Guardian Fire Services Acquires Northeast Automatic Sprinkler Co.

Investcorp Acquires Guardian Fire Services

December 3, 2025

Industrial Services

Investcorp has acquired Guardian Fire Services, a Nashville-based provider of fire protection and life safety services, from Northern Lakes Capital. Guardian operates 17 branches across the U.S., serving commercial, industrial, healthcare and educational customers; management will remain meaningful shareholders as Investcorp supports the company's continued growth.

Blue Point-backed National Safety Apparel (NSA) Acquires NASCO Industries

December 18, 2025

Manufacturing

National Safety Apparel (NSA), a Blue Point Capital Partners-backed platform, has acquired NASCO Industries, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of flame-resistant rainwear and protective outerwear headquartered in Washington, Indiana. The add-on expands NSA's flame-resistant rainwear portfolio and strengthens its coverage in the electric utility PPE segment as part of the platform's continued roll-up strategy.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc.

May 16, 2023

Construction

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc., a Huntington Beach, California-based fire sprinkler contractor with branch operations in California and Washington. The purchase expands Pye-Barker's fire sprinkler capabilities and footprint on the U.S. West Coast as part of its broader geographic expansion strategy.

Guardian Fire Protection Services Acquires Harris Fire Protection

June 20, 2024

Industrial Services

Guardian Fire Protection Services, backed by investor Knox Lane, has acquired Harris Fire Protection, a Baltimore-based specialist in special hazard and marine fire suppression systems. The acquisition expands Guardian's presence across the Mid-Atlantic and bolsters its capabilities in marine and special-hazard fire protection; terms were not disclosed.

Summit Fire & Security Acquires American Automatic Sprinkler's San Antonio Location

August 7, 2023

Industrial Services

Summit Fire & Security LLC, a subsidiary of SFP Holding (Summit Companies), acquired the San Antonio branch of American Automatic Sprinkler effective August 7, 2023. The sale — driven in part by the sudden retirement of American Automatic Sprinkler’s South Texas vice president — transfers the San Antonio team and customer relationships to Summit while the company’s Fort Worth operations remain unaffected.

Guardian Capital Partners Acquires Nwestco, LLC

June 15, 2023

Industrial Services

Guardian Capital Partners has acquired Nwestco, LLC, a provider of fuel and car wash equipment maintenance, compliance, and installation services. Guardian partnered with CEO Tim Gibbar, who will remain in leadership and retain a significant ownership stake; the firm plans to expand Nwestco's service offerings and geographic footprint through organic growth and strategic M&A.