Pye-Barker acquires Excel Fire Sprinkler Co.

ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has begun its habit of acquisitions this month with the pickup of Excel Fire Sprinkler Company, Inc., a full-service fire sprinkler company based in Roebuck, S.C.

The company said it has been following a purposeful acquisition strategy that’s been focused on partnering with, “…complementary fire, life safety and security businesses.” Pye-Barker said that with this addition it is further cementing its place as the preferred full-service provider in South Carolina, where it has saturated the market in fire sprinkler, fire suppression, fire alarms and security services.

"Partnering with Pye-Barker makes sense for us as a company that believes in teamwork, ongoing training, quality craftsmanship and leveraging technological advancements," said Tim Stewart, president and owner at Excel Fire Sprinkler Company. "We're honored to be joining the Pye-Barker family."

Excel Fire Sprinkler Company operates on a team-based structure and said that they continually invest in education for their employees on the latest techniques and regulations to keep their customers safe and code-compliant. The services they provide include inspection, testing, installation, design and fabrication of fire sprinkler systems, specializing in retail, mixed-use, high-rise and multifamily projects.

"As the largest private single-source company in the industry, Pye-Barker is proud to partner with Excel Fire Sprinkler Company to enhance our full-service capabilities in South Carolina and serve additional customers in the greater Greenville area," said Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker. "Excel Fire Sprinkler Company's aligned values and commitment to doing the right thing for customers and team members make them a great fit for our growing family."

As with most of Pye-Barker’s acquisitions, Excel Fire Sprinkler Company's technicians will continue to operate in South Carolina.