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EMCO COMMUNICATIONS/BEARCOM ABOUT OUR COMPANY
EMCO’s Communication Division was acquired by BearCom in June 2018 and is referred to as EMCO Communications/BearCom - A BearCom Company. EMCO Communications has been part of the greater Baton Rouge area since its inception in 1962, and BearCom was founded in 1981. BearCom is North America’s largest distributor and integrator of wireless voice, data and video solutions for mission critical and business critical communication.
WHAT WE DO
EMCO Communications/BearCom will continue to bring the latest in wireless communications technology and emergency notification services
to customers in the petrochemical and public safety/law enforcement industries as well as many others. We have a rich history of offering Motorola Solutions equipment and services using our unique, invaluable experience in the very demanding petrochemical environment in the Southeast for over 55 years.
OUTLOOK
The wireless communications industry is very strong and is growing. As mentioned above, our expertise is in the petrochemical and public safety industries, and we also have a long record of service to industrial construction companies. Each of these industries is strong and vibrant in the Southeast.
TOP EXECUTIVES Mark Kroh, Chief Executive Officer Pat Cuntz, Vice President Louisiana Market
YEAR FOUNDED 1962
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 29 local/750 total
LOCATION
8900 South Choctaw Drive, Ste. B Baton Rouge, LA 70815
WEBSITE
bearcom.com
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FUTURE Combining the expertise, experience and local industry knowledge offered by EMCO Communications – BearCom with the strengths and breadth of technical capabilities of BearCom North America will allow the company to deliver broader and more innovative solutions and services throughout numerous industries. This growth will also allow the company to invest throughout the gulf coast and local community to continue to support the petrochemical, public safety and commercial markets.
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