October 3rd, 2011
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 3, 2011) –LSS Life Safety Services, an industry leader in Passive Fire Protection Inspection services such as fire and smoke damper inspections, firestopping and fire door inspections, announced today the addition of Suzanna Stephan as the Account Executive for their new Dallas based office. Mrs. Stephan was hired to continue to build business relationships on behalf of LSS Life Safety Service and to consult, educate and train facility managers and engineers on Passive Fire Protection safety in the Texas and Oklahoma markets.
“We are extremely excited about our latest stride in expanding our business. Our new office in Texas will further enhance our business relationships across the country, and will bring LSS’ expertise even closer to the facilities that need help maintaining their passive fire protection systems”, said Craig Rutledge, owner of LSS Life Safety Services. “Suzanna brings with her substantial sales experience working in a variety of different markets. We are really excited to have her as part of our growing sales and marketing team.”
“I’m extremely excited to have joined the LSS team”, said Stephan. “It is important to me to work within an organization that has a commitment to quality, superior customer service and that operates with integrity. LSS brings all these pieces together – great people with a commitment to life safety, outstanding customer service and a passion for being the best in the industry. It’s a great opportunity.”
For more information about LSS Life Safety Services, please call Lori Wood at 1-888-675-4519 or by e-mail, lwood@lifesafetyservices.com.
About Life Safety Services:
LSS Life Safety Services specializes in the inspection and repair of fire and smoke dampers, fire doors and fire stop survey and installation services in commercial facilities. Considered a leader in the Fire Safety Industry, LSS Life Safety Services’ has made a commitment to Commercial Facilities to provide specialized passive fire protection inspections of the highest quality to ensure compliance with NFPA’s critical Life Safety Code®
August 24th, 2011
Louisville, KY (August 23, 2011) — Inc. magazine today ranked LSS Life Safety Services NO. 2956 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing privately owned companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. LSS Life Safety Services joins top-notch companies such as Spirit Airlines, Survey Gizmo and Dunkin Donuts among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list. This is the third consecutive year that LSS Life Safety Services has made the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 list.
In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year.
The 2011 Inc. 500 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2007 to 2010. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2007. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2010. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.
For more information about LSS Life Safety Services, please contact Lori Wood, lwood@lifesafetyservices.com or visit www.LifeSafetyServices.com.
About LSS Life Safety Services:
LSS Life Safety Services specializes in the inspection and repair of fire and smoke dampers, fire doors, firestopping and commissioning services in commercial facilities. Considered a leader in the Fire Safety Industry, LSS Life Safety Services’ has made a commitment to commercial Facilities to provide specialized passive fire protection inspections of the highest quality to ensure compliance with NFPA’s critical Life Safety Code®
August 18th, 2011
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 18, 2011) –LSS Life Safety Services (LSS), an industry leader in fire and smoke damper inspections, fire door inspections, and firestopping services, has been named a finalist in Business First’s new “Partners in Philanthropy Awards” program. The program recognizes Louisville-area businesses that support local charities with substantial donations and creative partnerships.
LSS has been a corporate sponsor for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night” walk for the past three years and also serves on the Executive Committee to help plan the local fundraising events. Apart from the time spent attending kick-off events and recruiting other local business to get involved with the organization, LSS also forms a company-wide walk team to raise money for “Light the Night”.
“It’s fantastic to work with people like Jen Pitts with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society who have the passion needed to drive and support the fundraising efforts, especially in such a tough economy.”, said Craig Rutledge, owner of LSS Life Safety Services. “To hear the stories of those suffering from blood cancers and to learn how the money we raise aides in the research needed to cure these diseases is really inspiring to me. It is really refreshing to hear the stories of hope and recovery within our community and the LSS team is proud to be a part of that.”
