Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Advanced Engineered Systems (Tampa)
July 20, 2023
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Advanced Engineered Systems (AESC), a Tampa-based provider of fire alarm, security and mass notification systems, strengthening Pye-Barker’s offerings in security and alarms within the Tampa market. The acquisition brings AESC’s installation, inspection, maintenance and design capabilities into Pye-Barker’s national full-service fire protection, life safety and security platform.
- Buyers
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
- Targets
- Advanced Engineered Systems (AESC)
- Sellers
- Karen Thomas (Owner, Advanced Engineered Systems)
- Industry
- Electrical Services
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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