PSX

What PSX does

PSX Inc. is a family-owned systems integrator headquartered in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, founded in 1969 as Parking Sales-Service Corporation and rebranded to its current name in 2003 when it added an Electronic Security Division. Operating across three product divisions (Parking, Electronic Security, Physical Security), the company designs, installs, and services integrated solutions for enterprise and mid-market customers in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, government, energy, education, critical infrastructure, paid parking, corporate/commercial, and medical marijuana verticals, with active project deployments spanning 37 US states and three countries (United States, Canada, Mexico). PSX is led by founder Anthony P. Hutchison (CEO & Founder) and President & Owner Paul W. Hutchison II, with Paul W. Hutchison III joining full time in 2018.

The company's technology stack centers on the Amano ONE cloud-based Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) with a Powerful API Library, complemented by an AWS-hosted SaaS parking management platform, mobile pay-by-phone with Apple Pay and Google Pay, ticketless gated systems using AI-driven License Plate Recognition, camera- and ultrasonic-based parking guidance, and Rytec high-speed rolling doors. Electronic security capabilities include Bluetooth and biometric access control, AI-powered Video Analytics with deep-learning-based people/vehicle/motion recognition, thermal and 360-degree multi-sensor cameras, perimeter detection in low-light and absolute darkness, and Network Video Recorders. Physical security offerings span high-speed electromagnetic gate operators (8 ft/sec), slide/swing gates, crash barriers with anti-terror ratings, turnstiles, and pre-assembled guard booths. PSX also resells and integrates the CENTEGIX Safety Platform (CrisisAlert wearable panic buttons and Safety Blueprint mapping) for crisis alerts, mass notification, and Alyssa's Law compliance.

PSX generates revenue through hardware sales (gates, barriers, pay stations, cameras, sensors), professional installation services, and recurring service and maintenance contracts structured as multi-year agreements with 24-48 hour normal and 4-8 hour emergency response SLAs. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven rather than published. Distribution is delivered through nine regional offices across the United States (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Tampa, Houston, Denver, New Orleans, Detroit, Washington DC) staffed by 80+ employees with field sales and service teams. The company has held top-three Amano McGann authorized dealer status for 20 consecutive years and earned the Amano McGann Diamond Award plus Dealer of the Year recognition in seven of the last eight years.

Name

PSX

Legal name

PSX Inc.

Website

https://psxgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PSX Inc. is a family-owned systems integrator founded in 1969, designing, installing, and servicing integrated parking, electronic security, and physical security solutions for enterprise and mid-market customers across petrochemical, healthcare, government, education, and critical infrastructure industries via nine US regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Security and Parking Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPABAKAD

Parking Access & Revenue Control (PARCS) & Payment Systems

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Parking & Traffic Management Services

SECONDARYIMAIAEAF

Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Security, Guarding & Access Control Services

Keywords

• Parking access systems
• Electronic security integration
• Physical security solutions
• Perimeter detection systems
• Video surveillance systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Kennett Square

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Parking Systems (PARCS): Design, installation, and ongoing support of parking access and revenue control systems including gates, barriers, revenue management, and digital signage solutions.
2. Electronic Security Systems: Integrated security systems including access control, video surveillance, CCTV, intrusion detection, network video recorders, and command centers.
3. Physical Security Products: Sale and installation of gate operators, crash barriers, turnstiles, and guard booths for perimeter security applications.
4. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing service and maintenance contracts providing 24-48 hour normal response and 4-8 hour emergency response through nine regional offices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PSX is a systems integrator that designs, installs, and services integrated parking, electronic security, and physical security solutions for enterprise and mid-market customers. The company combines components from multiple manufacturers (including Amano McGann, CENTEGIX, and others) into unified solutions spanning Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS), access control, video surveillance, AI-driven analytics, perimeter detection, gate operators, crash barriers, turnstiles, and guard booths.

