BearCom Acquires Stone Security

Stone Security acquistion to enhance BearCom's physical security offering and position the company as a leading security integrator.
Published: January 16, 2025

GARLAND, Texas, and SALT LAKE CITY — Voice, security and data solutions integrator BearCom today announced the acquisition of enterprise-class physical security products and services provider Stone Security. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The addition of Stone Security’s physical security expertise to BearCom’s existing security solutions portfolio “further cements BearCom’s position as a leading end-to-end integrator of advanced voice, security and data solutions,” according to the joint announcement.

Founded in 2005, Stone Security is a global security integrator with 12 offices across the United StatesMexico and Brazil. The company designs and delivers security systems that “enhance the safety and efficiency of its expansive customer base,” the announcement says.

Stone Security supports “a diverse range of enterprise-level customers across multiple verticals, including educational institutions, municipalities, transportation, distribution centers and data centers,” according to the joint announcement.

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Why BearCom Acquired Stone Security

“Stone Security has been a leader in security integration for almost two decades and I am thrilled to welcome them to the BearCom family,” says Les Fry, CEO of BearCom, in the joint announcement. “Their tremendous growth is a direct result of their ability to design and deliver highly technical security solutions, combined with high integrity, and a dedication to their customers and employees.

“Stone Security brings more than 225 highly trained, technically advanced team members and a geographical footprint that will further solidify our position as a trusted partner for our customers on business and mission-critical security matters,” he says.

“BearCom is a clear leader in the communications industry, and we have long been impressed by their ability to integrate advanced solutions to solve the critical safety and security needs of their customers,” says Brent Edmunds, CEO of Stone Security, in the joint announcement.

“We are looking forward to joining the BearCom family and working with Les and his team to expand our customer offerings and provide our high-level service at an even greater scale,” he says.

BearCom’s acquisition of Stone Security marks the company’s second acquisition since Siris’ initial 2023 investment and is an important milestone as BearCom continues to expand its capabilities across the physical security space.

“The acquisition of Stone Security is transformational and highly complementary for BearCom,” says Dave Calamai, managing director at Siris, in the joint announcement. “By leveraging Stone Security’s leadership position in the video surveillance and access control space, BearCom can provide a unique, end-to-end security solution suite across the Americas.

“We are excited to partner with Stone Security’s founders to accelerate growth,” he says.

“Stone Security’s commitment to providing high-quality, reliable security solutions and building customer trust will be invaluable as BearCom continues to build out its physical security offerings,” says Tom Echols, BearCom’s vice president of security solutions, according to the joint announcement. “We are excited to work with Stone Security during this next chapter of growth.”

Stone Security’s partnerships with Axis, LenelS2, Milestone and Wesco will continue to be part of their business model. Stone’s three operating founders, Brent EdmundsJoey Edmunds and Aaron Simpson, will remain with the company and “play a key role in shaping BearCom’s security strategy moving forward,” the joint announcement says.

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