Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Eastern Time, Inc.

Sylmar Group Acquires Eastern Technologies, Inc. (ETI)

December 2, 2024

Industrial Services

Sylmar Group has acquired Eastern Technologies, Inc. (ETI), a custom chemical blending and technical-support provider for the industrial water treatment market. ETI will operate under a dedicated Sylmar operating team with Gary Reggiani remaining as president, expanding Sylmar's capabilities in chemical blending and supporting its existing water platforms.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Educational Electronics (New Orleans)

October 22, 2024

Electrical Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed fire and life safety platform, has acquired Educational Electronics, a New Orleans-area fire alarm and security systems provider with locations in Harahan and Abita Springs, Louisiana. The deal expands Sciens' geographic footprint into the New Orleans market and brings the platform's service suite and capabilities to local education, multi-family, healthcare, commercial and government customers.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Open Systems Integrators (OSI)

June 19, 2024

Engineering Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed life-safety platform, has acquired Open Systems Integrators (OSI), a Hamilton, New Jersey-based provider of low‑voltage fire, security and AV systems. OSI's CEO Paul Facciolo will remain in place as the company expands Sciens' Northeast footprint and service capabilities across education, healthcare, government and commercial markets.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Elite Fire Safety

June 23, 2022

Engineering Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a Carlyle-backed holding company focused on fire detection and security services, has acquired Novi, Michigan-based Elite Fire Safety as an add-on to expand Sciens' U.S. footprint into Michigan. Elite, founded in 2007 and employing nearly 80 professionals, provides fire and life safety design, installation, testing, maintenance and monitoring services to healthcare and high-rise/commercial customers.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Time & Alarm Systems

May 12, 2022

Electrical Services

Sciens Building Solutions has acquired Mira Loma, California–based Time & Alarm Systems (TAS), adding the low-voltage integrator to its fire-life safety and security platform. Backed by The Carlyle Group, Sciens said the acquisition expands its California footprint—giving TAS access to Sciens’ national resources and capital to support regional growth.

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Electronic Security Solutions (ESS)

April 14, 2022

Industrial Services

Sciens Building Solutions, a San Francisco-based building solutions platform backed by The Carlyle Group, has acquired Electronic Security Solutions (ESS), a Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania-based fire and security integrator founded in 1999. The add-on expands Sciens' footprint into the Philadelphia tri-state market (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware) and augments its capabilities in fire detection, alarm and security services.