Minuteman Security & Life Safety has acquired Buffalo, New York-based Life Safety Integrated Systems Inc. (LSIS), marking a significant expansion for the systems integrator across New York State.
This move is set to enhance Minuteman's ability to serve customers with improved local expertise and quicker response times.
Enhancing capabilities through Strategic Acquisition
The acquisition of LSIS is a strategic effort by Minuteman to broaden its geographical reach and strengthen its services in New York.
Minuteman President Ron Oetjen stated, “Bringing LSIS into the Minuteman family allows us to better support our customers across New York State with the same level of partnership, innovation, and reliability they’ve come to expect.” He emphasized that the focus is not only on expanding presence but also on harnessing LSIS’s talented team to enhance value for customers.
A Legacy of Quality and Expertise
Minuteman extends its capacity to offer wide solutions in security, fire, and life safety systems
Life Safety Integrated Systems has established a solid reputation over its two decades in business, known for its high-quality service, technical skills, and durable client relationships across many sectors.
By integrating LSIS, Minuteman extends its capacity to offer comprehensive solutions in security, fire, and life safety systems, covering everything from design and installation to ongoing service and support.
Jeremy McAfee, President of LSIS, remarked, “Joining Minuteman opens a new chapter for LSIS, one where our team gains the resources, scale, and support to continue doing what we do best: delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions. We’re excited to be part of a company that shares our commitment to people, customers, and community.”
Expanding National Presence
Minuteman’s acquisition of LSIS also fortifies its strategic footprint in the Northeast, complementing its national growth strategy that now includes Texas and other regions.
This acquisition is part of a series contributing to the company’s over 300% growth in the past two years. Minuteman remains dedicated to protecting people and properties, aiming to establish a trusted and expansive integration network across the country.
Minuteman Security & Life Safety, the 2025 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year and one of North America’s fastest-growing security and life safety integrators, announced the acquisition of Life Safety Integrated Systems Inc., a pioneering systems integrator based in Buffalo, New York.
This strategic acquisition of LSIS expands Minuteman’s geographic footprint across New York State, strengthening the company’s ability to serve both existing and new customers with local expertise and faster response times.
Partnership, innovation, and reliability
“Bringing LSIS into the Minuteman family allows us to better support our customers across New York State with the same level of partnership, innovation, and reliability they’ve come to expect,” said Ron Oetjen, President of Minuteman Security & Life Safety.
“It’s not only about expanding our reach, it’s about investing in the incredible talent LSIS has built and aligning our combined strengths to deliver even greater value to our customers.”
Long-term client relationships
In business for over 2 decades, LSIS has earned a strong reputation for high-quality service, technical expertise, and long-term client relationships across multiple industries.
The integration of LSIS into Minuteman strengthens the company’s ability to provide end-to-end solutions in security, fire, and life safety systems, ranging from design and installation to service and support.
Jeremy McAfee, President of LSIS, added: “Joining Minuteman opens a new chapter for LSIS, one where our team gains the resources, scale, and support to continue doing what we do best: delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions. We’re excited to be part of a company that shares our commitment to people, customers, and community.”
Minuteman strengthens its strategic footprint
With the addition of LSIS, Minuteman strengthens its strategic footprint across the Northeast and expands its growing national presence, now reaching into Texas and beyond.
This continued expansion, driven by a series of acquisitions, has fueled more than 300% growth over the past two years. The company remains true to its mission: to protect people, property, and peace of mind while building one of the most trusted and comprehensive integration networks in the nation.
