Pye-Barker enhances offerings in Florida with acquisition of The Hartline Company

ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety added to its security and full-service capabilities this week through the acquisition of family-owned and operated The Hartline Company.

The Hartline Company is a security, alarm, and fire prevention business serving clients throughout central Florida. This strategic acquisition is the latest for Pye-Barker who recently surpassed 150 branches across the nation as it solidifies its position in the U.S.

Alan Hartline founded The Hartline Company in 1984. It helps clients protect their people and property through security monitoring, CCTV and access control in addition to fire sprinklers, fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, suppression and kitchen hood systems. Their end-to-end offerings include testing, inspection, maintenance and installation of high-quality life safety systems.

"As a family-run company serving central Florida for over 40 years, The Hartline Company takes the job of protecting our neighbors and community members seriously," said Alan Hartline, President and Founder of Hartline. "Pye-Barker holds those same values of commitment to customer care, and I am confident in their service to our communities through this partnership."

"Pye-Barker is honored to carry on the legacy of the Hartline family and The Hartline Company's unparalleled reputation for customer service," said Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker. "This acquisition strengthens our full-service capabilities in central Florida and helps us grow our presence in the Southeast and throughout the U.S. We are always looking for companies just like Hartline that command their markets and align with Pye-Barker's values."

Alan Hartline and the staff at The Hartline Company will continue their operations serving their customers in Florida.

Security Systems News last reported on Pye-Barker’s acquisition of Shiver Security Systems in March, their 150^th and 151^st branches in the U.S. You can read more about it here.