Access Expands in Chicago Market

DRD, LLC acquired by Access

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Dec 10, 2014, 11:00 ET

LIVERMORE, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Rob Alston, CEO of Access, has announced the company's recent acquisition of Diversified Research and Development, LLC, of Portage, Indiana. This transaction is the company's 75^th since its founding and represents an expansion of its Chicago market area presence into northwestern Indiana. Closing took place on November 7, 2014.

Ron Bush, DRD, LLC's former owner, shared his reasoning for selecting Access as the buyer. "The best possible outcome for our clients was our priority throughout this process. My wife, Dorian, and I quickly came to recognize the Access commitment to providing its clients the very best service. Our interactions with the Access acquisition and operations teams gave us the level of confidence and comfort we needed to make this important decision. Today, we know we made the right one."

Access President John Chendo explained, "Ron Bush recognized the many benefits a sale of his company to Access would afford his clients with our increased capabilities and the nationwide footprint Access offers. I look forward to discussing these unique Access benefits with other industry business owners, who like Ron, may be considering the opportunity to partner with us."

As the largest privately held records and information management services provider in the United States, Access now serves 38 markets across the nation and in Latin America.

About Access (www.InformationProtected.com)
Access is the largest privately held records and information management (RIM) services provider in the United States. A trusted partner to clients spanning multiple industries and markets throughout the country, Access' complete suite of services includes records storage and document management, data protection (electronic computer media), secure destruction, digital formatting and breach reporting services. The valuable business services Access provides allow clients to focus on their core businesses while reducing the costs and risks associated with document retention, management and final disposition. Access is backed by growth equity investor Berkshire Partners.

For additional information, contact:
Nathan Campbell | 925.461.5352 Extension 107 | [email protected]

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