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April 19, 2002

SCHOOL MODERNIZATION INCLUDES SECURITY UPGRADES

The  30,000-student Glendale Unified School District is undertaking the task of  refurbishing each of its 30 schools. Among the improvements will be upgraded electrical systems, lighting and public address systems, new windows, seismic  upgrades, and installation of air conditioning and two-way communications  systems in all classrooms and offices.

Security systems are also being taken into consideration.  Selecting  schools are being equipped with an integrated access control system to help keep security incidents at bay, and to enable quick response to situations that  require law enforcement's attention.

IN THE BEGINNING

The  security system will be a first for most of Glendale's school's, but it's a retrofit system for several.  A previous proprietary system suffered downtime because, among other things, only one dealer sold parts. 

" We were looking at  non-proprietary systems and our ability to grow into the systems that were on the market," says Ken Gilleland, Glendale Unified School District's construction  project manager. "With the old propriety system, we were not able to make our own repairs. This time, we wanted a system that could be purchased from multiple vendors, and we wanted to be fully trained on the equipment so we could maintain it ourselves and grow with it. We were also looking for a vendor who was a manufacturer's representative with at least five years experience that had  worked on school systems before."

Rett Hicks, executive vice president of Tri-Signal Integration, a Burbank, Calif.,  low-voltage integration firm, recommended a Hirsch Electronics security  approach.  The system included three components.

The  Velocity integrated access control system, which runs on Window 2000, offers access control, security, interactive graphics and photo badging, and interfaces to a Philips CCTV system, intercom, central station and other related security systems.

Velocity's X Box brings intelligence to controllers, allowing them to  communicate even if a server goes down.

ScrambleProx readers, which consist of a Hirsch ScramblePad with a built-in proximity reader, to control access. A ScramblePad is a keypad with a  scrambling display and horizontal and vertical viewing  restrictors.

"Glendale reviewed this concept and decided to standardize on Hirsch," says Hicks. Adds Gilleland, "Having the ability to track the time a door opens  is a security benefit for the school."  Hicks presented a package that provided unlimited growth potential.

August 10, 2001

It is with great pleasure that we announce our latest expansion into the Northern California area with the opening of our Northern California Regional Office. Located in Sacramento, our newest office will serve both our existing and new customers located in the region. As with all of our locations, the Sacramento Branch will be representing the Notifier, and Chemetron product lines.

We already have a very talented and experienced team ready to serve you lead by J-P Balmet, Vice President, Sacramento Operations. Please feel free to contact J-P or any of his co-workers if we can be of any assistance with your low voltage needs.

Please e-mail us with your name and address so we can invite you to our open house.

Tri-Signal Integration, Inc.
5007 Windplay Drive
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Phone: 916-933-3155
Fax: 916-933-4157
E-Mail: j-p@tri-signal.com

September 14, 2000

Dear Valued Alarm Mart Customer,

It is with great pleasure we announce that Tri-Signal Integration, Inc. has acquired Alarm Mart, Inc.

The merging of these two established companies will mean expanded resources and improved service to AMI Customers. We look forward to continuing our relationship in meeting your low voltage system needs.

As an AMI customer, you should feel comfort in knowing that the same AMI personnel will continue to be at your service under the new company name. Tri-Signal Integration, TSI, has retained all AMI employees & assets and will continue servicing you from the present San Diego office.

I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce our Vice President of San Diego Operations, Michael Arguijo. Michael has extensive systems experience working with customers similar to yourself and is committed to being at your service. Please feel free to contact him at AMI/Tri-Signal, if you have any questions.

We appreciate your business and look forward to servicing your account.

Sincerely,

Robert McKibben
President Tri-Signal Integration

June 1st 2000

Tri-Signal Integration one of "THE FASTEST-GROWING ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESSES IN AMERICA" by Entrepreneur Magazine. (Full Article)

August 5th 1999

Dear Valued Customer:

Due to your support it has become necessary for us to expand our operation and move to a new facility. The date of our move will be August 13th, 1999. Our new address and phone numbers are listed below. In order to insure a smooth transition we will continue to receive phone calls and mail at our current location for several months. We would appreciate you updating your systems. Our new location will provide us with much needed additional space which will allow us to serve you even better. We are all excited about our new office, so please stop by and see us. We always have a cold soda for you!

Tri-Signal Integration, Inc.
2313 Valley St.
Burbank, CA 91505

Phone (818) 566-8558
Fax (818) 566-8580

Sincerely,
Robert McKibben
President Tri-Signal Integration, Inc.

May 5th 1999

Dear Tele-Fire Customer:

On Monday May 3rd Tri-Signal Integration, Inc. acquired Tele-Fire of California, Inc. Like Tele-Fire, Tri-Signal Integration is a thirty year old fire protection company. We are a factory authorized Notifier dealer and have all the same capabilities as Tele-Fire. Tri-Signal has kept a majority of Tele-Fire . employees, so you will continue to work with the same individuals you have in the past at Tele-Fire. Tri-Signal Integration, Inc. intends to take over Tele-Fire . contacts as they are and we will be contacting you shortly to confirm the details. In the meantime, if you need any information from us, I.e. Insurance Certificates, Contractors License, please call Rae Cabrera at (818) 566-8558. If you have any service issues, please call Manny Mihut at the same number. We value your business and look forward to serving you in the future.

Sincerely,
Bob McKibben
President Tri-Signal Integration, Inc.
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