Securitas History
Securitas was established in 1934 in Sweden with three guards. The company quickly grew organically and through acquisitions of smaller, regional companies.
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Key events in Securitas History
- • 1972 - the Group adopted the name Securitas
- • 1980’s & 90’s – International Expansion across Europe
- • 1991 - Securitas was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange
- • 1999 – Securitas entered North America and purchased Burns Security and Pinkerton Investigation Agency
- • 2007 – Securitas entered Asia, the Middle East and Africa
Today, Securitas operates in 53 countries with a staff of over 300,000 security professionals servicing a wide range of clients across all segments.
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