Carter Brothers buys alarm business.

Atlanta-based electronic security and fire alarm company Carter Brothers L.L.C. (No. 74 on the BE INDUSTRIAL/SERVICE 100 list with $55.6 million in sales) purchased Edwards Service, a fire alarm, maintenance, installation, and inspection company in March for an undisclosed amount. The deal will increase Carter Brothers' revenues by more than $56 million and boost its workforce by about 160 employees in nearly a dozen new office locations,

"Acquisition has been one of our identified strategies for growing our company within the fire and security market. We also believe that since we are aligned in commercial security, fire alarm, and project management, we can unlock tremendous growth within Edwards Service," says Carter Brothers President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. John Carter John Carter may refer to:

John Carter (police officer) (1882–1944), Assistant Commissioner of the London Metropolitan Police, 1938–1940
John Carter (jazz musician) (1928–1991), American jazz musician
John Carter (Texas politician) (born 1941), U.S.

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Title Annotation:	B.E. 100s
Author:	Townes, Glenn
Publication:	Black Enterprise
Date:	Jul 1, 2007
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