Centre Communications

What Centre Communications does

Centre Communications Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based, privately held systems integrator and reseller specializing in two-way radio communications and emergency vehicle outfitting, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Bellefonte with a secondary office in Ebensburg. The company's core technology stack is built around repeater-based radio networks — from small single-site installations eliminating building dead zones to medium-scale IP-linked systems providing seamless roaming across multi-building campuses, and large-scale networks spanning hundreds of square miles — deployed alongside handheld and mobile radios from Kenwood/EFJ and Motorola, pagers, GPS tracking, and integrated emergency alert platforms. Revenue is generated through hardware resale (radio equipment, emergency lighting and siren products from Federal Signal, Whelen, Havis, Firecom, and Pelican), professional services including site evaluation, programming, installation, and tower inspection/maintenance, and a transactional radio rental fleet for events. The go-to-market is sales-led with free on-site walk-throughs and custom quotation, targeting emergency services/public safety, K-12 and higher education, healthcare facilities, industrial and manufacturing sites, business campuses, and event organizers — entirely within Pennsylvania.

Name

Centre Communications

Legal name

Centre Communications Inc.

Website

https://centre-com.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre Communications is a Pennsylvania-based systems integrator and reseller of two-way radio communications and emergency vehicle outfitting solutions, serving schools, public safety agencies, healthcare facilities, industrial sites, and event organizers across the state since 1987.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Two-Way Radio Communications

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Broadcast Transmission & Operations Services (Transmitters, Towers, Playout, Engineering) (MPAIAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Small Cell & DAS Deployment (Pole/Street Furniture, In-Building DAS) (IMAFAIAE), RF, Antennas & Wireless Components Retail (CRACAKAM)

Keywords

• Two-way radio systems
• Emergency vehicle outfitting
• Radio repeater systems
• Tower maintenance services
• Radio rental fleet

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellefonte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Two-Way Radio Systems Sales: Sale of two-way radio equipment including handhelds, mobiles, and repeater systems from manufacturers like Kenwood, EFJ, and Motorola
2. Installation and Programming Services: Equipment installation and programming services to ensure systems work seamlessly and meet customer specifications
3. Tower Services: Tower inspections, maintenance, equipment installations, relamping, and guy wire services for radio tower infrastructure
4. Emergency Vehicle Outfitting: Complete upfitting of emergency vehicles including lights, sirens, radios, and custom fabrication solutions
5. Radio Rental Fleet: Short-term and multi-day rental of two-way radio fleets for events including sporting events, fundraisers, racing events, and county fairs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Centre Communications designs, sells, and installs two-way radio communication systems (handheld and mobile radios from Kenwood/EFJ and Motorola, plus pagers and repeater networks). The company also provides emergency vehicle outfitting (lights, sirens, radios, custom fabrication), radio tower inspection and maintenance services, and short-term radio rentals for events, serving customers primarily across Pennsylvania.

Product overview

Centre Communications is a two-way radio communications systems provider offering a portfolio of hardware products and installation/maintenance services. The core offering includes Kenwood/EFJ and Motorola handheld and mobile radios, pagers, and repeater systems (small single-site, medium linked, and large scale). Complementary services include emergency vehicle outfitting, tower services, and radio rental fleet. The product line spans from portable handhelds (NX1200/1300, NX3000, NX5000, VP5000, VP8000, XPR 3300/3500, SL 3500, R5, R7, ION) to vehicle mobiles (NX1000, NX5800, VM5000, VM8000, XPR 2500, XP5350, XPR 5550) and from basic repeater installations to enterprise-wide linked communications networks covering hundreds of square miles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centre Tower Services: Tower inspection, maintenance, and installation services for radio towers, 911 public safety systems, and broadcast communications across Pennsylvania.
• Repeater Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Full district-wide coverage using just two strategically placed sites
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 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

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Federal SignalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmergency lighting and safety systems manufacturer whose products are used in Centre Communications' emergency vehicle outfitting solutions across Pennsylvania.
• FirecomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmergency vehicle communication equipment manufacturer providing wireless headset systems integrated into emergency vehicle outfitting.
• HaviscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle equipment manufacturer providing consoles, mounts, and docking stations for emergency vehicle applications.
• PelicancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProtective equipment and case manufacturer whose products are integrated into emergency vehicle solutions.
• WhelencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmergency lighting manufacturer providing LED warning lights and strobe systems for emergency vehicles.
• Kenwood / EFJcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Kenwood and EFJ two-way radios including handhelds (NX1200/1300, NX3000, NX5000, PKT23, VP5000, VP8000) and mobile units (NX1000, VM5000, VM8000).
• MotorolacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Motorola two-way radios including handhelds (XPR3300, XPR3500, SL3500, R5, R7, ION) and mobile units (XPR2500, XP5350, XPR5550). Also distributes Motorola Minitor VII pagers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Motorola Solutions: Dominant OEM of two-way radios, P25 infrastructure, and command-center software for public safety and commercial customers. Centre is a Motorola reseller and integrator, so while not a direct head-to-head competitor, Motorola is the upstream supplier and a potential channel partner or threat if it expands direct service coverage in Pennsylvania.
• Hytera Communications: Global manufacturer of DMR, TETRA, and LTE two-way radio systems and devices. Hytera competes with Centre's Motorola and Kenwood product lines and represents an alternative OEM that could supply similar solutions, particularly in commercial and industrial segments.

Direct peers

• EF Johnson Technologies (JVCKENWOOD): Subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD that manufactures P25 two-way radios, infrastructure, and subscriber units. Centre resells EFJ/Kenwood radios (VP5000, VM5000, NX-series) and competes indirectly where EFJ sells direct to large agencies; they are both suppliers and partial competitors in the public-safety radio space.
• Radio Communications Associates: RCA is a two-way radio manufacturer and dealer network with a focus on affordable commercial and industrial radio systems across the U.S. Comparable to Centre in serving small-to-mid market customers with budget-conscious radio solutions, and a potential OEM alternative.
• Relm Wireless (BK Technologies): BK Technologies designs and manufactures P25-compliant public-safety two-way radios (BKR 5000 series) and sells through dealer networks. Like Centre, they target public-safety and industrial customers with P25-capable hardware, and represent an adjacent competitor on the equipment side.

Regional players

• Atlas Radio Communications: Regional two-way radio dealer and integrator serving California with sales, installation, tower services, and rentals. Highly comparable business model to Centre Communications—similar size, similar service mix, but operating in a different geography.
• Comtronics: Michigan-based two-way radio dealer and integrator offering sales, installation, repair, and tower services to public-safety, schools, and industrial customers. Closely comparable in business model, customer segments, and service offering, though operating in the Midwest rather than the Mid-Atlantic.
• WirelessUSA: Southeast U.S. dealer and integrator of two-way radio, in-building wireless, and emergency vehicle outfitting. Closely comparable to Centre in product mix (radios + vehicle outfitting + installation) but operating across the Southeast rather than Pennsylvania.

Emerging players

• Setcom Corporation: Specialized manufacturer of wired and wireless headset and intercom systems for fire apparatus, EMS, and industrial vehicles. Overlaps with Centre's emergency vehicle outfitting business in the Firecom-integrated communications niche.

Others

• Tessco Technologies: Distributor of wireless infrastructure products, including two-way radio equipment, antennas, and tower hardware. Operates as a supply-chain partner and competitor in the equipment-distribution layer that supports integrators like Centre Communications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CentreCommunications
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-communications-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

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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