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Security Systems News » Commercial
8h ago
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 ..read more
Security Systems News » Commercial
8h ago
YARMOUTH, Maine—If you ask Pavion CEO Joe Oliveri and VP of M&A Sergio Katz what they look for in potential companies to acquire, they would each say they have pillars they look for when adding to their extensive portfolio. And extensive it is. In fact, Pavion has made 20 acquisitions since the fire safety, security, and integration solutions provider itself was acquired by Wind Point Partners in 2020. Most recently, Pavion acquired Integrated Security and Communications (ISC) in January ..read more
Security Systems News » Commercial
1w ago
YARMOUTH, Maine—William Cirone and his team at Forward Edge provide “the technology edge for education.” Cirone serves as chief information officer (CIO) with Forward Edge, an education-focused technology solutions provider, based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 2005, Forward Edge has become a trusted partner to K-12 schools across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky through its deep understanding of technology in education. In serving these schools, the company ..read more
Security Systems News » Commercial
1w ago
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.—Carrier Global Corp. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its industrial fire business, which includes brands Det-Tronics, Marioff, Autronica and Fireye, to Sentinel Capital Partners for an enterprise value of $1.425 billion. Today's announcement represents the latest step in Carrier's ongoing portfolio transformation following the recently announced agreements to sell Carrier's global access ..read more
Security Systems News » Commercial
1w ago
ST. LOUIS – RapidFire Safety & Security recently announced its entry into the Texas market with the acquisition of Texas Star Fire Systems, a provider of fire protection and life safety services. The company said that this acquisition establishes a foundational presence for RapidFire as it lays the course for rapid expansion in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Based in Austin and San Antonio, Texas Star will serve as RapidFire’s anchor as it expands throughout ..read more
Security Systems News » Commercial
1w ago
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sonitrol, a provider of integrated business security solutions, has reported a significant milestone having reached its 60th anniversary. The company said it will commemorate its six decades of achievements over the coming months and has marked the occasion by joining the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) in order to work with the education community to better secure schools and create safer learning environments. Established in 2014, PASS is a non-profit group ..read more
Security Systems News » Commercial
3w ago
YARMOUTH, Maine—William Cirone and his team at Forward Edge provide “the technology edge for education.” Cirone serves as chief information officer (CIO) with Forward Edge, an education-focused technology solutions provider, based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 2005, Forward Edge has become a trusted partner to K-12 schools across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky through its deep understanding of technology in education. In serving these schools, the company ..read more
Security Systems News » Commercial
3w ago
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.—Carrier Global Corp. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its industrial fire business, which includes brands Det-Tronics, Marioff, Autronica and Fireye, to Sentinel Capital Partners for an enterprise value of $1.425 billion. Today's announcement represents the latest step in Carrier's ongoing portfolio transformation following the recently announced agreements to sell Carrier's global access ..read more
Security Systems News » Commercial
3w ago
ST. LOUIS – RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire), recently discussed its entry into the Texas market with the acquisition of Texas Star Fire Systems (“Texas Star”), a provider of Fire Protection and Life Safety services. The company said that this acquisition establishes a foundational presence for RapidFire as it lays the course for rapid expansion in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Based in Austin and San Antonio, Texas Star will serve as RapidFire’s ..read more
Security Systems News » Commercial
1M ago
WESTMINSTER, Colo. and YARMOUTH, Maine—PSA and Security Systems News are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the third annual Integrator of the Year/Bill Bozeman Awards, which aspire to identify the leading system integrators within security, from smaller, local integrators all the way up to the big nationals. Winners will be awarded at PSA TEC 2024 - taking place May 13-16 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Texas - and featured within the pages of SSN. Broken down ..read more