Cobalt Service Partners

Today we’re thrilled to welcome Automatic Entrances of Wisconsin (AEW) into the Cobalt family. AEW, based in Waukesha, WI, is Wisconsin’s premier automatic door installation and service business, and represents Cobalt's ninth acquisition since launching in December of 2023. Jay and Bill – we’re so grateful you chose Cobalt as AEW’s long term home. AEW is an exceptional business, and we’re thrilled to support the team through this next exciting stage of growth. For more information on our partnership with AEW, check out our press release here: https://lnkd.in/ev6GuPsx.

Today we’re thrilled to welcome Digital Provisions, Inc. into the Cobalt family. Digital Provisions, Long Island's leading K12-focused security integrator, is Cobalt’s eighth acquisition since launching in December of 2023, and its seventh acquisition of 2024. Brian Selltiz and Brian Schulman – we’re so grateful to be your partner for this exciting next stage of growth. Digital Provisions is such an impressive business, and we’re honored to be a part of it. For more information on our partnership with Digital Provisions, check out our press release here: https://lnkd.in/ef6XNurw

Today we're so excited to welcome Digi Security Systems into Cobalt! Digi represents Cobalt's seventh acquisition, and our first in Oklahoma/Texas. Based in Tulsa, Digi provides security services to a wide range of commercial and municipal clients throughout Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas with a particularly strong track record supporting schools and universities. Digi's slogan is "People are Our Purpose," and we couldn't agree more. Joshua, Tyler, Brooke, and Kaitlyn - welcome to the Cobalt team! Check out the press release here for more info: https://lnkd.in/dBUXgZSE

Today we’re thrilled to welcome i-Tech Security and Network Solutions into the Cobalt family. i-Tech is Cobalt’s sixth acquisition since launching in December of 2023, and its fifth acquisition of 2024. i-Tech, based just outside of Winston Salem, North Carolina, provides commercial security services to a diverse base of customers throughout North Carolina and the surrounding states. Eric and Michelle – you’ve built a fantastic business and we’re incredibly grateful you’ve chosen to partner with us. Onward! For more information on our partnership with i-Tech, check out our website here: https://lnkd.in/ep_Ds7bi

Today we’re thrilled to welcome i-Tech Security and Network Solutions into the Cobalt family. i-Tech is Cobalt’s sixth acquisition since launching in December of 2023, and its fifth acquisition of 2024. i-Tech, based just outside of Winston Salem, North Carolina, provides commercial security services to a diverse base of customers throughout North Carolina and the surrounding states. Eric and Michelle – you’ve built a fantastic business and we’re incredibly grateful you’ve chosen to partner with us. Onward! For more information on our partnership with i-Tech, check out our website here: https://lnkd.in/ep_Ds7bi

Last but not least, our most recent addition to Cobalt is Industrial Door Company (IDC) out of Sacramento, CA. IDC was founded by Sy Fields and his son, Jerry Fields, in 1985. Jerry's been growing the business ever since, and after nearly 40 years, began thinking about his and IDC's next chapter. On why he chose Cobalt as the long-term home for his business, Jerry said, "We selected Cobalt because we believe strongly that their values align with ours, especially regarding the well-being of our team. Ensuring the welfare of our employees was our top consideration when deciding [on a partner]." Thank you for trusting us, Jerry. We're honored to build upon your and your dad's legacy. Read more about Jerry's and IDC's story here: https://lnkd.in/e4FTFyJd

Next up on the list is Homeland Safety Systems (HSS) out of Shreveport, LA. HSS was founded by Tony Marquis in 2003. Tony and his team are incredibly passionate about what they do, and they do it exceptionally well. When asked why he chose Cobalt, Tony said "Finding the right partner for HSS was very important for me, since the decision has consequences on my work family, our loyal customers and products developed through years of hard work and ongoing learning/education. I ultimately chose Cobalt because the Cobalt team demonstrated alignment with my and HSS’s values throughout our conversations...I felt totally comfortable that the legacy of HSS would be honored and expanded." Thank you for trusting us, Tony. We can't wait to continue working with you and the rest of the amazing team at HSS. Read more about Tony and HSS's story here: https://lnkd.in/eyzHGci8

Following up on Wednesday's Automated Door Ways Inc note, here's some additional info on our next addition to Cobalt, Toepfer Security Corporation. Toepfer is Cobalt's oldest business...by a lot! It began as Toepfer Safe & Lock and first opened its doors in 1862. Ron Lund Sr. purchased the business from the Toepfer family in the 1980s, and then passed the business along to his son, Ron Lund Jr., who served as Toepfer's President from 2010 to 2024. It was under Ron Jr.'s leadership that Toepfer evolved from a traditional locksmithing business to the technology-focused security integration business that it is today. Over the last few years, Ron began thinking about the next step in Toepfer's 150+ year journey. In Ron's words, "Given the growth of Toepfer’s national client base, and in order to continue providing the level of service our partners deserve, finding a partner committed to taking Toepfer and our team to the next level became a top priority." We're glad you found us, Ron, and we're thrilled to welcome you and your team to Cobalt. You can read more about Ron's and Toepfer's story here: https://lnkd.in/ePMVFZ6D

Here's some more info on the first of our four new partners. Automated Door Ways Inc was founded in 2005 by Ed Gaffney. Ed wanted to build a "different kind of automatic door company" - one that took care of people and customers and didn't feel too corporate. Well, we've only known Ed and ADW for six months, but we certainly think his vision has come to life. Read more about Ed's story and why he chose Cobalt here: https://lnkd.in/ebnXJ4jQ