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Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Comtron Systems, Solidifies Alarm Market Position In Southern California

Oct 05, 2023almost 2 years ago

Acquiring Company

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

Acquired Company

Comtron Systems

Alpharetta

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.

Company Information

Company

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

Location

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

About

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a leading provider of fire and life safety protection services across 96 locations spanning 23 states in the Continental US with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Since its founding in 1946, Pye-Barker Fire's core values have been unwavering in providing honest and reliable service through its highly trained and dedicated employees. Pye-Barker Fire invests heavily in providing best-in-class training for its team while offering industry competitive benefits. To learn more about Pye-Barker Fire, visit www.pyebarkerfire.com.

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