ADT Commercial Acquires Deterrent Technologies

Transaction assisted by Davis Mergers & Acquisitions Group

November 9, 2020 — ADT Commercial today announced it has acquired Deterrent Technologies, based out of Ocean, N.J.

Established in 1982 by David and Carol Hersh, Deterrent Technologies has been a provider in designing, installing and servicing comprehensive physical security and life safety systems for complex commercial environments along the East Coast. Over the last 40 years, Deterrent Technologies has served customers across a wide range of industries, including global pharmaceutical firms, healthcare providers, financial institutions, legal businesses and insurance.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Deterrent Technologies to the ADT Commercial organization and deepen our bench strength as experienced commercial security providers,” said Dan Bresingham, executive vice president, ADT. “Deterrent’s customer-first philosophy perfectly aligns with our focus on customer service excellence, and we’re looking forward to the success their expertise will bring to the Northeast region.”

David Hersch, president of Deterrent Technologies, noted his company’s excitement to become a part of ADT Commercial, with both companies sharing a philosophy of total customer satisfaction.

“ADT Commercial’s national footprint will allow us to better serve our clients’ growing needs, and lastly, our dedicated team of loyal and hardworking employees will have the benefit of security, growth and the ability to continue serving our customer base,” Hersch said.

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Davis Mergers & Acquisition Group

The Davis Mergers & Acquisitions team, DMAG, aka the Graybeards, were proud to have represented Deterrent in their sale to ADT Commercial. David & Carol Hersh spent 40 years building a full service security integration business and a blue chip client base that will be a great addition to the ADT Commercial business. Our congratulations to all involved in an excellent outcome.