Strengthening our market position
With Garda Group’s strong presence in the Nordics and Germany, and Heras’s well-established footprint in Western Europe, this acquisition will allow both companies to leverage their respective strengths to drive growth, innovation and shared commitment to sustainability. Customers will benefit from an expanded portfolio of perimeter security solutions, state-of-the-art technology and improved service capabilities. By joining forces, Garda Group and Heras will combine their strengths to enhance innovation, operational excellence and customer service, offering a broader range of high-quality security solutions across Europe.
Jon Ola Stokke, CEO of Garda Group, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Heras and its skilled team to the Garda Group. Heras is a well-run, innovative company, and our customers will benefit greatly from its recent investments in the capacity, quality, and efficiency of its facilities. Heras also shares our focus on sustainability, working with partners throughout the value chain to reduce CO2 emissions and implement a more circular economy. This acquisition provides us with new expertise, a broader product range, and modern technical solutions, while complementing our Nordic presence, expanding our footprint into new territories such as the UK, Benelux, and France, and providing our customers in Germany with perimeter security solutions alongside our existing technical security solutions.“
Emmanuel Rigaux, CEO of Heras, added: "I am thrilled to see Heras join the Garda Group, on the back of our successful transformation. We are a strong match for the Garda Group, and we are aligned with their corporate strategy, as well as vision and values. The Garda Group is at the forefront of technology and has developed leading concepts in mechanical security and service & aftermarket that we look forward to rolling out ourselves. In the future, we will leverage each other's expertise, product portfolios, and geographical reach, greatly benefitting our employees and customers. We will continue to build great places to work that are safe for all and serve our communities with the customer at the heart of our operations."
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About Heras
Heras is a leading European end-to-end supplier of permanent and mobile perimeter protection solutions. With over 70 years of experience, we design, manufacture, install, and maintain perimeter protection solutions, including fencing, access control, detection products, and integrated systems. Heras has consistently met and exceeded customer safety and security requirements across Europe. It is this track record, combined with the ever-evolving expertise of our personnel, that enables us to confidently state that we are the experts in perimeter protection.
About Garda Group
Garda Group offers a broad range of products within perimeter security and technical security, as well as services related to security consultancy, installation, technical service, and emergency response. Garda Group is located throughout Norway, Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Germany and employs approximately 2,100 employees. We are an innovative, committed, and solid partner to our customers, and we take our social responsibility seriously. We are passionate about new sustainable growth and development in our industry and beyond.
