The merger of S2 Security and Lenel led to the creation of a new global leader - LenelS2

UTC Climate, Controls & Security completed the acquisition of S2 Security, which will be merged with Lenel, the global leader in advanced access control systems. The combined strengths of the two companies will enable LenelS2 to provide scalable, advanced access control and security management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses worldwide. The combined company is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a leading provider of security, heating, ventilation, fire safety, air conditioning (HVAC) and cooling systems.
 
LenelS2 combines two world-class teams with complementary benefits. The combined company has more than 50,000 installed systems worldwide.
 
Lenel President Jeff Steinek will lead the new company, and John Moss, founder and CEO of S2 Security, will be appointed Chief Product Officer. The leadership will include key members of each company, which will ensure that the best is connected with each of the parties.
 
“These are two leading brands that share a culture of innovation and dedication to customer service,” said Jeff Steinek, “Together we can realize the talents of our talented employees to better serve our clients and offer them even more solutions.”
 
“Lenel’s OnGuard platform and BlueDiamond ™ mobile data verification system, along with a wide range of products and S2 channels, will become the basis for something more than the sum of its components,” added John Moss, “We will continue to increase the capabilities of all product lines, including NetBox and OnGuard. "
 
Terms of the deal are not disclosed
 
About Lenel
 
Lenel is a global leader in advanced security systems and innovative solutions for protecting buildings, people and assets. Thanks to its open architecture and accessible third-party interfaces, Lenel software manages the best of its kind to create a single security solution for corporate and government customers. Lenel is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a division of United Technologies Corp. - a leading supplier for the aerospace and construction industries.
 
About S2 Security
 
S2 Security is a leading developer of holistic corporate solutions in the field of physical security, including access control, video surveillance, event monitoring, digital signage systems, mobile applications and cloud services.