Minuteman Security & Life Safety, a systems integrator and service provider of commercial security surveillance, access control, fire systems and related life-safety technological offerings, has acquired Access Security Corp. (ASC), a security solutions integrator and service provider in the greater Philadelphia area.

Minuteman and ASC both provide industry-leading security-focused technology solutions to customers in various commercial end-markets, including education, healthcare, critical infrastructure, among various other industries.

ASC has been providing enterprise security technology solutions in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware for more than 25 years, and has grown to include more than 20 team members based out of its Warminster, Pa., headquarters. ASC President Dan Cogan will continue to manage local operations and customer relationships while expanding his responsibilities across the combined entity.

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“Dan Cogan and his team have built an intensely loyal customer base in the greater Philadelphia area, with their longevity and attention to detail,” stated Minuteman CEO Joe Lynch. “We’re so pleased with this partnership, particularly since it allows us to deliver an even stronger set of security and life safety solutions and services to ASC’s customers, our existing customers there, and other enterprises within the Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware markets.”

Cogan described ASC and Minuteman as “natural partners” with a common strategic vision to become a preeminent electronic security integrator.

“We also share core values in providing superior customer solutions, taking pride in our work, doing what we say we’re going to do, and respecting our team of talented employees,” Cogan added. “The immense expertise our two companies bring to the security industry will unlock tremendous value for our customers. I see a bright future and we’re delighted to join Minuteman .”