Rapid Fire Safety & Security Acquires Security & Access Systems
September 27, 2022
Rapid Fire Safety & Security, a new PE-backed platform launched in partnership with Concentric Equity Partners, has acquired Security & Access Systems (SAS), a commercial and government security and fire alarm services provider headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. SAS's founders Chris and Molly Ipiotis will remain for an interim transition period as the business becomes the first add-on for the Rapid Fire platform to expand its regional footprint and service capabilities.
- Buyers
- Rapid Fire Safety & Security, Concentric Equity Partners
- Targets
- Security & Access Systems
- Sellers
- Chris Ipiotis, Molly Ipiotis
- Platforms
- Rapid Fire Safety & Security
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- New Mexico, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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