McCain Capital Partners Partners with Classic Fire Protection

Newlook Capital Acquires Mack Fire Protection

June 1, 2021

Industrial Services

Newlook Capital completed an investment in Mack Fire Protection, a Connecticut-based fire sprinkler contractor, which closed on June 1, 2021. Mack will join a newly formed platform, Newgate Industrial Services LP, backed by Newlook Capital, Fengate Asset Management and the LiUNA Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada; Generational Equity advised the sell-side.

Capitala Group and Trinity Private Equity Group Invest in Chief Fire Prevention & Mechanical Corp

December 19, 2019

HVAC & Mechanical

Capitala Group has closed a credit investment in Chief Fire Prevention & Mechanical Corp, a Mount Vernon, New York-based provider of commercial kitchen exhaust and pre-engineered fire suppression system services. The investment was made in partnership with Trinity Private Equity Group to support Chief Fire's management team and enable continued market-share growth organically and through acquisitions.

MCRC Provides Debt and Equity to Support Acquisition of Boston Fire Sprinkler Protection, Inc.

April 23, 2024

Industrial Services

MCRC provided debt and equity financing alongside two entrepreneurs and other equity investors to support the recent acquisition of Boston Fire Sprinkler Protection, Inc. The financing will back the new ownership and supply capital for the company’s future growth, supporting its installation, retrofit, inspection and service operations in the Boston/Cambridge area.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Classic Protection Systems

October 15, 2024

Engineering Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed fire and life safety platform headquartered in San Francisco, has acquired Houston-based Classic Protection Systems, a family-owned fire and security services company with more than 20 years of history. The add-on expands Sciens' Texas footprint and service capabilities—adding fire alarm, CCTV, access control and maintenance capabilities across the greater Houston area.

Fortis Fire & Safety Acquires Piper Fire Protection

March 7, 2023

Industrial Services

Fortis Fire & Safety, a PE-backed national fire protection platform, has acquired Piper Fire Protection, a Clearwater, Florida-based fire protection services firm with two Tampa Bay area locations. The acquisition expands Fortis' Florida footprint and multi-regional capabilities; Piper's President and Owner Chris Johnson will join Fortis' leadership as a member of its Owners' Advisory Council.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Phoenix Fire Protection

September 16, 2025

HVAC & Mechanical

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Phoenix Fire Protection to expand its sprinkler services and build a Las Vegas team. Phoenix Fire Protection, a local fire sprinkler contractor founded in 2009, will continue serving customers in Clark and Nye counties with its installation, testing, maintenance and BIM/CAD design capabilities.