Article posted on September 26, 2025
If you’ve been hemming and hawing over whether or not to go ahead with a commercial security system installation at your manufacturing plant, then maybe you haven’t fully considered the hidden return on investment (ROI) that technologies like access control systems and video surveillance security cameras may provide.
According to the International Data Corporation, such an investment is almost always a net positive in terms of ROI, as it yields far more benefits than drawbacks, both in terms of operational and security improvements.
Installing smart access control systems gives your facility granular oversight over who is on-site and when. Combining this with modern visitor management solutions ensures only authorized personnel are present, which means you’re investing in proactive security instead of reactive discovery.
Meanwhile, video surveillance security cameras with features like motion detection and behavior analytics can help stop trespassers before they cause damage. In many cases, just knowing the site is monitored is enough to deter trespassers from committing theft or sabotage.
Modern security cameras can also be used to extract analytics on your operational workflow, helping you identify bottlenecks and monitor safety compliance, along with other things like worker and machine idle times.
This added insight lets you improve your facility’s layout to reduce wasted time and resources. It even enables you to target areas for maintenance before breakdowns occur. Over time, the gains you make in increased throughput will help repay the cost of the system pretty quickly.
In a workplace accident or theft claim, video evidence can play a major role in helping to resolve disputes quickly and definitively. As an employer, this gives you protection against unnecessary legal exposure, helping you avoid protracted legal battles and deflect unfounded accusations of unsafe working conditions.
Also, many insurers will offer lower premiums when a documented, integrated security system is in place. This helps you minimise your monthly expenses.
With thoughtful system design and data use, commercial security system installation that incorporates access control systems and video surveillance security cameras can help you reclaim losses and reduce liability. Contact Fearing’s now for a custom evaluation and see how smart security can pay you back.
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
