July 11, 2008—The $187 million acquisition of FirstService Security (FSS), formerly a division of FirstService Corporation, has been finalized and the business is now being integrated into ADT North America. FirstService Security operated under the Security Services & Technologies (SST) brand name in the US and under the Intercon Security brand name in Canada.
The acquisition strengthens ADT North America’s full range of integrated security systems services, including design, installation, servicing and monitoring of access control, video systems and intrusion systems.
FSS brings to ADT a strong background as a leading security integrator with deep experience in integrating commercial systems for a wide variety of industries and markets, including petrochemical, financial, education, telecommunications, utilities and healthcare.
FirstService Security has a reputation for quality service and an ability to meld physical security with information technology, providing end-users with customized, integrated systems, according to ADT North America.
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