Pye-Barker enters Louisiana with acquisition of Acadiana Security Plus

ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety’s most recent acquisition sees it enter Louisiana for the first time and marks the company's presence in its 37th state.

The company has acquired Acadiana Security Plus (ASP), a leading security and fire alarm provider in Louisiana. ASP offers security systems access control, video verification, fire and burglar alarms, 24/7 monitoring and rapid emergency dispatch for commercial and government customers. This is just the most recent acquisition for Pye-Barker, which has made it its mission to become the nation’s largest full-service partner for complete fire code compliance and life safety protection.

"Over the past 25 years of service, Acadiana Security Plus has never wavered from our mission to put life safety first and help our neighbors feel secure and protected," said Paul Courts, president of ASP. "We look forward to continuing our service to our communities with the support of Pye-Barker." 

ASP was founded in 1997 growing from 10 employees to 85. It’s headquartered in Lafayette where it boasts a team of NICET-certified technicians and consultants that monitor, service and install security and alarm systems throughout Southwest Louisiana.

"As a consistent player on the top half of the SDM 100 list, Acadiana Security Plus has a great reputation as a growing security and alarms provider with a culture that values both employees and customers," said Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker. "We're proud to welcome Acadiana to the Pye-Barker family and expand our services to the people of Louisiana."

Pye-Barker will be retaining the services of ASP technicians. ASP was represented by Mark Sandler, managing director at SPP Advisors, LLC for the transaction.