Century Companies: Your Partner for Generations
Experience a partnership rooted in care, commitment, and a people-first, time-tested approach with Century Companies.
Why Partner with Century?
You’re considering selling your company. Here are 5 reasons why Century Companies (est. 1917) should be your best alternative to a private equity sale.
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We're Here for the Long Haul
Measure in Centuries
Greatness takes time. Building people takes time. We seek the beauty that comes from small compounding actions over decades.
No 5-Year Exits
Our hold period exceeds our lifespan. We aren’t interested in quick exits.
Generational
Success means standing for something generations from now.
"At Century Companies, our success is measured in centuries, not short-term gains."
Matthew Powell
CEO, Century Companies
Community
We value relationships above all else
Partnering
If succession to remain a family business is not in the cards, then Century could be a great fit for your business.
We Get It—We're Operators
Community
We're business builders seeking to partner to grow sustainably
focused
Exclusive focus on safety & security contracting.
Community
We optimize relationships, not just transactions
people first
We understand and appreciate front-line teammates - because humans are not resources, humans are the point.
We stand for something
Clear vision
To be the go-to specialty contractor in the U.S. because of our unrelenting commitment of building people, trust, technology, and community.
Clear values
We know who we are and what we stand for.
Clear purpose
Clear purpose: Helping build safer communities.
We Eliminate the Headaches
With over 100 years of experience, we've built a support team so you can focus on doing what you love—your craft.
Dedicated Human Resources
Finance and Accounting
Dedicated Safety
Dedicated Administrative Support
Dedicated IT
Dedicated Leadership coaching
Additional Benefits
Industry-leading profit sharing (401K) program
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (80% company-paid)
Average employee tenure of over 8.4 years
Have Questions?
Stories from Partners
Why Mike G. Sold to Century
Why did you sell?
“Regardless of where I was, I was always thinking about work. There wasn’t time away mentally.”
What happened after the sale?
“I wouldn’t believe 23 years ago that I’d still be working for Century and the experience was everything they said it would be. The flexibility, the integrity of Century was unbelievable.”
What have been the biggest changes in your life?
“Financial security. Peace of mind knowing that there’s more to life than work, and just being there for my family.”
Let’s Build Legacy Together
Join us in creating a future where your business legacy and your team thrives for decades to come.