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Recent news items from and about Stanley Convergent Security Solutions (formerly HSM Electronic Protection Services):

Stanley Works Completes Sonitrol Acquisition

NEW BRITAIN, CT (July 18, 2008)—The Stanley Works (NYSE: SWK) announced today that it has completed its previously announced purchase of Sonitrol Corporation from an ownership group comprised of Carlyle Venture Partners, Wachovia Capital Partners and Spire Capital Partners as well as selected members of Sonitrol management for $275 million cash, subject to customary adjustments.… [more]

Stanley Works Announces Sale of CST/berger for $205 Million and Acquisi­tion of Sonitrol Corporation for $275 Million

NEW BRITAIN, CT (June 11, 2008)—The Stanley Works (NYSE: SWK) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its CST/berger laser leveling and measuring business, based in West Lafayette, IN, to Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for $205 million.…In a separate transaction, the company also announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the shares of Sonitrol Corporation from an ownership group comprised of Carlyle Venture Partners, Wachovia Capital Partners and Spire Capital Partners as well as selected members of Sonitrol management for $275 million cash (approximately 10x EBITDA).… [more]

Stanley Convergent Security Solutions (Formerly HSM Electronic Protection Services, Inc.) Wins Top Marketing Program Award at Industry’s Interna­tional Security Conference

Stanley CSS honoredNAPERVILLE, IL (April 5, 2008)—Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. (Stanley CSS), formerly HSM Electronic Protection Services, Inc., was twice honored during the electronic security industry’s international confer­ence (ISC West) at the 13th Annual SAMMY (Sales and Marketing) Awards. Finalists in an unprecedented six of 12 categories, Stanley CSS was awarded the top marketing award of the night, the Overall Integrated Marketing Program of the Year award for the third year in a row. Stanley CSS also won the Best Commercial/Indus­trial Sales Brochure for a second year..… [more]

Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. (Formerly HSM Electronic Protection Services, Inc.) Purchases the Business Operations of Las Vegas-Based A-1 Security Ltd.

A-1 SecurityNaperville, IL (April 1, 2008)—Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. (formerly HSM Electronic Protection Services, Inc.) has announced the purchase of A-1 Security Ltd, a premier security company headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.… [more]

HSM Electronic Protection Sevices, Inc. Changes Name and Brand to Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc.

Naperville, IL (March 31, 2008)—HSM Electronic Protection Services, Inc. (HSM) today announced the formation of Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc., combining Stanley Systems Integration (SI) and HSM, a move that acknowledges the market need to advance to beyond just alarm systems and realign to accommodate the integration of security systems with IT infrastructure.… [more]

Stanley CSS (formerly HSM Electronic Protection Services) Receives “First Line of Defense” Award from NBFAA

Lisle, IL (April 2, 2007)—HSM Electronic Protection Services, Inc. (HSM) received “The First Line of Defense” Award at this year’s International Security Conference (ISC West) for its effectiveness of electronic security and life safety systems.… [more]

Stanley CSS (formerly HSM Electronic Protection Services) Wins SS&I Integrated Commercial/Industrial Installation of the Year SAMMY Award

Lisle, IL (March 30, 2007)—HSM Electronic Protection Services, A Stanley Works Company, was honored with the SS&I Integrated Commercial/Industrial Installation of the Year SAMMY Award at the 12th Annual SAMMY (Sales and Marketing) Awards. [more]

Stanley CSS (formerly HSM Electronic Protection Services) Receives Top Two Sammy Awards at ISC West Conference

Lisle, IL (March 30, 2007)—HSM Electronic Protection Services, Inc. (HSM), a Stanley Works Company, was twice honored during the electronic security industry’s international conference (ISC West) at the 12th Annual SAMMY (Sales and Marketing) Awards.… [more]

COO’s Letter to Customers

March 1, 2007—Dear HSM Customer: Thank you for allowing HSM to provide electronic security solutions and services to your account. As a leader in the electronic security services industry, we appreciate the opportunity to serve you and value our on-going business relationship. As formally announced, HSM was recently acquired and is now owned by The Stanley Works.… [more]

