All businesses that deal with retail safety equipment such as fire alarms, locks, intruder alarms and electronic security systems can be clubbed under the broad category of home security and safety equipment segment. The industry includes companies and establishments that deal with the manufacture, installation, monitoring and maintenance of such equipment. The home security and safety equipment industry includes both professionally-installed security systems as well as systems that are sold through dealers and distributors. While devices such as locks (both electronic and manual) are more in demand in the residential sector, others such as electronic security and surveillance equipment are in greater demand among the corporate sector. However, a large part of the industry is fragmented and dominated by unorganised players. Hide this