EKC Enterprises

What EKC Enterprises does

EKC Enterprises, Inc. is a privately held California corporation founded in 2003 and headquartered in Fresno, CA that designs, installs, and integrates customized low-voltage technology systems — encompassing audio/video, physical security and access control, fire alarm and life safety (including ERRCS, cellular DAS, voice evacuation, mass notification), structured cabling (fiber and copper), nurse call systems, and device deployment/warehousing services — for education, government, healthcare, industrial/agriculture, and commercial clients. The company operates as a design-build systems integrator rather than a software or product company, with services spanning end-to-end project delivery: needs assessment, system design, procurement through manufacturer-authorized reseller agreements (Cisco, Samsung, Lenovo, Axis, Panduit, Shure, Epson, Bosch, Honeywell, Belden, APC), installation, configuration, integration, white-glove device deployment, and ongoing service. The firm holds multi-state contractor licenses (California C7/C10, Arizona CR-67, Oregon, Washington), CMAS/DIR/SPIN/ACO registrations enabling public-sector bid eligibility, and field certifications including CTS/CTS-I/CTS-D, NICET Fire Alarm Level 4, and Registered Electrical Engineer credentials.

EKC generates revenue through custom project-based quotes under multi-year contract cadences, with distribution handled via a national network of 18 offices supporting field enterprise sales, inside sales (phone/email), and self-service website quote forms. Pricing is non-public and varies by project scope and complexity. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting institutional and government buyers, with named reference customers including Clovis USD and Fresno USD and a stated history of serving hundreds of K-12 and higher-education institutions since inception. Geographic reach now spans the West Coast, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, Hawaii, and a Mid-Atlantic hub, though the company remains anchored to a California/education foundation. Founders Emily and Chris Shafer also established the EKC Kids community initiative in 2020 to support students' basic educational needs.

Name

EKC Enterprises

Legal name

EKC Enterprises, Inc.

Website

https://ekccorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

EKC Enterprises is a Fresno, CA-based privately held systems integrator (founded 2003) that designs, installs, and integrates customized low-voltage A/V, security, fire alarm, cabling, and nurse call systems for education, government, healthcare, industrial, and commercial clients across 18 US offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Low-Voltage Systems Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Specialized Design Services (5414)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)

Keywords

• Low-voltage systems integration
• Audio video installation
• Structured cabling services
• Fire alarm systems
• Security access control

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Low-Voltage System Design & Integration: Design, reselling, installation, and integration of low-voltage products, technologies, and services from industry leading manufacturers. Revenue generated through project-based engagements for custom system implementations
2. Warehousing & Logistics Services: Buy and hold inventory services, last mile delivery, and staging services for technology equipment deployments
3. Device & Computer Services: White-glove service, asset tagging, custom laser etching, mobile cart wire management, and device deployment services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EKC Enterprises designs, installs, integrates, and services customized low-voltage technology systems for commercial, government, healthcare, educational, and industrial clients. Core deliverables include audio/video integration, fire alarm and life safety systems, physical security and access control, structured cabling infrastructure, nurse call systems, device deployment services, and warehousing/logistics support. The company operates a design-build model, reselling and integrating products from leading manufacturers while providing end-to-end professional services across the United States.

Product overview

EKC Enterprises operates as a single unified service offering rather than a modular platform. The company provides integrated low-voltage technology solutions through distinct but complementary service lines: Audio/Video Solutions (multi-purpose rooms, large venues, video walls, video conferencing, unified collaboration), Security Solutions (video surveillance, access control, intrusion alarms), Fire Alarm/Life Safety (fire alarm, cellular DAS, emergency responder systems, voice evacuation, mass notification), Structured Cabling (fiber, copper, data centers), Access Control, Device Services (white glove service, asset management, etching), Warehousing & Logistics (buy-and-hold, last mile delivery, staging), Nurse Call Systems, and Health & Safety services. These offerings work together as an integrated technology ecosystem serving educational, government, healthcare, industrial/agricultural, and commercial sectors across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EKC Kids: A community organization founded by Emily and Chris Shafer in 2020, dedicated to providing school supplies, seasonal clothing, and educational resources to students who would otherwise not have access to them.

