AV Lauttamus Communications

What AV Lauttamus Communications does

A.V. Lauttamus Communications, Inc. is a privately held, Weirton, West Virginia-headquartered provider of integrated communications and security solutions serving Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia since 1964. The company operates a vendor-neutral distribution model across two-way radios (Analog, DMR, P25), Avigilon and Motorola video security, access control, distributed antenna systems (DAS/BDA), paging services, Starlink satellite internet, and a 24/7 call center, functioning as a flagship Motorola Solutions channel partner. Its customer base spans law enforcement (West Virginia State Police, Department of Justice), fire/EMS, healthcare, industrial, transportation/logistics, oil and gas, education, and gaming, with a regional paging network that touches thousands of first-responder and industrial end-users.

The company's product architecture centers on Avigilon Unity as the unified on-premise security platform, complemented by Orchestrate workflow automation, Noggin incident management, Rave mass notification, Avtec Scout dispatch, and the HALO Smart Sensor for IoT-based vape/THC and air-quality detection. Revenue is generated across six streams: hardware sales (radios, security equipment), recurring monitoring and paging subscriptions, tower rental and infrastructure services, 24/7 call-center outsourcing, engineering/professional services, and consulting. Recent strategic activity includes the 2024 acquisition of TriConnex (adding 26 tower sites) and the 2023 acquisition of Progressive Communications, both consolidating the Ohio Valley corridor. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, supported by four regional offices and a multi-channel presence spanning website, SEO, email, industry events, and a referral program.

Name

AV Lauttamus Communications

Legal name

A.V. Lauttamus Communications, Inc.

Website

https://lauttamus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AV Lauttamus Communications is a private, Weirton, West Virginia-based provider of integrated communications and security solutions serving the tri-state region of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia since 1964. It delivers two-way radio systems, video security, AI analytics, paging, tower infrastructure, and 24/7 call center services to public safety, government, and commercial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Weirton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Communications Equipment Sales: Sale of two-way radios, accessories, and related communication equipment including Motorola, Kenwood, and other branded devices. Both new and refurbished equipment available.
2. Security Systems: Sale and installation of integrated security solutions including CCTV, access control, alarm monitoring, and video analytics systems.
3. Recurring Services and Monitoring: Ongoing services including alarm monitoring, paging services, remote monitoring, FCC licensing, and device maintenance/repair services.
4. Tower Rental and Infrastructure: Rental of communications tower space and sites, tower design and construction services for clients needing coverage expansion.
5. Call Center Services: 24/7 answering service and call center outsourcing for businesses across various industries including medical, legal, automotive, and not-for-profit sectors.
6. Consulting and Professional Services: Communications consulting, system design, installation, and project management services for radio and security implementations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A.V. Lauttamus Communications sells, installs, and services an integrated ecosystem of two-way radio communications (Analog, DMR, P25), video security and access control systems (Avigilon), distributed antenna systems (DAS/BDA), IoT safety sensors (HALO), paging services, Starlink satellite internet, and 24/7 call-center answering services. The company is a Motorola Solutions channel partner serving enterprise, government, and public-safety customers across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia with in-house radio engineering, tower infrastructure, and managed monitoring.

