ESF expands with acquisition of security firm Sentry Posts

Newtownabbey manufacturing firm Environmental Street Furniture (ESF) has announced the acquisition of County Down based specialist perimeter security company, Sentry Posts, for an undisclosed sum.
ESF MD Alan Lowry, left, with Sentry Posts manager Andrew DoigESF MD Alan Lowry, left, with Sentry Posts manager Andrew Doig
ESF MD Alan Lowry, left, with Sentry Posts manager Andrew Doig

ESF, an award-winning company based in, is a designer and supplier of street, themed and solar powered products and currently exports to 22 countries globally.

This expansion into the perimeter security products market will enhance the company’s already prolific portfolio to customers in Ireland and across the globe.

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“The acquisition of Sentry Posts marks another important stage in the growth of ESF,” said managing director Alan Lowry.

“Whilst we have a selection of security products on our portfolio at present, this latest move will give us access to a greater customer base and will enable us to provide a more comprehensive collection and structured support.”

Sentry Posts is a leading supplier of bollard systems, perimeter security and traffic products in Ireland. Since establishing in 1998, the company has partnered with ATG Access, supplying prestigious projects including Arsenal Football Stadium, Wellington Arch in London, and the Europa Hotel.

Andrew Doig, who will continue to direct trading relations said: “We’re looking forward to working with ESF in moving the Sentry Posts brand forward. ESF has a fantastic reputation and has achieved global success so we’re excited about the prospects of what is to come for Sentry, with Alan’s guidance.”

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