Napco Security Group

THE NAPCO SECURITY GROUP (NASDAQ:NSSC):

The NAPCO Security Group is the world's most diversified manufacturer of security products, encompassing burglar and fire alarms, access control systems and electronic digital and proximity locks, as well as panic exit hardware. Sold and installed by tens-of-thousands of security professionals, from security dealers to locksmiths to systems integrators, millions of homes, businesses, institutions and people around the globe are protected by products from the NAPCO Group of Companies.

Since 1969, NAPCO has enjoyed a reputation in the professional security community for advanced technology and high quality, building many of the industry's best-known brand names, such as NAPCO, Alarm Lock and Continental Instruments. And, because of NAPCO Security Group's combined strengths in myriad security technologies, including alarms, sensors, locks and access control, its powerful product offerings are among the most innovative on the market - affording security pros uncommon reliability, labor-savings and customer-convenience.

Our product development team has a proven track record in anticipating trends and translating new technologies into the breakthrough products that often help shape and create new markets. Some examples of the technological expertise we draw from are: home/business systems integration and automation, LAN/WAN & RS232 communications, motion studies, biometrics, voice synthesis, microcomputerization, RF wireless, infrared and more.

Today, the growing NAPCO Group of Companies is poised to broaden its impact in the vast security market and better serve our customers and society in our most trusted role - protecting people and property through technology.

An Industry Pioneer Leads On...

For more than three decades, the NAPCO Security Group has evolved from an innovative industry pioneer to one of the world’s largest, leading security companies with over $57 million dollars in annual sales, sold through over 500 wholesale distributors and security companies in more than 40 countries around the globe.

Established in 1969, and incorporated as a public company in 1972 (NASDAQ;NSSC), the Company, nearly 800 employees strong and including an unparalleled management team, remains under the executive direction of its founder Richard Soloway, Chairman.

NAPCO Security Group’s staff of seasoned professionals continues to develop the most technologically-advanced, intuitively-designed security solutions. Electronic, mechanical or computerized, NAPCO products continue to set the industry standards. Today its products are found in every marketplace from residential and commercial real estate, to hotels, restaurants, government, health, education, recreation, and corrections facilities.

As recognized by Business Week’s 5-Year Research & Development Scoreboard, NAPCO Security Group leads the way in addressing the most senior and seasoned engineers in the industry, important issues and setting new standards with the creation and re-invention of advanced technologies. Comprising more than 70 of the most senior and seasoned engineers, members of NAPCO’s R&D team dedicate their collective efforts, strengths & disciplines to providing you with today’s most reliable security solutions.

Each year, NAPCO reinvests approximately 7 1/2% of its annual revenues on new product research and development, which is backed by significant patent protection. The Group’s commitment to R&D is best exemplified by its myriad of unique products. Year after year, each of the Group’s divisions has proven unparalleled in successfully answering security requirements, in all applications large and small, protecting people, property and profits.