NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., July 12, 2010 – InstallerNet, a Boston-based company that coordinates installation of consumer and commercial electronics through the largest network of independently owned mobile and home electronics installers in the United States, announced today a new partnership with Schlage® (www.Schlage.com), a division of Ingersoll Rand Residential Solutions, the world’s leading provider of residential and commercial security products for over 90 years.
InstallerNet will provide nationwide installation services for Ingersoll Rand's Schlage LiNK™ remote home-management solution, which includes wireless locks and deadbolts,Z-Wave® thermostats and light modules as well as wireless cameras. The solution is based on Z-Wave® technology, which enables homeowners to lock and unlock doors, monitor live camera feeds, and control temperature, lighting and other devices from any computer and most Web-enabled mobile phones, including Apple’s iPhone and RIM’s BlackBerry smart phones.
The new partnership gives non-installing resellers of Schlage LiNK products instant access to installation support for the first time through InstallerNet's nationwide network of certified installers, specifically trained on the installation of the Schlage LiNK system and accompanying Z-Wave products. When a Schlage LiNK customer contacts InstallerNet to schedule an installation, InstallerNet customer service representatives select a local installer and then schedule and track each installation.
"By providing a nationwide network of installers, specifically certified for our Schlage LiNK family of advanced security and convenience products, InstallerNet removes a significant barrier for customers who don’t want to install the system themselves," said Brett Worthington, Director - Business Development, Ingersoll Rand Residential Solutions. “The availability of installation services brings convenience and confidence to the overall buying experience.”
."We're excited about this new relationship and the opportunity to help ensure the proper installation of Schlage LiNK security and convenience solutions that deliver the highest level of performance and satisfied Schlage LiNK customers," said Bill Sheehan, Director – Business Development, Residential Services.
About InstallerNet
InstallerNet is an installation solutions provider for the consumer electronics industry delivering content, technology, services, and logistics to CE retailers, manufacturers and installers. The company specializes in merchandizing and coordinating consumer electronics installation services through the nation’s largest network of independently owned mobile and home electronics installers. It has developed a unique approach to better merchandise services through its branded InstallCard, a unique model that allows retailers to sell professional services like a gift card. With proprietary web and call-center technologies InstallerNet can provide the complete package to meet and exceed customer expectations. Visit the Web site at www.installernet.com.
About Schlage and Ingersoll Rand Residential Solutions
Schlage® is the leader in security devices, trusted for 90 years, spanning both the
commercial and residential markets. Commercial grade quality is built into every Schlage®
product. The brand is on the forefront of developing cutting-edge technology and innovation such as wireless security products and biometrics, among others. www.schlage.com. Ingersoll Rand Residential Solutions, a business comprised of well-known brands like Schlage and Trane, delivers safety, comfort and efficiency to homeowners throughout North America. Our quality products, services and solutions include mechanical and electronic locks, heating and air
conditioning systems, indoor air quality solutions, advanced controls, portable security systems
and remote home management. For more information on these and other residential solutions
please visit www.ingersollrand.com, www.schlage.com, or www.trane.com.
About Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand is a global diversified industrial firm providing products, services and solutions to
enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and
perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and enhance industrial productivity and
efficiency. Driven by a 100-year-old tradition of technological innovation, we enable companies
and their customers to create progress. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com.