Oprema and EET Group acquire access control specialist Advanced Access Ltd

Advanced Access is an independently owned business established nearly 30 years ago by co-founders John Peddle and Angela King as a specialist supplier of access control, door entry, CCTV and security systems to UK-based installers. With 21 employees and an annual revenue of circa £10 million, the company brings extensive expertise and product offerings, including industry-leading brands such as Paxton, Comelit-PAC, ICS and Videx.

Some of these brands are already part of Oprema’s existing portfolio, while others represent new and valuable additions, further enhancing the comprehensive product range offered by Oprema and EET.

Strong legacy

Gareth Williams, managing director of Oprema, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Advanced Access into the EET family. At Oprema, we’re committed to preserving John and Angela’s strong legacy and believe we are the perfect home to ensure the continued growth and success of the business.”

Williams continued: “The company’s success has been built on deep expertise and high service levels, which are values Oprema shares in full. The talented team at Advanced Access has been key to its achievements. We recognise the importance of supporting its employees as they continue their journey within the EET Group.”

Going forward, Advanced Access will be fully integrated within EET’s operating model and technology platform. It will be branded under the Oprema division, EET’s specialist in security and surveillance solutions in the UK and the leading distributor of Dahua products on home shores.

Thanks to its enhanced expertise across access control – a key growth area in the security industry – this combined entity will offer complete solutions to its valued customers.

Impressive development

Søren Drewsen, CEO at the EET Group, explained: “We’re very impressed by the development that Advanced Access has proven to date. Its expertise in access control and strong market position complement our existing capabilities and fit perfectly with our growth ambitions. We see a great opportunity to further develop the business’ position within access control and security, leveraging the full strength of EET’s resources and customer network.”

John Peddle and Angela King will be transitioning the business to EET’s ownership. Both founders have been key in shaping Advanced Access’ success.

“We’re excited to see the business we built over the past three decades enter this new phase with Oprema and EET,” explained King. “The commitment to quality and strong vision for the access control market ensures that Advanced Access will continue to thrive and grow.”

John Peddle added: “We are confident that joining forces with Oprema and EET means that our customers and partners will continue to receive exceptional value and benefit from Oprema and EET’s impressive portfolio and expertise.”

*Further information concerning Advanced Access is available online at www.advanced-access.co.uk

**Discover more about Oprema at www.oprema.co.uk

***Details concerning the EET Group can be accessed at www.eetgroup.com