WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — National commercial security solutions provider Security 101, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, today announces the acquisition of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based systems integrator Electronic Security Concepts (ESC).
ESC “delivers advanced security solutions throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Utah and California” and will now operate as part of the Security 101 family of companies, according to the joint announcement.
The acquisition “strengthens Security 101’s presence in the southwest and expands the organization’s capabilities across key verticals including government, critical infrastructure, healthcare and enterprise organizations and large multi-site businesses across the region,” the announcement says.
Joe Menke, founder and president of ESC, will continue to lead the company as general manager of ESC, a Security 101 company. His wife Renee Menke, who served as ESC’s vice president, will support the transition and ongoing growth initiatives.
Why Did Security 101 Acquire ESC?
With ESC’s “strong foundation in advanced system design, integration and long-standing relationships with government agencies and regional enterprises,” Security 101 “will build on a proven record of performance throughout the southwest,” according to the joint announcement.
“ESC has built an exceptional reputation for tackling complex integrations and delivering outstanding service across a broad geographic footprint,” says Greg Daly, chief executive officer of Security 101, in the joint announcement. “Their team understands the regional landscape and the unique needs of organizations operating in the southwest.
This partnership allows us to deepen our presence in a growing market while continuing to invest in sophisticated, scalable security solutions. Joe and Renee have built something special, and we’re proud to welcome ESC to the Security 101 family,” he says.
“This marks an exciting new chapter for our team and our customers,” says Joe Menke in the joint announcement. “Partnering with Security 101 gives us the resources and support of a national organization, enabling us to expand our capabilities and deliver even greater value across the southwest.
“ESC has always been grounded in quality, responsiveness, and problem-solving, and we see those same values reflected in Security 101. Together, we’re well positioned to accelerate growth and elevate service for our clients,” he says.
The acquisition “aligns with Security 101’s strategy to expand into high growth regions and support customers who rely on consistent, high quality integration services across multiple states,” according to the joint announcement. ESC’s team, expertise and customer relationships “strengthen Security 101’s ability to support government entities, enterprise organizations, and critical infrastructure throughout the region.”
