A Happy Anniversary Bash
Systems Distributors Inc., Atlanta, GA, celebrated its 10 year anniversary in style with a party for customers, employees, vendors and friends. Held in May, over 150 people attended the event which featured food, drink and entertainment. Several awards were given out, one to David Tierney of Automatic Systems as SDI’s first customer 10 years ago, and others to valuable long-term SDI employees. A number of customers also won $50 American Express Gift Cards.
SDI owners Scott Fowler, President, Becky Busby, VP, and Chris Weldon, VP, and SDI employees, thank their customers and vendors for all of their support over the past 10 years and look forward to the next 10. For more information, visit www.sdilink.com.
Preparing Technicians For A Tougher Test
Security Products Company, the oldest wholesale distributor in the Midwest, recently hosted the first of its kind Ohio Fire Alarm License Test prep class. The five and a half hour class was designed and taught by our own Security Dealer Fire Alarm Expert Greg Kessinger, also of Zenith Design. It was given to prepare technicians for the new, more challenging state license test given. Immediately following the class, Security Products invited a representative of the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s office to administer the test. Security Products Company and several fire alarm manufacturers facilitated OBFAA members to attend the prep class at no charge.
“While training and education is just part of our service commitment to customers, we feel that it is an extremely important piece,” says Dini Jones, president of Security Products Company.
“We try to give our dealers the best tools available so they are able grow their businesses,” she says. “We offer several seminars every month that range from pure technical and product reviews to sales and marketing support.” For more information on the State License requirements, visit http://www.com.state.oh.us/sfm/.
Distribution Agreements Reached
GVI Security Solutions, Inc. and PSA Security Network have signed a joint distribution agreement whereby members of PSA Security Network are able to sell, install and support the full range of GVI Security Solutions products, including systems for Intelligent Video Threat Detection, CCTV, Digital Video Recording, Access Control, Rapid Access Portals, Video IT Based Networking, Integrated Command and Control, and Perimeter Control.
“PSA Security Network gives us access to some of the most highly respected systems integrators and installers in the country, adding considerable reach to our distribution,” states Wade Thomas, president of GVI Security.
Get Wired
ADI releases its premiere Wire and Cable Pocket Guide, marking the first time ADI has printed a mini-version of its annual catalog. It’s designed for dealers to carry in their pockets and use as a quick reference guide for part numbers, product descriptions and technical information. ADI created this quick reference tool so dealers, while out on a job site, can contact a branch or an ADI Systems Sales and Support group to check pricing and availability of wire and cable products.
The 2005 guide features all the major subcategories of wire and cable. New products are also debuting in this guide, including buried cable and under carpet cable. To request a free copy of the Wire and Cable Pocket Guide, call the ADI branch closest to you at 800-233-6261. For more information, visit www.adilink.com.
