Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Comtron Systems, Solidifies Alarm Market Position In Southern California
Oct 05, 2023•almost 2 years ago
Acquiring Company
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
Acquired Company
Comtron Systems
Description
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – acquired Comtron Systems, a security, alarm and fire detection company based in Palm Desert, California. This is the third acquisition for Pye-Barker in the Coachella Valley region of California. The deal solidifies Pye-Barker's market share in the area and expands its full-service offerings in California. Pye-Barker's aggressive acquisition strategy of innovative fire, life safety and security companies has led to exponential growth for the company that now operates 175 branches across 40 states.
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