Minuteman announces strategic partnership with Turnkey Security

ANDOVER, Mass.—Security and life safety integrator Minuteman Security & Life Safety has announced a strategic partnership with Turnkey Security, an Austin, Texas-based systems integrator known for its deep technical expertise, customer dedication, and long-standing relationships across government, education, and enterprise sectors.

As part of this collaboration, Turnkey Security will become a thoughtfully integrated core component of Minuteman’s expanded service offerings, enhancing its technical capabilities and customer solutions, while also significantly broadening Minuteman’s footprint and reach.

Founded in 1998, Turnkey Security has built a stellar reputation as a premier security systems integrator, trusted by organizations such as the University of Texas, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas A&M University, Austin Convention Center, and Whole Foods Corporate HQ, among dozens of other public and private sector clients.

The partnership marks Minuteman’s official expansion into the Texas market, bringing together Turnkey’s 27 years of local credibility with Minuteman’s national scale, resources, and innovation.

“This is more than an expansion, it’s an alignment of shared values and vision,” said Ron Oetjen, president of Minuteman Security & Life Safety. “Richard Martinez and the Turnkey team have built a brand defined by trust, responsiveness, and excellence. By joining forces, we’re combining Turnkey’s proven customer relationships and Texas expertise with Minuteman’s full- service capabilities, advanced technology partnerships, and nationwide reach. Together, we’ll serve Texas clients faster, smarter, and with even greater impact.”

Turnkey brings specialized capabilities spanning engineering, design build, project management, and complex security integrations from new construction to modernization of existing facilities. Its personalized, hands-on approach has earned the integrator enduring client trust and numerous factory certifications across leading security technologies.