Alarm New England acquires Security Engineering Inc.
Alarm New England, a leading provider in New England of home and business security systems today announced the purchase of Security Engineering Incorporated. This acquisition further strengthens the company's home security and business security service footprint in Massachusetts.
Security Engineering provides integrated security and fire alarm systems. Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, the company designs, installs, monitors and services security systems for industrial, commercial and residential customers throughout central Massachusetts.
"We have known Jeff Novak, owner and operator of Security Engineering, for over 30 years. In fact, Jeff used to work here at Alarm New England. Jeff's alarm company mirrors our own and we are pleased that he will stay on with us after the acquisition. Alaim New England is committed to continuing to expand our portfolio of offerings in our local markets and to provide the best possible security system services to our customers" says Doug Curtiss, Owner and CEO of Alarm New England.
Alarm New England is a local, family owned alarm company best known for its personalized service, community involvement and local police relations. Security Engineering joins their impressive portfolio of home and business alarm companies which includes Intercity Alarms, which serves residential and commercial customers in southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands. Also included are Sonitrol franchises in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island via the brand Sonitrol New England, HB Alarm and Engineered Security Systems in Rhode Island, and Voice New England, a telecommunications company started by Doug Curtiss in 1981.
"I have known Doug and the Alarm New England operation since the time I was employed at Alarm New England. When it came time for me to consider selling my alarm system business I could not have been more pleased that Doug was interested in buying Security Engineering. The fit with Alarm New England was natural and I know my clients will be well served by Doug and his team" said Jeff Novak.
SPP Advisors, LLC represented Alarm New England in this transaction. Mark H. Sandler, Managing Director, commented, "This is a continuation of Alarm New England's strategy to build out their market in the New England area. Alarm New England will continue its strategy to grow organically and through acquisitions that make sense for the company".
About Alarm New England, Inc.:
Founded in 1972 by Douglas Curtiss, Alarm New England, headquartered in Rocky Hill, CT, is one of the largest privately-owned security companies in the Northeast. The company installs and monitors smart home security systems, business security systems, security cameras, commercial fire alarm monitoring, and access control systems. With offices throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Alarm New England offers a network of resources, utilizes leading technology and provides a strong commitment to customer service.
About SPP Advisors, LLC
SPP Advisors is a leading investment banking firm in the electronic security industry as well as the personal emergency response industry. For more information on SPP Advisors, visit http://www.sppadvisors.com.
