Pavion Corp. has acquired ECD Systems of Tempe, Ariz., to strengthen its healthcare critical communications expertise and expand the company’s security, life safety and A/V systems offerings in the Southwest region.

Founded in 1985 as Electronic Contracting and Design, ECD Systems provides commercial security, critical communications, IT managed services and life safety solutions to the region’s leading hospitals, school districts, multi-family residences and enterprise customers.

In 1997, ECD Systems CEO Mike Bradley refocused the business on critical communications, life safety and security systems in Arizona. Today, COO Ben Wilson manages daily operations and will continue to lead the company as general manager.

“We look forward to leveraging ECD as our foundation for technical services and continued growth in the Southwest,” said Pavion CEO Joe Oliveri. “The company culture and focus are closely aligned with Pavion’s DNA, and I’m genuinely excited about the future with ECD joining Pavion.”

Bradley stated, “As I reflect on our achievements since inception, I am committed to ensuring that the legacy we’ve built continues to thrive. I’m confident that Pavion will elevate the innovation, customer experience, and dedication that both my employees and customers experience daily at ECD.”

Jim Muncey, president of the security business unit at Pavion, stated, “ECD Systems brings some of the brightest minds in our industry to Pavion, and I'm excited to collaborate with them as we grow in the Southwest region. Their customers will continue to receive the same trusted service from the employees they’ve relied on for years, now with the added support of Pavion.”