MES Life Safety (Platte River Equity) Acquires Illini Fire Equipment and FESSI, Inc.
June 10, 2025
Platte River Equity–backed MES Life Safety has acquired two family-owned fire protection companies, Illini Fire Equipment and FESSI, Inc., expanding MES's footprint in the Central U.S. and adding capabilities in the fire and life safety segment. The acquisitions are add-ons to MES's platform under Platte River's ownership and will broaden MES's equipment distribution and recurring maintenance/testing services for fire protection customers.
- Buyers
- MES Life Safety, Platte River Equity
- Targets
- Illini Fire Equipment, FESSI, Inc.
- Sellers
- Amy Lewis (President and Co-Owner)
- Platforms
- MES Life Safety
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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