Physical Security Solutions
Mr. Kirk MacDowell
Residential Marketing
www.GEsecurity.com
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Now homeowners can go beyond traditional home alarm system offerings to,
not only, remotely monitor their home's security, but also monitor a whole
range of additional functions and activities.
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Terrorism is on our shores now, as we face suicide bombers, Oklahoma
type "attacks", and crime in the workplace. Businesses, schools,
and personal residences require protection as never before.
The companies in our Physical Security Solutions Watchlist
provide solutions in the following fast growing security business segments:
airport security; alarm equipment, services; armored cars; asset protection;
bar codes; bomb detection; border control; criminal databases; digital
camera and video surveillance; emergency communications; emergency response
materials, personnel; emergency vehicles; employment screening; firearms;
fire prevention, protection; investigation; security guards; security
products and services; time and attendance monitoring; vehicle identification;
X-Ray cargo surveillance. The companies we are tracking include: Armor,
Albemarle, Analogic, Brinks, Cornell Corrections, Diebold, EFJ, Napco,
Verint, Zebra Technologies, and other physical security
companies.
Applied Digital Solutions (www.adsx.com)
is an advanced technology development company that focuses on a range
of early warning alert, miniaturized power sources and security monitoring
systems combined with the comprehensive data management services required
to support them. Through its Advanced Wireless unit, the Company specializes
in security-related data collection, physical security solutions,
value-added data intelligence and complex data delivery systems for
a wide variety of end users including commercial operations, government
agencies and consumers.
Armor Holdings (www.armorholdings.com)
is a diversified global designer, developer and manufacturer of branded
personnel and vehicle protective systems for the military, law enforcement
agencies and commercial customers. Headquartered in Jacksonville,
Florida, with 20 facilities in eight countries, Armor Holdings is comprised
of three divisions -- Aerospace & Defense, Products and Mobile Security
-- that together make it the leading supplier of protective systems,
physical security solutions, including body armor,
vehicle armor, aircraft safety systems and other personnel, vehicle
and structural safety and security products.
Albemarle Corporation (www.albemarle.com),
is a global producer of specialty polymer and fine chemicals. Most of
its products are additives to or intermediates for plastics, polymers
and elastomers, cleaning products, personal care products, agricultural
compounds, pharmaceuticals, drilling compounds, paper processing chemicals
and biocides. The Company's operations are managed as two separate and
distinct operating segments, Polymer Chemicals and Fine Chemicals. The
Fine Chemicals operating segment consists of agrichemicals, pharmachemicals,
fine chemistry services and intermediates and performance chemicals
product areas. The Company's sales primarily are made directly to manufacturers
of these products.
Analogic Corporation (www.analogic.com),
is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced health and security
systems and subsystems sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers. The
Company is recognized worldwide for advancing the state of the art in
Computed Tomography, Digital Radiography, Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance
Imaging, Patient Monitoring, Cardiovascular Information Management,
and Embedded Multiprocessing.
American Science and Engineering (AS&E) (www.as-e.com)
develops and manufactures state-of-the-art X-ray inspection systems
for homeland security and other critical defense applications. AS&E
continues to innovate, create and develop new products by investing
in new ideas through research and development, and evolving
its technology to meet the needs of an ever-changing world. The Company's
patented Z® Backscatter technology detects plastic explosives, illegal
drugs, and other contraband, even when artfully concealed in complex
backgrounds. This company has a wide array of physical security
solutions.
Axsys Technologies, Inc. (AXYS)
is a global leader in the design and development of high-performance
surveillance cameras, imaging systems and related motion control technologies,
serving the aerospace, defense, and high performance commercial markets.
For more information, visit http://www.axsys.com.
The Brink's Company (www.brinkscompany.com)
is a global leader in business and security services. The Company's
three businesses are: Brink's, Incorporated, the world's premier provider
of secure transportation and cash management services; Brink's Home
Security, one of the largest and most successful residential alarm companies
in North America; and BAX Global, an industry leader in freight transportation
and global supply chain management solutions.
Checkpoint Systems (www.checkpointsystems.com)
is a multinational company that manufactures and markets labeling systems
designed to improve efficiency, reduce costs and provide value-added
label solutions for customers across many markets and industries. Checkpoint
is a leading provider of EAS and RFID systems, source tagging, barcode
labeling systems, and more. Applications include automatic identification,
retail security and pricing and promotional labels. Operating directly
in 30 countries, the Company has a global network of subsidiaries and
provides professional customer service and technical support around
the world.
Cornell Companies (www.cornellcompanies.com)
is a leading private provider of corrections, treatment and educational
services outsourced by federal, state and local governmental agencies.
Cornell provides a diversified
portfolio
of services for adults and juveniles, including incarceration and detention,
transition from incarceration, drug and alcohol treatment programs,
behavioral rehabilitation and treatment, and grades 3-12 alternative
education in an environment of dignity and respect, emphasizing community
safety, rehabilitation in support of public policy and physical
security solutions. Cornell has 70 facilities with a total
service capacity of 16,644. Cornell's facilities are located in 15 states
and the District of Columbia.
Diebold (www.diebold.com)
is primarily engaged in the manufacture, sale, installation and service
of automated self-service transaction systems, electronic and physical
security products, election systems and software. The Company operates
three business segments: North America, International and Election Systems
and Other. The DNA segment sells financial and retail systems, and also
services financial, retail and medical systems in the United States
and Canada. Its primary customers include banks and financial institutions,
as well as hospitals, colleges and universities, public libraries, government
agencies, utilities and various retail outlets.
