Allied Universal, a facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, announces that it acquired the security services portion of Yale Enforcement Services, Inc. The Belleville, Illinois-based company offers a full range of solutions, including uniformed security professionals, mobile patrol, physical security and life safety. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Acquiring Yale's security services division is a strategic move that aligns with our goal of expansion in niche areas," said Steve Jones, Allied Universal CEO. "This allows us continuous growth in service areas well represented by Yale Enforcement."
Range of vertical markets
Yale Enforcement's 1,800-plus employees serve a range of vertical markets including healthcare, manufacturing, industrial, warehouse/distribution, commercial real estate and retail throughout the Central, Midwestern and Southern states.
"Allied Universal sets the industry standard for professionalism and we know our security services clients will be well taken care of," says Barbara Yale, President and CEO, Yale Enforcement.