Product overview

PSX is a systems integrator offering an integrated portfolio of Parking (PARCS: Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems), Electronic Security (Access Control, Video Surveillance, Perimeter Detection, AI/Video Analytics, Network Video Recorders), and Physical Security (Gate Operators, Turnstiles, Crash Barriers, Guard Booths) solutions. The company's core parking platform is Amano ONE, a cloud-based PARCS with integrated SaaS management, supported by mobile pay-by-phone, ticketless LPR-based gated systems, parking guidance systems, and Rytec rolling doors. The electronic security suite includes access control with Bluetooth/biometrics, AI-powered video surveillance and analytics with LPR, perimeter detection, and network video recorders. Physical security offerings span slide/swing gate operators, high-speed operators, specialty gates, crash barrier systems, turnstiles, and guard booths. PSX also resells the CENTEGIX Safety Platform (CrisisAlert and Safety Blueprint) for crisis alerts and mass notification. With nine offices across the US and over 80 employees, PSX serves industries including petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, government, energy, education, critical infrastructure, corporate/commercial, and medical marijuana across North America including Canada and Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amano ONE Cloud-Based PARCS Cloud-based Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) functioning as entry, exit, and credit card pay station in a single device. Supports 2D barcode tickets, monthly access, reservations, ticketless ingress/egress, validations, credit cards, mobile payments, and includes a built-in camera and IP intercom with a powerful API library.
• Parking SaaS Management Software Simplified cloud-based parking management software with a powerful dashboard, AWS-hosted with 24/7 monitoring, delivering secure access, dependable performance, and centralized visibility for parking operations management.
• Mobile Pay-by-Phone with Validations Mobile payment solution enabling fast and secure parking payment via phone camera checkout with Apple Pay and Google Pay integration. No app required; includes mobile fee computer and smartphone-based validation.
• Ticketless Gated Parking Systems AI-driven ticketless parking system using license plate recognition (LPR) technology for seamless vehicle authentication at entry and exit, reducing congestion and improving gate throughput with a non-revenue-share revenue model.
• Parking Guidance Systems State-of-the-art parking guidance solutions using camera-based and ultrasonic vehicle detection for airports, hospitals, venues, malls, city garages, and campuses. Provides scalable level and space monitoring for outdoor, rooftop, and surface lot parking optimization.
• Rytec Rolling Doors High-speed overhead doors designed for high-traffic parking environments. Rapid cycling supports improved energy efficiency with durable construction reducing wear and maintenance.
• Electronic Access Control Electronic access control solutions using Bluetooth and biometric technology to track, protect, and control facility access. Browser-based, ready-to-deploy solutions requiring no software installation while offering maximum protection with state-of-the-art welcoming aesthetics.
• Video Surveillance and CCTV Video surveillance and CCTV solutions providing intelligent security breach detection for people, property, and assets. Features include thermal cameras, 360-degree multi-sensor cameras, and high-resolution cameras for maximum scene coverage.
• Perimeter Detection Systems Perimeter breach detection systems that locate the exact site of intrusion instantly, enabling targeted CCTV camera aiming or guard dispatch. Detects presence and movement of people and vehicles in low visibility and absolute darkness environments.
• Network Video Recorders / Video SaaS High-capacity video storage solutions available as on-premise, hybrid, or cloud deployment. Provides secure, scalable, hardened recorders with remote management, eliminating dedicated servers and lowering total cost of ownership.
• AI / Video Analytics / LPR Next-generation video analytic solutions using deep learning algorithms to recognize people, vehicles, and atypical motion while ignoring irrelevant scene motion. Includes AI-driven License Plate Recognition (LPR) for parking and security applications.
• Intercom, Mass Notifications & Command Centers Integrated alert systems for facility safety and protection, supporting compliance with Alyssa's Law deadlines. Includes intercom, mass notification capabilities, and command center integration for rapid emergency response across campuses and facilities.
• CENTEGIX CrisisAlert Wearable Panic Buttons Wearable mobile panic button technology that empowers staff to discreetly alert responders instantly in an emergency, providing precise incident location details. Protects 14 million+ people across 14,000+ locations nationwide.
• CENTEGIX Safety Blueprint Intelligent response mapping solution for incident response optimization, safety planning, and visitor management. Provides first responders with immediate access to building and asset information, including floor plan management, safety equipment tracking, and maintenance alerts.
• Slide and Swing Gate Operators Custom-designed slide and swing gate solutions for controlling vehicle traffic across standard parking, industrial, ornamental, and residential applications. Features include adjustable speeds, integral entrapment systems, and thermal motor protection.
• High-Speed Gate Operators High-speed gate operators propelling at 8 feet per second to deter unauthorized access and tail-gating while increasing authorized throughput. Electro-magnetic drive design with no moving parts, chains, pinch wheels, springs, cables, gears, or hydraulic fluids for low maintenance.
• Specialty Gates Specialty gate solutions including vertical pivot, high-speed, heavy duty, and anti-climb gates tailored for schools, higher education, government, petrochemical, energy, critical infrastructure, corporate, pharma, and healthcare facilities.
• Crash Barrier Systems Anti-terror vehicular attack barriers including bollard, wedge, plate, less-than-lethal, slide gate, drop arms, sliding V-track, sliding cantilever, and single/double leaf swinging models. Available with various crash ratings for different sectors.
• Turnstiles Low-maintenance turnstile solutions ranging from waist-high tripod styles for crowd control to full-height turnstiles for high security, optical turnstiles with sensor technology, revolving door and mantrap portal configurations, and ADA-accessible turnstile gates.
• Guard Booths Pre-assembled guard booth buildings and structures equipped with monitor mounts, bullet resistant glass and walls, HVAC, explosion-proof electrical components, and network jacks. Built with steel or aluminum, delivered pre-assembled and wired for petroleum, parking, industrial, security, transit, and sanitation industries.
• Service and Maintenance Contracts Ongoing service and maintenance contracts providing 24-48 hour normal response and 4-8 hour emergency response through nine regional offices, supporting all installed parking, security, and physical security systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 3 Amano McGann authorized dealer for 20 consecutive years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and supporting.

