Anixter International Inc. News

ESA is proud to recognize the distinguished group of companies supporting the industry in 2018 through its Executive Strategic Partners program. Executive Strategic Partners Program This program allows us to partner with key manufacturers and service providers that are looking to make a significant impact on the industry" “This program allows us to partner with key manufacturers and service providers that are looking to make a significant impact on the industry,” says Merlin Guilbe...

The Open Security & Safety Alliance (‘the Alliance’) is a non-profit, non-stock corporation that brings together like-minded organizations in order to outline specifications for a common standardized platform for security and safety solutions which are accessible for everyone. The Alliance was formed in reaction to today’s market characterized by the continued evolution of the Internet of Things and the aggregation of data. Security and safety solutions are fragmented due...

Anixter International announced it will provide an update on smart building technology on a new Science Channel series, Tomorrow’s World Today. Tomorrow’s World Today is a new technology-inspired television program dedicated to exploring topics such as sustainability, educating viewers on new technology, and showcasing worldwide concepts around innovation. Tomorrow’s World Today will air on the Science Channel in May 2018.  Aymon DeMauro, VP Branded Content Distribution...

Anixter International Inc. announced it will provide an update on smart building technology on a new Science Channel series, Tomorrow’s World Today. Tomorrow’s World Today is a new technology-inspired television program dedicated to exploring topics such as sustainability, educating viewers on new technology, and showcasing worldwide concepts around innovation. Tomorrow’s World Today will air on the Science Channel in May 2018. Smart Building Applications...

Anixter is expanding the footprint of its North American flagship distribution Center in Alsip, Illinois, with the addition of a 238,000-sq.-ft. facility, equipped with an intelligent conveyor system and voice picking technology, making it Anixter’s largest—and smartest—distribution center. With 30 to 40 percent more storage capacity and new automation technology, Alsip is expected to speed up shipments significantly to customers. “The new facility will significantly dec...

ONVIF, the global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting in late October, providing an update to members on the accomplishments of ONVIF in 2017 and its outlook for the year ahead. Attendees heard presentations on the final release of Profile A in 2017 and the ongoing development of Profile T for advanced video streaming, activities which are enabling the growing prevalence of the nearly 9,000 ONVIF conformant products in bid and...

Anixter is proud to provide a unique educational institution, Anixter University, to support industry professionals. The University offers an array of technical and standards-based information for contractors, integrators, end users and consultants. Based on best practices gained through decades of experience, Anixter University organises its technology curricula into colleges, and each college contains courses of varying technical levels. Tailored Courses Courses are provided at no cost and m...

The need for interoperability, which is making different types of devices or technologies communicate with one another, is certainly nothing new in our industry. At Anixter, we have been testing interoperability in our Infrastructure Solutions Lab for many years, connecting devices and clients from different suppliers to our test server site to ensure that integrations and multi-supplier solutions are going to work correctly for our customers in real-world scenarios. Open Standards In Access Co...

Anixter, Tri-Ed, and CLARK announced the continuation of Tri-Ed’s highly successful Stadium Tour training & networking events in cities across the U.S., during the 2017 baseball season. These one day events feature technical trainings and exhibits from the security industry’s leading suppliers, dinner, and an exciting night out at the ballgame."Our Stadium Tours provide valuable educational and demo opportunities, while also allowing security dealers and integrators to network wi...

The event will feature over 25 training classes, ranging from general locksmithing to electronic access control CLARK Security, an Anixter company and a wholesale distributor of physical security products and services, will be hosting its 2017 Midwest Educational Seminar & Product Showcase, March 9-11 at the Hilton Northbrook, located at 2855 Milwaukee Avenue in Northbrook, Illinois. Access Control Training Sessions The event will feature over 25 training classes, o...

Per Björkdahl announced the recipients of the 2016 ONVIF Award at the annual membership meeting ONVIF, a standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting on October 25, 2016, updating members on ONVIF’s accomplishments of 2016 and its outlook for the year ahead. ONVIF member companies heard presentations on the final release of Profile Q in 2016 and the ongoing development of Profile T for video, in addition t...

The new flagship facility is being designed to include a Solutions Briefing Center Anixter International Inc. announced that it will be opening a customized Houston, TX flagship facility in Jersey Village, conveniently located near the Beltway 8 and 290 interchange. Houston Flagship Facility Scheduled to open in early 2017, the new 200,000 sq. ft. Anixter location will enable the company to stock a comprehensive product portfolio spanning across electrical, data, and securit...

It was important for Hyatt to have a standardized security platform across its brands “We wanted a global standard – a security system we could eventually deploy in all Hyatt properties. We also wanted something that could adapt to a diverse, rapidly expanding enterprise. Milestone VMS made the most sense on both fronts,” said Mark Sanna, Corporate Vice President and Head of Global Security, Hyatt Hotels. "I traveled around the world and there was no rh...

TRI-ED will use ballgames to provide customers with training, product demos and networking Baseball season is upon us, and with it comes the announcement of TRI-ED's 2016 Stadium Tour training program and schedule. TRI-ED and its supplier partners welcome customers to take part in a free day of training and product demos, an expo, and a great night of networking at the ballgame. Following the hugely successful 2015 Stadium Tour program, the 2016 lineup shapes up like this: Ju...

Tri-Ed has more than 65 locations across the U.S. and Canada TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased to announce the opening of its new branch location in Memphis, Tennessee. The branch, which will be managed by Cory Rumburg, is located at 6935 Appling Farms Parkway, Suite 101 in Memphis. "TRI-ED is very pleased to be opening in the Memphis market," says Ken Cabler, VP of Sales. "We look forward to meeting and serving our new customers here, and exceeding their expectations."...

