Security Alarm Corp

  • 17776 Toledo Blade Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
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2022
All Phase Security in St. Petersburg, Florida is acquired, establishing a branch office serving the Tampa and St. Petersburg area.

Hi Tech Systems in Spring Hill, Florida is acquired, creating a branch office serving Spring Hill and the surrounding Pasco, Hernando, and Marion counties.

SAC has 75 employees.
2021

The Company expands its commercial solutions, including managed services, hosted access control, hosted camera surveillance systems, and IP based systems for commercial clients.

Alert Alarm Systems Plus in Sarasota, Florida is acquired.
Omnitech Communication and Protection in Bradenton, Florida is acquired.
2020
Mr. Allbright purchases the Company from Agnes and Peter Allbright and becomes President. The third generation of family ownership and stewardship begins.
The Company is included in the Business Observer’s Top 500 Gulf Coast companies list.
Mr. Toth is featured as Integrator of the Month by the Security Sales and Integration trade journal.
Mr. Allbright is recognized as a member of the Business Observer’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2020.
Lifeguard Security Systems is acquired.
2019
Justin P. Allbright joins the Company as Executive Vice President.
The Home Solutions division is launched, providing advanced home automation and expanding home theater and audio offerings.
SAC has 40 employees.
2017
Bellemare Total Systems Integration LLC is acquired. The Company welcomes four employees from Bellemare and opens the Bradenton branch office.
2015

Ultimate Security Alarms was acquired.

2007
The construction recession impacts Southwest Florida, while SAC continues to experience steady growth.
2005
The Company receives the Small Business of the Year award from the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce.
A construction boom contributes to a three year revenue growth of 40 percent.
Mrs. Allbright becomes President.
2004
The Company celebrates its twenty fifth anniversary.
Hurricane Charley impacts Charlotte County. SAC receives the Community Service Award from the Red Cross for service during the emergency response.
2003
SAC has 32 employees.
2002
A new facility is constructed at 17776 Toledo Blade Boulevard in Port Charlotte, Florida, which becomes the Company’s headquarters.
The 4,200 square foot building houses the UL Listed central station within a hardened call center, supported by redundant backup power and communication systems.
The Company receives the CBCA Subcontractor of the Year award.
2000
The Company records an average annual growth rate of 13 percent over the previous ten years.
1999
Mr. Nagy sells and transitions the Company to Agnes and Peter Allbright. Mr. Nagy retires.
The second generation of family ownership begins.
The Company receives the CBCA Subcontractor of the Year award.
1997
Mr. DeGaris retires.
1995
SAC adds two way secured backup radio monitoring to its services through SAFECOM.
Mr. Toth becomes General Manager. Peter Allbright becomes President. Mr. DeGaris becomes Sales Manager.
1994
PCAS upgrades to a fully automated computer based phone system.
Mr. Toth receives a Florida low voltage alarm license.
1992
The central station becomes automated with Micro Key Solutions software, allowing emergency signals to be processed alongside customer records.
SAC’s central station is UL certified as an automated call center.
1990
SAC purchases its first computer and implements CYMA software for billing and customer records.
1989
Erick Toth is hired and serves as Vice President of Business Development.
The Company has 10 employees.
1988
An Underwriters Laboratories certified central station is built to support alarm monitoring operations and call center staff. The facility operates around the clock without computer automation.
The Company installs its first reprogrammable alarm system using EPROM technology, eliminating the need to replace alarm panels for system changes.
SAC obtains its first Florida low voltage alarm contractor license.
1987
Ross DeGaris is hired as General Manager of Operations.
1985
Mr. Nagy becomes a founding member of the Charlotte Builders and Contractors Association, now known as the Charlotte Desoto Building Industry Association.
1982
The Company develops advanced installation procedures for residential and commercial wiring that are later adopted by other providers.
Customer and employee communications rely on shared two way CB radio frequencies. Local phone systems in Charlotte County continue to evolve.
SAC has seven employees.
1981
Port Charlotte Answering Service begins operations. This later becomes SAC’s virtual call center division.
The service operates using a fabricated switchboard, with operators manually routing calls using coded inputs.
1980
Mr. Nagy receives his Certificate of Competency.
A residence at 3314 Harbor Boulevard in Port Charlotte, Florida is purchased and converted into office and warehouse space.
SAC has four employees.
1979
Security Alarm Corporation was founded in Port Charlotte by Kalman Nagy.
The Company’s first employee is Agnes Allbright, Kalman Nagy’s daughter.

Recognition and Accomplishments

1985 & 1992 – Award of Appreciation - Charlotte County Vocational Technical Center

1990 – Small Business Council Recognition – Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce

1993-2007 – Bronze Business Member – Florida Sheriffs Association

2002 – Industry Appreciation Award – Enterprise Charlotte Foundation

2002 – Subcontractor of the Year – CDBIA

2004-2019 – Best of Charlotte Readers’ Choice Award - First Place

2005 – Business Education Partner of the Year – Medium Sized Business - Charlotte County Public Schools

2010 – Large Business of the Year Award – North Port Area Chamber of Commerce

2012 – Business of the Year Award – Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce

2012 – Members Choice Award – Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce

2019-2023 – Five Diamond Certified – The Monitoring Association