Arecont Vision Costar, a provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, announced the first anniversary this month of its launch as a business unit of Texas-based Costar Technologies Inc. The new company has committed itself to the delivery of the surveillance industry’s best customer experience and to fully addressing ongoing customer needs and requirements.

Over a 15-month period, Sonitrol has opened new franchises and expanded current markets in eight states including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California and Florida.

In 1919, 100 years ago, World War 1 ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, the Grand Canyon National Park was formed by Congress and the 19th Amendment was passed, giving women the right to vote.

The late Don Springer started Viking Electronics in 1969, producing power supplies in the basement of his home in Hudson, Wis. 

CSAA celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2015 with renewed emphasis on further improving its value to members.

Bosch Security Systems Inc., announced its request-to-exit detectors have opened more than 2.5 million doors across the United States and is celebrating the product’s 20^th anniversary.