Roy Bowling

SSI Hall Of Fame: 2004

Career Highlights

  • Beginning in 1968, worked for American Sentry, starting in sales and moving up to GM of operations
  • Three years later, founded Guard-Allsecurity Centers
  • Started second company called Silent Sentry Systems
  • To ease installation frustrations, he designed and manufactured drill bits, spade lugs and other wire-pulling tools
  • In 1978, sold Silent Sentry Systems
  • In 1982, sold Guard-All Security Centers and started Labor Saving Devices Inc. (LSDI)

Why He’s on the List

  • Industry leader in enhancing art of wire and cable installation
  • Began LSDI out of home with a credit card, offering five specialized tools
  • Spent 15 years delivering live training
  • Compiled comprehensive training series on video
  • Continues to design new tools addressing changing needs of professional installers

Comments & Reaction: “I would like to be remembered as the ‘guru’ of professional installers, someone who pulled the art of installation out of the Dark Ages of fish tape and drudgery and into a more enlightened, innovative and creative era of professional installation using advanced tools and effective techniques. I am honored to be recognized. My heart has and always will be in the security industry.”

If you enjoyed this article and want to receive more valuable industry content like this, click here to sign up for our FREE digital newsletters!

Security Is Our Business, Too

For professionals who recommend, buy and install all types of electronic security equipment, a free subscription to Commercial Integrator + Security Sales & Integration is like having a consultant on call. You’ll find an ideal balance of technology and business coverage, with installation tips and techniques for products and updates on how to add to your bottom line.

A FREE subscription to the top resource for security and integration industry will prove to be invaluable.

Subscribe Today!

Get Our Newsletters