Tag: Sciens Building Solutions

DETROIT—Huron Capital, a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced that it has sold a majority interest in Sciens Building Solutions, a prominent full-service commercial fire and life safety company, to funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle. The company's senior management team, as well as Huron, will retain minority equity stakes in the business, and Huron will maintain a seat on Sciens' board of directors. Headquartered in San Francisco,...

SAN FRANCISCO—Sciens Building Solutions, a full-service commercial fire and life safety company, announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell a majority stake to funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle . The Company’s senior management team, as well as current owner Huron Capital, will retain minority equity stakes in the business. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. "Since forming Sciens in 2016, we have rapidly grown and successfully...

DETROIT—Operationally focused private equity firm Huron Capital announced its fire service and integrated solutions ExecFactor platform Sciens Building Solutions has acquired St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Critical System Solutions (CSS), a full-service provider of comprehensive life safety systems and products. Founded in 2005, CSS specializes in the design, installation and maintenance of fire detection, security, access control and sprinkler systems, and serves the commercial, retail, industrial,...

DETROIT—Huron Capital, an operationally focused private equity firm based here, on July 20 announced its fire detection and security services ExecFactor platform, Sciens Building Solutions, has acquired Pleasanton, Calif.-based Sabah International Inc.“We think Sabah is a great addition to the Sciens platform,” Terry Heath, Sciens CEO, said in the announcement. “Sabah gives us a meaningful presence on the West Coast, with an impressive customer list and a strong reputation...

SAN FRANCISCO—Sciens Building Solutions, a provider of fire detection and security services based here, on July 13 announced that it has appointed Michael Dawid as its chief financial officer. In his new role, Dawid will report directly to Sciens CEO Terry Heath.  “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the Sciens family,” Heath said in the announcement. “His experience, leadership and ability to take businesses to the next level financially are the perfect fit for our vision...