AFA Protective Systems Inc.: Rely on the Old, Add in Some New
The oldest central station in the country turned 140 years old this year. We now know it as AFA Protective Systems, Inc. based in Syosset, N.Y.
AFA’s customer mix breaks down roughly at 80 percent commercial and 20 percent residential, with a strong concentration of fire alarm. The company now counts approximately 450 employees, 17 branch offices and three central station facilities — in N.Y., N.J. and Georgia. AFA is currently ranked 21st in the SDM 100, with monthly recurring revenues at about $2.6 million and annual revenues of approximately $75 million.