Hills - Electronics

Electronic Security and Entertainment Products

The Electronic Security and Entertainment Products Division comprises eight business units:

Hills Electronic Security

Direct Alarm Supplies, Pacific Communictions, Hills Transmission Solutions and Hills Electronic Security NZ market an extensive range of electronic security products, ranging from simple domestic alarm systems up to a complex integrated surveillance system and fiber optic networks used in commercial and industrial applications.

Direct Alarm Supplies

Direct Alarm Supplies (DAS) products fall into several key categories, all of which carry established brand names that are well-known throughout the security industry.

General Electric (GE), through its security arm of GE interlogix, is the main suppliers in the following areas:

Caddx Control Equipment - NX Series
Tecom Security and Access Control - Challenger
Detectors - Aritech and ESL Smoke
Wireless - ITI Wireless CCTV Systems - Kalatel
Accessories - Sentrol Reed Switches

Joining these are:

Detectors - Rokonet, Atsumi
Wireless - Inovonics
Accessories - Padde Electric Door Strikes, Maestro EML Locks, ID Warehouse Identification Products
Access Control - HID Proximity, Fargo Card Printer

DAS also distribute the Pacific Communications range of closed circuit television (CCTV) product, which include everything from cameras, lenses and monitors, to complex Spectra Domes and Digital Recorders. Known brands include:

Vicam
Pelco
Sony
Samsung
Vision Systems
Ikegami
Computar
Seiko

DAS has now also moved forward into the domestic market with the Home Integrated Systems products, which offer you:

Structured Cabling - The Hills Home Hub
Ducted Vacuum Systems
Home Intercom Systems
Hills Intelligent Lighting
X-10 Automation
Audio Distribution

All of our products are aimed at delivery to you the quality and choice you expect from DAS. Our distribution capabilities are a proven part of our on-going success.

DAS has 11 sales offices in all capital cities, and Hills Electronic Security in New Zealand has 4 offices. This means DAS has the ability to get product to you on time, wherever you are.

More detailed technical information can be obtained on the Direct Alarm Supplies Website. Further product information for consumers and the trade regarding the Home Integrated Systems product group can be found at http://www.hillshomehub.com.au/

Pacific Communications

Pacific Communications today is one of Australia’s most successful, innovative and respected distributors of CCTV solutions to the trade, throughout Australasia. We offer a total solution to customers with a comprehensive product portfolio of security; CCTV Surveillance, video transmission, security management system and IP network technology. Our product range is one of most comprehensive and advanced with categories ranging from basic analogue systems to complex integrated solutions. Our specialised sales and engineering staff provide customers with extensive service with design solutions and product engineering support for various levels of systems. Pacific Communications branches are situated nationwide, with the added convenience our products also being available at Direct Alarm Supplies and Hills Security and Electronics New Zealand branches, providing customers with access to 21 branches.

The products that we represent are from the best manufacturers in the world and include such reputable brands such as:

Pacom (our own brand)
Ikegami
DVTel
Panasonic
Fiber Options
Seiko
Pelco
Axis Communications
Arecont Vision
Samsung
IFS
Sony

Visit www.pacom.com.au for more information

Hills Electronics Security - New Zealand

Hills Electronic Security distributes the product ranges of Direct Alarm Supplies and Pacific Communications in New Zealand. With 4 offices covering Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, Hills Electronic Security is New Zealand’s largest importer and distributor of electronic security equipment.

Visit http://www.hillsec.co.nz/ for more information.

Hills Technology Solutions Group

The Hills Technology Solutions Group represents the technology and expertise of the business units within the Electronic Security and Entertainment division of Hills Industries Ltd, as well as complimenting the wider Hills Group of Companies.

The role of this group is to provide the best product and technology solutions for builders, developers, architects, security consultants, specifiers and electrical contractors.

From large multi-residential complexes, through to commercial premises, public venues, and multi-site retail chains, Hills has the knowledge and expertise to provide an exceptional project solution, as a single supplier meeting multiple technology needs.

Hills Sound Vision and Lighting

Incorporating Audio Telex, Australian Monitor, Crestron Control Solutions and Lighthouse Distribution

Intuitive Integrated Solutions

Hills Sound, Vision and Lighting are a leading distributor of pro audio and audio visual products. With offices across Australia and New Zealand, we are a driving force in the industry with a special focus on integrative technologies.

