Advanced Cabling Systems Acquires 1st Response Security

North Little Rock-based Advanced Cabling Systems says it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 1st Response Security, a locally owned security and camera system provider.

All employees from 1st Response will be joining with ACS in the Central Arkansas market.

1st Response, a Honeywell Commercial Security Systems (CSS) dealer, has more than 600 total clients throughout the state, along with a large base of monitored security and automation accounts.

Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

“Advanced Cabling Systems is excited to partner with 1st Response Security. They have a proven reputation in the camera installation market across Arkansas, specifically in the education sector,” said Michael Kennedy, president of Advanced Cabling Systems. “Even more impressive than their client base, the 1st Response staff brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for customer service to the team. As we were identifying potential partnerships, we saw the value of 1st Response in their employees, their technical skills and their client focus.”

“The entire team at 1st Response is pleased to merge with Advanced Cabling Systems,” said Nathan Harris, owner of 1st Response Security. “The infrastructure that Advanced Cabling Systems is able to provide with a dedicated engineering department, IT staff and CAD designers, will allow us to provide even more attention to detail in a scalable environment.”

Cornerstone Business Advisors acted as financial advisors in the transaction.