Bates Security acquires Performance Security in Jacksonville, Fla.

Kentucky-based Bates Security continues its growth with the acquisition of Performance Security in Jacksonville, Fla. This is Bates Security’s third acquisition in recent months in Florida and with Performance Security, it further strengthens Bates Security’s growing presence in the Jacksonville and the greater northeast Florida market.

“Through my 35 years of providing service to my family of customers, relationships have been formed. But it is time for me to retire and enjoy the benefits of my time," said Bill Downing, the former owner of Performance Security. "I diligently searched for a company, who could provide the same level of service, or better, so that my family of customers would receive only the best service as they have come to expect from Performance Security.”

“We found a perfect addition to our company as we are lucky to share many of the same core values as well as a similar business model with Performance Security, including a commitment to providing excellent customer service and cutting-edge technology options," said Jeremy Bates, president of Bates Security. "My brother Bryan and I are excited to lead the company’s growth into new areas of Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky, and the addition of Performance Security helps further that goal. The Bates team brings additional resources and ideas that will further enhance the services to the Performance Security client base in Jacksonville and surrounding counties.”

In the last two years, Bates Security has seen rapid growth in the Jacksonville area with the completed acquisitions of Performance Security, Island Security, and Southtech Integration (dba Dynamark).