Vector Security
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| Company type | Privately held |
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| Industry | Security Alarms, Fire Alarm Systems, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Suppression, Security systems, Communication systems, Video surveillance, Access control, Electronic article surveillance, Home Automation, Retail loss prevention, Network Security |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Headquarters | Warrendale, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Website | vectorsecurity |
Vector Security, Inc. operates as a provider of electronic security solutions across the United States.[1][2] The company delivers security services tailored for residential and commercial clients throughout the U.S. and Canada. Its headquarters are situated in Warrendale, Pennsylvania.[3]
History
During the 1970s, Westinghouse Security Division was sold to Westec, which developed a franchised network of security dealers. Vector Security emerged following the purchase of Kilbourne Security—a Philadelphia-based Westec dealer—and another Westec dealer located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Initially operating under the name PC Security, the company soon rebranded as Vector Security. Subsequently, it began servicing customers in Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and Northern West Virginia.[4]
In 1992, Vector Security established its National Accounts Division to support nationwide multi-site clients, extending its reach into Canada by 1996.[5]
The firm underwent a corporate rebranding in 2012, unveiling its current logo along with the tagline "Intelligent security tailored for you."[6]
August 2013 marked the acquisition of Industry Retail Group (IRG), broadening Vector Security’s offerings to include managed network services aimed at retailers and businesses with multiple locations.[7]
In 2015, Vector Security expanded its regional presence by acquiring Pelican Security Network, a coalition of independent life safety and security service providers. This move enlarged its coverage along the Gulf Coast from southwest Florida through Louisiana to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.[8]
The 2019 acquisition of Nashville-based ADS Security further extended both companies' operations into North Carolina, Kentucky, and Florida while introducing new branches for Vector Security in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Vector Security has earned several accolades including SDM Magazine’s Dealer of the Year awards in 2003 and 2015,[9][10] multiple Sammy Awards such as Installer of the Year (Large) from SSI Magazine in 2016,[11] the Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) Award from the False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA) in 2006,[12] Central Station of the Year by the Central Station Alarm Association in 2006,[13] and the Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Award in 2008.[14]
Current operations
Vector Security delivers security solutions for both commercial and residential clients, serving approximately 386,000 customers across North America, including enterprises with multiple locations. The company’s portfolio encompasses a variety of products and services such as intrusion detection systems, fire alarms, video monitoring, mobile and home automation technologies, access control systems, electronic article surveillance, robbery and assault alert mechanisms, as well as diverse loss prevention offerings.
Following its 2013 acquisition of Industry Retail Group, Inc. (IRG), Vector Security expanded its capabilities to include managed infrastructure and business intelligence services within the United States through its Vector Security Networks division.
Headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, the firm supports residential households, commercial establishments, and multi-location businesses throughout North America by operating a network of branch offices alongside authorized dealer partnerships.
Vector Security dealers
Vector Security, Inc. operates an authorized dealer program that enables independent dealers to provide the same security products and services available through Vector Security’s branches. These offerings are subsequently monitored by Vector Security to ensure consistent service quality.
References
- ↑ 2016 Rank by Annual Revenue
- ↑ AT&T Secures $3 Million Networking Agreement with Vector Security
- ↑ Company Overview of Vector Security, Inc.
- ↑ Seungmug Lee, The Impact of Home Burglar Alarm Systems on Residential Burglaries
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