Product overview

AV Lauttamus Communications offers an integrated technology ecosystem combining communications, security, and safety solutions across Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The core portfolio includes two-way radio systems (Analog, DMR, P25), security solutions (Avigilon video security, access control, biometrics), AI-powered analytics, distributed antenna systems (DAS/BDA), Starlink satellite internet, paging services, call center/answering services, and professional consulting. The company operates under two main sub-brands: the main Lauttamus Communications & Security division and the Safetech division focused on advanced AI-enabled security and workflow automation. The product architecture follows a platform-plus-modules approach, where Avigilon Unity serves as the unified security platform integrating video, access control, and AI analytics, while Orchestrate provides workflow automation across the ecosystem. The company is a Motorola Solutions channel partner and distributes products from Avigilon, Pelco, and other major manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Two-Way Radio Sales (Analog, DMR, P25) Sales of new and refurbished two-way radios (Analog, DMR digital, P25 mission-critical public-safety standard) plus accessories from Motorola, Kenwood, EFJ, Harris, Honeywell, Avtec, Zetron, and others, targeted at businesses, public-safety agencies, and industrial users in PA/OH/WV.
• Radio Dispatch Solutions Centralized voice dispatch console systems including Avtec Scout, integrated with two-way radio and broadband PTT systems for unified communications dispatch at public safety and enterprise command centers.
• WAVE PTX Broadband Push-to-Talk Motorola Solutions broadband Push-to-Talk service and devices enabling communication across coverage areas and device types for nationwide radio service.
• Paging Services Wide-area paging network serving firefighters, police, steel workers, healthcare employees, and industrial operations across the region, with in-house paging, system maintenance, and paging-services-for-industry offerings.
• Avigilon Unity Video (End-to-End Security) AI-powered on-premise security suite centralizing video security, access control, and cloud management with advanced video analytics (Appearance Search, Focus of Attention, Self-Learning Video Analytics). SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified.
• Avigilon Access Control Scalable access control system accessible from browser or mobile, unifying with Avigilon video security to link access events with video evidence for situational awareness.
• Avigilon Decision Management System Cloud-based module unifying video, access control, and intrusion management with customizable workflows and 100% cloud-based access for improved security response.
• HALO Smart Sensor IoT device for health, safety, and vaping awareness detection (vape and THC detection, indoor air quality monitoring, panic/stop alerts). The #1 vape detector worldwide, with over 75 awards as of 2023 and thousands of U.S. school-district deployments.
• License Plate Recognition (LPR) Camera Systems Avigilon H4 License Plate Capture camera and L6Q Quick-Deploy LPR system with OCR for license plate recognition, capturing make, model, color, and speed, integrated with Vigilant VehicleManager software.
• Body-Worn Cameras Wearable cameras for law enforcement and security personnel providing real-time recording and evidence capture.
• Concealed Weapons Detection Detection technology for identifying concealed weapons in schools and public venues, including metal detectors (e.g., deployment at Wheeling Park High School).
• Visible Firearm Detection AI technology for detecting visible firearms in video streams for enhanced security response in schools, public venues, and enterprise facilities.
• Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS / BDA) In-building wireless coverage solutions including Public Safety BDA/DAS, Industrial BDA/DAS, and Cellular BDA/DAS, plus cellular boosters for public safety and commercial buildings.
• Starlink Solutions Starlink satellite internet installation and support for homes, businesses, and public safety across West Virginia and beyond.
• Tower Services Communications tower design, construction, rental, site management, rooftop communication sites, microwave site services, and land-owner programs across the company's regional tower network.
• Rave Mobile Safety Suite Mass notification and incident management platform including Rave Alert, Rave Panic Button, and integration with on-site emergency communications and 9-1-1 response for coordinated mass notification.
• Noggin Dispatch Management Cloud-based incident management, emergency response, and business continuity planning platform with integrated mass notification capabilities.
• Orchestrate Workflow Automation Cloud-based interface tool for configuring and automating workflows that control the integrated security technology ecosystem.
• CommandCentral Aware Enterprise Operational awareness platform integrating communications, video, and security data for real-time situational intelligence across command centers.
• Alarm Monitoring and Security System Services Recurring alarm monitoring, intrusion systems, CCTV monitoring, medical alert, and security system takeovers for residential and commercial customers.
• 24/7 Call Center / Answering Service Professional answering service with live operators handling overflow and after-hours calls for medical, legal, automotive, HVAC, logistics, and not-for-profit clients; includes ethics hotline, disaster recovery, polling, order fulfillment, and receptionist services, with free trial available.
• Radio & Communications Engineering and Consulting Technical engineering services for radio system design, FCC licensing, project management, and consulting on radio implementations.
• Installation, Maintenance, and Deconstruction Services Professional installation, ongoing maintenance, consulting design, and deconstruction services for radio, security, paging, and DAS systems delivered by Lauttamus's team of sales and technical professionals.
• Device Repair and Procurement Services On-site repair of two-way radios and business communications equipment covering manufacturer defects and accidental damage, plus vendor-neutral procurement for Motorola, Kenwood, Harris, Honeywell, Avigilon and other equipment.
• Radio Rentals Rental of two-way radios from as few as two units with options for daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly use, including support services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Paging network serves 349 Firefighters, 750 Police Officers, 1003 Steel Workers, 6948 Hospital Employees
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Progressive CommunicationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Acquired in December 2023, Progressive Communications was acquired to strengthen Lauttamus's position in Ohio and surrounding regions, complementing the TriConnex acquisition.
• Motorola SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationMotorola Solutions channel partner offering AI-powered radios, cameras, software, and automation solutions. Provides two-way radios (MOTOTRBO, MOTOTRBO ION), video security (Avigilon, Pelco), broadband PTT (WAVE PTX), and integrated security platforms. Flagship technology partner for the company's communications and security ecosystem.
• TriConnex, LPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in July 2023, TriConnex was a Wheeling-based two-way radio company. The acquisition included 26 tower sites which enhanced Lauttamus's communications coverage and services for sectors including oil and gas, education, and government in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
• HALO Smart SensormajorTechnology or IntegrationHALO Smart Sensor is an IoT device for health, safety, and vaping awareness. As the #1 vape detector worldwide with over 75 awards and deployment in thousands of school districts, HALO addresses the vaping epidemic in educational settings and other markets including healthcare, hospitality, and commercial buildings.
• Avigilon (Motorola Solutions)coreTechnology or IntegrationAvigilon provides end-to-end security solutions including video management software (Unity), access control, and AI-powered video analytics. Part of the Motorola Solutions ecosystem offering enterprise-grade security technology.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BearCom: BearCom is one of the largest U.S. integrators of two-way radio and wireless communications, selling and servicing Motorola, Kenwood, and other major brands across multiple regions. Directly comparable to Lauttamus in product mix, vendor relationships, and target customer base (public safety, enterprise, government).
• Mobile Communications America (MCA): MCA is a leading integrator of two-way radio, video security, and managed communications solutions with a strong Motorola channel partnership. Closest head-to-head comparable to Lauttamus in terms of integrated radio + security + services model and similar employee scale.
• Day Wireless Systems: Day Wireless is a regional two-way radio and wireless communications integrator with Motorola channel partnership, serving public safety and commercial customers. Highly comparable to Lauttamus in product mix, vendor relationships, and service offering.
• Communications Electronics: Communications Electronics is a smaller two-way radio retailer and service provider, primarily focused on equipment sales and rentals. Comparable to Lauttamus in product category but smaller scale and narrower service offering.

