Champion Group of Companies

What Champion Group of Companies does

Champion Group of Companies is a privately held, multi-discipline low-voltage systems integrator founded in 1992 and headquartered at 30 Rome Street, Farmingdale, NY, with a second office in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. The group operates through three wholly-owned entities: Champion Alarm Systems (fire alarm, AV, engineered sound, IT cabling), Champion Systems Integration (video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, PSIM) — formed in 2015 by acquiring the North East Commercial Division of North American Video — and Champion Electrical Maintenance and Communications. The portfolio combines physical security products (access control, IP video management, intrusion/perimeter detection, PSIM), life-safety products (UL-listed fire detection, nurse call), network infrastructure (Cisco/Comnet/Fluidmesh switching and wireless backhaul, structured fiber/copper cabling with a 25-year connectivity warranty), and Pro-AV solutions (Extron, AMX), supported by engineering, installation, project management and warranty services.

The business operates an enterprise field-sales motion targeting government, education, healthcare, transportation, commercial/retail, banking, critical infrastructure and cultural customers across the New York metropolitan area, Long Island, southern New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, with national multi-location reach via PSA Security Network membership. Revenue comes from one-time systems integration and installation projects (ranging from simple repairs to multi-million, multi-year, multi-location deployments), recurring monthly/annual service and maintenance contracts, subscription-based central station monitoring, and equipment financing/leasing with customizable monthly terms. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; no revenue figures, employee count above the 11–50 band, funding events, or ownership outside founder/management are reported in source materials.

Day-to-day leadership is concentrated in three executives: CEO John DiStefano, CFO Kevin Tomlinson and President Kevin Myren, supported by Director of Engineering Robert Alleva. Certifications (FDNY S-97/S-98, NICET, OSHA, TWIC, SWAC, UL-listed monitoring, NY/NJ state licenses, NYS PA-72 compliance) are the structural barrier to entry behind Champion's project wins with municipalities, transportation hubs and institutions.

Name

Champion Group of Companies

Legal name

Champion Group of Companies

Website

https://championalarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Champion Group of Companies is a privately held, multi-discipline low-voltage systems integrator founded in 1992, headquartered in Farmingdale, NY, serving government, education, healthcare, transportation, commercial, banking and cultural customers across the NY/NJ/CT/PA region with integrated security, fire-alarm, AV and IT-cabling solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF)

Keywords

• Integrated security systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Access control solutions
• Video surveillance systems
• Security systems integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmingdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Systems Integration and Installation: One-time revenue from design, engineering, and installation of integrated security systems including access control, video surveillance, fire detection, and AV solutions. Projects range from simple repairs to multi-million dollar multi-year multi-location deployments.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Recurring revenue from monthly and annual service contracts that extend equipment performance and life. Includes warranty support and 24/7 emergency service for mission critical installations.
3. Central Station Monitoring: Recurring monitoring fees for fire alarm, security, sprinkler, and environmental monitoring services from UL-listed central station facility.
4. Equipment Financing and Leasing: Technology leasing programs providing enterprise security, IT equipment and software with customized monthly payment options. Covers equipment, software, installation and related expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Champion Group of Companies designs, engineers, installs, and services integrated security, fire detection, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, audio-visual, and structured cabling systems for commercial, government, educational, healthcare, transportation, and cultural institution clients in the US Northeast. Through three divisions (Champion Alarm Systems, Champion Systems Integration, Champion Electrical Maintenance and Communications), the company delivers end-to-end project lifecycles from systems analysis through installation, with recurring monitoring and maintenance contracts.

