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Vectrus Acquires Advantor Systems To Expand Security Capabilities, Customer Base

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, July 8th, 2019

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Vectrus Acquires Advantor Systems To Expand Security Capabilities, Customer Base

Advantor's key capabilities include a command and control and display system that integrates various security systems. Photo: Advantor Systems

Government services provider Vectrus, Inc. [VEC] on Monday said it has acquired Advantor Systems for $44 million in cash, adding new capabilities in security management solutions and expanding its geographic footprint and customer base. Vectrus said that Florida-based Advantor has 150 employees and generated $35 million in sales in 2018. Vectrus had $1.3 billion in sales last year. Advantor has core capabilities in integrated monitoring systems for intrusion detection, access control, video management and identity badging, and provides standard and…

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