Alert Protective Services LLC, a regional provider of security and fire alarms to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana, acquired substantially all the assets of Alert Alarm Corp. in Northbrook, Ill.
Bates Security LLC, a commercial and residential security company based in Kentucky with a branch in Florida, acquired ABCO Security from Robert Welch of Prestonsburg.
Brian McLaughlin was named CEO to lead ipDatatel and Resolution Products, which merged in 2017. As CEO of the company, now to be called IPR Inc., McLaughlin will be responsible for all aspects of the business, based out of the company’s Hudson, Wis., headquarters.
Allied Universal, a facility services company, acquired Covenant Security Services Ltd., a Philadelphia-based security firm, which is a division of Covenant Services Worldwide. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
A fund managed by Ares Management’s private equity group acquired Convergint Technologies, SDM’s 2012 Systems Integrator of the Year, from investment funds affiliated with KRG. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Motorola Solutions entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Avigilon in an all-cash transaction that will enhance Motorola Solutions’ portfolio of mission-critical communications technologies.
AvantGuard owner Josh Garner officially invited 11 familiar faces to share ownership of his business. The new owners come from the executive management teams of sister companies AvantGuard and Freeus.
Red Hawk Fire & Security LLC, ranked No. 18 on the SDM 100, purchased two companies to build upon its capabilities in the special hazard fire suppression business and the integrated security services arena.
EMI Security, LLC, a provider of mounting solutions for cameras and video surveillance equipment, has been purchased by new investors, formed a new management team, and created a new joint venture with Pedestal PRO, a provider of mounting solutions for access control devices.
