G4S Secure Solutions UK, an Allied Universal company and globally renowned provider of security services, has announced the acquisition of T.S.S (Total Security Services), strengthening its position as a major UK provider of security services, with industry renowned talent, expertise and market coverage.

G4S and T.S.S (Total Security Services) both have long and deep experience in security, and strong corporate values that complement each other. They also share a central focus on providing service excellence for customers.

Acquisition of T.S.S (Total Security Services)

T.S.S (Total Security Services) is a family-owned business, with over 6,500 front line staff

T.S.S (Total Security Services) is a family-owned business, with over 6,500 front line staff, who provide over 11 million hours of guarding services per year, to some of the United Kingdom’s largest retailers and commercial establishments.

Steve Jones, the Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Allied Universal Services, said “Allied Universal is the global leader in security services, with a long and successful track record of organic and inorganic growth. We are delighted that T.S.S (Total Security Services) is our first major inorganic investment in our international business. In the past 25 years, Allied Universal has grown from a $12 million company to a $20 billion company, becoming the global leader in security services.

Focus on innovation, technology and service excellence

Ashley Almanza, the Executive Chairman at Allied Universal International, commented “We are delighted to welcome T.S.S (Total Security Services) to the Allied Universal family. Allied Universal and T.S.S have compatible cultures and a common focus on innovation, technology and service excellence for our customers.

Ashley Almanza adds, “We are confident that the combination of our UK security businesses will deliver tangible benefits for customers and employees, and we look forward to working with the TSS leadership team, to realize these benefits.

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