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[News Release] Meridian’s Konica Minolta Acquires Force Security

Written by Pat Pharr | October 13, 2023

Meridian is proud to announce that our parent company, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), has acquired Force Security Solutions (Force), a leading managed security services provider. Founded in 2003, Force offers state-of-the-art physical security products and services, including risk assessments, IP video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection systems. 

As the demand for robust physical security measures grows in organizations throughout the U.S., Konica Minolta remains committed to providing smart security solutions. The acquisition will bolster Konica Minolta’s established security portfolio and strengthen its ability to provide managed services to end customers. With a shared approach to growing managed security services, Konica Minolta U.S.A. sees great synergies for sustained success with Meridian, Force, and other system integrators.

“Our customers have identified physical security as a top priority for them and the acquisition of Force is a continuation of our focus on helping our customers digitally transform their environments,” said Sam Errigo, President and CEO, Konica Minolta U.S.A.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta, Meridian is excited to leverage the specialized expertise and technology of Force to provide our valued clients across Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland with the advanced business security solutions they need to protect their people, property, and business operations.