Detection Systems, Inc. - DETC- Profile

Detection Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets electronic detection instrumentation and communication equipment. These products are used by security, fire protection and personal safety industries. The products include electronic intrusion detectors, fire detectors and alarm control equipment. The company's intrusion detectors for the security industry operates on five basic principles: ultrasonic sound reflection, photo-electric beam interruption, dual-technology detection, infrared body heat detection and acoustic. The company markets control products under various brand names, including: Radionics, Detection systems, Abacus, EDM and Series. The company also provides technical support to customers regarding system design, installation and service. Also conducts regular training programs for its customers as well as technical seminars at national and regional trade shows. Detection Systems has manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, England, France and Australia. In fiscal 2000 the company acquired Caetec S.r.l.