Broad incumbents

• Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions is the underlying technology vendor whose products (MOTOTRBO, Avigilon, Avtec, WAVE PTX, Pelco) Lauttamus distributes and integrates. As a broad incumbent, Motorola could bypass channel partners to sell directly, competing with Lauttamus for large enterprise and government contracts.
• American Tower Corporation: American Tower is one of the largest global tower infrastructure companies, owning and operating communications sites. Comparable to Lauttamus's tower rental and infrastructure business but at vastly greater scale and with a national footprint.
• ADT Inc. ADT is the largest U.S. residential and commercial security systems provider with a national footprint, offering alarm monitoring, video surveillance, and access control. Overlaps with Lauttamus's security systems business but at much larger scale and primarily focused on recurring monitoring contracts.
• Johnson Controls International: Johnson Controls is a global building technology integrator offering security, fire, and HVAC systems to enterprise and government customers. Comparable to Lauttamus in security integration scope but operating at global scale with much broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• IPVideo Corporation (HALO Smart Sensor): IPVideo Corporation manufactures the HALO Smart Sensor, the vape detection and indoor air quality IoT device that Lauttamus distributes. Directly comparable as a technology partner whose product trajectory drives a portion of Lauttamus's growth in the education and health-and-safety vertical.
• Rave Mobile Safety (Rave Alert): Rave Mobile Safety provides mass notification, panic button, and emergency communications software integrated by Lauttamus as part of its public-safety and education solutions. Comparable as an emerging software vendor in the same integrated technology ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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