Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation

 

Communication Company | 1976–2026

A legacy of communication, safety, and partnership

For 50 years, Communication Company has helped organizations stay connected, protected, and prepared.

From our beginnings in South Bend to serving healthcare, education, and commercial environments across the Midwest, our story is one of growth, resilience, and continuous innovation.

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Our History

Explore the full story behind Communication Company’s 50-year journey—from early beginnings to today’s integrated solutions across multiple industries.

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A Timeline of Growth

A visual look at key milestones that have shaped Communication Company over the past five decades.

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  • The Atlas Project

  • The Echo Project

  • The Brightline Project

  • The Northgrid Project

1986 Storm Recovery

A look back at resilience during one of the company’s earliest challenges.

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Supporting Those Who Serve

Honored with the ESGR “Above and Beyond” Award for supporting a Marine Reservist employee.

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Leadership in Action

Recognized as Indiana Small Business Person of the Year.

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Our Careers

At Communication Company, we’re always looking for individuals passionate about life safety and security to join our team. From sales representatives to technicians, we have a number of available positions Scroll down to view our current open positions, and submit your application today!

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Our Green Initiative

Protecting the environment is serious business, and we here at Communication Company are doing what we can.

  • Recycle Blueprints & Specification Books

  • Paperless Service Department

  • Recycle Miscellaneous Paperwork

  • Scan all Invoices and Keep as PDF’s

  • Installed Recycle Container for Cardboard

  • Invoices are Sent Via Email

  • Reuse Shipping Boxes & Boxing Materials

  • Recycle Toner Cartridge & Cell Phones

  • Utilizing Cloud Computing and E-Tablets

  • Reuse Scratch Paper for Note Taking

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50 Years of Innovation: A Timeline of Communication Company
50 Years of Innovation: A Timeline of Communication Company

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: The History of Communication Company of South Bend
Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation: The History of Communication Company of South Bend

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.

1986 Flashback: Communication Company Featured in Storm Coverage
1986 Flashback: Communication Company Featured in Storm Coverage

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 Announced as NSCA Boards of Directors President
Dan Schmidtendorff Announced as NSCA Boards of Directors President

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.

Communication Company acquires Eagle Security Solutions
Communication Company acquires Eagle Security Solutions

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.

Leadership in Action: Dan Schmidtendorff Honored as Indiana Small Business Person of the Year
Leadership in Action: Dan Schmidtendorff Honored as Indiana Small Business Person of the Year

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.

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We have been designing, installing and servicing communications systems throughout the Midwest since 1976. We offer the best-in-class life safety, security, audio-visual, and communication systems. Featuring communication systems from the top brands — including Rauland, Siemens, DSX, and many others.

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