Allied Universal Acquires Unified Command

Allied Universal Acquires Century Event Security & Staffing

October 24, 2022

Staffing & HR

Allied Universal has acquired Century Event Security & Staffing, an Orlando-based provider of event security and staffing services, to expand its event services footprint in Orlando and Las Vegas. The acquisition provides Allied Universal with additional operations and access to several thousand event staff to support major exhibitions and conventions in these key markets.

Allied Universal Acquires Five Security and Facilities Services Companies

May 20, 2025

Professional Services

Allied Universal completed five acquisitions in early 2025, adding Pinnacle Security, Diversified Maintenance Systems (DMS), Celar Security / Soltes Technology (Colombia), CI Security Specialists (CISS) and CDA, Inc. d/b/a MaxSent to its portfolio. The transactions expand Allied Universal's geographic footprint and service capabilities across guarding, facilities management, events security and security technology in the U.S. and South America.

Allied Universal Acquires South Carolina-Based American Security

May 16, 2022

Professional Services

Allied Universal has acquired American Security, a South Carolina–based regional security services provider founded in 1975. The acquisition adds more than 1,200 employees and strengthens Allied Universal's presence and service capabilities across the Southeastern United States (Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia).

Allied Universal Acquires SecurAmerica

January 20, 2021

Professional Services

Allied Universal has acquired Atlanta-based SecurAmerica, a privately held security services firm with operations across more than 100 markets. The deal expands Allied Universal’s scale and capabilities in security and facilities services; terms were not disclosed.

Allied Universal (MSA Security) Acquires Elite Tactical Security Solutions

April 11, 2023

Professional Services

Allied Universal, through its MSA Security business, has acquired Elite Tactical Security Solutions to expand its security and canine-detection capabilities in the Las Vegas market. Elite Tactical’s 40 security professionals and 10 canine detection teams — along with an ATF-licensed canine training center in Henderson, Nevada — will be integrated into Allied Universal/MSA Security operations to support hospitality, events and commercial venue clients.

EquipNet Acquires United Alliance Services

March 10, 2020

Professional Services

EquipNet Inc., a provider of surplus asset management solutions, acquired United Alliance Services, a workplace safety and health consulting and training firm. The deal will expand EquipNet's service capabilities and geographic reach by adding complementary safety, compliance and training services for industrial, healthcare and construction clients.