by Leroy L | Jan 15, 2026 | Members Only News, News
Southwire is a family-owned company operating in a globally competitive industry. As owners, we are proud of the company’s legacy and good standing in the community. Southwire’s success is rooted in hard work, social responsibility and innovation and we believe that sustaining these core values is vital to the company’s future. We are long-term owners, have a long-term perspective and intend for our children to be long-term owners, too.
Southwire’s roots extend to 1937, when Roy Richards Sr., then a young 25 years old, started Richards & Associates (R&A) to erect power poles with the ultimate purpose of bringing electric light to his grandmother’s home.
Richards was a recent graduate of Georgia Tech, and while the promise of jobs paying $80 a month lured most of his classmates to New York, Richards chose to stay in Carroll County, a commitment he kept even after Southwire grew into a leading player in the wire and cable industry.
During its first two and a half years, R&A strung 3,500 miles of cable, becoming the nation’s second-largest Rural Electrification Act (REA) contractor. As World War II halted all REA construction, Richards was called up into the U.S. Army, eventually reaching the rank of captain.
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by Leroy L | Oct 13, 2025 | News
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Roy Longworth, Past President of the Wisconsin Security Association.
Roy served as WISA’s 4th President from 1994 to 1996 and played a pivotal role in shaping many of the association’s early programs and initiatives. His leadership and dedication left a lasting impact on our organization and its members.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Petoskey, MI, followed by a memorial service at 10:00 AM.
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Roy Longworth services
by Leroy L | Jul 30, 2025 | Members Only News, News
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world’s most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
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by Leroy L | Jun 30, 2025 | News
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday at the Lake Country DockHounds stadium for the WISA Trade Show! With 40 vendors on site, attendees had the opportunity to explore the latest innovations and speak directly with top manufacturers in the industry.
We featured leading companies in:
Video Management Systems, Access Control Systems, Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems, Power and Network Solutions, Central Station Monitoring, and much more.
In addition to the exhibitor showcase, complimentary training sessions were offered throughout the morning—and attendees received CEU Credits for participating. Special thanks to Teleguard, Hanwha, Wisenet, OpenEye, Brivo, Ajax, Aiphone, and Axis for delivering such valuable and informative sessions.
We also held two exciting giveaways! Attendees who collected signatures from at least 20 vendors were entered for a chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card – congratulations to Adam S from ATS! A special thank you to Axis for also donating a $100 Amazon Gift Card, which was won by Mike H from Suburban Enterprises.
Congratulations to our winners and thank you again to everyone who helped make this event a success!
by Leroy L | Nov 14, 2024 | Members Only News, News
Chamberlain Group, the parent company to LiftMaster, myQ, and Chamberlain, is a global leader in intelligent access. Our innovative products, combined with intuitive software solutions, are part of a myQ ecosystem that delivers seamless, secure, access to people’s homes, communities, and businesses.
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by Leroy L | Aug 2, 2024 | Members Only News, News
Our mission is to combat evil, providing people with best-in-class security and automation tools to overcome adversity. While safeguarding homes and businesses, we believe that safety should be accessible to all, and our commitment is to make this a reality.
Ajax Systems emerged from the crucible of revolution and war, instilling resilience in our DNA. We’ve learned the value of adaptability and the necessity of persevering through the most challenging times. Diversification is one of our core values, a principle we uphold as we continue to grow and evolve.
At Ajax Systems, research and development are the engines that drive us forward. We don’t rest on our laurels; instead, we constantly reinvent everything we touch. Our products are not only about high performance but also feature sleek and intuitive design, delivering an exceptional user experience.
We take pride in our top-notch team, which combines in-house expertise, dedication, and creativity to deliver and spread our values around the world.
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