Ackerman Security First U.S. Residential Security Company to Offer Permanent Escape Ladder
Residential security leader turns to permanent escape ladders to better protect homeowners and their families.
Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) May 22, 2007 -- PEARL Protected®, creators of the patented Permanent Escape And Rescue Ladder (PEARL®) for two and three-story homes, today announced that Ackerman Security Systems is the first residential security company in the U.S. to include PEARL as part of its home security offering. Effective next month, Ackerman will begin offering the PEARL permanent escape ladder to its fast-growing customer base of more than 35,000 residents in Atlanta and North Georgia.
The partnership between PEARL and Ackerman is a first for the home security industry. Never before has a residential security provider offered an escape device that can be integrated into its monitoring services. This unique collaboration will enable residents to escape from fire and other home emergencies easily, safely and quickly while instantly alerting emergency personnel. In a situation where seconds are the difference between life and death, this partnership can drastically reduce loss of life, injury and property damage.
Ackerman is the largest locally-owned security company in Georgia. The company will sell the PEARL permanent escape ladder directly to new and existing customers as well as help customers arrange for professional installation through local Mr. Handyman technicians. Additionally, Ackerman will integrate PEARL with its home security monitoring systems and services by adding "touch points" to the PEARL device. When the system is armed and the PEARL door is opened, Ackerman monitoring agents will be immediately notified and emergency personnel will be deployed.
"Escape has traditionally been overlooked by home security companies. However, Ackerman believes it's just as important as detecting danger and alerting emergency services," said Jim Callahan, vice president of sales, Ackerman Security Systems.
The company's decision to include PEARL in its home security offering echoes the current consumer demands for improved residential safety options, especially as it relates to fire. In a recent survey conducted by Zoomerang Research, nearly 65 percent of respondents said they would prefer a permanent escape ladder over a portable emergency ladder. Additionally, approximately 25 percent of respondents said they would ask their home security company to tie PEARL into their existing monitored alarm system.
Residential fires continue to pose a great threat to lives and homes across the country. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were approximately 381,000 home fires in 2005, resulting in 3,030 civilian deaths and more than 13,300 civilian injuries. In the first quarter of 2007, many communities are already reporting above average casualties from house fires. A significant portion of these casualties are the direct result of not being able to escape from upper-story bedrooms. PEARL solves this problem by providing a permanent means of escape where you need it, when you need it - like an air bag for the home.
"No other home security company has taken such a proactive stance on the issue of escape. Ackerman has once again set itself apart from the competition. Their residential customers are perhaps the safest in the country," said David Duley, CEO, PEARL Protected.
Since PEARL's debut in October 2005, it has become one of the most recognized home safety products in the marketplace. PEARL has received the Home Safety Council's 2006 Product Innovation Award and has been featured on multiple episodes of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. PEARL has been also been showcased on NBC's Today and CBS's The Early Show.
About PEARL Protected
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, PEARL Protected is redefining the standards of home and fire safety through its patented, breakthrough product - PEARL - a revolutionary Permanent Escape And Rescue Ladder that can be quickly and easily deployed in the event of a residential fire or other home emergency. It is currently available through a variety of channels, including the nation's largest homebuilders, building supply dealers, home safety companies and remodelers and maintenance specialists. PEARL can also be ordered directly through the PEARL Protected website (www.pearlprotected.com) or via phone at 800.374.5737.
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