ATLANTA — Full-service fire protection, life safety and service service provider Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Irvine, Calif.-based Access Security Controls International, Inc. dba ASCI Security, according to a joint announcement.
This acquisition “amplifies Pye-Barker’s presence in southern California and the southwest [United States], integrating fire alarm and security services into Pye-Barker fire protection capabilities in the region,” the announcement says.
ASCI Security provides fire detection and security alarm solutions in southern, central and northern California, Nevada and Arizona. The company offers access control, fire and security alarms, video surveillance and BDA communication systems.
ASCI’s client work includes industrial, multifamily, educational and other commercial facilities, including marina security solutions made to withstand harsh ocean conditions. With a focus on integrated systems and end-to-end management, ASCI’s suite of services encompasses ongoing monitoring, testing and maintenance.
Why Did Pye-Barker Acquire ASCI Security?
“Integrated life safety services provide smarter and more secure environments for our customers,” says Chuck White, co-owner of ASCI Security, in the joint announcement. “That’s why Pye-Barker’s national resources will make such a difference for our customers, increasing our reach and depth of service to provide the highest quality security and fire protection solutions.”
“We feel confident that this next step for ASCI will benefit our customers and our team members,” adds ASCI co-owner Gregg Miller in the announcement. “Our local teams will be in place to continue the long-standing relationships we’ve built in California and the southwest.”
“The team at ASCI Security are setting the standard for secure and efficient life safety solutions,” says Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker, in the joint announcement. “I’m grateful of the trust they have placed in us to protect their legacy. Together, we will work to offer the best possible service to our neighbors in California and beyond.”
ASCI’s team will continue to serve customers in California, Nevada and Arizona. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP represented Pye-Barker in the transaction.
