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axonX and Johnson Controls form a Marketing Alliance
axonX Video
Technology for Detecting Fire and Smoke to be Added to Johnson
Controls Family of Fire Products
BALTIMORE, MD
(2/07/06) --- axonX, LLC, the leading developer of innovative,
vision-based technologies for Early Warning fire detection, will
supply Johnson Controls with advanced fire video technology and
software to expand its family of Intelligent Fire Products. Johnson
Controls will sell and service the expanded offerings through its
national and international distribution networks.
“Johnson Controls offers an ideal distribution channel for axonX,” says
Mac Mottley, CEO of axonX. “The Johnson Controls building efficiency
business is one of the largest building automation, security and
fire safety integrators in the world. It is a world-class company
providing state-of-the-art security and wireless solutions to
customers. This technology allows Johnson Controls to offer a
significant fire and smoke detection advancement to its customers.”
As a result of the
agreement, axonX will continue product development, initiate
certification of the product through listing agencies such as
Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and Factory Mutual (FM), and support
the Johnson Controls product launch through training and technical
assistance.
“Johnson Controls
is constantly monitoring the marketplace for solutions that help
customers protect their assets,” said Don Albinger, vice president
of fire and security product solutions at Johnson Controls. “Using
video technology to detect fire and smoke enables customers to
enhance their protection and safety as well as leverage their
existing technology investments to help control lifecycle costs.”
Recently,
axonX—which is based in Baltimore City’s Emerging Technology Center
(ETC)—was also awarded a Maryland Technology Development Corporation
(TEDCO) Technology Transfer Initiatives grant. The $50,000 Aberdeen
Technology Transfer Initiative grant will fund the testing of the
axonX SigniFire™ Video-Based Fire Detection within the standards of
the Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Process. The Aberdeen Test Center (ATC)
will provide the performance fire testing in a large volume building
as required by Factory Mutual.
About axonX
(
www.axonx.com )
Founded in 2002 by
George and Anna Privalov, axonX LLC is the leading developer of
innovative, vision-based technologies for Early Warning fire
detection. Using image analysis, artificial intelligence, and
patented signal processing technologies, axonX turns ordinary video
surveillance set-ups into advanced safety and fire protection
systems.
About Johnson Controls Inc. (
www.johnsoncontrols.com )
Johnson Controls is
a global leader in interior experience, building efficiency and
power solutions. The company provides innovative automotive
interiors that help make driving more comfortable, safe and
enjoyable. For buildings, it offers products and services that
optimize energy use and improve comfort and security. Johnson
Controls also provides batteries for automobiles and hybrid electric
vehicles, along with systems engineering and service expertise.
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), founded in 1885, is headquartered in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For additional information, please visit
www.johnsoncontrols.com.
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