Vadsbolås AB ("Vadsbolås") was founded in 1972 by Bo Richardson, and in 1984 the business was expanded with Vadsbolarm & Säkerhetstjänst AB ("Vadsbolarm"), which specializes in electronic security. The companies are market leaders in Skaraborg with strong brands and a complete range of security technology offerings. The companies have an impressive history and have grown to around SEK 80 million in annual revenue and, with their highly competent employees, are present in seven locations - Mariestad, Skövde, Lidköping, Skara, Falköping, Tidaholm, and Herrljunga.
"We are incredibly pleased to welcome Vadsbolås and Vadsbolarm to Great Security. These are two highly respected companies with an attractive customer base in a geographic area where Great Security currently has no establishments. Through this expansion, we will be closer to the customer and can deliver high-quality service alongside competent employees," says Pontus Skårner, CEO of Great Security.
"It feels reassuring that the business is now part of Great Security, which shares our values and vision of being the first choice for the customer and the employee. Since the beginning, we have built our business on responsibility, expertise, and experience, something that we and Great Security will benefit greatly from in the future," says Bo Richardson, founder of Vadsbolås and Vadsbolarm.
"I look forward to continuing to develop the business potential together with Great Security through the acquisition of new customers, close cooperation within Great Security, and continued development of the customer offering. With Great Security, we will be able to deliver an even better whole to both existing and new customers," says Daniel Johansson, former CEO of Vadsbolarm.
As part of the acquisition, Bo Richardson will step down from his commitment to Vadsbolås and Vadsbolarm in order to focus on other engagements. Daniel Johansson, former CEO and co-owner of Vadsbolarm, will remain in the business to drive Vadsbolarm forward.
The new establishments will be operated as a separate region within Great Security. As part of the acquisition, Kenneth Holmberg, currently regional manager for Great Security's Northern region, will take up the position of regional manager for the newly formed region.
Great Security is one of Sweden's leading independent security companies. We offer smart and comprehensive security solutions for locking, access control, alarm systems, surveillance, fire protection and safety. Our committed and knowledgeable staff always puts the customer first in order to meet each individual customer's unique requirements, needs and prerequisites. Before the acquisition, Great Security had a turnover of approximately SEK 750 million and about 400 employees. With 28 offices and a strong partner network, we are always close to our customers.
Contact person:
Daniel Nilsson, Partner MVI
daniel.nilsson@mvi.se
+46 70 655 78 52
Pontus Skårner, CEO Great Security
pontus.skarner@greatsecurity.se
+46 70 334 82 27