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Electronic security factory rep firm LRG has announced that LRG veterans John Swinford and Kenny Hilton have purchased the organization from Chris Lanier effective March 13. A long-time industry veteran, Lanier founded LRG in 2001. Texas-based LRG covers 16 states in the central U.S. for many of the industry’s top-tier manufacturers of intrusion, video, fire, audio and networking solutions. Lanier will be retained for the next year, assisting with the transition and leading new vendor and business-development initiatives, reports the company. Related: LRG Celebrates 20th Anniversary With $20K in Customer Appreciation Prizes “This move is by design and with the right people for the future of the company,” Lanier says. “LRG has worked hard to service our customers and the supply chain with an ongoing sense of sales urgency. We are very appreciative of our partnerships and friendships in the industry.” New CEO Swinford and CFO Hilton combine for more than 23 years of LRG experie...

MCLEAN, Va.  – The Monitoring Association (TMA) and Security Sales & Integration (SSI) have announced the finalists for the TMA/SSI 2023 Monitoring Technology “Marvel” Award. The three finalists are: Edgeworth Security National Monitoring Center Statewide Central Station The award, honoring innovations in monitoring center technology, is co-sponsored by TMA and Security Sales & Integration (SSI) and coordinated by the TMA Technology Committee. The purpose of the Marvel Award is to provide recognition for monitoring centers creating and/or using cutting-edge technology to raise awareness of these new technologies. “The monitoring industry is experiencing exponential shifts as new technology emerges,” says TMA Technology Committee Co-Chair Sascha Kylau, OneTel Security. “Our goal with this award is to bring those monitoring centers and their partners who are demonstrating how new technologies are allowing security monitoring providers to reach new levels of effici...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Resideo Technologies has announced it has completed the acquisition of privately held distributor BTX Technologies, based in Hawthorne, N.Y. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. BTX, founded in 1967; distributes professional audio, video, data communications and broadcast equipment. In addition, BTX offers a private brand portfolio, including the BookIT Room Scheduling Solution, holds several patents for connectivity products and provides manufacturing services for custom broadcast fiber assemblies, panels and more. The company has warehouse locations in New York and Utah, serving customers across North America. It will be part of Resideo’s ADI Global Distribution business. “Expansion at ADI is a key part of Resideo’s long-term strategy, and we continue to make targeted investments to increase our market reach and accelerate growth in our distribution business,” says Jay Geldmacher, president and CEO of Resideo . “In line with our growth strategy, BTX bro...

MONTRÉAL  — Genetec has announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art experience center, MCXC, in Mexico City that will serve as a hub for Genetec customers from Latin America and the Caribbean (LATCAR). The new facility is the latest addition to the company’s existing experience centers in Montreal, Paris, London and Singapore. Located on the 35th floor of Chapultepec Uno R509, a new landmark building designed by KMD architects , the MCXC features innovative solutions from Genetec and its expansive family of partners. MCXC will provide customers and partners with an immersive experience in a fully functioning Security Operations Center (SOC) that can be tailored to address their specific needs. In addition, MCXC features a training center, modern workspaces and meeting areas. “By opening our fifth experience center in this strategic location, we are continuing to invest in the LATCAR region to give our integrators, technology partners and end-users a venue to experience ...

LAS VEGAS — The electronic security industry’s most prominent trade show — International Security Conference (ISC) West — returns to the Venetian Expo March 28-31, reconnecting dealers, integrators, manufacturers, distributors, monitoring providers and other channel partners as well as a broad range of verticals and industries. Last year’s event attracted nearly 20,000 security professionals and organizers expect 2023 to eclipse that number. “The numbers for ISC West 2023 are strong and trending upwards,” says ISC Security Events EVP Mary Beth Shaughnessy. “We are expecting more than 600 exhibiting companies and 20,000+ total industry professionals with an increase in international attendance as well.” Registered attendees have access to the expo floor where they can connect with representatives of hundreds of companies in a variety of security verticals and to the SIA Education@ISC program. It will feature more than 70 panel discussion and presentations exploring trends and innovat...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Security 101, the national provider of full-service commercial security solutions, has announced that it has acquired Security Solutions Northwest (SSNW), based in Bellingham, Washington. SSNW, founded in 1904, is a leading regional provider of commercial security systems design and installation services. With the acquisition, Security 101 expands its presence in the State of Washington and complements its existing client base in the education, government and property management vertical markets. “Given SSNW’s commitment to exceptional customer service and their deep relationships, it is a natural fit for Security 101,” says Steve Crespo, CEO of Security 101. “The acquisition of SSNW expands our national footprint and broadens the scope of our service offerings to include life safety systems —advancing our capabilities in fire testing and inspection services.” Related: Tim Whall Joins Security 101 as Strategic Advisor to the Board Jamie Vos, president ...

ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Amherst Alarm, an industry-leading fire alarm, security and monitoring provider in Western New York. The addition expands Pye-Barker’s alarms footprint outside of New York City and Long Island to the western part of the state. Headquartered just outside of Buffalo in Amherst, N.Y., Amherst Alarm provides expert-level life safety solutions including security alarms, fire detection, 24/7 monitoring, video surveillance, access control and emergency service for businesses such as offices, restaurants, retail stores and warehouses. Tim Creenan, an experienced security technician and SSI Industry Hall of Fame honoree, founded Amherst Alarm in 1984 with his wife Maryann and one part-time installer. Since then, Amherst has acquired several additional companies and has become a regional leader. The company won the 11th annual Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) Award for its ongoing efforts to reduce false alarm dispatches in 2016. “Amherst Al...