ATLANTA — Full-service fire protection, life safety and service service provider Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Somerset, Ky.-based alarm and security company Modern Systems, according to a joint announcement.
This acquisition “bolsters Pye-Barker’s impact on fire and life safety throughout Kentucky, expanding full fire code compliance to new communities,” the announcement says.
Modern Systems “has provided fully scalable, customizable and integrated security solutions for businesses and neighbors throughout Kentucky for more than 45 years,” according to the joint announcement. Modern Systems’ commercial security capabilities include fire alarms, intrusion detection, video surveillance access control and license plate identification system, powered by artificial intelligence analytics and 24/7 monitoring.
The team also provides yearly inspections and system maintenance “to ensure lives and livelihoods are protected.
Why Pye-Barker Acquired Modern Systems
“Modern Systems’ innovative approach to AI sets the company apart and is an example of leadership’s forward thinking,” according to the announcement. “Founding the company in 1979 while still very young, David Morris has continued to drive the company through decades of expanded services, technologies and geographic markets.”
“Aligning with the Pye-Barker team opens new doors to achieve our mission of widespread safety in Kentucky,” said David Morris, Founder and President of Modern Systems. “I am without a doubt that Pye-Barker is the perfect team to enhance what we have built at Modern Systems, thanks to their steadfast dedication to community safety and internal family culture. I’m excited and inspired to continue our work serving Kentuckians together.”
“Modern Systems has been on the cutting edge of new security and safety technology for four decades,” said Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker. “Integrating the team into Pye-Barker allows us to push innovation forward and ensure fire and life safety is constantly being optimized across the nation.”
Modern System’s skilled team will continue to serve customers in Kentucky. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP represented Pye-Barker in the transaction.
