Physical Security Companies Form Strategic Partnership

Security shutter and storm protection solutions provider QMI Security Solutions, working with Management and Prospect Partners, recently closed on an investment of Riot Glass, Inc. and Campbell Corporation. A news release reports that the strategic partnership of QMI, Riot Glass and Campbell will be able to offer customers a “suite of highly engineered solutions” uniting security shutters, security glass and framing systems.

“We are extremely excited to join forces with the Riot Glass - Campbell team. Together, we will offer customers innovative, comprehensive solutions for their most challenging forced entry and ballistic security needs,” said Kevin White, CEO of QMI Security Solutions.

Riot Glass manufactures retrofit security glass and door systems, while Campbell Corporation is a C-17 licensed glazing contractor, according to the news release. Campbell also serves as one of California’s largest dealers of Riot Glass, 3M Window Films and other retrofit products.

“This strategic partnership brings enormous benefits to our customers, our dealer base, and our employees. QMI's manufacturing and design prowess, commercial capabilities, and Chicagoland location brings added value to our companies,” said Brad Campbell, Riot Glass CEO. “After having worked with Kevin and his team over the past year, we have been so impressed with their dedication to customers and relentless focus on product excellence.”

Brad Campbell will continue to serve as CEO of both Riot Glass and Campbell Corporation, and he will also join QMI’s Senior Executive Team, the news release reports.

“Brad and his team have built a fantastic business by listening to the customer and developing groundbreaking solutions to meet their needs. We are excited to help them build on their vision and extend the Riot Glass and Campbell brands,” said White.

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