Minuteman Security & Life Safety announced the acquisition of Performance Link Technologies (PLT), a North Carolina-based provider of structured cabling, security and low-voltage technology solutions serving customers throughout the Carolinas and across the United States.

Founded in 2004 by John Gendron and Rich Bedner, Performance Link Technologies began as a structured cabling company before expanding into electronic security in 2009. The company provides structured cabling, voice and data infrastructure, video surveillance, access control, wireless networking, paging and related technology solutions. It also supports regional and multi-site national deployments across manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, education, retail, government, commercial and industrial markets.

According to the companies, the acquisition strengthens Minuteman’s presence throughout the Southeast while expanding its ability to deliver integrated security, life safety, structured cabling and enterprise technology solutions to customers nationwide.

“What impressed us most throughout this process was the PLT team and the culture they’ve built over the past two decades,” stated Ron Oetjen, CEO of Minuteman Security & Life Safety. “Their people-first mindset and commitment to excellence align perfectly with the values that define Minuteman Nation.”

John Gendron, President and CEO of Performance Link Technologies, said joining Minuteman allows the company to maintain its culture and values while providing customers with expanded resources and employees with additional growth opportunities.

“We’ve always believed that long-term success comes from building strong partnerships with our customers, our employees, and our vendors,” Gendron said. “Joining Minuteman allows us to preserve the culture and values that have made us successful while giving our customers access to expanded resources and our employees new opportunities for growth.”

Rich Bedner, COO and Vice President of Performance Link Technologies, said customers will continue working with the same team while gaining access to the resources of a national organization.

“This partnership gives us the opportunity to build on everything we’ve created while offering our customers the strength of a national organization,” Bedner said. “They’ll continue working with the team they know and trust, now backed by an even broader network of industry experts, expanded technical capabilities, and nationwide resources.”