ATLANTA, May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully
integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and
security services provider in the United
States – has acquired First Trust Alarm Company, experts in
fire alarms, security systems and fire code compliance. Located in
Hollister, California, and serving
the San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay areas, First Trust adds
alarm service to Pye-Barker's robust fire protection presence in
the region. Pye-Barker continues to seek values-aligned partners
like First Trust as it expands full fire code compliance to every
U.S. community.
"I'm confident this partnership with
Pye-Barker is a great step forward for the First Trust team."
First Trust has more than 30 years of experience serving
California's Central Coast, by
providing fire alarm systems, security systems, access control,
cloud-based video surveillance, alarm and sprinkler inspection
services and 24/7 central monitoring. Led by Joe Bowman, the First Trust team specializes in
commercial and multi-family projects. Bowman, a life-long industry
veteran and second-generation fire protection leader who worked
through the ranks from technician to CEO, embodies the
entrepreneurial spirit that exists at Pye-Barker.
"I've dedicated my life to this industry I love," said Bowman,
CEO at First Trust. "Selling the business was not an easy decision,
but I have trust in Pye-Barker to carry on the legacy we've built
here, one of commitment to quality work and a job done right. I'm
confident this is a great step forward for our team."
"When we partner with a company like First Trust, we are mindful
that we are gaining all of the intangibles that come with a
successful business – years of experience, the team's comradery and
dedication, and the goodwill that their name has built in the
market," said Bart Proctor, CEO at
Pye-Barker. "We are grateful for the trust owners like Joe put in
us to honor that legacy moving forward."
The First Trust team will continue to serve customers in
California.
About Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
The U.S. leader in fully integrated life safety systems,
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety provides complete fire protection and
security systems nationwide. With over 200 locations and 6,000 team
members nationwide, Pye-Barker ranks No. 954 on the Inc 5000 and
No. 9 on the SDM 100.
Pye-Barker remains actively engaged in exploring strategic
acquisition opportunities. We welcome the opportunity to share why
we're the acquirer of choice. Visit
pyebarkerfs.com/acquisitions.
Contact:
Eric
Garner
President, Pye-Barker Alarm Division
801.395.8738
eric.garner@pyebarkerfs.com
MEDIA:
Alycia
Volpe
Senior Director, Marketing
media@pyebarkerfs.com
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