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For over 50 years, Linear LLC has been an innovator in the security market. Linear’s legacy includes the early application of passive infrared detection and radio frequency (RF) transmission, technologies that revolutionized the wireless security and access control industries. Today, Linear delivers class-leading wired and wireless products into a variety of markets serving the access control, security and home technology needs of its customers. The acquisition of 2GIG Technologies® in 2013 gives security dealers, distributors and OEM partners access to one of the most technologically-advanced residential security and home management solutions in the industry; 2GIG GO!Control™ – the first self-contained, all-in-one security and home management system. Formed in 2007, over 1 million 2GIG Go! Control panels have been shipped. Linear continues to expand product and engineering prowess, leveraging the knowledge gained from strategic acquisitions and custom product development which will help lead the company into the next 50 years. To learn more, visit www.linearcorp.com.

Linear is a subsidiary of Nortek, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTK) a global, diversified company whose many market-leading brands deliver broad capabilities and a wide array of innovative, technology-driven products and solutions for lifestyle improvement at home and at work. Please visit www.nortekinc.com for more information. 

Copyright© 2013 Linear LLC. All rights reserved. Linear and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear LLC in the United States and/or other countries. Other names or brands may be claimed as the property of others.

 

 



Press Contact: Kimberly Lancaster at linear@castercomm.com or 401.792.7080

Press Releases

05/15/2013

Linear Annouces Next Dealer Webinar: Social Media Research Tools and Strategies

Security and access control leader offers social media research tools and strategy dealers can use the generate leads, identify trends, monitor the competition and more.

05/13/2013

Linear to present, "Competing for the Connected Home: What Channel Will Win?

Linear's vice president of product and market development, Duane Paulson, will be participating as a speaker in the upcoming CONNECTIONS Conference, co-located at CTIA May 20-23 in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 21 at 3:00pm in Murano, Room 3202

04/24/2013

Linear Now Offers Spanish Language Live Support for Technical and Customer Service

In an effort to better serve the growing Spanish-speaking community in the U.S. and in the expanding Mexican and South American markets, Linear has assigned four Spanish speaking agents in each department, with additional expansion planned as needed.

04/08/2013

Linear Expands Home Automation Offerings with Z-Wave Lighting Products

The availability of Z-Wave wireless lighting control solutions provides Linear dealers, OEM partners and residential and commercial end users with smarter management and integration options.

04/01/2013

Linear Closes on Acquisition of 2GIG, Leading Provider of Home Automation and Home Security

The acquisition expands the opportunities for dealers and OEM customers in the areas of smart home technology, integrated security and access control and recurring monthly revenue (RMR).

03/22/2013

Linear Announces Update to Hub Manager Software

Upgraded to be compliant with Windows 8, Linears new Hub Manager 8.1 software provides fast and easy-to-use commercial access control management reports.

02/21/2013

Linear to Host Dealer Webinar: Leveraging Local Events and Partnerships

Security and access control leader continues its educational webinar series, with digital marketing and event management strategies for dealers looking to strengthen local brand recognition.

01/23/2013

Linear Broadens Technology Offerings with Z-Wave

Leveraging the innovation of the wireless RF mesh technology, Linears portfolio now adds versatile Z-Wave products for dealers and OEM partners seeking intelligent wireless control solutions for commercial and residential environments

12/10/2012

Linear Announces Copper Cop, Simple Solution to Protect HVAC against Metal Theft

Easy to install with multiple levels of security, Copper Cop is a powerful deterrent against metal thieves targeting industrial HVAC units.

12/03/2012

Linear Announces Next Dealer Webinar: Crafting a Local PR Strategy

Security leader expands its educational webinar series, offering strategies for dealers who want to strengthen brand recognition and organically grow their business through local public relations initiatives.

11/28/2012

Linear Announces eMerge Essential - Affordable, Scalable Browser-Based Access Control

Linux-based eMerge Essential" and Essential Plus" systems install quickly, operate reliably and offer many features found only in higher-cost systems.

11/12/2012

Linear Adds Six New Employees, Announces Promotion

The company is strengthening its software and business development teams, expanding sales in New England and fortifying video product line management.

10/31/2012

Linear Employees Donate over 6,000 lbs to Community Food Banks

Two month long interoffice food drive competition inspires staff members to donate over three tons of non-perishables to help food bank facilities near their offices in California, Michigan, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.

09/27/2012

Linear Expands Online Dealer Training Series, Launches SEO Fundamentals Course

Security leader develops educational webinar series for dealers looking to utilize local search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to strengthen web visibility and organically grow their business.

09/24/2012

Linear Launches New PERS-4200 with 3G Cellular Capability, Longer Range, Fully Scalable, More Independence

The new personal emergency response system is Linear's most advanced, offering 3G cellular capability, longer range, full scalability and more independence for the user

08/27/2012

Linear Announces Consolidation with Secure Wireless, Inc.

All Secure Wireless operations will be integrated with those of Linear during the second half of 2012. Secure Wireless will remain an important product offering and brand in the Linear portfolio.

08/15/2012

Linear Develops Social Media Training Program for Dealers

Security leader launches educational webinar series for dealers looking to leverage social media marketing, strengthen web visibility and organically grow their business.

07/25/2012

Linear Releases Battery Backup Unit (BBU) for Ultra-Quiet LDCO800 DC-Powered Garage Door Operator

Designed for emergency backup, the reliable and compact BBU gives dealers opportunities for add-on and retrofit sales while guaranteeing customers can get in and out of the garage during a power outage.

07/17/2012

Linear Group Vice Chairman Dan Stottlemyre Retires

Linear Group Vice Chairman and Former Linear President Dan Stottlemyre Retires After 24 Years

06/21/2012

The New Linear VMC1 Video Security Intercom System Safeguards What Matters Most

With live video, whole-home intercom, trigger mechanisms and remote monitoring, homeowners now have a single system for centralized security at home or away.


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