Products and services

• Audio/Video Solutions Custom A/V design, end-to-end installation, and full configuration/integration including multi-purpose rooms, large venue setups, video walls, displays, projection, pro-audio systems, video conferencing, Hyflex rooms, and unified collaboration systems for commercial, government, healthcare, and educational clients.
• Fire Alarm / Life Safety Systems Fire alarm systems with multi-criteria sensors (smoke, light/flame, CO, heat), cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS), voice evacuation, and mass notification systems designed for life safety compliance.
• Security Solutions Physical security systems including video surveillance, access control, intrusion alarms, and environmental sensors for commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and government facilities.
• Structured Cabling Infrastructure Complete structured cabling solutions including fiber optic and copper installations, splicing capabilities, and data center infrastructure design and installation for enterprise connectivity.
• Device Services White-glove device deployment service including asset tagging, custom laser etching, and mobile cart wire management for large-scale device rollouts such as Chromebook deployments in K-12 and higher education.
• Warehousing & Logistics Buy-and-hold inventory management, last-mile delivery, and staging services for technology equipment deployments.
• Nurse Call Systems Nurse call systems available in tone/visual and voice/visual configurations with annual or quarterly inspection testing services for healthcare facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of K-12 and higher educational institutions served since 2003
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Convergint Technologies: Convergint is one of the largest pure-play security, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems integrators in North America, serving commercial, healthcare, education, and government end markets with similar design-build and integration capabilities. It is the most direct scale comparable to EKC, though significantly larger.
• AVI-SPL: AVI-SPL is the largest AV systems integrator globally, designing and installing unified communications, video conferencing, and collaboration solutions for enterprise, education, and government clients. Direct overlap with EKC's Audio/Video Solutions line, including video conferencing, video walls, and multi-purpose rooms.
• Wachter: Wachter is a privately held nationwide low-voltage systems integrator providing structured cabling, security, A/V, and life-safety installations to enterprise and public-sector clients. Closely comparable to EKC in scope of services, vertical mix, and project-based design-build delivery model.
• IES Communications: IES Communications is the low-voltage division of IES Holdings, providing design-build structured cabling, A/V, security, and life-safety systems across the US. Directly comparable to EKC in services mix and enterprise/institutional customer base.
• Black Box Corporation: Black Box provides network infrastructure, AV/UC integration, and structured cabling services for enterprise, government, and education clients. Directly comparable in services overlap (cabling, A/V integration) and similar enterprise/government customer orientation.

Broad incumbents

• ADT Commercial: ADT Commercial is the commercial security and fire alarm integration arm of ADT, serving enterprise and government clients with intrusion, video surveillance, access control, and life safety installations. Overlaps with EKC's Security and Fire Alarm lines but operates at much larger scale with a national service footprint.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens Smart Infrastructure delivers building technologies including fire safety, security, and low-voltage systems for commercial, healthcare, and government facilities. Overlaps with EKC's fire alarm, security, and structured cabling offerings as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell Building Technologies provides integrated building management, security, fire alarm, and life safety systems for commercial and institutional facilities. Overlaps with EKC's security and fire alarm scope as a major OEM and integrator partner.
• Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls delivers integrated building technology solutions including fire detection, security, HVAC controls, and low-voltage systems to commercial, healthcare, and education markets. Overlaps with EKC's fire alarm, security, and structured cabling scopes at much larger scale.

Others

• PSNI Global Alliance: PSNI is a network of audiovisual integrators and service providers, including many regional AV integrators that compete for the same A/V integration scopes as EKC's Audio/Video Solutions business. Useful as a peer benchmark for the AV integration sub-vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1972982/admin
• Instagraminstagram.com/ekcenterprises/?hl=en

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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