Wayne Alarm Systems acquires North Shore Protection

LYNN, Mass.—Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., a family owned and run life safety and security provider with UL central station monitoring, announced that it has acquired North Shore Protection, Inc., further increasing Wayne Alarm’s share in the greater Boston area as the company continues to grow and expand.

“The combination of North Shore Protection with our company increases our market share, adds to our geographic presence and provides our new clients with even greater access to new security technologies including video, access control, fire and intrusion,” said Wayne Alarm Systems President Ralph Wayne Sevinor.

North Shore Protection, Inc., founded by Jim Wiswall and Richard Colangelo, has had a focus on premier security services for more than 35 years, serving more than 700 customers in the Boston area.  Wayne Alarm has provided North Shore Protection with monitoring services from the beginning.

Because of the customer service and employee care provided by Wayne Alarm, Richard Colangelo, President of North Shore Protection stated that they would not entrust their customers to any other security company.

“It takes a great team to navigate the technological and customer demands of today and we are fortunate to have a great team at Wayne Alarm Systems,” added Sevinor. “Our goal is to be the best provider of life safety systems solutions by exceeding expectations in our Massachusetts service area.”

Due diligence for the acquisition was provided by TRG Associates, Inc., Dennis Raimo PC CPA, financing supported by Eastern Bank, and legal services by Finneran & Nicholson, P.C.

With offices in Lynn, Woburn and Nantucket Island Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc. has provided reliable, cost-effective alarm systems and other security products to residential and commercial property owners in Massachusetts for over 50 years. In addition to offering the latest in security such as video, access control, fire and intrusion, the company has its own 5 Diamond UL Listed Monitoring Center and a staff of more than 100 employees. Active in the industry, Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc. is a proud member of MSCA (Massachusetts Systems Contractors Association), ESA (Electronic Security Association), and TMA (The Monitoring Association).