Minuteman Security & Life Safety has announced the acquisition of Performance Link Technologies (PLT), a North Carolina-based company specializing in structured cabling, security, and low-voltage technology solutions. By acquiring PLT, Minuteman, known for its extensive experience in security technology integration, aims to bolster its presence throughout the Carolinas and nationwide.
Enterprise Technology Solutions
Since its inception in 2004 by John Gendron and Rich Bedner, PLT has built a solid reputation in delivering innovative and cost-effective technology solutions with a strong focus on craftsmanship, professionalism, and customer service.
Originally focused on structured cabling, the company expanded into electronic security in 2009. PLT serves diverse sectors, including manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, education, retail, government, commercial, and industrial markets, offering solutions like video surveillance, access control, and wireless networking. With this acquisition, Minuteman is poised to enhance its portfolio of integrated security, life safety, and enterprise technology solutions, providing robust support for both regional and national deployments.
Delivering Integrated Security
Originally focused on structured cabling, the company expanded into electronic security in 2009
Ron Oetjen, Chief Executive Officer of Minuteman Security & Life Safety, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, "Performance Link Technologies has built an outstanding reputation by putting customers first and consistently delivering quality work. What impressed us most throughout this process was the PLT team and the culture they've built over the past two decades. Their people-first mindset and commitment to excellence align perfectly with the values that define Minuteman Nation."
John Gendron, President & CEO of PLT, highlighted the shared values between the two companies, emphasizing, "Joining Minuteman allows us to preserve the culture and values that have made us successful while giving our customers access to expanded resources and our employees new opportunities for growth."
New Opportunities for Growth
Rich Bedner, COO & Vice President of PLT, added that this partnership with Minuteman will strengthen PLT's capabilities and expand its reach. "This partnership gives us the opportunity to build on everything we've created while offering our customers the strength of a national organization," Bedner noted. He emphasized that PLT's customers will continue to interact with the team they know, now supported by a broader network of industry experts.
The acquisition represents a strategic growth opportunity for both companies, which share a commitment to fostering lasting relationships and delivering quality service to customers across various industries.
Minuteman Security & Life Safety, one of the nation's pioneer security technology integrators, announces its acquisition of Performance Link Technologies (PLT), a North Carolina-based provider of structured cabling, security, and low-voltage technology solutions serving customers throughout the Carolinas and across the United States.
Founded in 2004 by John Gendron and Rich Bedner, Performance Link Technologies built its reputation by delivering innovative, cost-effective technology solutions backed by exceptional craftsmanship, professionalism, and customer service. Originally established in 2004 as a structured cabling company, PLT expanded into electronic security in 2009 and has grown into a trusted partner for organizations across manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, education, retail, government, commercial, and industrial markets.
Enterprise technology solutions
PLT provides structured cabling, voice and data infrastructure, video surveillance, access control, wireless networking, paging, and related technology solutions. The company has extensive experience supporting both regional and multi-site national deployments.
The acquisition strengthens Minuteman's presence throughout the Southeast while expanding its ability to deliver integrated security, life safety, structured cabling, and enterprise technology solutions to customers nationwide.
Delivering integrated security
"Performance Link Technologies has built an outstanding reputation by putting customers first and consistently delivering quality work," said Ron Oetjen, Chief Executive Officer of Minuteman Security & Life Safety. "John, Rich, and their team share our commitment to partnership, integrity, and operational excellence. What impressed us most throughout this process was the PLT team and the culture they've built over the past two decades. Their people-first mindset and commitment to excellence align perfectly with the values that define Minuteman Nation. We're thrilled to welcome the PLT team to the Minuteman family, and together we are even better positioned to support our customers with expanded capabilities, greater resources, and the local responsiveness they expect."
"We've always believed that long-term success comes from building strong partnerships with our customers, our employees, and our vendors," said John Gendron, President & CEO of Performance Link Technologies.
New opportunities for growth
"Joining Minuteman allows us to preserve the culture and values that have made us successful while giving our customers access to expanded resources and our employees new opportunities for growth. From our very first conversations, it was clear that Minuteman shares our belief that lasting relationships are the foundation of long-term success. We couldn't be more excited about what we'll accomplish together."
"From the very beginning, our goal has been to provide exceptional service and create lasting relationships," added Rich Bedner, COO & Vice President of Performance Link Technologies. "This partnership gives us the opportunity to build on everything we've created while offering our customers the strength of a national organization. They'll continue working with the team they know and trust, now backed by an even broader network of industry experts, expanded technical capabilities, and nationwide resources. We're excited to be part of a company that's investing in our people, our customers, and our future."
