Convergint has acquired Esscoe, a provider of mission-critical security and fire and life safety systems in the Chicago and Midwest regions.

Esscoe is a local market leader, offering design and engineering capabilities and fully integrated, tech-enabled security solutions. The acquisition enables Convergint to accelerate growth across the Midwestern U.S., building on Esscoe’s long-standing reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions to its customers, according to an announcement.

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Lake Zurich, Ill., Esscoe provides customers with essential security, life safety and mass notification systems. The acquisition adds more than 80 local colleagues to Convergint, leveraging Esscoe’s established customer base to greatly expand market reach and technology expertise.

Esscoe is said to bolster Convergint’s key service capabilities across verticals including financial, utilities, government, healthcare and data centers.

“Esscoe’s deep technological expertise and innovative approach align perfectly with our strategic growth plans,” said Ann Fandozzi, CEO of Convergint. “Their commitment to market-leading service has earned them a loyal, extensive customer base across this critical region. Their mission resonates strongly with Convergint's own Values and Beliefs and dedication to being our customers’ best service provider.”

Esscoe has been led for almost 20 years by three company principals: Mike Cook, Todd Keppy and Scott Bartmess.

“By joining Convergint, the Esscoe team is elevating our capacity to support customer growth locally, nationally and globally,” Bartmess stated. “This partnership allows us to join our expertise with Convergint's extensive resources, creating a powerful combination that will be highly beneficial for the success of both our valued customers and colleagues.”