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Pye-Barker expands Kansas reach with Garden City Fire & Safety acquisition

July 17, 2024

Pye-Barker expands fire safety services in southwest Kansas

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, the largest full-service fire protection, life safety, and security services provider in the United States, has acquired Garden City Fire & Safety.

As reported by Pye-Barker, this acquisition extends their reach to communities and businesses in southwest Kansas, enhancing their customer base for fire protection services, inspections, testing, and maintenance.

Garden City Fire & Safety, a family-owned business led by certified fire extinguisher technicians Hank and Melissa Morgan, is located in Garden City, Kansas.

The company is recognized for its reliable service and routine maintenance, helping local businesses stay code-compliant.

Their offerings include extinguisher service and sales, hydrostatic testing, and hands-on extinguisher training.

Hank Morgan comments on the partnership

Hank Morgan, Co-owner of Garden City Fire & Safety, expressed his thoughts on the acquisition: “As entrepreneurs, business owners and members of the Garden City community, our goal with Garden City Fire & Safety has always been to do what’s right by our customers and for the community.

“Pye-Barker’s commitment to staying locally operated and focused on the customer makes them the best choice for a partner as we enhance our offerings to current and new customers in southwest Kansas.”

Pye-Barker’s approach to maintaining local operations and customer focus was a key factor in Garden City’s decision to join forces.

This partnership aims to bring improved fire safety services to the area.

CEO of Pye-Barker on integrating new businesses

Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker, highlighted the company’s strategy: “Pye-Barker is known for bringing together our industry’s best businesses that are mission-driven and dedicated to their communities.

“Often in our industry those businesses are like Garden City Fire & Safety – built by families.

“We’re honored to be chosen to be part of the Morgan family’s story and shepherd their business into its next stage of growth.”

The Garden City Fire & Safety team will continue serving their Kansas customers, now with the added support and resources from Pye-Barker.

Future plans for the Garden City team

With the acquisition, the Garden City Fire & Safety team remains committed to providing exceptional service.

Pye-Barker’s extensive network and resources are expected to bolster their capabilities, ensuring long-term fire protection and safety for their clients in southwest Kansas.

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