By Merlin Guilbeau, CEO of ESA
Spend enough time in the electronic security and life safety industry, and you'll hear the same conversations over and over.
"Business is strong."
"Margins are getting tighter."
"It's
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ABOUT ESA
Established in 1948, the Electronic Security Association is the largest trade association in the United States representing the electronic security and life safety industry.
Member companies install, integrate and monitor intrusion and fire detection, video surveillance and electronic access control systems for commercial, residential, industrial and governmental clients. The association provides technical and management training, government advocacy and delivers information, advice, tools, and services that members use to grow their businesses and prosper.
Together, member companies employ more than 500,000 industry professionals and serve more than 34 million residential and commercial clients.
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