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Allied Universal®, the security and facility services company, is continuing its strategic expansion with the acquisition of Century Event Security & Staffing based in Orlando, Florida.

Century Event Security & Staffing provides comprehensive security and event services in Las Vegas and Orlando, two of the nation’s top exhibition industry cities. This acquisition increases Allied Universal’s ability to staff major events in these popular event destination locations with access to several thousand employees.

Strategic growth

This important acquisition, a first for our event services business, aligns with our strategic growth strategy by providing additional operations and qualified staff in two of the nation’s most prominent cities for exhibitions and events,” said Steve Jones, Allied Universal Global Chairman, and CEO.

I’m thrilled to welcome Century Event Security & Staffing employees to our team. With our promotion from within culture, the opportunity for growth is limitless.”

Customer service 

Century Event Security & Staffing Chief Financial Officer Marty Stein added, “We are excited to join the world’s premier security provider. Becoming part of an organisation with the resources, technology, and depth of service that Allied Universal offers enable us to continue providing even more value to the customers and communities we serve in the event services market space.”

During the first half of 2022, Allied Universal announced 10 acquisitions, three in North America and six internationally. In 2021, Allied Universal acquired 10 companies, including G4S. These acquisitions are consistent with Allied Universal’s growth strategy and expanding international presence.

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