Product overview

Champion Group of Companies is a premier provider of integrated security and low-voltage system technologies founded in 1992, operating as a total 'Best-of-Breed' technology provider. The company operates through two main divisions: Champion Alarm Systems focuses on Full AV Systems, Engineered Sound Systems/PA Systems, Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, and IT Certified Structured Copper and Fiber Connectivity installation. Champion Systems Integration specializes in total Security Systems Integration including Video Surveillance (IP Video Management & Storage), Access Control (smart card, biometric, PIN pad), Intrusion Detection Systems, and Physical Security Information Management (PSIM). Supporting these core products are services including Central Station Monitoring (UL Listed, NYC Fire Approved), Systems Engineering Analysis, Design & Planning, Installation & Project Management, Warranty Support, and Security & Technology Financing. The portfolio includes additional capabilities in IP Data Transfer/Switching/Routing/Wireless Backhaul, Nurse Call Systems, and Pro-Audio Visual Solutions. The company primarily serves commercial, industrial, government, education, healthcare, transportation, and financial sectors across NY, NJ, PA, and CT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Access Control Systems Electronic access control solutions providing accountability and physical security through smart card/PIN pad access, biometric access control, system compliance reporting, and photo ID/badge systems including visitor management for commercial and institutional facilities.
• Video Surveillance – IP Video Management & Storage Solutions CCTV camera systems providing scalable video recording solutions from single camera to enterprise systems with thousands of cameras, featuring IP-based Video Management Systems (VMS) for intelligent software control and digital storage for enterprise and institutional clients.
• Intrusion Detection Systems Electronic security detection and notification systems for perimeter protection using layered technologies including microwave, infrared, specialized fence sensors, fiber optics, and video analytics for high-security sites.
• Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Specialized software that integrates multiple disparate security devices and systems, providing collaborative control through a unified user interface with collection, analysis, verification, resolution, reporting, and audit trail capabilities for comprehensive security management.
• IP Data Transfer, Switching, Routing & Wireless Backhaul Network infrastructure solutions using Cisco, Comnet, IFS switches and routers for enterprise networks and data centers, plus Fluidmesh wireless IP products for connecting large-scale systems across multi-location campuses.
• Fire Detection & Alarm Systems Fire alarm system design, installation, and monitoring using Edwards Vigilant and Mircom products, with full certification including NICET, OSHA, NCET, and FDNY S-97/S-98 approved testing and inspection services for commercial and institutional facilities.
• Pro & Engineered Sound, PA, & Intercom Systems Commercial sound systems offering VoIP-based communications, conventional paging and intercom technology, media retrieval and delivery, time systems, and IP Multicom Solutions for campus and multi-location facilities.
• IT Structured Fiber and Copper Cabling Systems End-to-end connectivity solutions including copper and fiber network design, installation, testing and certification with 25-Year Connectivity Systems Limited Warranty, covering data transfer, VOIP, storage, and security system connectivity.
• Pro-Audio Visual Solutions AV integration solutions featuring Extron products for computer-video interfaces, switchers, and control systems, plus AMX solutions for device control, asset control, and content distribution including digital signage for institutional and enterprise clients.
• Central Station Monitoring UL Listed, NYC Fire Approved monitoring from redundant facility with digital monitoring, fire alarm monitoring, sprinkler and elevator monitoring, cellular/GSM/radio monitoring, and free text/email notifications.
• Installation & Project Management Labor, project management, testing, and training for integrated Fire, Security, Audio Visual & Communication systems delivered on time and on budget for multi-location enterprise and institutional deployments.
• Warranty Support, Service and Maintenance Minimum 1-year equipment and labor warranty with 24/7 emergency service, monthly and annual service contracts extending equipment performance and life for installed security and life safety systems.
• Security & Technology Financing Equipment financing and leasing programs for enterprise security, IT equipment and software with customizable monthly payment options and lease term flexibility, covering equipment, software, installation and related expenses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multi-million dollar projects delivered on time and on budget
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PSA Security NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChampion is a proud Owner-Member of PSA Security Network, a national network of vetted security integrators. The National Deployment Program unites PSA integrators for acquiring, installing, and servicing multi-location projects on a national footprint. Provides extended geographic coverage, local management, and single national point-of-contact for customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls Security & Fire: Global building systems incumbent providing integrated security, fire alarm and building management solutions at enterprise scale. Competes with Champion for large enterprise/government projects but operates at vastly larger scale and product breadth.
• ADT Commercial (now Securitas USA electronic security legacy): Large-scale commercial security integrator and monitoring provider; particularly relevant given President Kevin Myren's prior 16-year tenure at ADT/Tyco National Accounts. Overlaps with Champion on enterprise and government accounts.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Multinational building technologies provider offering fire safety, security and building automation as part of a much larger portfolio. Overlaps with Champion's fire/security integration work but bundled into much broader infrastructure sales.
• Securitas Electronic Security: Commercial electronic security division of Securitas, providing integrated security systems, monitoring and managed services. Competes for the same enterprise and government contracts but with the backing of a global security services parent.

Direct peers

• Convergint Technologies: Largest North American independent systems integrator focused on security, fire alarm, life-safety, AV and building automation. Closest direct peer in business model, end markets and multi-discipline delivery; PE-backed (Apollo), giving it greater M&A and expansion capacity than Champion.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Privately-held regional integrator of fire alarm, security, sprinkler and life-safety systems with recurring monitoring revenue. Comparable in size, service breadth and reliance on long-term service contracts across regulated commercial customers.
• AFA Protective Systems: Long-standing New York-area provider of fire alarm, security, video surveillance and monitoring services. Direct regional competitor with similar UL-listed central station, public-sector customer base and Northeast geographic overlap.
• Red Hawk Fire & Security: National security and life-safety integrator serving commercial, government, healthcare and education customers with similar electronic security, fire alarm and monitoring offerings; directly comparable in scope of services and customer verticals.
• Pavion: Systems integrator delivering security, fire, AV, healthcare communications and structured cabling solutions across North America. Operates with a very similar multi-discipline integrator model and overlapping verticals (healthcare, education, government).

Others

• PSA Security Network: Cooperative network of vetted security and AV integrators (of which Champion is an owner-member). Not a competitor but a strategic partner that extends Champion's effective geographic reach for national multi-location deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 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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