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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...
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...
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...
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...
Allied Universal acquires Norred & Associates, Inc.
January 7, 2022SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif./ATLANTA—Allied Universal, a leading global security and facility services company, recently announced the acquisition of Norred & Associates, Inc., an Atlanta-based full-service security firm. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
With revenues in excess of $36 million and more than 830 employees, Norred & Associates provides clients with a full range of security services encompassing manned guarding, investigations, pre-employment screening and security consulting.
“This...
Allied Universal expands Janitorial Services Division with latest buy
November 2, 2021SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal recently announced the acquisition of The Millard Group, LLC, a Morton Grove, Illinois-based commercial facility services company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Founded in 1915 under the name Chicago Window Cleaning, The Millard Group is a third-generation family owned business with a long history in commercial facility services. The Millard Group provides clients with an integrated solution through its full range of supervised janitorial, window...
Allied Universal acquires MSA Security
September 21, 2021SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif./NEW YORK—Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, has announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire MSA Security (MSA), a provider of comprehensive threat protection solutions to clients nationwide, including K9 security services.
Allied Universal acquired MSA from GreyLion, a middle-market private equity firm focused on investing in leading high-growth businesses. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“The...
Allied Universal celebrates security pros for Security Officer Appreciation Week
September 13, 2021SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.— Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, is proud to recognize security professionals during the company’s 7th Annual National Security Officer Appreciation Week running Sept. 12 through Sept. 18, 2021.
Each day, Allied Universal security professionals help maintain safe and secure workplaces, schools, shopping malls and communities providing peace of mind. The goal of Allied Universal’s National Security Officer...