Commercial
ADT Commercial acquires Denver-based Key-Rite Security
May 12, 2022SSN Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla.—ADT Commercial, a premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety and risk consulting services in the U.S., continued its robust M&A strategy to expand its nationwide geographic footprint by announcing that it has purchased Key-Rite Security, based out of Denver, Colo. Terms were not disclosed.
“We’re extremely excited to welcome the talented members at Key-Rite Security to the ADT Commercial family and to expand our service coverage and...
Interface Systems appoints Brent Duncan as Chief Executive Officer
May 10, 2022SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS—Interface Systems, a leading provider of business security, managed networking, and business intelligence solutions, announced today that Brent Duncan, the company’s Chief Operating Officer and President, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer.
Duncan succeeds the company’s founder, Michael Shaw, who will take on the role of Executive Chairman, where he will focus on a range of strategic initiatives in Interface’s next phase of growth.
Duncan joined...
Johnson Controls acquires Security Enhancement Systems
April 19, 2022SSN Staff
CORK, Ireland—Johnson Controls, a global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced that it has acquired Security Enhancement Systems LLC (SES), a provider of mobile-based, keyless access control solutions used in critical infrastructure, including telecommunication towers for major providers.
"We are committed to providing the best and most complete access control solution to our customers,” said Sanjeev Singh, vice president, product management, Johnson Controls...
New technology poised to change security cabling infrastructure forever
April 13, 2022Paul Ragusa, Editor
Robinson’s Engineering Consultants, LLC. (R.E.C.), in direct coordination with Pierre Bourgeix of Butchko•ESI, David Hess of Cord Data, and Robert Brennan of Sentinel Connector Systems, are unveiling a new cabling infrastructure solution that is poised to change forever the way the silicon and fiber worlds look at security and energy efficiency surrounding data transmission.
As Brett D Robinson, Ph.D., President/Chief Design & Test Engineer for R.E.C. points out in a white paper on...
Pye-Barker acquires B Safe Security, strengthens presence in Mid-Atlantic region
April 13, 2022Paul Ragusa, Editor
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety announced the acquisition of B Safe Security, headquartered in Wilmington, Del. Through this acquisition, Pye-Barker begins servicing clients in Delaware and New Jersey and strengthens its presence in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
B Safe has an altruistic history, starting in 1978, the year the company's founder Philip Gardner built a security system for his parents after their home was burglarized. He then went on to help friends and family feel safe in...
Convergint acquires Ohio-based systems integrator Systems 28
April 5, 2022SSN Staff
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Convergint, a global leader in service-based systems integration, announced that is has acquired Systems 28, Inc., an Ohio-based systems integrator specializing in fire alarm and life safety services. Terms were not disclosed.
The acquisition provides increased growth opportunities for Convergint throughout Ohio, enabling the company to continue to serve its existing base of customers while adding some of the largest, local, regional, and global companies in the area.
Founded...
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...
Altus Fire and Life Safety acquires Croker
March 31, 2022SSN Staff
BROOKLYN, N.Y.—Altus Fire and Life Safety, a full-service fire and life safety services platform, announced it has acquired Croker, a provider of fire, life safety, emergency preparedness and business resilience programs in the Northeastern U.S. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Altus, a fire and life safety services platform owned by private equity firm AE Industrial Partners, LP, now consists of five businesses - Cross-Fire & Security, Alarm & Suppression, NISCO, Adcock,...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Choice Security Services
March 29, 2022SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety announced its acquisition of Choice Security Services, strengthening its presence in Pennsylvania and bolstering its service offerings in the Northern Maryland market.
"We couldn't ask for better colleagues to join our family," said Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker. "It's an honor to partner with Ray Bear and his team at Choice Security Services. They're true stewards of the community, incredibly knowledgeable and always act in the best interest...
Honeywell launches new global channel partner program
March 14, 2022SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Honeywell Building Technologies announced the launch of its new catalyst Partner Program (CPP), a customer-centric global framework to better support the growth and success of its system integrator, distributor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners.
The new global program streamlines previous channel partner program experiences across the Honeywell Fire, Security and Building Management Systems (BMS) businesses to help improve end customer standard of care and create...