Burlington, ON November 1, 2021 / – Newlook Capital Inc. (“Newlook”) is pleased to announce that Integrated Fire & Security Solutions (“IFSS”), a portfolio company of Newlook Capital Industrial Services Fund II (“Fund II”) has made an investment in Diversified Systems, Inc. (“Diversified”), based in Knightdale, NC. The transaction closed September 30, 2021.
Founded in 1990, Diversified Systems, Inc. (Diversified) is a North Carolina based security systems integrator, specializing in design, consultation, installation, and service of access control systems, closed circuit television / digital video recording, fire and life safety systems, vehicle control, and high security locks. Turnkey security services including assessment and design, engineering, installation, maintenance, and support. Diversified is located in Knightdale, North Carolina.
Integrated Fire & Security Solutions (IFSS), headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, provides fire protection and access control / high security systems throughout Florida from their five locations. IFSS’ services range from comprehensive building fire and security systems to specialized integrated fire and security solutions for K-12 & higher education, airports & sea ports, government & municipalities, and additional commercial verticals. These systems can include the full array of electronic fire protection systems, card readers, biometric devices, door hardening & electronics, paging & intercom systems, duress & intrusion detection, vehicle or man gates, wireless interface, video badging stations, and video surveillance systems.
“Diversified is an excellent opportunity for IFSS to expand its services in the Carolinas and Virginia and to team up with very experienced management to continue to grow and expand the business” said Justin Peterson, president of IFSS. He added: “I am extremely happy to welcome John Sartori and his team at Diversified to the IFSS family. We are pleased to be partnering with John in continuing to grow and develop Diversified’s business footprint and products and services offering”.
“The leadership team at IFSS is well placed to build on the capabilities of DSI and we look forward to continued partnership with both IFSS and DSI moving forward”, said Elroy Gust, President & CEO of Newlook, ”a well deserved thank you to Oliver Blum and the acquisitions team at Newlook for a timely close”.
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Newlook Capital is a private equity firm that currently manages 2 industry-specialized funds. Each fund has its own focused, experienced, and aligned management, and a defined strategy. Investing throughout Canada and the U.S. with a preference for companies that exhibit a solid tangible assets base, Newlook Capital is focused on and current holdings include; industrial services in Canada and the U.S., dental practices, and QSR in Canada. Newlook Capital Inc. took the initiative to establish Newlook Industrial Services II LP and manages the fund. This press release is for informational purposes only and should constitute nor be taken as a offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities.
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