Advanced Security diversifying its services

Advanced Security is diversifying its services.

The company, which offers security services and training, has bought All Security. 

“We wanted to diversify and we know the market is moving into more electronic surveillance, the purchase of All Security enabled us to both diversify and move into a direction that the market is moving in. And we see a tremendous opportunity not only here in Timmins, but the surrounding area and along the coast for security, particularly electronic security. It’s a growing, growing business,” said CEO Bob Dickson.

While the company is celebrating the success and growth in the market now, the purchase happened late last year. 

Dickson said All Security recently physically moved the staff and inventory into the Advanced Security space at 741 Algonquin Blvd. E.

Because of All Security's strong presence in Timmins, Dickson said it will retain the name for now. 

“We’re growing, we’re really happy to be here. We’ve had a lot of support here in Timmins, it’s been encouraging, there’s a lot of goodwill around in this town and a lot of good people and we’ve been very welcomed here,” said Dickson.

Advanced Security first opened its doors in Timmins in 1992, and was bought by Attawapiskat Enterprises Incorporated in 2012.

The company is 100 per cent owned by Attawapiskat First Nation.

“I believe that development of First Nation-owned businesses is very important to our community, just as it is for all Aboriginal communities across the country,” said Attawapiskat Chief Ignace Gull at the announcement in Timmins.