Topic: Mergers & Acquisitions

UTC Sells Fire, Security Installation BusinessUTC has sold off its commercial fire and security installation arm to Comvest Investment Partners.
Acquisitions: Employees Dish on Life Before & AfterWhen Signet Electronic Systems took over Executone and IDeACOM Integrated Technologies, some employees didn't know how to react.
Formula for Company Acquisition SuccessSignet Electronic Systems has two checklists for successful acquisitions — one to avoid getting burned by bad purchases, one to protect new employees from culture shock.
Savant Buys Lighting Control Leader LiteTouchApple-based automation manufacturer Savant joins the ranks of other major control players by adding its own lighting control platform.
AVI-SPL Sets Another Trend With Iformata AcquisitionAVI-SPL has been at forefront of A/V-IT convergence, video conferencing, and now remote video network monitoring.
AVI-SPL Acquires Iformata CommunicationsAVI-SPL has acquired Iformata Communications LLC, a leading provider of video managed services.
Sources: Kratos Acquires Ingersoll Rand Security Division for $20MKratos Defense & Security Solutions has acquired one of its main U.S. competitors, according to sources.
6 Easy Steps to Sell a CompanyIf you’re a principal of an integration firm, you’ve at least daydreamed about selling the company. We share some steps involved with selling a company.
InfoComm 100: 4 Ways Integrators Risk Falling BehindIntegrators should be introducing and promoting new technology for their clients, but too many are missing the signs.
$28M Integrator Boosts Corporate BusinessSignet Electronic Systems says its purchase of American Business Telephone Company includes a slew of SMB clients, strengthens VoIP offerings.