Acquisition of Florida-headquartered company adds 5,000 accounts to Guardian’s base.
PITTSBURGH – November 1, 2024 – Guardian Protection (“Guardian”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Vortex Security, headquartered in Jupiter, Florida. Vortex has operated in Florida since 2013, professionally installing commercial and residential security systems. The acquisition will increase Guardian’s customer base primarily in its central Florida footprint.
Guardian Protection President Bryan Cipoletti commented, “This is another highlight in our continuing journey toward profitable expansion. Guardian is financially strong and eager to acquire like-minded companies. We plan to actively pursue acquisition opportunities that make sense for us.” Vortex Security is Guardian’s third acquisition since 2021, when it acquired Rampart Security Systems in Pennsylvania. Guardian acquired Vintage Security of Maryland in 2023.
Vortex’s products and customer base parallel with Guardian’s business and the transition is expected to be seamless. Vortex customers will transition from Vortex’s third-party monitoring center to Guardian’s U.L.-certified, Five Diamond accredited monitoring facilities and in-house customer services.
About Guardian Protection
Guardian Protection is a premier provider of smart security and automation solutions for residential, commercial, institutional, and multi-site customers. Hundreds of thousands of customers trust Guardian’s award-winning monitoring services and in-house, U.S.-based customer care specialists. Founded in 1950, Guardian Protection is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 security companies in the U.S. and is the first company in history to be recognized twice as Security Company of the Year.
