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ENS Now "3rd Largest Distributor AND Manufacture" (Emphasis Mine, Typo Theirs)

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David Delepine
•Mar 07, 2019
Brivo • IPVMU Certified

Here is an unsolicited email that I received today. I literally almost sprayed my computer with coffee because I LoL'd so hard. I am going to respond with asking for a tour of the "manufacture" facility, and also what portion of their catalog is unique considering they are literally just rebranding other companies products. If you don't feel like reading the whole thing the first line and the last are my favorites... choo choo! 

 

"Good afternoon! My name is Tom and I am a senior technical sales representative at ENS Security; the third largest distributor and manufacture of CCTV and related industry goods. 

We were formally Eastern CCTV or Savvy Tech and have recently joined forces, which has expanded our product line and resources and have grown to a 11 branches strong.
 
I am looking to help grow your business and provide you with the latest and most cutting edge information about this industry, since we work hand in hand with our manufactures and factories.
 
I can provide you with technical, price, training and even sales support.  I am not a person who claims to know it all, but I do have a great team with tons of industry resource to get you information and pricing in a timely fashion.  In the business world, it is always important to know what is out on the market to make the best business decisions for your own company.  Feel free to visit our new updated website www.enssecurity.com. 
 
Somethings that you might have missed while being on the field from this industry;
 
Multi Solution DVR (supports up to 4K): TVI/CVI/AHD/Analog + IP
H.265/ H.265+ compression: reduce the bandwidth and storage space by up to 50-95%
Longer Cat distance limitation of up to 800-2,600 ft
Cloud upgrade for maintenance
Free Remote Viewing and Client Management Software
No licensing Fee
Up to 5 Year Warranty on selected lines
Supporting 75-150 4k Cameras 2 Miles Line of Sight Wireless
Starlight Cameras to see color and night time with low light
Support IP Signal over 2,800ft of  coax
NVR Solutions for 4,8,16,32,64,128,256 and even 2000 channel stand alone
 
… and more … this is just the tip of the iceberg.
 
 and please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.
 
Recently we have expanded our product line and I know there is something unique in there for you and your market.
 
There are also some promotional items on sale this quarter that I have listed.  They range from clearance items to even promotional 4K solutions.
 
You can remember me, Tom, like from Thomas the train.  I am the conductor car and I am looking to lead your business to the next milestone platform so when you call in to HQ (516)-331-2970 ask for me.  I am looking forward in hearing from you."
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John Honovich
•Mar 07, 2019
IPVM

"If you say you saw it on IVPM, I will giv u 110% off"

It reads to me like he put this together himself unless that's how ENS officially does it marketing...

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David Delepine
•Mar 07, 2019
Brivo • IPVMU Certified

My response:

"Dear Mr Choo Choo Train,

As ENS is now the 3rd largest manufacturer in the world, would I be able to take a tour of your manufacturing facility? I am sure I would be most impressed, as I was under the assumption that Eastern and Savvytech were just OEM and relabelers. Also which part of your catalog is unique? Considering all I see are Dahua and other brands private labeled for ENS. I would say please advise, but it would probably better if you didn't respond to this email as you would be just inviting more sarcasm and possibly some demeaning comments for trying to insult my intelligence."
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Undisclosed Distributor #1
•Mar 07, 2019
In reply to David Delepine

Why you hate OEM so much?

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David Delepine
•Mar 07, 2019
Brivo • IPVMU Certified
In reply to Undisclosed Distributor #1

I have no problem with OEM. I take issue with dishonest people. If you OEM call your product “private labelled” or something. Sean Nelly and Nelly’s Security is an excellent example of OEM done right. Also come on, the guy referred to himself as Thomas the Train and he is going to be the conductor etc. He is lucky I didnt make any jokes about being the caboose.

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Undisclosed Distributor #1
•Mar 07, 2019

no matter what, you did a good advertisement for ENS for posting this email here 

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David Delepine
•Mar 07, 2019
Brivo • IPVMU Certified
In reply to Undisclosed Distributor #1

If anyone ends up buying from Mr Choo Choo then I guess I did my good deed for the week because the way that email reads he is kind of a charity case.

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John Honovich
•Mar 07, 2019
IPVM
In reply to Undisclosed Distributor #1

Short term - good; He might get a call or two.

Long term - bad; People think less of ENS.

Depends on priorities, I suppose.

If I was ENS I would be more focused on strengthening the long term brand than getting a few calls off a bad email.

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Undisclosed Distributor #2
•Mar 08, 2019

Just the grammar, misspellings and lack of sentence structure is amazing.  In my view, if I receive something worded like this I see it as fantastically unprofessional and sloppy and would laugh a little and delete it.

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Sean Nelson
•Mar 08, 2019
Nelly's Security

Another colleague in the industry forwarded this to me the other day. I was impressed.

Incredible Growth by ENS. Congrats! Just a couple years ago, they were a small Dahua OEM, now FF 2 years and they are the worlds 3rd largest manufacturer. Axis, move to number 4 baby! Hikvision/Dahua, watch out! Thomas comin for ya like freight train!

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David Delepine
•Mar 08, 2019
Brivo • IPVMU Certified
In reply to Sean Nelson

Idk why but Crazy Train by Ozzy just popped into my head “All aboard!!!!! Ha ha ha ha ha!” Putting it on Spotify now. Unfortunately now I will never be able to hear this song without picturing Thomas the Train.

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Undisclosed #5
•Mar 11, 2019
IPVMU Certified
In reply to David Delepine

Idk why but Crazy Train by Ozzy just popped into my head...

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David Delepine
•Mar 11, 2019
Brivo • IPVMU Certified
In reply to Undisclosed #5

This is soooo wrong, yet it made my day!!! Thank you #5!

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Undisclosed Integrator #3
•Mar 10, 2019

We buy almost all of our cameras from them, and I will say, I miss the old days. It is one of the factors that has us looking at DW.

 

I am still a little sore at John H for stealing Robert Shih.... :) 

 

 

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Undisclosed Manufacturer #4
•Mar 11, 2019

To be fair Thomas the Tank engine worked for Sir Topham Hatt.

If he is involved at ENS we should expect all sorts of hi-jinks.

https://youtu.be/orXi7Tf7JT0

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