• Amano McGanncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPSX is an authorized Amano McGann dealer and has been a top three dealer for 20 consecutive years. They have earned the Amano McGann Diamond Award and Dealer of the Year award seven of the last eight years. PSX offers Amano ONE cloud-based PARCS and other Amano products.
• CENTEGIXstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPSX partners with CENTEGIX to offer CrisisAlert wearable mobile panic button technology and Safety Blueprint intelligent response mapping. The partnership provides emergency notification and critical incident management solutions to education and healthcare customers, supporting Alyssa’s Law compliance.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)supportingTechnology or IntegrationPSX uses AWS for hosting their SaaS parking software solutions, providing 24/7 monitoring, secure access, and dependable performance for cloud-based parking operations management.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Axis Communications: Manufacturer of network cameras, video analytics, and access control hardware commonly used by systems integrators including PSX. While not a direct competitor, it is a key supplier ecosystem participant whose product roadmap shapes the economics of every integrator in this space.

Direct peers

• Convergint Technologies: One of the largest North American systems integrators for electronic security, fire alarm, and building automation. Directly comparable to PSX as a multi-vertical systems integrator selling integrated access control, video surveillance, and physical security solutions to enterprise customers.
• Amano McGann: Manufacturer of PARCS, parking guidance, and revenue management systems — PSX's core product partner and the source of its flagship Amano ONE offering. Closely aligned on the parking side of PSX's business, though Amano is a manufacturer rather than an integrator.
• T2 Systems: Provider of parking management software, PARCS, and permit management for universities, municipalities, and commercial operators. Competes with PSX in the paid-parking and university segments with a software-led rather than integrator-led model.

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Security (Securitas): National commercial security integrator and monitoring provider offering access control, video surveillance, intrusion, and integrated security managed services. Larger, broader portfolio than PSX, but addresses the same enterprise customers and verticals.
• ADT Commercial: National commercial security integrator and monitoring provider serving mid-to-large enterprise customers. Comparable to PSX in access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection, but with significantly greater national reach and recurring monitoring revenue.
• Johnson Controls: Global building technologies and security provider with deep access control, video, and intrusion detection offerings integrated with building management systems. Competes with PSX on large enterprise and healthcare/government campus projects.

Regional players

• Pro-Tec Design: Midwestern regional security systems integrator with comparable product portfolio across access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection. Direct competitor in PSX's Michigan/Ohio territory with a similar integrator business model but smaller geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• FlashParking: Cloud-native parking management platform combining PARCS hardware, LPR, and mobile pay. Overlaps with PSX's Amano ONE-based and ticketless-LPR offerings, particularly in mid-market commercial parking operators.
• ParkMobile: Mobile pay-by-phone and digital parking permit platform used by municipalities, universities, and operators. Adjacent to PSX's Mobile Pay-by-Phone and Amano ONE offerings and a potential integration partner or competitive pressure point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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