Allied Universal® Acquires Atlanta-Based Norred & Associates, Inc. -- Security Today

Allied Universal® Acquires Atlanta-Based Norred & Associates, Inc.

Jan 06, 2022

Allied Universal® recently announced the acquisition of Norred & Associates, Inc. – an Atlanta-based full-service security firm. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

With revenues in excess of $36 million and more than 830 employees, Norred & Associates has been providing clients with a full range of security services encompassing manned guarding, investigations, pre-employment screening and security consulting.

“This company has built a trusted brand through outstanding employee and client relationships,” said Steve Jones, global chairman & CEO of Allied Universal. “I am honored to have Norred & Associates be part of the Allied Universal family."

Since 1981, Norred & Associates has served many of Atlanta’s leading businesses, as well as numerous Fortune 500 companies in the Southeast and nationwide.

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