ATLANTA — Full-service fire protection, life safety and service service provider Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Louisville, Ky.-based E.D.S., Inc., dba CARE Security & Monitoring, according to a joint announcement.
This transaction “allows Pye-Barker to grow its services in the state with the help of CARE’s local teams and expertise,” the announcement says.
CARE Security & Monitoring “has been on a mission to provide the highest quality security systems and customer service for more than 30 years,” according to the joint announcement. Founded in 1993 by Dave and Ellen Smith, CARE is now operated by Chris Harr and Jerry Codey, two retired police officers who took over the business in 2012.
CARE designs, installs and services security systems backed by 24/7 local station monitoring. The company offers intrusion and fire alarms, access control, biometric systems, video surveillance systems and fire extinguisher services to help protect people and property.
Why Did Pye-Barker Acquire CARE Security & Monitoring?
“We want to help our customers feel the empowerment of knowing their businesses are secure,” says Harr in the joint announcement. “We take comfort in seeing that Pye-Barker shares the same commitment to creating peace of mind for the communities they serve. With Pye-Barker’s national resources, we can serve more customers and provide new opportunities for our team.”
“Company culture stands out during the acquisition process, and it was no different with CARE Security & Monitoring,” says Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker, in the announcement. “The team has a genuine passion for this work, and joining forces will allow us to ultimately better serve Kentuckians together.”
CARE’s team will continue to serve customers in Kentucky, now backed by Pye-Barker’s resources. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP represented Pye-Barker in the transaction.
