Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Metro Fire & Safety
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety accounced the acquisition of Metro Fire & Safety Equipment in New Jersey.
This addition strengthens Pye-Barker’s footprint in the state and the surrounding areas.
Metro Fire & Safety Equipment provides full-service fire protection and life safety systems, including fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers, fire suppression systems, fire and security alarms, and safety training. It began in 1962 as a one-man fire extinguisher operation working out of a garage and has grown over the last 60 years. Metro Fire specializes in full-service fire and safety protection including design, installation, inspection, and repair to reduce safety risks and protect people and property. Metro Fire also sells industrial safety equipment and fire department supplies.
“We’re proud to join the Pye-Barker family as we continue to grow in the New Jersey market,” said Brian Campbell, president of Metro Fire & Safety. “Under Pye-Barker’s guidance, we can serve additional customers and create new opportunities for our team members to continue building their careers.”
“Like Pye-Barker, Metro Fire & Safety grew from a small operation focused on extinguishers to a full-service company that provides critical protection to people and businesses in the communities they serve,” said Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker. “We’re excited to have Metro Fire on board and help them continue their legacy of quality service.”
Metro Fire & Safety will continue to be operated by Campbell.
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