Boyne Capital-backed Rapid Fire Protection Acquires Aegis Fire Systems

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Rapid Fire Protection Group from Boyne Capital

July 6, 2021

Industrial Services

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Rapid Fire Protection Group (RFPG) from Boyne Capital, adding a full-service fire sprinkler and suppression specialist headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota. The deal expands Pye-Barker’s presence in the Mountain States and provides entry into South Dakota and California while combining complementary capabilities in sprinklers, alarms and extinguishers.

Lincoln Road and Peninsula's Republic Fire Protection Adds Aegis Fire & Integrated Services

October 30, 2019

Industrial Services

Lincoln Road Global Management and Peninsula Capital Partners have partnered (through an affiliate) to add Jacksonville-based Aegis Fire & Integrated Services to the Republic Fire Protection platform. Aegis's president, Allen Andone, will continue to run the business as the platform expands coverage across the Southeast.

Rapid Fire Safety & Security Acquires Security & Access Systems

September 27, 2022

Industrial Services

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.

Rapid Fire Safety & Security Acquires Pacific Auxiliary Fire Alarm Company

December 6, 2022

Electrical Services

Rapid Fire Safety & Security, a Concentric Equity Partners-backed platform, has acquired Pacific Auxiliary Fire Alarm Company (PAFA), a San Francisco-based provider of commercial fire alarm design, installation, testing, maintenance and monitoring. The deal — Rapid Fire's second add-on since launching the platform — expands its presence into Northern California while the seller, third-generation owner Derek Shackley, will remain in a leadership role.

Boyne Capital-backed Rapid Fire Protection Group Acquires Brick Wall Fire Sprinkler

September 15, 2020

Industrial Services

Rapid Fire Protection Group (RFPG), a Boyne Capital portfolio company, has acquired Brick Wall Fire Sprinkler, a Colorado Springs–based provider of fire suppression system design, installation, and ongoing service. The acquisition expands RFPG's presence in the Colorado market; Brick Wall's founder Roger Wallace will continue to lead operations as part of the RFPG platform.

RapidFire Safety & Security Acquires Texas Star Fire Systems

March 6, 2024

Construction

RapidFire Safety & Security, a PE-backed fire, life safety and security platform, has acquired Texas Star Fire Systems to establish a foundational presence in Texas. The deal, completed in partnership with Concentric Equity Partners and Financial Investments Corporation (the Steans family office), positions RapidFire for rapid expansion across Austin, San Antonio, Houston and the Dallas/Fort Worth area.