Fortis Fire & Safety Inc., a provider of commercial fire and life safety services has announced the acquisition of LaMarco Systems Inc., a provider of advanced fire alarm, security, and integrated building safety solutions.
The acquisition marks Fortis’ entry into the Midwest and intends to enhance its capabilities in mission-critical life safety technologies.
For more than 28 years, LaMarco has built a strong reputation delivering comprehensive fire alarm, access control, video surveillance and smart building systems tailored to commercial clients.
Its deep technical expertise, customer-first culture, and commitment to innovation align closely with Fortis’ long-term growth strategy.
Gyner Ozgul, Chief Executive Officer of Fortis explained: “We are proud to welcome the LaMarco team into the Fortis family.
“LaMarco has built a strong technical bench and a reputation for delivering real value to their customers.
“As we grow, it’s important that companies like LaMarco continue to preserve the local culture and relationships that define their success.
“That connection to their teams and customers is what made them great and it’s what will allow us to serve new markets with the same level of trust and accountability.”
LaMarco will continue operating from its Northbrook headquarters, ensuring seamless service and continuity for its customers while gaining access to Fortis’ broader operational resources and multi-regional platform.
Marat Sedenkov, Founder and President of LaMarco explained: “Choosing Fortis was a clear decision for our team because of their shared commitment to people, culture, and long-term growth.
“This partnership allows us to expand our capabilities while continuing to serve our customers with the same dedication and responsiveness they expect.”
This acquisition has been created to advance Fortis’ strategy of building a scaled, multi-regional organization through partnerships with leading operators in the fire and life safety industry.