EFJohnson (www.EFJohnson.com)
is a leading provider of two way radios and communication systems for
law enforcement, fire fighters, EMS, and the military. Founded
in 1923, the company has a lengthy history of leadership in numerous
communication industry standards initiatives and organizations and was
one of the first developers of wireless communications products to be
fully compliant with federal government Project 25 interoperability
standards. EFJohnson offers a comprehensive portfolio of digital and
analog radio communications solutions which assist in effectively and
affordably managing the transition to digital P25 compliant systems.
The GEO Group (formerly Wackenhut Corrections) (www.thegeogroupinc.com),
is a world leader in the delivery of correctional and detention management,
health and mental health, and other diversified services to federal,
state, and local government agencies around the globe. GEO offers a
turnkey approach that includes design, construction, financing, and
operations. GEO represents government clients in the United States,
Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and Canada managing 40 facilities
with a total design capacity of approximately 36,000 beds.
Ingersoll-Rand (www.irco.com)
is a leading innovation and solutions provider for the major global
markets of Security and Safety, Climate Control, Industrial Solutions
and Infrastructure. The company's diverse product portfolio encompasses
such leading industrial and commercial brands as Schlage locks and security
solutions; Thermo King transport temperature control equipment; Hussmann
commercial and retail refrigeration equipment; Bobcat compact equipment;
Club Car golf cars and utility vehicles; and Ingersoll-Rand industrial
and construction equipment. In addition, IR offers products and services
under many more premium brands for customers in industrial and commercial
markets.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NasdaqGS:KTOS)
provides mission critical engineering, IT services and war fighter solutions
for the U.S. federal government and for state and local agencies. Principle
services include C4ISR, weapon systems lifecycle support, military weapon
range and technical services, network engineering services, advanced
IT services, security and surveillance systems, and critical infrastructure
design and integration. The Company is headquartered in San Diego, California,
with resources throughout the U.S. and in key strategic military locations.
News and information are available at http://www.KratosDefense.com.
Magal Security Systems Ltd. (www.magal-ssl.com)
develops, manufactures, markets and sells computerized security systems
and solutions. These securities include a line of perimeter security
systems and a video motion detection system, which automatically detect
and locate intruders and identify the nature of intrusions; the DreamBox,
which integrates number of closed circuit television-related applications
into one box; security management and control systems, which integrate
the management, control and display of various security systems into
a single, real-time database and support real-time decision making and
wide area command and control; PipeGuard, a pipeline security system,
and personal emergency location systems.
Mine Safety Appliances (www.msanet.com)
Established
in 1914, MSA is a global leader in the development, manufacture and
supply of sophisticated security safety products that
protect people's health and physical safety. Sophisticated safety products
typically integrate any combination of electronics, mechanical systems
and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening
situations. These products are marketed and sold under the MSA Safety
Works brand. MSA has annual sales of more than $900 million, manufacturing
operations throughout the world, and more than 30 international locations.
Napco Security Systems (www.napcosecurity.com)
is one of the world's leading manufacturers of technologically advanced
electronic security equipment including intrusion and fire alarm systems,
access control systems and electronic locking devices. The Company's
products feature some of the most popular and best-selling security
control panels and sensors, locking devices and access control products.
NAPCO security products have earned a reputation for technical excellence,
reliability and innovation, poising the Company for revenue growth in
the rapidly expanding electronic security market, a market whose current
size exceeds $30 billion.
OSI Systems (www.osi-systems.com)
based in Hawthorne, California is a diversified global developer, manufacturer
and seller of security and inspection systems, medical monitoring products,
and optoelectronic-based components, as well as a provider of engineering
and manufacturing services. The Company has more than 30 years of experience
in electronics engineering and manufacturing and maintains offices and
production facilities located in more than a dozen countries. OSI Systems
implements a strategy of expansion by leveraging its electronics and
contract manufacturing capabilities into selective end product markets
through organic growth and acquisitions.
Protection One (www.ProtectionOne.com)
one of the leading commercial and residential monitored security services
companies in the United States and a leading security provider to the
multifamily housing market through its Network Multifamily division,
serves approximately one million customers in North America.
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (www.smith-wesson.com),
a global leader in safety, security, protection and sport, is parent
company to Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world's largest manufacturers
of quality firearms and firearm safety/security products. Smith &
Wesson licenses shooter protection, knives, apparel, and other accessory
lines. The Smith & Wesson Academy is America's longest running firearms
training facility for law enforcement, military and security professionals.
For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log
on to www.smith-wesson.com.
For more information on physical security solutions
and Thompson/Center Arms, log on to www.tcarms.com.
The Stanley Works (http://www.stanleyworks.com),
an S&P 500 company with estimated 2006 revenues of $4 billion, is
a worldwide supplier of consumer products, industrial tools and security
solutions for professional, commercial, industrial and consumer use.
For over 163 years, the Stanley® brand has been synonymous with
quality, reliable products. Its well-known tool and storage brands include
Stanley®, as well as FatMax®, Husky®, Jensen®, Mac®,
Proto®, Frisco Bay®, and others. The company employs approximately
20,000 associates.
Verint Systems (www.verint.com)
headquartered in Melville, New York, is a leading provider of analytic
software-based solutions for communications interception, networked
video security, business intelligence, and physical security
solutions. Verint software, which is used by over 1,000 organizations
in over 50 countries worldwide, generates actionable intelligence through
the collection, retention and analysis of voice, fax, video, email,
Internet and data transmissions from multiple communications networks.
Zebra Technologies Corporation helps companies identify,
locate and track assets, transactions and people with on-demand specialty
digital printing and automatic identification solutions. In more than
100 countries around the world, more than 90 percent of Fortune 500
companies use innovative and reliable Zebra printers, supplies, RFID
products and software to increase productivity, improve quality, lower
costs, and deliver better customer service. Information about Zebra
and Zebra-brand products can be found at http://www.zebra.com.
All of these and other
physical security companies are included in our Investment
Guide To 350+ Security Stocks ©.