Go back to where it all began. As Communication Company celebrates 50 years, we're sharing the story of Vern McCain, Tibor Folding and Barry Schleiger—from the company's earliest days to the relationships, hard work and commitment to customers that helped shape Communication Company into the life safety, security and communications partner it is today.

As Communication Company celebrates 50 years, discover the employees whose dedication, expertise, and long-term commitment have helped build a legacy of trusted communication, life safety, and security solutions.

Explore a visual timeline of Communication Company’s 50-year journey, highlighting key milestones, partnerships, and growth across life safety, security, and communication systems.

Celebrating 50 years of innovation, Communication Company of South Bend reflects on its history of delivering integrated safety, communication, and technology solutions to schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial organizations.

A Friday afternoon downpour dumped nearly two inches of rain on Michiana, flooding streets and intersections, and knocking out electric power in several northern Indiana communities.

Lightning was blamed for two house fires in the South Bend area.

A building under construction south of South Bend collapsed when hit by gusting winds.

Dan Schmidtendorff, president and CEO at Communication Company and current NSCA vice president, assumes the role of NSCA Board of Directors president on July 1, 2023.

Communications Company of South Bend acquires Eagle Security Systems of Lowell, Indiana. Communications Company is an integrated communications technology, advanced life safety and security company specializing in healthcare, education, industrial, and commercial solutions.

Communication Company CEO Dan Schmidtendorff was recognized as Indiana Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, honoring leadership, innovation, and the company’s continued growth in life safety and communication technology solutions.

Communication Company of South Bend was honored with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve “Above and Beyond” Award for its exceptional support of a Marine Reservist employee during deployment.