Samsung Techwin presented the award at its Sales Meeting and Milestone Systems in early March TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased and proud to announce it has been honored with two Distributor of the Year Awards.  At it’s recent Sales Meeting, Samsung Techwin presented this prestigious recognition to TRI-ED. And, Milestone Systems also honored TRI-ED with its Distributor of the Year distinction in early March. Back-To-Back Awards "TRI-ED  is committed to b...

TRI-ED’s 250+ page catalog showcases the latest technologies from its valued supplier partners TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased to announce the release of its 2015 product catalog. The 250+ page catalog features thousands of products spanning IP, CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion, Fire, Structured Cabling, Sound, Data Communications and Hardware. It is available at all branches throughout North America, as well as online at http://www.tri-ed.com/catalog/. “Se...

Tri-Ed will offer Arecont’s complete line of Megapixel IP cameras to its customers across North America Tri-Ed, an Anixter Company, is proud to announce the availability of Arecont products throughout its North American branch network. As a leader in megapixel technology, Arecont offers the largest selection of megapixel cameras available worldwide. Their capabilities span a broad spectrum of applications and venues, which is a testament to the company's leadership in de...

Ken Cabler has over 30 years of security industry experience TRI-ED Distribution is pleased to announce the promotion of Ken Cabler to VP of U.S. Sales. Cabler, with over 30 years of security industry experience, joined TRI-ED in 2005 as Regional Manager and was later appointed Regional Vice President for the Central U.S. "Ken has always been a key member of our team and a driver in TRI-ED's tremendous growth over the past ten years," says Pat Comunale, TRI-ED's President of...

TRI-ED veteran Dana Hill will be managing the Baltimore branch TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased to announce the opening of its new branch location in Baltimore. TRI-ED veteran Dana Hill will be managing the branch, located at 9730 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 600, in Columbia, MD. "TRI-ED is so pleased to be opening this branch location in the Baltimore market," Hill says. "We look forward to serving our new customers here, and meeting and exceeding their expectations."...

Anixter International’s acquisition of Tri-Ed could help to accelerate implementation of IP video and access control by small and mid-sized dealer/integrators. In announcing the $420 million acquisition, Anixter emphasized the opportunity to expand its IP business through the new Tri-Ed customer base that has previously been more focused on analog video as well as access control, intrusion detection and fire/life safety. It’s just one of the opportunities for Anixter to leverage the...

The combination brings Anixter’s expertise in IP video surveillance to Tri-Ed’s customers Anixter International Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tri-Ed, a leading independent distributor of security and low-voltage technology products from Audax Group (“Audax”) for a purchase price of $420 million. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings in the first full year of operation, exclusive of t...

The annual awards honor the top performing Aimetis distributors and resellers worldwide Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software, recently announced recipients of its 2013 Vision Awards. The annual awards honor the top performing Aimetis distributors and resellers worldwide. Award recipients were selected from more than 800 Aimetis partners in more than 100 countries. Recipients were required to meet or exceed a set of criteria that included...

Carole Dougan, Vice President of North American Sales made the announcement at ASIS 2013 Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, recently announced three promotions and nine new hires within the expanding Americas division. The announcement, made by Carole Dougan, Vice President of North American Sales, Arecont Vision at ASIS 2013, reflects the company’s uncompromising commitment to industry leadership, innovation and continued growth. New...

Sean was previously responsible as a Security Specialist at Anixter, Canada IndigoVision is delighted to announce the addition of Sean Thompson, as Canadian Sales Director. Sean was previously responsible as a Security Specialist at Anixter, Canada where he was top performing sales manager from 2007 to 2012 and generating Anixter Canada’s highest sales for Axis Communications products between 2007 and 2011. “It has been fantastic to bring Sean on-board to the Can...

New appointments include Daniel Couillard as National Sales Manager and Dan Ireland as Regional Sales Manager Samsung Techwin America, a leading global supplier of video surveillance and security products, announces recent additions to its Canadian sales team. New appointments include Daniel Couillard as National Sales Manager and Dan Ireland as Regional Sales Manager for Central and Western Canada. Joining Samsung’s family of manufacturer’s representatives is SVT...

ISC West offers a first-hand glimpse of the security industry's annual status More than 1,000 manufacturers and providers of security equipment and services will showcase new products at ISC West 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013.  Among the leading companies who will be at this year's event to showcase the latest products and technologies in security are ASSA ABLOY, ADI, Anixter Inc., Axis Communications Inc., Bosch Security Sy...

The symposium provided law enforcement CEOs an opportunity to discuss current public safety issues Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is sponsoring several events of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). The first of these was the William R. Bracey Winter CEO Symposium, held in Baltimore, Maryland, at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel February 21-23. This gathering provided law enforcement chief ex...

The growth in the electronic security market is reflected in the 170+ new companies who will be at ISC West More than 1,000 manufacturers and providers of security equipment and services will showcase new products at ISC West 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013.  Among the leading companies who will be at this year's event to showcase the latest products and technologies in security are ASSA ABLOY, ADI, Anixter Inc., Axis Communic...

Milestone announced a series of partner awards at the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium 2013 Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its biggest ever annual partner event February 18-19 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Management, sales and development experts combined in a heady mix to share knowledge and ramp up future initiatives with the market’s leading video surveillance solutions based on Miles...