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Sonitrol celebrates 60 years

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Sonitrol celebrates 60 years

March 11, 2024SSN Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sonitrol, a provider of integrated business security solutions, has reported a significant milestone having reached its 60th anniversary. The company said it will commemorate its six decades of achievements over the coming months and has marked the occasion by joining the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) in order to work with the education community to better secure schools and create safer learning environments. Established in 2014, PASS is a non-profit group...

Al Cronk, anniversary, Julie Beach, PASS (Partner Alliance for Safer Schools) K-12 Partner, Robert Baxter, Sonitrol


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RapidFire acquires Texas Star Fire Systems

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RapidFire acquires Texas Star Fire Systems

March 6, 2024SSN Staff

ST. LOUIS – RapidFire Safety & Security recently announced its entry into the Texas market with the acquisition of Texas Star Fire Systems, a provider of fire protection and life safety services. The company said that this acquisition establishes a foundational presence for RapidFire as it lays the course for rapid expansion in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Based in Austin and San Antonio, Texas Star will serve as RapidFire’s anchor as it expands throughout...

Concentric Equity Partners, fire protection, life safety, Mark Procyk, Mike McLeod, RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire), Texas Star Fire Systems (Texas Star)


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David Gitlin

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Carrier to sell industrial fire business to Sentinel Capital Partners for $1.425 billion

March 5, 2024SSN Staff

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.—Carrier Global Corp. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its industrial fire business, which includes brands Det-Tronics, Marioff, Autronica and Fireye, to Sentinel Capital Partners for an enterprise value of $1.425 billion. Today's announcement represents the latest step in Carrier's ongoing portfolio transformation following the recently announced agreements to sell Carrier's global access...

Autronica, Carrier Global Corp., David Gitlin, Det-Tronics, Fireye, Goldman Sachs, Haier, Honeywell, J.P. Morgan, Linklaters, Marioff, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Sentinel Capital Partners, Viessmann Climate Solutions


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Everon acquires DIGIOP

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Everon acquires DIGIOP

March 4, 2024SSN Staff

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Everon, formerly ADT Commercial, has announced that it has acquired DIGIOP, a software development company specializing in video and business intelligence solutions. “As a leading integrator and technology company, we recognize the major market shifts occurring every day across our industry. We’re not here to just witness the trends, but to provide our customers with proactive, intelligence-driven solutions that seamlessly integrate into their businesses,”...

ADT Commercial, Dan Bresingham, DIGIOP, Everon, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mike Compton


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William Cirone

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Specifically Speaking with William Cirone – ‘It’s critical to have the needs for security and technology considered from the very beginning of a project’

February 27, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—William Cirone and his team at Forward Edge provide “the technology edge for education.”   Cirone serves as chief information officer (CIO) with Forward Edge, an education-focused technology solutions provider, based out of Cincinnati, Ohio.   Founded in 2005, Forward Edge has become a trusted partner to K-12 schools across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky through its deep understanding of technology in education. In serving these schools, the company...

Fairborn High School, Forward Edge, Security Systems News (SSN), United Local Schools, William Cirone


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Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires CRIMPCO

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Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires CRIMPCO

February 23, 2024SSN Staff

ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired CRIMPCO, a security alarm and monitoring company based in Baltimore, Md. Pye-Barker stated in a release that this addition increases its capability to provide full-service fire and life safety to Maryland and the broader Mid-Atlantic region, complementing its fire protection offerings in the area and widening its customer base. CRIMPCO was founded in 1968 by a recent college graduate, Bob Jolson, selling businesses panic button systems....

Access Control, alarm monitoring, Bart Proctor, CRIMPCO, fire and life safety, monitoring, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, Video Monitoring


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Ann Fandozzi

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Convergint appoints Ann Fandozzi as CEO

February 14, 2024SSN Staff

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Convergint, a global provider of service-based systems integration, has appointed Ann Fandozzi as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. After a decade-long tenure, Ken Lochiatto will move from his role as CEO to continuing to serve Convergint in an advisory role on its Board of Managers. He will support the company and its colleagues during this period of transition. Lochiatto has played a pivotal role in Convergint’s growth and success during...

Abra Auto Body & Glass, Ann Fandozzi, Convergint, DaimlerChrysler, Dan Moceri, Ford Motor Company, Ken Lochiatto, lockheed martin, RB Global, vRide, Whirlpool


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Owen Security Solutions makes 3 acquisition in Southern California

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Owen Security Solutions makes three acquisitions in Southern California

February 9, 2024SSN Staff

ATLANTA – Owen Security Solutions Inc. recently announced a series of three acquisitions over the course of 2023 - Leading Edge Sound & Security, Swat Security, and Beacon Security - all based in the Greater Los Angeles market. Additionally, the company stated that with this venture into a new market, Owen Security has rebranded in California as Owen Smart Video Solutions Inc to best cater and serve its clients and continued growth in the region. “Owen Smart Video will...

Beacon Security, Elizabeth Courtney, Justin Owen, Leading Edge Sound & Security, Mergers & Acquisitions, Owen Security Solutions, Swat Security


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Everon acquires Riverside Integrated Systems

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Everon acquires Riverside Integrated Systems

February 7, 2024SSN Staff

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Everon recently announced the purchase of Riverside Integrated Systems, Inc., based out of Grand Rapids, Mich. This will be the fifth acquisition that Everon has completed since emerging as a standalone organization in October 2023, and its fourth this year. With the purchase of Riverside Integrated Systems, Inc., Everon said it continues to deliver on its promise for geographic and service coverage expansion across the U.S. “This is an exciting time for...

Dan Bresingham, Everon, Mergers & Acquisitions, Riverside Integrated Systems, Tom Kramer


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Everon acquires Customized Service Concepts

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Everon acquires Customized Service Concepts

February 6, 2024SSN Staff

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Everon has announced the purchase of Customized Service Concepts, LLC (CSC), a regional banking security integrator with locations in New Hampshire and Connecticut. This is the fourth acquisition for Everon since emerging as a standalone organization in October 2023, and its third completed in Q1 2024. With the purchase of CSC, Everon said it is focused on enhancing its service capabilities for banking and financial institutions in the New England area and across the Northeast. “Welcoming...

Customized Service Concepts, Dan Bresingham, Everon, Mergers & Acquisitions, security integrator


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