News & Updates
Slow, steady growth drives SMS Holdings
SMS Holdings was featured on the front page of the Tennessean Newspaper business section on Sunday, September 28th describing the company’s growth. SMS Holdings has been steadily growing since its… Continue Reading
SMS Holdings acquires Brantley Security Services
Nashville-based SMS Holdings on Tuesday announced that it has acquired Brantley Services of Louisville, Ky., a provider of event management, security and cleaning services for office buildings, retailers, sporting events… Continue Reading
SMS HOLDINGS NAMED BEST IN BUSINESS BY NBJ
Nashville, Tenn. July 28, 2008---SMS Holdings, one of the nation’s leading providers of services for the nation’s aviation, healthcare, hospitality and retail industries, was named Friday as the 2008 Best… Continue Reading
Valor Assumes Lead Role In New Anti-Terrorism Program
The first standardized anti-terrorism curriculum written for the nation’s retail security guards was announced last week. Developers of the program, which include Valor Security Services, say it is crucial to… Continue Reading
ADP honors SMS Holdings’ commitment to outsourcing at annual user conference
Nashville, Tenn. May 16, 2007 – ADP® National Account Services, part of the Employer Services Division, a leader in outsourced payroll, HR, and benefits administration solutions, has recognized SMS Holdings… Continue Reading
FirstLine recognized in Report on passenger satisfaction.
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has been ranked highest by J.D. Power and Associates among medium-size airports in overall passenger satisfaction. The report singled out MCI’s passenger security screening as… Continue Reading
PrimeFlight Names Wein President
PrimeFlight Aviation Services is pleased to announce that Mike Wein has been named president of the company, according to Keith Wolken, chairman of parent company SMS Holdings. Wein succeeds Wolken,… Continue Reading
Valor Security Services Among Nation’s Largest Security Firms
Valor Security Services has been ranked as the nation’s 16th largest security firm in Security Magazine’s annual ranking of the 50 largest security firms. The rankings were determined by annual… Continue Reading
SMS Holdings CEO Featured in Nashville’s The City Paper “Conversation with a Leader”
Keith Wolken, SMS Holdings CEO, was interviewed by Nashville’s The City Paper for its print and online editions in its feature column, “Conversations with a Leader.” Wolken discussed the growth… Continue Reading
SMS Holdings Ranked 22nd among Middle Tennessee’s Top 100 Private Companies
SMS Holdings was featured in the Nashville Business Journal’s annual ranking of the 100 largest companies in middle Tennessee. SMS Holdings is the second-largest employer and the twenty-third fastest growing… Continue Reading
Service Management Systems Selected by Gaylord Hotels for Property Services
Service Management Systems is applying its proven service model to another new industry, hospitality. Following intense study and analysis of the SMS business model, the company identified a natural fit… Continue Reading
Service Management Systems Launches Health Care Division and Signs Vanderbilt Medical Center
After significant research and strategic planning, Service Management Systems has created a Health Care Division to which it will direct its proven approach to facility services management. The newly formed… Continue Reading
Valor Security Services Receives “Built to Last” Honors
Valor Security Services has been honored as the 2005 winner of the “Built to Last Award” in the Fifth Annual Catalyst Awards sponsored by Catalyst Magazine, one of Atlanta’s leading… Continue Reading
Valor Security Garners Certification under the SAFETY Act
Valor Security Services announced that the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has granted the company’s application for designation and certification of their security services as a “qualified anti-terrorism… Continue Reading
The Orlando Sentinel Recognizes the Benefits of the Screening Partnership Program
Over the past four years at Kansas City International Airport, FirstLine Transportation Security and the Transportation Security Administration have demonstrated daily the success of the private/public partnership in providing effective… Continue Reading
PrimeFlight Handles Baggage in Jacksonville
Jacksonville International Airport has awarded PrimeFlight with two different contracts related to the baggage handling process. The contract for baggage handling services at baggage security checkpoints throughout the airport are… Continue Reading
FirstLine Earns SAFETY Act Designation
In an announcement that has a significant impact for airports, the Department of Homeland Security has designated FirstLine Transportation Security’s passenger and baggage screening services as anti-terrorist technology and further… Continue Reading
FirstLine Gets Full Operational Capability
FirstLine Transportation Security, Inc was certified for Full Operational Capability at Kansas City (Mo.) International Airport. After a competitive bidding and selection process, FirstLine was selected as the contractor to… Continue Reading
PrimeFlight Aviation Services Lands Deal with Orlando Airport
PrimeFlight was selected by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority to provide baggage handling services at Orlando International Airport with the intent of freeing Transportation Security Administration screeners to run additional… Continue Reading