LSS’ faculty and staff enjoy the involvement of a community‐based charity as well. “I feel extremely privileged to work for a business that cares enough to give back to our community”, said Lisa Campbell, Office Manager and “Light the Night Walk” team‐member. “It is truly heartwarming to me that even a small business can care.”
Business First will recognize the winners of the “Partners in Philanthropy” awards program in a special publication on August 26th. Awards will be given in three categories – small, medium and large businesses. The honorees for the awards, such as LSS Life Safety Services, were determined based on how much cash companies have contributed to non-profit organizations throughout the year.
For more information about LSS Life Safety Services, contact Lori Wood at 888.675.4519 or visit their website: www.LifeSafetyServices.com
About LSS Life Safety Services:
LSS Life Safety Services specializes in the inspection and repair of fire and smoke dampers, fire doors, firestopping and commissioning services in commercial facilities. Considered a leader in the Fire Safety Industry, LSS Life Safety Services’ has made a commitment to commercial Facilities to provide specialized passive fire protection inspections of the highest quality to ensure compliance with NFPA’s critical Life Safety Code®
March 8th, 2011
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 8, 2011) –LSS Life Safety Services (LSS), a leading provider of Passive Fire Protection Inspection services such as fire damper inspections and fire door inspections, announced today the launch of its new commissioning services. This service is directed towards independent commissioning agents, bonding companies, consultants, and general contractors throughout the nation.
“The launch of LSS’ passive fire protection commissioning services comes in advance of what we believe are some major initiatives for our company”, said Judy Shission, Business Development Manager for the company. “This service specifically is such a critical component of the overall fire and life safety system of a building. Fire and Smoke dampers, fire doors and fire resistant rated barriers are all LSS’ areas of expertise. In a process as important as commissioning it is vital that a specialist is employed”, said Shission.
LSS Life Safety Services opened regional office in Las Vegas, Philadelphia and Orlando in 2010 and have plans to open additional branch office in other regions of the United States by the end of this year. In 2011 the company plans to concentrate on continuing education and additional corporate training for their passive fire protection professionals both in the field and in house and will make their main priority customer service excellence this year. The addition of the commissioning services will allow LSS to be offer a full scope of passive fire protection needs to their clients.
For more information about LSS Life Safety Services, please call 1-888-675-4519
February 21st, 2011
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 21, 2011) –LSS Life Safety Services (LSS), an industry leader in Passive Fire Protection Inspection services, announced today that they were recently granted a Federal Supply Schedule contract from the General Services Administration (GSA), simplifying procurement for federal agencies and other such customer with the ability to purchase through the Federal Supply System.
Under the five-year award contract (No. GS-21F-0056X), LSS Life Safety Services will provide passive fire protection inspection services and repairs to government facilities throughout the United States, including Hawaii, Alaska and the District of Columbia. These services include fire damper inspections, smoke damper inspections, access door installation, fire and smoke damper repairs including installations, and fire door inspection services.
“LSS has been servicing the passive fire protection inspection needs of Federal and State government, the educational community, and the healthcare and industrial industries for several years now, “ said Judy Shission, Director of Business Development. “Obtaining a GSA contract will allow us to offer our services directly to federal government agencies. Under the GSA Schedule contract, government facilities will have greater access to the inspection services based on GSA approved pricing so that facilities can easily stay in compliance with NFPA codes”, said Shission.
LSS Life Safety Services is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and is currently doing business in all fifty states, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Plans are currently underway to open branch offices in each region of the U.S. by the end of 2011.
For more information about LSS Life Safety Services, please call 1-888-675-4519 or visit http://www.lifesafetyservices.com
About Life Safety Services:
LSS Life Safety Services specializes in the inspection and repair of fire and smoke dampers, fire doors, firestopping and commissioning services in commercial facilities. Considered a leader in the Fire Safety Industry, LSS Life Safety Services’ has made a commitment to commercial Facilities to provide specialized passive fire protection inspections of the highest quality to ensure compliance with NFPA’s critical Life Safety Code®