SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Service-based systems integration firm Convergint today announced that it has acquired Helinick, a Romania-based integrator that specializes in the design and implementation of electronic security, fire safety, communications and building management systems.
Helinick is “a market leader and fast-growing organization in Romania” with more than 500 regional customers, according to the joint announcement. This acquisition “greatly expands Convergint’s key service and technology capabilities across Europe,” the announcement says.
Founded in 1991, Helinick “provides turnkey, innovative technology solutions, tailored to customers’ unique industry needs,” according to the joint announcement.
The company “has fostered strong business growth across the region, acting as a strategic partner to customers across Romania and Germany to reduce risk, improve safety, and deliver transformative results,” the announcement says.
The acquisition adds more than 160 new employees to Convergint, according to the announcement.
Helinick is the first acquisition Convergint has made since naming Ann Fandozzi CEO in February.
Why Convergint Acquired Helinick
“Helinick is a leader in their region for security technology and design, and their expertise will accelerate our strategic growth in this crucial market, and with our global customers,” says Fandozzi in the announcement.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Helinick colleagues to Convergint,” she says. “Their dedication to providing customers with innovative technology integrations and industry-leading service is well-aligned with our core Values and Beliefs, and together we will strengthen Convergint’s global reach.”
“With a shared mission to deliver the market’s most advanced technology solutions, joining Convergint enables Helinick to meet progressing demand for fully-integrated, digitally transformed security systems,” says Marius Retegan, executive director of Helinick, in the announcement.
“Convergint’s global presence and culture of service will allow us to power growth, and continue to deliver premium service to our existing customers across Romania,” he says.
