American Safety Institute (ASI), a leader in both classroom and online driver training software and services backed by The Brydon Group, announced the acquisition of Coaching Systems (CS), a best-in-class provider of emergency and specialty vehicle operator training. The acquisition brings together two highly complementary organizations and product offerings with a shared vision: to be the best Transportation Training & Compliance partner in the US, delivering the highest quality content and service that helps save lives.
“We’re thrilled with the partnership,” said聽Arthur Peschansky, CEO of ASI. “Together, we offer a portfolio of courses that covers some of the most challenging transportation markets and vehicles in our industry. We have deep respect for the Coaching Systems team and training content, and we are excited for the impact we can make together.”
Grey Jones III, President of Coaching Systems, added: “Joining with ASI allows us to scale our impact while staying true to our values of customer service and quality content. We are already seeing multiple opportunities to bring added value to our Partners, particularly through the combination of industry expertise and innovative technology.”
The Brydon Group, a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm, is backing the transaction. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. “We’re honored to support American Safety Institute in its acquisition of Coaching Systems, uniting two high-performing teams with a shared commitment to excellence in transportation training and compliance,” said聽Steve Ressler, Managing Partner at The Brydon Group. “This combination strengthens the platform’s capabilities, expands its content and tech-enabled offerings, and positions the business for continued growth and innovation in the years ahead.”