RHEA Group announced it has acquired Security Through Safe Design as part of RHEA’s strategic plan to expand its security portfolio and strengthen its security consulting offering globally.

Security Through Safe Design, based in Ottawa, has assisted industry and government organizations throughout North America with the creation of safe environments for over 20 years.

 “As part of RHEA Group’s growth strategy, we are always looking for companies that will complement and add significant benefit to our business and our clients,” said RHEA President André Sincennes. “The acquisition of Security Through Safe Design enhances our existing physical security management consultancy services, and together with our existing cybersecurity offering, strengthens our position as a world-leading security services and solutions provider.”

William VanRyswyk, president and CEO of Security Through Safe Design, added that Security Through Safe Design’s way of doing business aligns with RHEA’s culture and ethos.

“Security Through Safe Design is excited to join RHEA Group and we are looking forward to working with our new team members to expand our service offerings internationally,” VanRyswyk said. “Security Through Safe Design’s experience and extensive industry network has always been vendor-neutral, and we pride ourselves on providing guidance and recommendations to our clients that best suit their needs and budget. I am confident that both companies’ clients will benefit from our combined expertise, including Security Through Safe Design’s focus on transportation and involvement in light rail transit projects across Canada.”

To find out more about Security Through Safe Design, please visit https://stsdinc.com/about-us/.