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The Riverside Company Forms CertaSite Platform to Consolidate Fire & Life Safety Firms

July 11, 2019

Industrial Services

The Riverside Company has formed CertaSite, a fire and life safety platform, to consolidate and grow regional fire protection businesses. The CertaSite family currently includes County Fire Protection, Company One, Approved Protection Systems, Field's Fire Protection and Spears Fire and Safety Services as add-on acquisitions to build scale, expand services and improve technology and sales capabilities.

CertaSite Acquires County Fire Protection

March 3, 2020

HVAC & Mechanical

CertaSite, a Riverside-backed commercial fire protection and life safety platform headquartered in Indianapolis, has acquired County Fire Protection, a Kent, Ohio-based fire protection and life safety company. The add-on expands CertaSite's footprint in the Midwest and retains County Fire Protection's team while broadening service and market coverage.

CertaSite (Riverside-backed) Acquires Ace Fire Protection

February 7, 2023

Industrial Services

CertaSite, a Riverside-backed commercial fire protection and life safety platform headquartered in Indianapolis, acquired Lafayette-based Ace Fire Protection as its 20th add-on in Indiana. The deal retains owners Bob and Bryan Thomas during the transition, keeps Ace's employees, and expands CertaSite’s service footprint and capabilities in the greater Lafayette commercial market.

The Riverside Company / CertaSite Acquires Ace Fire Protection

February 9, 2023

Professional Services

The Riverside Company has invested in Ace Fire Protection, marking the 20th add-on to its portfolio company CertaSite. The acquisition expands CertaSite's fire and life-safety footprint in the greater Lafayette, Indiana region and strengthens its service offering across the Midwest.

CertaSite Acquires Approved Safety & Security

May 31, 2020

Industrial Services

CertaSite has acquired the assets of Approved Safety and Security, a family-owned fire and life-safety company serving the Michiana region for nearly fifty years. The deal is an add-on to CertaSite’s platform (backed by Riverside) and marks the eighth company operating under the CertaSite family of brands, expanding its footprint and service capabilities in Indiana.

CertaSite Acquires Heartland Fire & Security

June 7, 2022

Electrical Services

CertaSite, a Riverside Company‑backed commercial fire protection and life safety platform based in Indianapolis, has acquired Heartland Fire & Security, a full‑service fire protection and security business headquartered in Davenport, Iowa. The founders/owners of Heartland (Matt Froeschle and Victor Obertance) remain with the business and all Heartland employees have joined CertaSite as part of the add‑on acquisition to expand CertaSite’s Midwest footprint and service capabilities.