Article: The majority of manufacturers in the $18 billion security products industry are small, privately-held firms.

The majority of manufacturers in the $18 billion security products industry are small, privately-held firms. The industry encompasses mechanical, electronic and information security products. Although there are identifiable leaders in each segment, all three are relatively fragmented in the aggregate due in part to the diversity of product types. Four public companies account for a combined 16 percent of the mechanical security market, while three public companies hold a combined 18 percent of the electronic security market. Similarly, seven public firms have a combined 29 percent of the information security market. Private companies are not among the very largest ...

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