Sonitrol, Inc., a leading commercial security provider in North America, announced today that its parent company, Tyco International, Ltd., has sold Sonitrol to a group of private investors: Spire Capital Partners, L.P., Carlyle Venture Partners, and Wachovia Capital Partners for $125.5 million. Con

On April 12th, Sonitrol of St. Petersburg's Operator received a verified audio activated alarm signal from a drug store in Safety Harbor, FL. When the operator heard loud crashing sounds, she dispatched the police as a "Verified Burglary in Progress". The police arrived on the scene wit

Sonitrol Corporation, the leader in verified electronic security solutions, today announced it has acquired the territory and operating rights of its Philadelphia dealership, Sonitrol Philadelphia. The territories associated with the acquisition include the counties of Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester,

Sonitrol Corporation, the leader in verified electronic security, announced that Chief Operating Officer Alex Gellman has been promoted to the additional position of President, where he will be responsible for the day to day management of the company. "Alex has a track record of successfully

Sonitrol Corporation, the leader in verified electronic security, today announced the appointment of Gregg Groenemann to the position of Vice President of Marketing, where he will be responsible for leading all marketing efforts including lead generation, targeted sales campaigns, brand management,

Sonitrol, the leading provider of verified electronic security solutions for businesses and schools nationwide, today announced it has donated surveillance equipment, service and other resources to the Maude I. Logan Elementary School in Fort Worth as part of its Safe Schools program to help schools

Sonitrol Corporation, the leader in verified electronic security, announced a pair of executive sales promotions. Ray DeZarate was appointed to the position of Senior Vice President of Sales. Previously Vice President of National Accounts, DeZarate will be responsible for leading all direct sales ef

Sonitrol Corporation, the leader in verified electronic security, today named Gary Friar the company's Chief Technology Officer. Formerly Vice President of Product Development, Friar will guide the tactical and strategic direction of the company's entire electronic security solutions suite.

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Sonitrol Corporation, the leader in verified electronic security, today announced the acquisition of the territory and operating rights of its Peoria, Illinois dealership, Sonitrol of Peoria. This acquisition is significant because it expands Sonitrol Corporation's direct footprint in the Mid-We

Sonitrol Corporation, the leader in verified electronic security, today announced the acquisition of the territory and operating rights of its Orlando dealership, Sonitrol of Orlando. This acquisition expands Sonitrol Corporation's footprint in Florida to six cities, including Miami, Jacksonvill

Sonitrol Corporation, the leader in verified electronic security, today announced the acquisition of the territory and operating rights of its Columbus, Ohio dealership, Sonitrol of Central Ohio. This acquisition allows Sonitrol to begin direct operations in the cities of Cleveland, Akron and Toledo

Sonitrol Corporation, the leader in verified electronic security, today announced the promotion of Greg VanDeweel to Division Vice President of Sales. VanDeweel, formerly Director of Sales, will manage direct sales operations for the Northern U.S. "This was an easy call from our perspective,&

A staggering 94% to 98% of all alarm activations that police respond to are false, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. A new study explores how police departments are combating this problem by only responding to burglar alarms that have first been verified electronically or by eyewitness. T

Sonitrol Corporation, the leader in verified electronic security, today announced an amendment that raises its credit facility from $135 million to $175 million. The amended credit facility includes a $125 million term loan and a $50 million revolver loan. The credit facility features improved terms

Sonitrol Corporation, the leader in verified electronic security, today announced the acquisition of the territory and operating rights of its Washington D.C. dealership, Sonitrol of Greater Washington, located in Chantilly, VA. In conjunction with corporate offices in Baltimore, Philadelphia, New Y

School security provider Sonitrol announces School Alert for increased safety and security. This solution is specifically designed to meet the needs of schools and universities and it complements Sonitrol's existing verified audio intrusion alarm, access control, video and fire monitoring soluti