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Century Fire Protection announces acquisition of Citadel Fire Sprinkler and Sentry Fire Protection

August 1, 2024

Century Fire Protection acquires Citadel Fire Sprinkler and Sentry Fire Protection

FirstService Corporation has announced that its subsidiary, Century Fire Protection, has acquired Citadel Fire Sprinkler, Inc. and Sentry Fire Protection Co., Inc. The terms of the transactions were not disclosed.

As reported by FirstService, the existing management teams of both Citadel and Sentry have retained minority equity interests and will continue to oversee their respective operations.

Citadel, founded in 2013, is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and provides fire sprinkler design and installation services to commercial and industrial clients across Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi.

Sentry, established in 2008 and headquartered in Asheboro, North Carolina, offers fire sprinkler installation and inspection services to commercial and retail clients in the north-central region of North Carolina, including the Greensboro and Winston-Salem areas.

Strategic benefits and operational continuity

The acquisitions are intended to enhance Century Fire Protection’s market presence and geographic coverage.

Scott Tutterow, CEO of Century, stated: “These additions continue to advance Century’s strategy of enhancing its scale in existing markets and filling in geographic gaps adjacent to our current operations.”

Tutterow also expressed enthusiasm about the integration of the new teams: “We welcome the teams at Citadel and Sentry to our organization and look forward to partnering with their strong operators to drive further growth in our fire sprinkler suppression capabilities.”

The continued involvement of Citadel’s and Sentry’s management teams is expected to ensure operational continuity and support the strategic growth of Century Fire Protection.

About FirstService Corporation

FirstService Corporation is a leader in the North American outsourced property services sector, operating through two primary service platforms: FirstService Residential and FirstService Brands.

FirstService Residential is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, while FirstService Brands provides essential property services through company-owned operations and franchise systems.

FirstService generates over US$4.6 billion in annual revenues and employs approximately 30,000 people across North America.

Century Fire Protection’s growth strategy

Century Fire Protection, a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation, continues to expand its footprint through strategic acquisitions.

The addition of Citadel and Sentry is part of a broader effort to strengthen its market position and service capabilities in the fire sprinkler industry.

By integrating these companies, Century aims to offer a more comprehensive range of services and improve its ability to meet the needs of its clients in various regions.

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