Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Educational Electronics (New Orleans)
October 22, 2024
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.
- Targets
- Educational Electronics
- Platforms
- Sciens Building Solutions
- Industry
- Electrical Services
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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