Access Control Systems (ACS) Acquires Access Control Technologies (ACT)

Janus International Acquires Access Control Technologies, LLC

September 1, 2021

Electrical Services

Janus International Group, Inc. acquired Access Control Technologies, LLC (ACT), a provider of self-storage access control and low-voltage installation and integration services. The acquisition brings ACT's installation and field-service capabilities into Janus/Nokē to support growth of the Nokē Smart Entry system and expand Janus' access control services to self-storage and commercial customers.

Brixey & Meyer Capital Acquires Access Control Systems

July 9, 2020

Electrical Services

Brixey & Meyer Capital (BMC) acquired Access Control Systems (ACS), a Nashville-based value-added distributor, integrator and installer of access control, gate automation, parking control and surveillance systems. The company was acquired from founders Dewayne and Allison Clayton; ACS will be led operationally by Dewayne Clayton with Chad Colony named CEO to drive strategic growth including acquisitions and geographic expansion.

Access Control Systems (Guardian Access Solutions) Acquires ASPIS and Access Control Technologies and Rebrands

March 30, 2023

Electrical Services

Nashville-based Access Control Systems, LLC (now rebranded as Guardian Access Solutions) completed prior acquisitions of Access Security Parking Integrated Solutions (ASPIS) of Georgia and Access Control Technologies (ACT) of Florida, consolidating regional operations and expanding its suite of access control, gate, parking revenue control, video surveillance and overhead door services across the U.S. Southeast. The combined business — headquartered in Nashville with offices in Tennessee, Georgia and Florida — is positioning itself as an integrated system integrator and service provider to residential, commercial, healthcare, industrial and transportation customers across the region.

TRC Companies Acquires Advanced Civil Technologies (ACT)

October 10, 2023

Engineering Services

TRC Companies acquired Advanced Civil Technologies (ACT) to expand its highway design, transportation, and public works capabilities across Southern California. The acquisition brings ACT's project/program management and highway design expertise into TRC's broader engineering and environmental services platform to better serve regional transportation agencies.

Transworld Systems Inc. Acquires Account Control Technology Holdings, Inc.

July 4, 2021

Professional Services

Transworld Systems Inc. (TSI) completed its acquisition of Account Control Technology Holdings, Inc. (ACT Holdings), a debt recovery, accounts receivable management (ARM) and business process outsourcing firm. The deal expands TSI’s first-party collections, customer care capabilities and healthcare revenue cycle management services, strengthening its position as the largest ARM provider in the United States.

Applied Industrial Technologies Acquires Advanced Control Solutions

October 7, 2020

Industrial Services

Applied Industrial Technologies has acquired Advanced Control Solutions (ACS), a Southeast-based provider of machine vision, robotics, sensors, and automation engineering services. The deal adds ACS's 43-person team and four Southeastern locations to Applied's automation offerings to expand capabilities, cross-sell solutions, and deepen presence in life sciences, packaging & logistics, industrial manufacturing, and automotive end markets.