Hills - Electronics

Electronic Security and Entertainment Products

The Electronic Security and Entertainment Products Division comprises three 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 and Vicam CCTV Systems

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 is the most innovative and respected provider of CCTV solutions throughout Australia, with a presence in New Zealand as part of Hills Electronic Security. Specialised sales and engineering staff provide customers with design solutions and product engineering support from simple applications up to the most complex of systems.

The products represented are from the best manufacturers in the world.

Brands include:

Pelco
Seiko
Sony
Computar
Samsung
Ikegami
Vision Systems
Pacom
Fiber Options
Vicam

More detailed technical information can be obtained on the Pacific Communications Website.

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 Transmission Solutions

Hills Transmission Solutions bridge the gap between the camera and monitor. With many different mediums available, they specialise in Fiber Optics, Microwave, Wireless, Video, Voice and Data over IP, twisted pair, ADSL and ISDN, and are able to utilise many different technologies to provide you with a turnkey solution.

Product Brands include:

Fiber Options
Sentex Intercoms
March Networks
Axis Communications
LinkSys
Mavix
Wireless Technologies

Hills Transmission Solutions products are available through Direct Alarm Supplies, Pacific Communications and Hills Electronic Security New Zealand.

More detailed technical information can be obtained on the Pacific Communications Website.

Hills Electronics Security - New Zealand

Hills Electronic Security distribute the product ranges of Direct Alarm Supplies, Pacific Communications and Hills Transmission Solution in New Zealand.

With 4 offices covering Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, Hills Electronic Security is the premier wholesaler of security products in New Zealand.

Audio Telex Communications

Audio Telex is a market leader in the commercial and pro audio industry in Australia and New Zealand. With offices and warehouses in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland, Audio Telex has unrivalled distribution strength. Audio Telex's product range is also formidable, boasting such industry icons as:

Beyerdynamic Microphones, Conference Systems and Headphones
Australian Monitor Amplifiers, Mixers and Speaker Systems
Mipro Radio Michrophones and Portable PA Systems
MediaMatrix DSP Audio Systems
Turbosound Loudspeaker Systems

Through the Australian Monitor brand, Audio Telex are also known globally, with distribution in over 75 countries around the world.

Crestron Control Solutions

Crestron Control Solutions (CCS) is the exclusive distributor of Crestron Control Systems throughout Australia and New Zealand. CCS has offices and warehouses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Auckland.

For more than 30 years Crestron has been the world's leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems. Crestron offers total solutions for integration and control of audio, video, computer, the Internet and more.

Innovative technology is the cornerstone of Crestron. Since the beginning, they've been a pioneer in the A/V industry, introducing a number of firsts. They were the first developers of microprocessor-based control systems, and were first to bring to the industry touchpanel technology for remote control applications. Crestron was also first-to-market with e-Control(tm), a truly viable internet-based control solution that is now the industry standard for harnessing the power of the web to control the A/V and environmental systems of businesses and homes around the globe.

The product range includes:

Touchpanel Media Centers
Touchpanels
Wall-Mounted Touchpanels
Wireless & Handhelds
Keypads
Control Solutions
Control PAKs
Audio Distribution
Video Distribution
Intercoms
Tuners
Digital Home Theatre
Lighting Solutions & Shade Control
HVAC & Humidity Control

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.

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