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Potter Strengthens Future, Furthers Growth

Potter announces the acquisition of the company by leading global investment firm KKR from prior private equity sponsor, Gryphon Investors. This change in ownership groups is an opportunity for Potter to strengthen its business while providing customers with even better technology and customer service. Potter has built its 125-year reputation by expanding the business and bringing exciting new technology to the industry; all while maintaining the exceptional customer service that has long …

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Potter Announces the SCA-5070INT 50W Integrated Amplifier

Potter Electric Signal Company announces the SCA-5070INT 50W Integrated Amplifier that provides four (4) Class B or four (4) Class A speaker outputs and may be installed within the in the IPA-4000V, AFC-1000V, LOC-1000 and PSN-1000E using the provided mounting bracket.   The SCA-5070INT is equipped with an exclusive stacker bracket for secure and accessible mounting for each amplifier. This single enclosure solution eliminates additional steel enclosures and reduces the battery …

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IntelliCom™ Advanced Gateway

Introducing the IntelliCom Advanced Gateway, uniquely powered by the IntelliView cloud dashboard! This cutting-edge solution is poised to revolutionize the landscape of fire protection systems, bridging the gap between traditional landline, LAN, and cellular communicator technology. With unparalleled versatility, real-time insights, remote administration, and intuitive monitoring capabilities, the IntelliCom Advanced Gateway sets a new standard in the industry. The IntelliCom …

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Remembering Yutaka Odawara

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Yutaka Odawara, former Far East Representative, and Asian Business Coordinator for Potter Electric. Odawara passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the age of 83. Odawara was the longtime president of American Security Equipment Company (AMSECO) that was launched in 1977 as part of Kobishi America Inc. until Potter Electric's acquisition of AMSECO in 2004. Yutaka Odawara was a pioneer in the Fire and Security Industry and his contributions in the …

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Potter Celebrates 125 Years of Innovation, Quality, and Service

Potter Global Technologies celebrates its 125 years in the fire and life safety industry. The company started based on an idea that would have an immediate impact on saving lives and infrastructures. In St. Louis, Missouri in 1898, Charles E. Potter developed products that sent electronically coded signals—allowing fire and police officials to be instantly notified of fire or security emergencies. He strengthened fire safety by pairing state-of-the-art telecommunications equipment with …

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