With the addition of Excel Fire Sprinkler, Pye-Barker says it has saturated the South Carolina market in fire sprinkler, fire suppression, fire alarms and security services, with its nine acquired companies there.
ETI, a full-service life safety systems integration company, is focused within Northeast and Central Pennsylvania, where it has been operating since 1982 with three locations.
Portland, Ore.-based REECE is the 18th acquisition for Pavion, formerly Corbett Technology Solutions (CTSI), since partnering with Wind Point Partners in 2020.
With nearly 14 years of industry experience, Franklin brings a deep familiarity with the Mid-Atlantic having previously served as regional sales manager for Suprema Inc.
The acquisition strengthens Pye-Barker's ability to be a single-source service provider by adding security and alarms to its already strong foothold in fire protection in the Tampa, Fla., market