Advanced control solutions acquisisce Ksenia Security e Dea Security

Advanced Control Solutions has acquired Ksenia Security and Dea Security, two Italian companies with complementary technologies, as part of a broader effort to consolidate Italy's security sector. The deal, brokered by investment firm Investindustrial, is expected to bring the group's revenue to around €120 million, with over 500 employees and six production sites.

The closing is anticipated in the coming months. This acquisition marks a significant step towards the creation of a European automation hub for access and security.

The project, launched just a year ago, was initially funded by a private investment fund led by Andrea Bonomi. In addition to Ksenia Security and Dea Security, Investindustrial acquired Dea Group and El.Mo in their first year of operations. These acquisitions collectively brought the group's revenue to about €100 million, with operations in Europe and beyond.

Investindustrial aims to bring together manufacturing companies with recognized brands, proprietary technologies, and strong positions in specialized niches, while maintaining entrepreneurial and managerial continuity. The ultimate goal is to become one of Europe's leading security operators by leveraging internal growth and targeted acquisitions.

Ksenia Security, founded in 2010 in Ripatransone, specializes in cable and wireless intruder detection systems, access control, and integrated solutions. The company's flagship product, the lares 4.0 central device, is designed to handle both security and smart home functions from a single ecosystem. Dea Security, on the other hand, focuses on perimeter protection.

Established in the late 1970s in Santo Stefano di Magra, Liguria, the company develops patented systems tailored for environments where reliability and operational continuity are crucial, including airports, ports, energy infrastructure, military installations, industrial complexes, and high-security residences.

Together, Ksenia Security and Dea Security bring depth to the group's technological and operational capabilities, extending beyond mere revenue aggregation. The combined entity will enhance the integration of access control, intruder detection, video surveillance, smart building systems, and perimeter protection. The governance structure will mirror that of previous acquisitions, with existing managers remaining in charge and joining the shareholder base and leadership team of Advanced Control Solutions.

This approach aims to preserve the unique identities and expertise of the acquired companies while transforming them into a European player capable of competing on a global scale.