85 years anniver
1934
Erik Philip-Sörensen founds Hälsingborgs Nattvakt in
Helsingborg, Sweden. It quickly expands as Sörensen
acquires a number of other security companies in
southern Sweden. The amalgamated company is
called Förenade Svenska Vakt AB.
1949
Securitas Alarm is founded in Sweden to meet the
demand for alarm technology as a complement to the
guarding services.
1972
All companies owned by Erik Philip-Sörensen are
gathered under the collective name Securitas. The
logotype of three red dots – for Integrity, Vigilance and
Helpfulness – quickly becomes a well-known symbol,
first in Sweden, then internationally.
1981
Securitas is divided between Sörensen’s two sons.
The international operations later develops into todays
Group 4 Securicor, while the Swedish business
becomes Securitas.
1985
Investment AB Latour becomes Securitas’ new owner.
Focus on security – a new strategy is outlined and the
concept of multi-service is left behind. 1983 Securitas
in Sweden is sold to Skrinet.
1989-1991
Securitas initiates its international expansion under
Melker Schörling’s leadership, Chief Executive Officer
of the Group at the time.
The expansion begins with acquisitions in Norway,
Denmark and Portugal. In addition, operations are
established in Hungary. Securitas is listed on the
Stockholm Stock Exchange.
1992-1993
In 1992 Securitas acquires Protectas with operatio
in France, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. In Sp
Esabe is acquired. Securitas also acquires business
in Finland. Thomas Berglund becomes President a
CEO for Securitas AB in 1993.
1994
Securitas acquires Finnish Abloy which is merged w
the lock company Assa that was acquired in 1988.
Assa Abloy is distributed to the shareholders and
becomes a world leading Lock Group.
1997
Securitas Direct is established as an international
division. The Cash Handling Services operation is
established as a separate unit within Securitas.
1998
In 1998 Proteg in France and Raab-Karcher in
Germany is acquired.
1999-2000
The establishment of Securitas in the USA starts in
1999 with the acquisition of Pinkerton – the numb
one security company in the U.S. In 2000, the seco
largest U.S. security company Burns is acquired. In
addition, several regional companies were acquired
and a new number one player in the U.S. market w
created – Securitas with a 20 percent market share