Cobalt Service Partners, a platform focused on buying and operating commercial access solutions businesses, announced it has acquired four more businesses since its launch in December 2023. 

The acquired companies are Automated Door Ways (ADW), Toepfer Security, Industrial Door Co. (IDC), and Homeland Safety Systems (HSS). With these four acquisitions, Cobalt has expanded its geographical footprint to include the West Coast and Midwest, and its core capabilities to include access control, video surveillance and overhead doors, among other commercial access and security service offerings. 

About the recent acquisitions: 
  • ADW was founded in 2005 by Ed Gaffney, who has run the business since its inception. Based in Columbus, Ga., ADW installs and supports automatic and manual doors for customers across the Southeast. 
  • Toepfer was originally founded as Toepfer Lock & Safe in 1862. Most recently, it was owned by Ron Lund Jr., whose father bought the business from the Toepfer family in 1982. Based in Waukesha, Wisc., Toepfer installs and supports security systems for customers across the country with a focus on the Milwaukee area. 
  • IDC was founded in 1985 by Sy Fields and his son, Jerry Fields. Jerry has been involved with the business since the beginning, most recently as CEO. Based in Sacramento, Calif., IDC installs and supports commercial and industrial doors of all types, with a particular focus on overhead doors and dock equipment. 
  • HSS was founded in 2003 by Tony Marquis. Based in Shreveport, La., HSS installs and supports security systems for customers across the Southeast, with a particular focus on school districts and correctional facilities. 

“Our primary focus at Cobalt is to support our businesses by removing the biggest roadblocks standing in their way as they scale. Most notably, we love helping them recruit, retain and develop exceptional technicians,” said Anthony Gonzalez, co-CEO of Cobalt. “We’ve had a strong first few months rolling up our sleeves with our new partners, and we can’t wait for what lies ahead.” 

Exit Stage Left Advisors acted as exit consultant to ADW, and Sandra Jones and Co. acted as financial advisor to Toepfer.