ATLANTA — Full-service fire protection, life safety and service service provider Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Grapevine, Texas-based Fortress Security, bringing the company to more than 20 locations across the state, according to a joint announcement.
This acquisition “bolsters Pye-Barker’s presence in the state, supporting comprehensive security services to save lives and businesses with greater reach and reliability,” the announcement says.
Fortress Security is a full-service security and fire alarm provider offering enterprise-level commercial services in north, south and east Texas. With locations in the Dallas-Forth Worth, Houston and San Antonio areas, Fortress leadership “has found a successful strategy by focusing on employee growth and success while serving their customers with best-in-class offerings,” according to the joint announcement.
Why Did Pye-Barker Acquire Fortress Security?
Fortress’ solutions mitigate theft while monitoring life safety through intruder, fire and flood detection. Services include custom designed intrusion systems, video surveillance with 24-hour professional monitoring services, electronic access control and gate entry systems, commercial fire alarm systems and smart building automation that allows customers to control their systems from anywhere.
“Fortress has always been driven by protecting lives and property, maintaining top-tier, quality customer service every step of the way,” says Jerrod Smith, founder and owner of Fortress Security, in the joint announcement. “Joining Pye-Barker is an incredible opportunity for our team to grow and push our mission to new heights.”
“Today, we welcome Fortress Security to the Pye-Barker family,” says Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker, in the joint announcement. “Bringing us to over 20 locations in Texas, Fortress will elevate our ability to deliver best-in-class life safety services to communities statewide — for that, I am extremely grateful.
“We’re assembling a specialized, talented team at Pye-Barker, and I’m confident that the people at Fortress will be a perfect fit,” he says.
Fortress Security’s technicians will continue to serve customers in Texas. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP represented Pye-Barker in the transaction.
