Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Vanguard Fire & Security Systems
May 3, 2023
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, expanding Pye-Barker's national footprint into Michigan — its 35th state. Vanguard, headquartered in Grand Rapids and with roughly 225 employees, will bring fire protection, sprinkler, special hazard, kitchen suppression and security capabilities as part of the transaction driven by the Thomas family’s decision to sell following the passing of Darrell Thomas.
- Buyers
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
- Targets
- Vanguard Fire & Security Systems
- Sellers
- Diane Thomas and the Thomas family
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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