Stanley Works and HSM Complete Winning Acquisition

Lisle, IL (January 16, 2007)—The Stanley Works, one of the world's most recognized brand names, announced that it has completed its purchase of HSM Electronic Protection Services, Inc. from the Chicago-based private equity firm GTCR, marking an exciting new chapter for both Stanley and HSM. HSM will continue to operate under its own brand as a part of the Stanley family and will retain the HSM senior leadership team with Tim Whall remaining as Chief Operating Officer.… [more]

HSM Electronic Protection Services, Inc. to be Acquired by the Stanley Works

Lisle, IL (December 14, 2006)—HSM Electronic Protection Services, Inc. (“HSM”) announced that it had entered into an agreement with The Stanley Works (New Britain, Connecticut—NYSE: SWK) to be acquired for a purchase price of $545 million in cash. Stanley will purchase 100% of the shares of HSM.… [more]

HSM Donates $15K to One Small Voice Foundation

SANTA ANA, CA. (June 30, 2006)—HSM Electronic Protection Services, Inc., sponsored the “Open Toe Shoe” fundraiser benefiting the One Small Voice Foundation (OSVF), recently held at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. The OSVF raises money for research for optic nerve hypoplasia, the leading cause of blindness in children.… [more]

HSM Electronic Protection Services, Inc. Purchases Michigan-Based AA Alarms, Inc.

JUPITER, FL (June 16, 2006)—HSM Electronic Protection Services, Inc. today announced the purchase of AA Alarms, Inc., a provider of electronic security services located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.… [more]

HSM Leads Trophy Winners at 2006 SAMMYs

LAS VEGAS, NV (May 2006) —As the 11th group of SAMMY winners was named, three initials were heard more than any other: HSM.… [more]

HSM Purchases Alarm Operations of Central Alarm Systems, Inc.

JUPITER, FL (BUSINESS WIRE, March 7, 2006)—HSM Electronic Protection Services, Inc. today announced the purchase of the security alarm operations of Central Alarm Systems, Inc. located in Dallas, TX.… [more]

HSM Wins SDM Magazine’s 2005 Dealer of the Year Award

WEST CHESTER, PA (December, 2005)SDM magazine honors HSM Security with its 2005 Dealer of the Year award, saying the company’s success this year has “created new energy in the industry.” [more, PDF format]

HSM Purchases Jackson Burglar Alarm

JUPITER, FL (October 19, 2005)—HSM…today announces the purchase of Jackson Burglar Alarm located in Denver, CO. The sale includes 2,200 commercial and residential accounts being serviced throughout Colorado.… [more]

HSM Purchases Alarm Industry National Account Provider National Alarm Pro

JUPITER, FL (July 29, 2005)—HSM (Honeywell Security Monitoring) announces the purchase of one of the alarm industry’s key players in the national account arena, National Alarm Pro, headquartered in Trumbull, CT.… [more]

HSM Purchases the Commercial and Residential Accounts of Sylvester’s Security Alarms, Inc.

JUPITER, FL (July 20, 2005)—HSM (formerly Honeywell Security Monitoring) has announced the purchase of the commercial and residential alarm accounts of Sylvester’s Security Alarms, Inc. located in Santa Maria, CA.… [more]

HSM marks its first buy under new owners

by Chelsie Woods, Editor, Security Systems News

JUPITER, FL (July 2005)—Now with much of its internal operations shored up, HSM moved into acquisition mode in early May, buying 700 commercial customers in the Los Angeles area from ACS Security.… [more]

Honeywell Security Monitoring growing rapidly following spin-off

(May 20, 2005)—Though Honeywell Security Monitoring headquarters has been in the Chicago area for less than a year, it’s definitely not the new kid on the block.… [more]

Industry Veteran James Covert Named CEO of HSM

BOCA RATON, FL (August 4, 2004)—James Covert has been named CEO of HSM (formerly Honeywell Security Monitoring), a leading provider of security services, including burglary and fire protection, access control, video surveillance, maintenance and monitoring.… [more]

Honeywell picks a winning bidder

by Chelsie Woods, Editor, Security Systems News

CHICAGO, IL (June 2004)—An on again, off again plan for Honeywell International to sell its alarm business could soon become a done deal, and the buyer is anything but a stranger to the security industry.… [more]

Media Relations

For Stanley CSS Media Relations, contact Lynda Knott, Murphy Knott Public Relations Inc., 847.441.4166, lynda@murphyknott.com