ECC: A Blueprint for AV, Security Technology Innovation

For nearly seven decades, Electronic Contracting Company (ECC) has quietly built a reputation as one of the most trusted technology systems integrators. With headquarters in Lincoln, Neb., and five locations in the Midwest, ECC delivers AV, communication, security, fire safety and managed services solutions across industries that include corporate, correctional, education and healthcare. But you won’t see their name on flashy billboards or hear it on radio ads. ECC thrives on something far more powerful than traditional advertising — word of mouth from satisfied customers.

Since its founding in 1958, ECC has evolved from providing basic security systems to crafting highly customized, integrated solutions designed to simplify operations and elevate technology experiences. This customer-centric ethos has driven the company’s remarkable growth, including 12% year-over-year expansion and a 30% surge in sales.

At the heart of the company’s recent success lies IMPERIUM, ECC’s intelligent correctional control solution. By streamlining security and facility management into a single touchscreen system, IMPERIUM helps correctional facilities easily manage everything from doors and cameras to intercoms and lighting. This innovation has turned heads in the industry, driving a staggering 100% year-over-year growth over the last three to five years.

Now, ECC is channeling their expertise into the education sector with IMPERIUM EDU. This extension of their flagship technology integrates disparate safety systems like access control, cameras, gunshot detection and mass notifications into one unified interface. It’s a solution designed to meet the growing need for school safety measures, ensuring administrators and resource officers can respond to threats swiftly and effectively.

Whether transforming correctional operations or redefining school safety, ECC’s commitment to innovation, local support and building long-term client relationships continues to set them apart. For ECC, it has never been about making noise; it’s about changing lives.

Putting Customers First, Every Step of the Way 
At ECC, the philosophy is simple: take care of your people, listen to your customers and deliver exceptional results. “You won’t see us installing a camera on the wall and walking away,” says Matt Thorne, executive vice president of ECC. Each system ECC designs is tailored to meet the distinct needs of their clients, whether it’s AV, security, fire safety, or healthcare solutions. What truly sets ECC apart is their ability to integrate these diverse technologies, thanks to a dedicated team of programmers. Beyond installations, ECC partners with their clients for the long haul, offering unlimited training, regular programming updates and guaranteed response times. “The days of simply offering extended warranties are over,” Logan Hinnant, president of ECC, says.

The Vision First Took Shape  
Just over 20 years ago, ECC was tasked with solving the challenges of a correctional facility grappling with an outdated and inefficient system. It was here that the vision for IMPERIUM first took shape, driven by the need for a smarter, more reliable solution. Control of the facility relied on a massive console covered with buttons, lights and switches that often malfunctioned and were patched with tape or jammed with pins. It was unwieldy, prone to failure . . . To read the full article, click here to visit Commercial Integrator.