EQUINOX ACQUIRES CRUSADER

16th April 2007

Equinox Security is continuing with its expansion programme with the acquisition of £4.8-million security company Crusader Security Services Limited. Crusader Security provides a range of services including guarding and mobile patrol / key holding to blue chip companies, Government departments and privately owned companies.

Its acquisition makes Equinox Security a £6-million business with more than 200 employees operating at sites throughout the UK.

Steve Boyden, Group Managing Director for Equinox Security, said: 'Like Equinox, Crusader has a strong commitment to providing the very highest quality of service and that means there is a strong cultural and operational fit for Crusader within the Equinox business.'