MES Life Safety Acquires SeaWestern Inc.
November 25, 2025
MES Life Safety, a PE-backed national provider of fire, safety, and emergency response solutions, has acquired SeaWestern Inc., a Kirkland, Washington-based supplier of firefighting and safety equipment. The deal — supported by MES sponsor Platte River Equity — expands MES's presence and capabilities across the Western United States and adds regional relationships, equipment distribution, and service capabilities to the MES platform.
- Buyers
- MES Life Safety, Platte River Equity
- Targets
- SeaWestern Inc.
- Platforms
- MES Life Safety
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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