Wade Moose
SSI Hall Of Fame: 2004
Career Highlights
- Started in CCTV business in 1968, selling cameras to banks
- In 1971, founded Cataba Valley Security Systems, sold it in 1975
- Developed central station using 27MHz transmitters
- Sold design to ADT
- In 1973, founded Moose Products Manufacturing
- Sold in 1987 to Aritech, later bought by Sentrol, then Interlogix, then GE
- Returned in 1995 as manufacturer of a small siren
- Founded Elk Products, which makes 150 products today
- Also founded The Systems Depot, a wholesale distributor
Why He’s on the List
- In 1983, introduced Z 1100 control panel, which became ADT’s standard for more than a decade and sold millions worldwide
- Created products with superior power supplies, solid microprocessor controls, easy programming and plug-in components
- Produced one of first really loud sirens, comparable to a police car
- Built own rechargeable batteries and more
Comments & Reaction: “The stuff we sold was bulletproof and had the lowest return percentage on the market. I have been doing this for 35 years and I have had a great run and have loved every minute of it.”
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