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Vision Systems Acquires Ampekko
“Ampekko’s range of voice response solutions complements the future strategy and growth plans of VFS by broadening our product portfolio and providing an early warning response solution, with applicability in both fire and security applications,” said David Lloyd, CEO of the Fire & Security business unit of Vision Systems. “Ampekko has a strong product offering but an immature channel to market. Our global distribution network is a natural fit and will rapidly expand the market for the Ampekko products.”
Lloyd continued: “The Ampekko products are another piece in our plan to offer a complete very early warning solution. We are already market leaders in detecting threats with our VESDA range of very early warning smoke detectors and our ADPRO range of video security systems. The Ampekko voice response products will integrate with our established products and complement our systems offering by adding a response capability. This may be the automatic announcement of an evacuation in the event of a fire or telling an intruder to leave the premises.”
Vision Systems aims to offer a complete very early warning solution. Ampekko’s CEO Neil Voce further explained: “We’re confident that this development will augment the potential for the Millbank brand to receive the global recognition it deserves. Fitting perfectly into Vision Systems’ portfolio, Ampekko’s Millbank range completes their profile to offer sophisticated integrated solutions for PA/VA and other voice response solutions. Vision Systems’ independent status, coupled with their international sales network, will allow unparalleled growth for Millbank on a global basis.”
Ampekko’s other main shareholder, Majid Siadat added: “Vision Systems will enable us to build our position whilst maintaining close working relations with all our customers and suppliers both in the UK and abroad. The Millbank brand will continue as normal but with added potential for distributors and installers alike.
Ampekko has a complete range of systems to provide complete voice alarm solutions suited for a number of applications. Ranging from plug-and-play systems to completely customised solutions, the Ampekko products, marketed under the Millbank brand, are recognised for their superior audio quality and ease of installation, commissioning and maintenance. The products can be found in London landmarks such as Canary Wharf and Harrods department store.
In picture: Millbank’s CEO Neil Voce, Vision Systems’ operation director, Tom Roberts and Millbank’s Majid Siadat.
21st July 2004
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