Re: UTC’s Interlogix division to close down by end of 2019

[mleuck <m.leuck@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Friday, October 25, 2019 at 8:45:36 PM UTC-5, ABLE1 wrote:
> On 10/25/2019 6:30 PM, John R. Sowden wrote:
> > On 9/23/19 4:19 PM, ABLE1 wrote:
> >> On 9/22/2019 12:59 PM, Hogan wrote:
> >>> Has anyone seen this,
> >>>
> >>> =C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 "UTC=E2=80=99s Interlogix division, makers of a va=
riety of residential=20
> >>> and commercial security product lines, has notified its employees and=
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> >>> dealers that it has begun the process of =E2=80=9Cwinding down=E2=80=
=9D business in=20
> >>> the United States and Canada, and will no longer manufacture new=20
> >>> products by the end of 2019."
> >>>
> >>> Hogan
> >>>
> >>
> >> Yes, I have.=C2=A0 And I read very carefully what products are to go a=
way.
> >>
> >> The Networx items do not appear to be in the mix.
> >> I have very happy about that!!=C2=A0 Since it is my panel of choice!!
> >>
> >> However, it doesn't mean that somebody behind a desk can't decide
> >> to ruin my day.=C2=A0 Which would not be the first time.
> >>
> >> Les
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> > There seems to be a lot of talk that certain models. (nx, concord, etc.=
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> > will be shut down.=C2=A0 I think this is wishful thinking.=C2=A0 What I=
 have read=20
> > and talked to the tech support people is that "INTERLOGIX" will shut=20
> > down on dc 31, 2019. (period).
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> > Questions:
> > 1) what about the distribution agreement re: the wireless door/window=
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> > sensors)?
> > 2) Is there is "white knight" waiting in the wings to get this co. back=
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> > on line?
> > 3) what about all of those panels (simon, etc.) sold by the mass=20
> > marketers (read fast profits, no long term service)?
> > 4) what about the services by Carrier that are required for the systems=
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> > to work?
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> > FACT: the NX is a very good panel that has lasted many years because of=
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> > its versatility.=C2=A0 It should not be allowed to die.
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> > What about those employees from Interlogix? Are they being brought into=
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> > UTC?
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> > What about a forum when we can all report problems ansd solyutions,=20
> > publish manuals, etc.?
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> Hi John,
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> YES, it is going to get quite ugly in the next few months.
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> And YES, it would be nice of some Knight on a White Horse would swoop in=
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> and fix it for all of us using the NX product line.
> (and maybe some of the others)
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> However, I fear that is just a dream.............just a dream.
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> Needless to say it will be smart for all to plan for the worst
> by learning a new panel to fill your needs, wants and desires.
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> Personally, I am looking at first acquiring a few panels and
> auxiliary devices to help with the transition.
> Then I will work into using the DSC-NEO panels as my panel of
> choice.  The alterative to the DSC-NEO will be the ELK-M1.
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> If someone actually does take over the NX product ling and
> keeps it going I am there in a heart beat.
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> As for your list of questions.  I will let some of that to others.
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> Les

The odd part about all this is that there is no mention of shutdown anywher=
e on the Interlogix website, at least in any obvious places. You'd think th=
ey'd have some banner announcing it to the general public...