Shiver Security acquires four companies

DAYTON, Ohio—Shiver Security Systems and Sonitrol of SW Ohio recently acquired four companies based in Southwest Ohio, including 995 Security, Security Services Center, Wilmington Security Systems and Apex Alarm Company.

“We liked these companies because their operating footprint and customers mirror ours as well as their commitment to the core values we share,” Shiver Security President Chip Shiver said in the announcement.

Alison Shiver, head of marketing for Shiver Security, noted that these acquisitions will help the company grow, “allowing us to reach more customers and provide an even better experience and service to our existing and future customers. We are always excited to expand and hope to take our business to the next level.”

Shiver Security VP Wayne Lisle added, “This merger is a great opportunity to create more relationships with new customers. We are very excited to have Tony Shanks and Tim Sparks helping us with this purchase.”

Chip Shiver agreed, noting, “Tony and Tim will help ensure that all of the current customers will have a seamless transition to Shiver Security Systems and support our mission which is Building Lifetime Relationships with Our Customers by Exceeding Their Expectations.”

Shiver Security Systems, Inc. and Sonitrol of SW Ohio was founded in 1971 by Rex Shiver. He later retired and handed the company to his son, Chip Shiver. Shiver Security currently has over 8,000 customers in SW Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Columbus, many of which have been with the company since the beginning, the company noted.