1873 |
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1875 |
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1882 |
Automatic Signal Telegraph Co. of NYC is incorporated under
Telegraph Co. Act of 1848
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Mayor of New York City asks Company to transmit fire alarm
signals directly to Fire Department headquarters.
Tiffany & Co. Signs Service contract for alarm service.
Consolidated Fire Alarm Co. in Philadelphia is acquired.
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Watkins Automatic Signal Telegraph Co. is incorporated
in NYC. |
1883
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1900
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1911
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| Corporate name changed to Automatic Fire Alarm and Extinguisher
Co, Ltd. |
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Automatic Fire Alarm and Extinguisher Co., Ltd. changes name
to Automatic Fire Alarm Co. |
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Commences fire alarm service to RH Macy, & Co.,
at NYC Herald Square location.
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1923
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1948
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1969
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| United Alarm acquired, manufacturer of "aero"
fire detection systems. |
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Consolidated Fire Alarm Co., and Boston Automatic
Fire Alarm Co. consolidated with Automatic Fire Alarm Co. of
NYC. |
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Automatic Fire Alarm Co. becomes a public company.
Expands operation to New Jersey
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1970
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1971
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1973
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| Corporate name changed to AFA Protective Systems, Inc. to
reflect expanded services capability. |
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Centrak, the first multiplex signal transmission
system, is developed by AFA. |
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AFA enters the high-rise life safety market in NYC using
enhances Centrak II system.
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1977
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1985
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1986
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| NY Central Station becomes one of the first
computerized central stations in USA. |
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Computerized Central Station opens in Linden, NJ. |
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Expands security operations to Long Island, NY.
Acquires ND Security Systems and merges it into Boston's
computerized Central Station operation.
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1987
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1988
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1991
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| Moves to new corporate headquarters in Syosset, Long Island,
NY. |
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Establishes satellite Central Station in Syosset,
NY |
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Moves NJ operation to new building in North
Brunswick, NJ.
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1994
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1995
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2000
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Established new division called DES, to sell
equipment to electrical contractors.
Opened second office in Syosset, NY. |
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ARC Alarm Inc. is merged into Boston's Central
Station Operation.
Fully staffed, computerized Central Station commences
operation in Syosset, NY.
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Company relocates its expanding
National Accounts division to new offices in
Braintree, MA |
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2001 |
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2006 |
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| Company opens up an
office in Westchester, NY |
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Company further
expands by opening up offices in Columbus, OH;
Albany, NY; and Davie, FL |
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