful individual and winning this award is a great honour,” said Spector. “The alarm industry has made tremendous strides on both sides of the border and it’s my hope to continue our work to reduce dispatches and increase safety of our customers for many years to come.”
Photo Caption: (L-R) Bart Maltby-DSC Pacific NW Regional Sales Mgr., Amanda Hoskins-Tri-Ed Branch Manager/ Seattle, Kevin Gaylord, Gaylord Security Systems, and Ray Smick, Tri-Ed’s Pacific NW Business Development Manager.
Tri-Ed Seattle kicked off the summer season with a sizzlin’ BBQ special. This two week promotion rewarded all customers who purchased DSC products with an entry into a drawing for a Char-Broil BBQ Grill and Omaha Steak package. Kevin Gaylord of Gaylord Security took home the grill and the beef!
“The Omaha Steaks promotion is just one more way Tri-Ed reaches out to reward its customers and exceed their expectations,” says Amanda Hoskins, Branch Manager for Tri-Ed Seattle. “The promotion was a great success.”
This week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published various lead paint renovation and removal requirements for pre-1978 residences and other related proposed regulations for public review in the Federal Register.
The ESA opposed the final version of EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule in comments and activities up thru the implementation date of April 22, 2010. The association asked for an exemption for the installation industry and requested the rule be delayed for one year. In recent meetings on Capitol Hill, ESA is seeking to secure Congressional support for delaying implementation of this rule one year so that sufficient training and certification requirements can be implemented within the industry. Congress has until June 22, 2010 to either approve or oppose implementation of the rule.
The EPA is requesting comments on the following proposed rules relating to lead paint:
ESA is seeking comments from members for submission of ESA comments to EPA. Send these to Gov.info@alarm.org no later than June15, 2010.
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