Securitas acquires Allcooper Group

Allcooper Group, founded in 1987, specialises in the installation, maintenance and monitoring of a wide range of security and fire systems. It operates from bases in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands and London with a complement of around 100 employees.

Allcooper’s expertise in electronic security and its portfolio of long-term customers will provide excellent support in Securitas’ pursuit of its strategic objectives.

As part of the Securitas Group, Allcooper will continue to deliver professional security services to clients in the UK and will operate under the Securitas brand by the end of 2019.

Securitas is the leading global security services provider, specialising in protective services built on people, technology and knowledge, and operating in 59 markets worldwide.

In the UK no other security provider layers six Protective Services: On-site Security, Mobile Security, Remote Security, Electronic Security, Fire & Safety Specialist Services and Corporate Risk Management to offer intelligent, value driven, total security solutions to its clients.

“The Allcooper Group has been a valued trading partner of Securitas UK for several years and this acquisition further strengthens our portfolio, as we continue to build our Electronic Security services as part of our Vision 2020 strategy.” explains Brian Riis Nielsen, country president, Securitas UK.

 Roman Cooper, Service Director, also commented: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Allcooper Group clients and employees. Both organisations are at the forefront of the latest industry trends and technology, and there are huge opportunities for development and growth.”