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Michael Lohr of Red Hawk Fire & Security - State of the Market: Fire Alarms 2018 - SDM Magazine

State of the Market: Fire Alarms 2018

With a strong economy, plus a healthy new construction and retrofit market, business remains steady in the fire space, with a few new opportunities, but also some notes of caution
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Karyn Hodgson
May 9, 2018
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In an economy that is staying strong, with a projected commercial construction growth rate of 4 percent annually through 2019, there is much to be happy about.
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State of the Market: Fire Alarms 2017

State of the Market: Fire Alarms 2017

Fire detection insiders are literally “fired up” over last year’s market performance and the potential going forward. While still heavily code-driven, there are signs of technology innovations and changes pointing to more integration and opportunity than ever before.
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Karyn Hodgson
May 2, 2017
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Anyone who thinks the fire alarm industry — with its restricting codes and standards and conservative outlook — doesn’t experience exciting changes, would be wrong.


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Scott Sessions of Mountain Alarm

State of the Market: Fire Alarms 2016

In a market that is historically a code-driven ‘have-to’ purchase, small changes can have big impacts; and 2015 saw the continuing of that trend, with strong performance and a very positive outlook for 2016.
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Karyn Hodgson
June 1, 2016
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For a market characterized as stable, code-driven and conservative, 2015 seemed to be a turning point for many in the fire detection business, marking the true end of the downturn and the return to growth.


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State of the Market: Fire Protection

State of the Market: Fire Protection 2014

Fresh technologies are driving growth in the mature 2014 fire market.
Heather Klotz-Young
May 20, 2014
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In this year’s market, growth is coming from newer technologies including emergency communications systems (ECS) and mass notification systems (MNS), carbon monoxide (CO) products and legislation, Internet protocol (IP) and wireless options.


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Fire Alarm Feature

State of the Market: Fire Protection 2012

Benjamin Franklin was savvy enough to put his wisdom into words regarding the ROI of fire prevention.
Heather Klotz-Young
May 18, 2012
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There are no flashy changes or broad shifts to be found in the fire alarm market in 2012. In fact, in a lot of ways, the 2012 fire alarm market looks very similar to the 2011 market. Despite a lack of healthy construction in the commercial space, the industry continues to move forward — supported by code requirements, mandatory inspections, insurance incentives, and the simple unremitting need for life safety.
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Fire Alarm Feature

State of the Market: Fire Alarm 2011

The focus on fire protection and mass communication is stronger than ever, providing opportunities in 2011 and helping shift the fire industry ‘from neutral to positive.’
Heather Klotz-Young
May 12, 2011
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On March 11, 2011, a 9.0 magnitude quake hit northeastern Japan, triggering a tsunami with 10-meter-high waves that reached all the way to the U.S. West Coast. 


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