 Company History
In 1994, we used our experience in mobile rear-vision camera systems as a springboard into the school bus safety market, first as a distributor for an analog VCR. And in 1999, with years of industry savvy and knowledge of customer preferences to guide us, we introduced our own VCR—the Observer®. A proven performer, the Observer continues to appeal to users who are comfortable with the features, performance, and price of analog systems. After several years of hands-on field and technical experience in mobile analog recording, we branched out into digital and began distributing on-bus mobile DVRs in 1997. We acquired leading MDVR maker Prima Facie in 2001; and in 2003, we unveiled our own RoadRecorder 6000® series. This MDVR features up to 10-camera capability to optimize onboard and exterior fields of view; patented encryption technology for superior forensic integrity and court-admissible evidence; and an inexpensive, upgradeable hard drive that is removable for playback of recorded video and audio data on a client’s notebook- or desktop-PC work-station. In 2005, we introduced a new digital offering, the RouteRecorder® 1000—a single-camera, dual-channel, entry-level digital system. Our lowest cost “analog to digital” upgrade option, the RouteRecorder is also a drop-in MDVR replacement for major brands of analog-based VCR systems.
Safety Vision has received recognition for our growth and development, ranking #289 in the Inc. 500 (one of the fastest-growing companies in the USA). We also are a four-time award recipient of the Houston 100, similar to the Inc. 500. We attribute our explosive growth to the fact that we are a customer-driven company—always looking to present new technologies and better service for our valued customers. |
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In 1993, Safety Vision was formed to distribute and service Clarion rear vision camera equipment. At the time, our targeted industries were commercial trucking, including tractor-trailers, refuse vehicles, armored cars, and pickup & delivery vehicles. Rear vision was in its infancy and vision systems seemed like a novelty at the time—but many companies caught on quickly that this equipment increased productivity and lowered their accident rates significantly. Safety Vision established national accounts and set up purchasing agreements with OEMs and larger customers, and soon became the first well-known name in the mobile video industry, the largest in America!
2006 was a busy year with many new product introductions. Starting with the RouteRecorder® 5C followed by the RouteRecorder® CF and RouteRecorder® 2C for the pupil transportation sector. Our law enforcement product line expanded with the addition of the PatrolRecorder™ PRO, PatrolRecorder™ CF and PatrolRecorder™ RHD . Our premiere MDVR, the 10-camera RoadRecorder 6000® PRO was introduced for the mass transit sector. Other recent technology innovations include SafetyNet™, a wireless busyard data collection network solution.