Tag: fire alarm
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires DACSIS
October 11, 2024SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired DACSIS, a fire suppression and fire alarm systems integrator based in Scott, Louisiana, west of Lafayette.
Pye Barker said that DACSIS's expertise in full fire code protection for commercial and industrial customers complements its offerings of the company’s nearby commercial alarm and security teams and creates more opportunity for Pye-Barker to provide complete life safety protection to Gulf Coast businesses.
DACSIS – which...
AlarMax appoints Cabler VP of sales
August 30, 2024SSN Staff
PITTSBURGH — AlarMax, a provider of fire alarm, intrusion, surveillance, access control and AV solutions, has announced the appointment of Ken Cabler as the new vice president of sales.
The company cited Cabler’s nearly three decades of experience in the security distribution industry in anticipation of the knowledge and expertise he will be bringing to its leadership team.
Cabler is an industry veteran, having held key roles at industry-leading companies nationwide. With positions...
In latest acquisitions Pye-Barker grabs Cox Fire Protection, AlarmTech
July 2, 2024SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety made a pair of acquisitions recently on opposite ends of the country, expanding its reach in Washington and Florida.
Pye-Barker acquired Cox Fire Protection, a southeastern fire protection company with three locations in Florida. Pye-Barker said that Cox Fire Protection has synergies with its nearby branches, enhancing the company's ability to provide long-term service and maintenance to commercial customers.
Founded in 1984 by Ron and Linda Cox...
Pye-Barker acquires Southern Burglar and Fire Alarm Company
May 17, 2024SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is expanding in South Carolina with the acquisition of 99-year-old security solutions provider Southern Burglar and Fire Alarm, Co.
The companies noted that they are excited to provide expanded services to existing customers through the partnership.
Southern Burglar and Fire Alarm, Co., headquartered in Belton, South Carolina, provides burglar alarm, fire alarm, CCTV, video surveillance and alarm monitoring services throughout Upstate South Carolina....
RapidFire acquires Albuquerque Low Voltage
April 24, 2024SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS – RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire) has announced the acquisition of Albuquerque Low Voltage, a full-service fire alarm and fire protection service provider in Albuquerque, N.M.
This addition represents the second acquisition in the New Mexico market for RapidFire and further establishes its presence in the American Southwest.
Established in 2001, RapidFire said that Albuquerque Low Voltage has had a consistent emphasis on customer service and taking care of...
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Absolute Fire Protection
March 19, 2024SSN Staff
ATLANTA – Pye-Barker Fire & Safety announced the expansion of its full fire code-compliance capabilities in the Mid-Atlantic with the acquisition of Absolute Fire Protection.
A fire sprinkler and fire alarm company headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, Absolute Fire Protection serves the Washington-Baltimore metro area, all of Maryland and areas of Delaware. It was founded in 1989 by Larry Cate and Dan Mathias who met as Maryland high school freshmen and dreamed of starting their...
Per Mar honored as 2023 business of the year
August 22, 2023SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services was honored as Business of the Year at the 2023 Quad Cities Chamber Annual Meeting on August 10, 2023.
Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa for nearly 70 years, Per Mar started in the living room of John and Eleanor Duffy in 1953 and grew to 25 branch locations throughout the Midwest. The company has been particularly active in their hometown area, supporting a number of non-profit organizations with employees volunteering regularly in the community.
“Over...
Johnson Controls launches Simplex Foundation Series
August 17, 2023SSN Staff
MILWAUKEE – Johnson Controls has announced the launch of their Simplex Foundation Series fire detection systems which offers protection to small and mid-sized buildings.
Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, describes the Foundation Series as an off-the-shelf fire detection solution that features both addressable and non-addressable models, as well as a range of reliable and proven Simplex devices.
“Today’s installers are busier than...
Pye-Barker enters Louisiana with acquisition of Acadiana Security Plus
June 16, 2023SSN Staff
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...
Convergint acquires Ballou Fire Systems
June 5, 2023SSN Staff
HOUSTON, Texas – Systems integrator Convergint announced today that it would be acquiring Ballou Fire Systems, expanding its fire alarm and life safety business.
The Houston-based Ballou Fire Systems is known for its designs, installs, and servicing electronic life safety, security, and communications systems. Convergint said that the acquisition provides the company with Ballou’s team of experts in bolstering its offerings in the Houston and South Central region...