Southern California-based Apollo Security Sales designs and manufactures state-of-the-art security devices and systems for customers in 70 countries around the world. By employing the latest manufacturing methods and continually expanding its product line, the company has earned a reputation for technological leadership in the security industry. Apollo Security Sales gains an advantage over its competitors by operating its own manufacturing facility at its headquarters in Newport Beach. Rather than relying on outside suppliers, Apollo Security Sales maintains complete control of its production schedule, allowing the company to accommodate unusual order sizes and custom requests. The Apollo Security Sales plant includes advanced production equipment such as a lead-free re-flow oven, a NASA-approved board washer, surface-mount technology machines, a lead-free wave solder, pick and place machines, screen printers, a conformal coat machine, and an inspection magnification system. Apollo Security Sales has maintained its place in the vanguard of the industry by consistently introducing new products. The company offered a 96-reader controller in 1995, a high-speed network interface in 1997, and local databases at readers in 2001. More recently, Apollo Security Sales has introduced plug-in network communication with alarm panels, independent integration software, and a line of products that comply with Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) standards. Apollo Security Sales has earned widespread recognition for its APACS Access Control and Alarm Management software. Since its introduction more than 10 years ago, APACS software has supported security efforts at facilities such as military installations, nuclear power stations, and oil and gas production plants. With the latest version of APACS, Apollo Security Sales offers integrated OPC support, which will allow APACS to interconnect with of a wide range of systems and devices in a standard language. An ISO 9001-certified company, Apollo Security Sales has earned awards including an HID Sales Volume Award, a Security Canada New Product Award of Merit, an Australian Security Industrial Association Limited Award for New Products, and a Security Industry Association Certificate of Recognition.