Expands Company's High-Quality Offering with
Addition of Marine Services and Special Hazard Fire Suppression
Offering
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- June 20,
2023 – Guardian Fire Protection Services ("Guardian" or the
"Company"), a leading provider of fire and life safety services,
today announced that it has acquired Harris Fire Protection ("Harris"). Terms of the transaction were not
disclosed.
Guardian is a premier provider of commercial fire and life
safety services and a one-stop source for all fire protection
services spanning engineering and design, inspections and testing,
and ongoing repair and maintenance. Guardian's comprehensive suite
of market-leading services, localized service delivery, strong
employee culture, and highly skilled, trained, and efficient
technicians underpin the Company's excellent reputation as a leader
in the industry. In January 2024,
Guardian partnered with Knox Lane to support and accelerate the
Company's growth objectives.
Founded in 1971, Harris has
built a legacy as an exceptional fire protection services provider
with an emphasis on special hazard fire suppression systems for
commercial and marine industry customers. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, the addition of
Harris' deep expertise and
best-in-class team enhances Guardian's presence throughout the
Mid-Atlantic region while bolstering the Company's services
offering.
"We are thrilled to welcome Harris to Guardian and enhance our special
hazard and marine fire suppression capabilities," said Scott Agge, Chief Executive Officer at Guardian.
"The Harris team has established a
reputation for exceptional service and urgency. I am confident that
together, we will be even better positioned to deliver best
in-class, comprehensive solutions for our customers. This marks our
first acquisition since partnering with Knox Lane earlier this
year, and we are excited about the many growth opportunities
ahead."
Leveraging Guardian's extensive resources, Harris' dedicated team of fire protection
professionals will continue to serve its customers under
Harris' existing brand and
leadership team.
About Guardian Fire Protection Services
Guardian Fire
Protection is a premier fire and life safety services business
headquartered in Rockville,
Maryland, with an over 40-year track record of providing
complete fire protection services for commercial businesses,
government buildings, and other organizations. The Company was
formed through the merger of Confires in New Jersey, Liberty Fire Solutions in
Pennsylvania, and Fire Systems of
Michigan and Fire Pros in
Michigan, and is a partner to more
than 25,000 customers across the mid-Atlantic and Midwestern U.S.,
offering a comprehensive suite of products and services, localized
service delivery, and efficient service. Guardian is actively
seeking new acquisitions and partnerships; for more information,
please visit www.guardianfireprotection.com, or contact Guardian's
Director of Corporate Development, Nate Atkins
(Nate.Atkins@guardianfireprotection.com).
About Harris Fire
Protection
Harris Fire
Protection, founded in 1971 by the Cieslak Family, is a leading
fire protection company committed to delivering exceptional fire
safety solutions. With decades of experience, it specializes in
providing the marine industry and special hazard fire suppression
systems in the commercial market. Harris Fire Protection offers a comprehensive
suite of services to a diverse range of commercial, industrial, and
residential clients throughout Maryland, Northern
Virginia, and Washington,
DC.
About Knox Lane
Based in San Francisco, Knox Lane
is a growth-oriented investment firm comprised of a team of
accomplished investors and operators with a shared work history and
a strong track record of partnering with leading companies to
accelerate transformational growth. Knox Lane employs an
investor-operator mindset and seeks to provide support across a
number of business components, including human capital, brand
management, end-to-end digital transformation, sourcing, supply
chain and logistics, strategic acquisitions and business
development. For more information, please
visit www.knoxlane.com.
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