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RapidFire acquires Texas Star Fire Systems

Commercial

RapidFire acquires Texas Star Fire Systems

March 6, 2024SSN Staff

ST. LOUIS – RapidFire Safety & Security recently announced its entry into the Texas market with the acquisition of Texas Star Fire Systems, a provider of fire protection and life safety services. The company said that this acquisition establishes a foundational presence for RapidFire as it lays the course for rapid expansion in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Based in Austin and San Antonio, Texas Star will serve as RapidFire’s anchor as it expands throughout...

Concentric Equity Partners, fire protection, life safety, Mark Procyk, Mike McLeod, RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire), Texas Star Fire Systems (Texas Star)


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Pye-Barker expands Southeastern holdings with S&S Sprinkler acquisition

Commercial

Pye-Barker expands Southeastern holdings with S&S Sprinkler acquisition

November 29, 2023SSN Staff

ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has added S&S Sprinkler and its five locations throughout the Southeast to its growing portfolio of acquisitions. A provider of fire protection and security, S&S's highly skilled team, resources and customer base will enhance Pye-Barker's service offerings and capabilities in the Gulf Coast states and broader Southeastern market. "We are very excited to have the opportunity to partner with S&S,” said Bart Proctor, Pye-Barker...

Bart Proctor, fire protection, Leland Moore, Mergers & Acquisitions, Parks Moore, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, S&S Sprinkler, Security


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Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Comtron Systems

Commercial

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Comtron Systems

October 5, 2023SSN Staff

ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, a fire protection, life safety and security services provider, has acquired Comtron Systems, a security, alarm and fire detection company based in Palm Desert, Calif. Pye-Barker noted that this is its third acquisition in the Coachella Valley region of California. The deal solidifies Pye-Barker's market share in the area and expands its full-service offerings in California. The company’s aggressive acquisition strategy has led to exponential...

alarm, Bart Proctor, Comtron Systems, fire protection, life safety, Monty Sorensen, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, Security


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Pye-Barker lands in top 20% on Inc. 5000's Fastest-Growing Private Companies List

Commercial

Pye-Barker lands in top 20% of Inc. 5000's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

August 23, 2023SSN Staff

ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has been recognized for its strong acquisition strategy, rocketing to the top 20% of Inc. 5000's Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. Owing to its achievement of a 621% three-year growth rate, Pye-Barker has appeared on the list four times. The company's growth plan, which is built on an aggressive acquisition strategy and purposeful geographic expansion, has made the company the largest fully integrated provider of fire protection, life...

Bart Proctor, fire protection, Inc. 5000, life safety, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, Security Services


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Inspect Point acquires FormLink Systems

August 4, 2023SSN Staff

TROY, N.Y. – Dedicated fire protection software solutions provider Inspect Point has announced its acquisition of FormLink Systems. Inspect Point said that acquiring such a well-established member of the fire protection industry would further solidify their position as an industry leader and enhance their ability to serve a broad range of fire protection professionals. "The acquisition of FormLink Systems is a significant milestone for Inspect Point and a remarkable opportunity to extend...

fire protection, FormLink System, Inspect Point, Padraic Doyle, Software Solutions


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Pye-Barker expands into Western New York, acquires Amherst Alarm

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Pye-Barker expands into Western New York, acquires Amherst Alarm

March 8, 2023SSN Staff

ATLANTA –Roughly a week after announcing its last acquisition, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has made another pickup by acquiring Amherst Alarm in Buffalo, N.Y. Terms were not disclosed.  Amherst Alarm is a fire alarm, security and monitoring provider whose addition continues to expand Pye-Barkers footprint outside of New York City and New Jersey to the western half of New York. Described as the largest fully integrated fire protection, life safety and security services provider...

Amherst Alarm, Bart Proctor, fire protection, life safety, Mergers & Acquisitions, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, Security Services, Tim Creenan


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Clements named president and CEO by VSC Fire & Security

January 31, 2023SSN Staff

ASHLAND, Va. – VSC Fire & Security announced the retirement of Mike Meehan as chief executive officer for the company, effective December 31, 2022. VSC President Tommy Clements has taken on both roles effective immediately the company said. Meehan will continue to serve on VSC’s board of directors as non-executive chairman and will be advising senior leadership to ensure a smooth transition according to the official release. “The past 43 years have been a blur full of emotion,...

fire protection, life safety, Mike Meehan, Tommy Clements, VSC Fire & Security


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Tyco acquires Westfire

November 14, 2013Martha Entwistle, Tess Nacelewicz

NEUHAUSEN, Switzerland—Tyco's acquisition of fire protection company Westfire, announced this morning, “aligns well with the company's internal strengths,” Jeff Kessler, managing director of institutional research at Imperial Capital, told Security Systems News.SimplexGrinnell, a Tyco business, hailed the acquisition, saying it will “strengthen SimplexGrinnell's ability to meet the special hazards fire protection needs of customers in the mining, telecommunications, energy...

Bob Chauvin, fire protection, Jeff Kessler, Westfire


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