Even In Recession, Alarm Detection Systems Continues Growth

Nov 02, 2009 -

Aurora-based Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. has continued its strong growth despite the rough economy by merging with another alarm company and developing new service programs.

On October 1, 2009, Alarm Detection Systems announced its merger with the security segment of M.B.N. Home Theater & Security Systems located in Morris, Illinois. ADS will provide monitoring, repair, and inspection of alarms for the majority of M.B.N.’s customers. Already the largest security company headquartered in Illinois, the merger increases the number of Alarm Detection Systems accounts to over 27,000.

“The merger allows us to bring a significant number of new customers to our five-diamond, award winning alarm monitoring facility,” Bob Bonifas, founder and CEO of Alarm Detection Systems said.

Additionally, ADS has launched new program services tailored to the specific needs of its customers.

One new service is Alarm Detection Systems’ “OREO” (Other Real Estate Owned property) program. The OREO program is ADS’s solution to vacant residential and commercial properties.

"A lot of vacant properties are at risk of intruders, failing furnaces, and flooding,” Vice-President of Sales Ed Bonifas said. “We engineered a temporary, cost-effective solution to help the vacant property owners.”

Alarm Detection Systems also initiated its eCare program. At the core of the program is a personal emergency response system (PERS), which consists of a base unit and wireless pendant that can be activated during an emergency.

“Many people associate PERS with the commercial where a person falls and cannot get up, but the technology has become much more sophisticated and valuable,” Ed Bonifas explained. “We want to pass along the new PERS advancements to our customers because they really help out the user, friends, and family.”

Growth during a recession, obviously, is not easy. However, Alarm Detection has been able to continue its success as a local, family-run business.

“The key is that we focus on the customer’s needs and work as hard as possible to meet them,” Bob Bonifas said.