Better Protection, a fire protection services provider, has announced its acquisition of DFS Fire Systems, LLC (DFS), a Texas-based company specializing in fire safety solutions in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and across the state.
This acquisition marks Better Protection’s largest to date, supporting its plans to extend operations throughout the Southwestern United States.
According to Jeremy Davis, founder of DFS, the move will enable both companies to leverage their collective resources and expertise.
Davis emphasized: “This partnership represents a significant step forward for both companies as we combine our strengths, resources, and expertise.”
He added that this collaboration aims to enhance customer service and foster a culture focused on quality and teamwork.
Founded in 2010, DFS has become a recognized fire safety provider within Texas, bringing valuable expertise to Better Protection’s expanding platform.
Jeremy Davis, who established DFS in 2010, will continue to lead the DFS team under Better Protection.
He is set to play an active role in the management of the newly combined operations.
Davis emphasized the strategic value of joining forces with Better Protection: “By joining forces, we aim to create a more robust service-based entity that will deliver superior customer service while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.”
DFS has developed a strong client base in Texas, driven by its approach to fire protection.
The company’s established presence and reputation are expected to support Better Protection’s larger objective of becoming a leading fire safety service provider in the Southwest.
Better Protection’s Chief Executive Officer, Don Mershon, affirmed the positive outlook for DFS under its new ownership, citing DFS as a key player in Better Protection’s national growth strategy.
Chief Executive Officer Don Mershon, who has over three decades of experience in the fire protection and life safety industry, expressed enthusiasm for the acquisition of DFS.
Mershon stated: “We are extremely excited to welcome DFS, our largest acquisition to date, into the Better Protection family of companies. DFS represents the rapid expansion of our model around the country.”
Mershon highlighted DFS’s growth model and culture as essential to Better Protection’s plans to establish a strong presence across the Southwest.
The acquisition aligns with Better Protection’s overall mission to deliver advanced fire safety services nationwide, with DFS expected to contribute to this goal by providing a comprehensive range of fire protection solutions tailored to the needs of businesses in Texas and beyond.
Eric Davis, President of DFS, shared the company’s optimism regarding the acquisition and partnership with Better Protection.
Davis commented on the alignment between the two companies’ visions, focusing on creating a stable, recession-resistant business that prioritizes client needs and safety standards.
Davis remarked: “With DFS’ innovative approach to the fire protection market, Better Protection’s deliberately better mission, and a robust team of highly trained and long-tenured executive leaders, Better Protection and its assets are poised for the future.”
Davis added that he sees the acquisition as an opportunity for DFS to continue advancing in the fire safety industry, bolstered by the support and resources of Better Protection.
Better Protection has acquired DFS Fire Systems, LLC, a fire protection company based in Texas, to strengthen its presence in the Southwestern United States.
The acquisition is part of Better Protection’s expansion strategy, marking the company’s largest acquisition to date.
Jeremy Davis, founder of DFS, will join Better Protection’s management team, continuing to lead DFS operations.
CEO Don Mershon emphasized that DFS’s growth model aligns with Better Protection’s goal of expanding nationally, particularly in the Southwest.
Eric Davis, DFS President, shared a vision of growth, noting that both companies are committed to delivering high-quality, recession-resistant fire safety services.
