Here To Help You ProtecT Your
Commercial Business
Thompson Electronics Company provides Illinois commerical buildings, industrial facilities, warehouses, and manufacturing plants with custom-engineered solutions for audiovisual, security, mass communication, and fire alarm systems.
How We Protect Commercial Businesses
Thompson Electronics Company has a team of professionals to ensure your projects are handled with care. We provide our clients with exactly what they need and work with companies big and small.
Audiovisual
We provide audiovisual systems that are integrated with your business in mind. Each client’s unique needs are considered for every project while providing a volunteer-friendly, reliable solution.
Security
Our security systems consist of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and monitoring. These systems help protect people, assests, and property 24/7.
Fire Alarm
We design and install fire alarm systems to keep all occupants safe during an emergency. We also administer fire alarm inspections that are up to NFPA standards. Inspections are scheduled in advance and always completed on time.
Mass Communication
We offer mass communication systems, like synchronized clocks, speakers, and PA systems, and mass notification systems, to alert the proper authorities in an emergency or if there’s potential danger.
Audiovisual Solutions
AV systems in your commercial space can create a professional feel enhancing communication, learning, and customer satisfaction.
Enhanced Communication
Audiovisual systems improve communication within the business. In conference rooms, meeting spaces, or during presentations, they allow for clearer, more engaging presentations, which can foster better decision-making and collaboration.
Professionalism and Branding
AV systems, such as digital displays and sound systems, can be used to enhance customer experience. They can showcase products, brand messages, and promotional content, adding to the overall professionalism of the business space.
Training and Education
Businesses can use audiovisual tools for employee training sessions. AV systems ensure better retention and understanding of the material, whether for onboarding new employees, compliance training, or skill development.
Customer Engagement
In certain commercial venues, audiovisual systems can be used to create immersive experiences for customers. Background music, visual displays, or interactive screens can make the environment more attractive and engaging, potentially increasing sales.
Remote Collaboration
In a world with more remote and hybrid work models, having high-quality AV systems allows businesses to facilitate virtual meetings and collaboration with team members or clients who are not physically present. It enhances productivity and ensures smooth communication.
Security Systems
Implementing a security system in a commercial space is crucial for ensuring the safety and security of visitors, customers, staff, and the property.
Theft Prevention
Security systems, including cameras, alarms, and access control, act as deterrents for potential thieves. Visible cameras and surveillance signs reduce the likelihood of theft and vandalism, protecting the business from losses.
Employee Safety
A well-integrated security system ensures a safer environment for employees. Panic buttons, surveillance, and monitored access control provide employees with a sense of security, particularly in industries like retail or hospitality, where they may deal with cash or valuables.
Access Control and Accountability
Security systems can include access control that monitors who enters and exits the building or restricted areas. This can help business owners track employee attendance, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain accountability in sensitive areas like data centers, offices with confidential information, or inventory rooms.
Liability Protection
In case of incidents such as slip-and-fall accidents, having security cameras provides video evidence that can protect the business from liability claims or lawsuits. This documentation can be essential when resolving disputes or determining fault.
24/7 Monitoring and Response
Modern security systems often come with real-time monitoring services that alert business owners or the authorities immediately in the event of a break-in, fire, or other emergency. This rapid response can prevent serious damage or loss.
Insurance Benefits
Having a security system in place may lower insurance premiums for the business, as insurers often provide discounts for businesses that take active steps to mitigate risks like theft and property damage.
Fire Alarm Systems
A fire alarm system is a crucial component of a commercial business’s safety infrastructure, helping to protect lives, property, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and insurance requirements.
Life Safety
The primary purpose of a fire alarm system is to protect lives. In the event of a fire, the system alerts occupants quickly, giving them valuable time to evacuate safely. This is crucial in large commercial spaces where gatherings or many people can make evacuation more complex.
Early Detection
Fire alarm systems detect smoke, heat, or flames early, often before a fire becomes uncontrollable. Early detection can help prevent a fire from spreading and reduce the potential for damage and injury.
Compliance with Regulations
Many local building codes and fire safety regulations require the installation of fire alarm systems in public buildings, including commercial spaces. Compliance ensures that the business meets legal standards and avoids potential fines or legal issues.
Insurance Requirements
Insurance companies often mandate fire alarm systems for coverage and to lower premiums. Installing a fire alarm system helps the business meet these requirements and ensures it is protected against financial loss due to fire damage.
Protection of Property
Fire alarms help protect property, including valuable artifacts, records, and equipment. The system can help minimize damage and preserve the business’s assets by detecting a fire early.
Emergency Coordination
Fire alarm systems often include features like automated alerts to local fire departments or emergency services. This helps ensure a quick response from firefighters, which can be critical in limiting damage and saving lives.
Evacuation Assistance
Many fire alarm systems include features like strobe lights and audible alarms to assist individuals with hearing impairments. This ensures that everyone in the building can be alerted to the danger and can evacuate safely.
Peace of Mind
Having a fire alarm system in place provides peace of mind for employees and customers, knowing that measures are in place to ensure their safety in case of a fire.
Mass Communication and Mass Notification
Mass communication and mass notification systems are critical in commercial businesses. By ensuring timely and accurate communication, businesses can protect their workforce, maintain operations, and safeguard their reputation.
Emergency Response and Safety
These systems ensure quick dissemination of important information during emergencies, such as fires, natural disasters, or security threats. This helps protect employees, customers, and assets by guiding people to safety and providing clear instructions during crises.
Operational Efficiency
Businesses often use mass communication to quickly inform large groups of employees about changes in schedules, policy updates, or system outages. This ensures that everyone is on the same page, minimizing downtime and confusion.
Crisis Management
In the event of a business disruption or public relations issue, mass notification systems help companies respond swiftly, keeping all stakeholders informed, reducing panic, and maintaining the company’s reputation.
Regulatory Compliance
Many industries are required by law to have proper notification systems in place to alert employees of hazards or emergencies. Failure to comply can lead to fines or legal action.
Customer Engagement
In some cases, mass communication systems allow businesses to inform customers of promotions, product updates, or service outages. This builds trust and keeps customers engaged with the brand.
Disaster Recovery
When businesses face events that disrupt operations (e.g., IT failures or severe weather), mass communication systems enable rapid information sharing, helping the company restore operations more quickly.
You’re Backed By Experts
Our technicians are fully insured, bonded, and registered with the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Each one of our techs goes through extensive training and has years of on-the-job experience. You can trust the Thompson Team.
Real Customer Reviews
“Thompson Electronics was recommended to us by our contractor. We have enjoyed working with TEC and the new fire system is reliable and makes us feel very safe.”
“Thompson Electronics installed our new fire alarm monitoring system in a timely manner to ensure the project to rehabilitate our new street maintenance facility remained on schedule. Following the installation, the Thompson Electronics staff have been helpful and responded quickly to questions about the new system.”
“It has been a pleasure working with TEC technician, Alan. He is knowledgeable and easy to work with. Our lives have been made easier for troubleshooting and campus wide issues.”