Ranger Fire and Security Expands with Two New Acquisitions
Private equity-backed Ranger Fire and Security has acquired Gloucestershire-based CIA Fire and Security and Cumbria-based AKD Fire and Security, bringing its total number of brands to over 25. The group now employs more than 500 staff across the UK and Ireland.
Details of the Acquisitions
CIA Fire and Security, headquartered in Cirencester, comprises three businesses: CIA, PFS, and Pioneer Automated Controls. Founded in 1982, CIA offers fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, extinguishers, and keyholding. It later acquired PFS and Pioneer Automated Controls. All 80 staff from CIA will join Ranger.
AKD Fire and Security, based in Cumbria, serves commercial, hospitality, public sector, and residential property clients. The acquisition strengthens Ranger's North West operations, bridging the gap between its North West hub, Syncro, and its Scottish hub, Secureshield in Motherwell.
Backing and Strategy
Ranger's acquisition strategy is backed by mid-market firm Inflexion and Hyperion Equity Partners, which has made a significant reinvestment in the group. The company aims to become the leading one-stop provider for fire and security services across the UK and Ireland.
Quotes from Leadership
Matthew Harrison, managing director of CIA Fire and Security, said: “Becoming part of the Ranger Group marks a significant moment for our team, enabling us to extend our services to new customers across the local region and beyond. Working alongside Ranger’s group of industry experts will give us a greater opportunity to cross-sell and we look forward to bringing our own experience and skill set to the Group, including strengthening the business’s service delivery and expanding their fire and security offering.”
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, said: “Our two latest acquisitions, CIA Fire and Security and AKD Fire and Security, bring decades of industry experience to the Ranger Group and will help extend our presence across the North West and South of England. With existing Ranger businesses already well-established in both regions, our two new companies will be able to bring their experience and knowledge to the team, helping Ranger meet more of the fire and security needs of local businesses. With backing from Inflexion we will continue to step up our acquisition strategy, bringing on board the UK and Ireland’s best fire and security experts to fulfil our mission of becoming the one-stop shop for all customer’s fire and security needs.”
