For Immediate Release
December 28, 1998
Contact: Elaine Weiss (516) 842-9400, Ext. 169
eweiss@napcosecurity.com 

NAPCO Names Hevia Corporate V.P. of Sales & Marketing

NAPCO Security Group, one of the world's leading producers of innovative burglary/fire alarms, motion detectors, access control systems and panic exit hardware, is pleased to announce that Mr. Jorge Hevia recently joined the Company as Corporate Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Mr. Hevia's distinguished business career includes extensive experience in expanding corporate sales potential and broadening marketing opportunities. Most recently, he was Vice President of National Sales for Schiefflin & Somerset Company. Prior to that, he held the position of Director of Marketing at American Home Products.

Mr. Hevia will be responsible for directing all divisions of the Company's worldwide sales as well as extending and positioning its market presence for NAPCO, Alarm Lock and Excalibur's diversified line of reliable security products. "Jorge Hevia's experience, knowledge and leadership will be key assets in widening our customer base in the United States and abroad, while also developing new business-to-business channels that will enable increased sell-through of NAPCO products," said Richard Soloway, NAPCO Chairman and CEO.

Mr. Hevia said he was " .... excited to be joining NAPCO at such a promising point in time for the Company. I look forward to building our sales and customer-relationships and increasing our market presence and brands' share."

The NAPCO Security Group manufactures and markets a complete line of technologically advanced, electronic security equipment used in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial installations. The Company's products, which include Gemini* hybrid home/commercial security systems, Alarm Lock Trilogy® Digital Locks and Excalibur* Access Control Systems, have earned a reputation for technological excellence, dependability and installation labor-savings.