ADS Security, an independent electronic security provider, has acquired SecurNet Protective Services Inc. of Norcross, Ga., near Atlatna. The acquisition will allow ADS to establish an office in a major metropolitan market for the first time.
The company currently has offices in five Southeastern states and serves more than 65,000 residential, commercial and institutional customers. The SecurNet acquisition adds more than 4,500 accounts to ADS Security’s total account base. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“The purchase of SecurNet Protective Services is an important step in our strategic plan to build ADS Security’s presence in the Southeastern region,” says Mel Mahler, CEO and chairman, ADS Security.
SecurNet Protective Services was established in 1998. The company provides design, installation and maintenance services.
“When we decided to sell, we really handpicked ADS Security because of its excellent customer service record,” says Lamar Fuller, who co-founded SecurNet. “The continuation of excellent service to our customers was extremely important to us.”
Fuller is retiring following the acquisition. Co-founder Paul Dyson will work with ADS Security for 30 days during the ownership transition, while co-founder Gary Lewis will join the ADS Security management team.
