Zeus Fire & Security Partners with Universal Atlantic Systems
March 2, 2022
Zeus Fire & Security, a platform backed by Baltimore-based Access Holdings, has partnered with Universal Atlantic Systems (UAS), a Philadelphia-region provider of integrated security and fire protection services. The deal brings UAS into the Zeus platform (with UAS President Scott Elkins named CEO of Zeus), strengthening Zeus' national footprint and capabilities serving large national accounts and commercial customers across the U.S. and Canada.
- Buyers
- Zeus Fire & Security, Access Holdings
- Targets
- Universal Atlantic Systems (UAS)
- Sellers
- Family owners of Universal Atlantic Systems
- Platforms
- Zeus Fire & Security
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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