Johns Brothers, established in 1892, is part of the bedrock of Hampton Roads. In 1974, the company opened its security division which has grown to be the largest independent security company in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.
The company maintains its own UL-approved Central Monitoring Station at its headquarters in Norfolk. Johns Brothers has satellite facilities in Point Harbor, N.C. and Newport News, Va.
The company specializes in commercial and residential security systems, fire alarms, surveillance cameras, building and facility access controls and related systems and equipment.
It is one of the Schaubach Companies of Virginia.