09/10/2007
ADS Security acquires Advanced detection systems
Nashville, TN (USA)
"The purchase of Advanced detection systems is part of our strategic plan to build ADS Security's presence in the southeastern region," says Mel Mahler, president and CEO, ADS Security "ADS Security is now well-positioned for additional growth in the Florida market. Advanced detection systems has the quality people and reputation to make it a perfect fit for ADS Security"
ADS Security, established in 1989, is currently ranked as the 23rd largest electronic security company
in the nation with offices in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee that serve more than 60,000 commercial, institutional and residential customers. In 2006, ADS Security purchased accounts from Westco
Security Systems in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, giving ADS Security its first Florida accounts. The Melbourne acquisition gives ADS Security its first Florida office and adds 2,400 accounts to ADS Security's total account
base.
"ADS Security is the company best suited to meet the needs of the customers of Advanced detection
systems. I am proud to be a part of a company that focuses on operational excellence and takes customer care so seriously," says Walden "Our customers here in Brevard County will continue to be served by the same
people who they have come to trust through the years. The entire staff values our relationships with our
customers. I am confident those relationships will be enhanced because of the caliber of service and industry
expertise provided by ADS Security"











