Integrator buys Michigan-based integration, manufacturing and distribution business
By Geoff Kohl, editor-in-chief
June 27th, 2008
Systems integration firm Midstate Security announced this week that is has acquired Vision Technology International.
Midstate, which is based in Grandville, Mich., designs, installs and services comprehensive security systems and solutions, including video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire detection, access control and more. The acquisition of Vision Technology International adds product manufacturing to Midstate's security repertoire. Vision manufactures and distributes a variety of essential video surveillance products including cameras, covert cameras, camera mounts, lenses, CCTV lighting, monitors and more; the company also offers installation/integration services.
According to Walter Catton, president and CEO of Midstate Security, the integration work that Vision did in Michigan put them in a competitive environment with Midstate. Catton said the two firms respected each other as competitors, and with his intentions to grow Midstate "both organically and inorganically", acquiring Vision Technology International was a natural fit.