Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Hartford Sprinkler Co., Inc.

ATLANTA — Full-service fire protection, life safety and service service provider Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Bloomfield, Conn.-based fire sprinkler and life safety company. Hartford Sprinkler Co., Inc., according to a joint announcement. This addition “marks an important step in bringing fire sprinkler service to Pye-Barker’s strong security and alarm presence in Connecticut, enhancing service offerings for customers throughout the area,” the announcement says. Hartford Sprinkler specializes in installs, inspections, testing and maintenance for commercial and residential sprinkler systems. Since its founding in 1933, the Hartford team “has built a reputation for its extensive knowledge of code compliance and requirements that keep businesses operational and prepare systems to be ready when they’re needed most,” according to the joint announcement. In addition to sprinkler services, the company has expertise in fire alarms, fire suppression, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, backflow testing and fire pump testing, the announcement says. Why Did Pye-Barker Acquire Hartford Sprinkler Co.? “Providing the best quality fire sprinkler services to our community has driven us for the last 90 years,” says Kevin Kita, president of Hartford Sprinkler, in the joint announcement. “Joining Pye-Barker allows us to provide new services to our customers and communities to expand their protection while offering our team members new avenues for career growth.” “A second-generation, family-owned business, Hartford Sprinkler has been serving local customers since 1933,” says Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, in the announcement. “Those family values speak to who we are at Pye-Barker. It’s all about caring for others and building something that lasts. That’s why I’m so excited for Hartford Sprinkler’s experts to join our team and work together to continue the legacy they’ve built.” Hartford Sprinkler’s technicians will continue to serve customers in Connecticut, according to the joint announcement. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP represented Pye-Barker in the transaction. The post Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Hartford Sprinkler Co., Inc. appeared first on Security Sales & Integration.