Solutions

Audio

Portable PA systems
Wireless microphones
Audio systems for bars and nightclubs
Audio systems for clubs and pubs
Audio induction loops for the hearing impaired
Audio systems for houses of worship
Audio systems for concert touring
PA and paging systems for shopping centre’s and factories
Audio visual products for classrooms
Networked PA systems for large venues (airports, convention centre’s etc)
Presentation systems for training rooms and lecture theatres
Weather resistant speakers for outdoor applications
Integrated audio/visual packages

Lighting

LED screens for indoor and outdoor applications
Message boards for all applications
Professional show lighting
Fibre optics and special effects lighting
Architectural lighting
Energy saving lighting solutions
Photographic lighting
Theatre lighting

Brands

Ampetronic
Architectural Acoustics by Peavey
Australian Monitor
Beyerdynamic
ChamSys
Clay Paky
designLED
DTS
Hazebase
Lab.gruppen
MediaMatrix
Mipro
Opti-kinetics
Rane
Renkus-Heinz
Soundsphere
Turbosound

Crestron Australia

One Platform - Customised Solutions

Offering the broadest line of hardware and software in the industry, Crestron delivers the power and simplicity of custom integrated solutions. Crestron provides the most flexible, reliable, secure and infinitely scalable systems available.

Crestron is the definitive source for centrally and globally controlling, managing and presenting information on a single, integrated network.
Providing customised solutions for every client, Crestron has evolved well beyond the touchpanel and control system, integrating schools, businesses, hospitals, hotels, government facilities and homes worldwide.

Energy management solutions
Digital media solutions
Complete control for all levels of education institutions
e-Control for browser, mobile and PC interfaces
Integrated iPod compatible systems
Total home technology control solutions
Conference room & facility management solutions
Monitoring and control systems for courtrooms, council chambers and government & military organisations
Combined touchpanel technology and lighting control applicationsAutomated systems for high end residential installations
Total control solutions for mobile environments
High-performance, automated multimedia systems for house of worship applications

Hills Antenna & TV Systems

Hills is the leading supplier in Australia and New Zealand of a wide range of television reception and distribution equipment. Hills product range includes Satellite dishes, Microwave (MMDS) antenna (wireless cable), Terrestrial TV (UHF and VHF), distribution amplifiers, frequency converters, filters and related equipment. With operations in each Australian mainland capital city and in Auckland, Hills Antenna & TV Systems division have the products and services to support free to air and pay television reception. In addition Hills have a significant installation capability in New Zealand.

More detailed information can be obtained on the Hills Antenna Website.

Step Electronics

Satellite and wireless communications technologies are advancing at a geometric rate. You need a wider range of solutions, greater flexibility, highest quality equipment, and expert technical service to meet your high-speed communications requirements, today and tomorrow. You need solutions that make maximum sense.

STEP Electronics (a division of Hills Industries) specialises in communications systems equipment and software for microwave, digital communications. Primarily, the company provides professional equipment for RXO and Rx/Tx applications in L,C,X, Ku and Ka bands. This includes the antenna, RF transmission equipment and indoor processing equipment.

Products are offered from a number of best brands in the world re STEP electronics and currently many items are kept in stock for ready availability. STEP Electronics has staff with expertise in many areas of communication equipment and system design. STEP Electronics is able to work with customers to specify, procure, deliver and install equipment as required on a project-by-project basis.

As part of the Hills Antenna and TV Systems Division of Hills Industries the company is also able to offer a comprehensive range of installation and support services throughout Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.

STEP Electronics is proud to be an Endorsed Supplier to the Australian Government and the Australian Defence Forces.

DGTEC

DGTEC was first to market with High Definition Set Top Boxes in 2001 when DTV was launched in Australia. Our customers include Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, JB Hi Fi, Dick Smith Electronics, Myer, Clive Peters, Bing Lee, WOW, the BSR Group and more.

Our product range has grown to include:

Digital Television (DTV) Set Top Boxes
DTV Personal Video recorders (PVR)
LCD TV with in-built HD Receiver
Portable DVD Players
Micro Systems
Integrated iPod compatible products
Internet Radio
Didital radio (DAB+)
Wireless audio Micro Systems
Developing products on the leading edge of digital technology allows DGTEC to constantly update its product list with new and exciting developments.

OptiComm (50% owned by Hills)

Opticomm is a registered wholesale access carrier focussed on the design, construction, provision, operation and maintenance of Fibre-to-the-Home networks for new housing estates. An Opticomm network delivers the following services to residents across an advanced Passive Optical Network (PON) infrastructure:

High Speed Broadband Internet Access up to 100Mbps per home
Free-to-Air and Free-to-Satellite Television
Foxtel and/or Selectv subscription Television
Video-on-Demand (VOD)
Telephony Services including low cost VoIP Services
Environmental and Utility Monitoring
Security and Surveillance Services

Access Television Services

Access Television Services (ATS) was acquired by Hills in December 2004. ATS is the leading provider of installation services in rural Australia.

ATS has a large workforce of subcontractors throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.

ATS is the dominant supplier of installation services to Australia's leading regional subscription television company, Austar Entertainment.

UHS

UHS™ supplies innovative products and solutions which enable the transport of diverse telecommunications products over broadband networks. Our end-to-end network solutions include customer premises modems, telecommunications infrastructure equipment, web application servers and customised network management systems.

UHS™ is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and maintains a support office in Atlanta, Georgia. Through our global partners we supply and support our products worldwide.

More details can be obtained from the UHS website