People and Places, Sept. 2013

Sept. 3, 2013

Secura Key Promotes Anthony

Chatsworth CA –Charles Anthony has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing at Secura Key, a leading supplier of RFID and access control products.  In his new position, Anthony will be responsible for global sales and marketing efforts across all Secura Key product categories. Anthony previously served as Secura Key’s director of sales for access control

 “Charlie has demonstrated exceptional management skills as well as sales acumen. In his new position we expect great things from Charlie as he works to bring Secura Key up to the level that we all want it to attain” commented Secura Key Vice President Martin Casden

“This is an exciting time for Secura Key.  We are pleased to be releasing new products in Q4-13 which will further enhance Secura Key’s overall total value to our Dealers and Distributors to better participate in the overall Access Control marketplace. This, coupled with our continuing success in the field, has allowed us the opportunity to expand our field sales team. Increasing Secura Key’s market visibility is important, but more importantly, we are moving to provide strong regional support of our loyal Dealers and Distributors.  I eagerly look forward to the coming year,” Anthony said.

More Info: http://www.securakey.com.

comCables Names VP of Sales

Denver - comCables has appointed Michael Capulli as vice president of sales. Most recently, he served as the director of sales at Security General Int’l Ltd (SGI) and vice president of sales at SGI California LLC. With over 30 years of security industry experience prior to SGI, Capulli worked in executive level positions for Tyco, GVI-Samsung, Digital Security Controls and Tri-Ed Inc.

"We are very pleased to welcome Mike as our new VP of Sales," says Andy Work, Vice President and General Manager, comCables.  "He is an experienced security industry executive whose expertise in developing sales and marketing programs will support and achieve our sales goals. Mike's solid leadership skills combined with an influential, team-based management style will serve him well in this new position."

comCables, a Tier 1 manufacturer of structured cabling, offerss a complete end-to-end solution of copper and fiber structured cabling products. For more information, visit http://www.comcables.com/

Security Source Acquires Martco

LP Network, Inc., dba Security Source, announced that it completed the acquisition of the assets of Martco, Inc. Security Source identified Martco, a premier provider of sophisticated video surveillance products and services to quick service restaurants, banks and convenience stores, as a way to enhance is service offering to nationwide retailers.

 “When my family and I decided to sell our business, we were delighted to find Security Source – a company that shares our family’s commitment to excellence in customer service,” said Spencer Martin, CEO of Martco, Inc. and son of founder Nick Martin.

 “Security Source has grown dramatically over the past eight years and the addition of Martco will accelerate our growth in the video surveillance industry,” remarked Justin Wormell, president of Security Source. “We anticipate no immediate changes to the structure or operations of Martco,” he added.

Security Source, based in Massachusetts, is a leader in loss prevention providing lock & hardware, video surveillance, and access control products and services throughout North America to leading retailers, quick service restaurants, and a variety of other commercial clients.  Martco, a family owned business based in Louisville, KY for over 50 years, is one of the nation's most experienced and largest providers of security and surveillance equipment.

For more information, visit www.securitysource.com.

VingCard Elsafe Names Aznar

Dallas - VingCard Elsafe, a global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, announces the appointment of Nicolas Aznar as president of Latin America and the Caribbean, effective August 1. Aznar will be based out of the company's regional offices in São Paulo and will report directly to company President Tim Shea.

Aznar joins VingCard Elsafe following 13 years with MICROS Systems, Inc., most recently serving as managing director, LA South, for MICROS-Retail Division. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

"We welcome Nicolas and his extensive experience to the ASSA ABLOY team, and we look forward to working with him to continue our business growth in Latin America and the Caribbean," Shea says. "We have made great strides in gaining market share throughout the region in the past couple of years. Nicolas, with his considerable knowledge of the market, will no doubt help us to accelerate our growth momentum."

Aznar is responsible for all VingCard Elsafe operations in Latin American and the Caribbean. Reporting to him are Oscar Granados, general manager for Mexico; Renato Matsuda, regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean; and Alexandre Giovannetti, regional sales manager for Brazil.

VingCard Elsafe provides locking systems, electronic in-room safes and energy management solutions for the hospitality industry, offering user-friendly systems that meet the unique operational needs of hotels and resorts.

Aiphone Names Regional Sales Manager

Bellevue, WA – Aiphone Corporation has named Kane H. Orent as regional sales manager for the South Central United States. Orent has more than 30 years of experience in the security industry. Based in Dallas, he will work closely with Aiphone’s area representative, Timarron Partners. His territory includes Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

For more information, visit www.aiphone.com.