Tag: Allied Universal
Allied Universal announces three acquisitions
June 20, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, is continuing its global expansion with the acquisition of three companies located in New York, the Netherlands and Denmark.
The largest of the three companies, International Protective Service Agency, is headquartered in New York, N.Y. and provides comprehensive security and event services for clients located throughout New York and New Jersey. IPSA Founder and Owner Jerry Heying, as well as its 350...
Allied Universal acquires South Carolina-based American Security
May 17, 2022SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal announced the acquisition of American Security, a top security provider in the Southeast region of the United States.
"I'm pleased to welcome American Security to the Allied Universal team. The transition will be seamless as American Security and Allied Universal share a deep commitment to our employees, as well as our customers and the communities we serve," said Steve Jones, Global Chairman & CEO of Allied Universal. "American Security will complement...
Dan Marston named Regional VP, Allied Universal Technology Services Canada
May 9, 2022SSN Staff
TORONTO—Allied Universal, a leading global security and facility services company, has announced the appointment of Dan Marston as Regional Vice President, Allied Universal Technology Services Canada; further solidifying its place in market as a leading technology security services partner.
Allied Universal acquired G4S last year, creating a leader in global security services.
Prior to joining Allied Universal, Marston served as Regional Sales Director at...
Allied Universal acquires Hawaii's Star Protection Agency
May 3, 2022SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif./HONOLULU—Allied Universal, a leading global security and facility services company, today announced the acquisition of Star Protection Agency (Star), the largest locally owned security firm in Hawaii.
Star Protection Agency has been in business since 1991, growing into the largest Hawaiian-owned and veteran-owned security company in the state. Although Star is primarily a guard patrol service, with workers at 125 sites throughout the state, it provides a range of security...
MSA Security launches firearms detection canine services
May 2, 2022SSN Staff
NEW YORK—MSA Security (MSA), an Allied Universal Company, has announced a newly executed exclusive agreement with Shallow Creek Kennels to train MSA canines in firearms detection.
This capability enhances the company's existing threat detection offerings, creating a sophisticated new solution to address the escalating active shooter and criminal threat.
MSA Security has been a leading Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) provider for over three decades with more than 800 DHS SAFETY Act...
Allied Universal appoints Darren Pedersen as President, Allied Universal Canada
April 18, 2022SSN Staff
TORONTO—Allied Universal, a leading global security and facility services company, has announced the appointment of Darren Pedersen as President, Allied Universal Canada, with the expansion of security services in Canada under the Allied Universal brand.
Allied Universal acquired G4S Secure Solutions Ltd. last year, creating a leader in global security services.
Pedersen joined G4S Cash Solutions in 1997 starting as Operations Supervisor...
Allied Universal acquires Attenti Group
April 5, 2022SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal, a leading global security and facility services company, continued its strategic growth by announcing the acquisition of Attenti Group, one of the world's leading electronic monitoring companies. Terms were not disclosed.
Allied Universal will integrate Attenti Group with G4S Monitoring Technologies to create Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring Services. The combined business has pro-forma 2021 revenues over $150 million with operations...
Allied Universal partners with The Teen Project to help human trafficking victims
March 29, 2022SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif—Allied Universal, one of the world’s top corporate services companies, has announced its continued commitment to prevent human trafficking by partnering with The Teen Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing healing and hope to young women who have survived human trafficking and homelessness.
Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to receive involuntary labor or services. According to the International Labour...
SIA selects two Allied Universal leaders for WISF Power 100 list
March 14, 2022SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal, a leading global security and facility services company, is proud to announce that two company leaders, Caress Kennedy and Floria Chiu, were selected as inaugural honorees for the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum Power 100.
This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honors 100 women in the security industry each year who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership...
Allied Universal appoints Ryan Manning as Chief Compliance Officer
January 26, 2022SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal, a leading global security and facility services company, announced it has appointed Ryan Manning as Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). He will be based in the Santa Ana corporate office.
Manning will be responsible for overseeing all enterprise compliance globally for the company. With operations in over 90 countries around the world, he will contribute to the company’s ESG and sustainability goals by furthering the company’s commitment to...