Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Protect Alarms Security Systems, a family-run security and fire protection company based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
According to Pye-Barker, this acquisition bolsters its service capabilities in the Northeast and enhances its offerings for commercial customers in the region.
Protect Alarms, founded in 1963 by Albert Taylor, Jr., specializes in fire detection, alarms, monitoring, intrusion detection, CCTV, access control, and other safety systems.
It also operates a 24-hour local monitoring station to promptly respond to emergencies.
Protect Alarms has a long-standing reputation for customized safety solutions tailored to the Lehigh Valley community.
Its systems include intrusion detection, fire alarms, access control, and environmental hazard monitoring.
Albert Taylor, III, owner of Protect Alarms, expressed optimism about the partnership: “As part of Pye-Barker, we can offer our loyal customers additional fire protection services and enhance opportunities for our team members to grow and thrive.”
This collaboration ensures continued service to Protect Alarm’s existing customers while enabling access to Pye-Barker’s broader range of safety services.
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety emphasizes a values-driven approach to acquisitions, integrating teams that align with its mission.
The company’s CEO, Bart Proctor, highlighted this strategy: “Through purposeful acquisitions, Pye-Barker brings together experienced, highly skilled, and values-aligned teams like Protect Alarms to enhance our services, grow our geographic footprint, and create new opportunities for our collective teams.”
The Protect Alarms team will collaborate with other Pye-Barker branches to expand offerings and share expertise across the company’s network.
The acquisition was led by Philip Gardner, Pye-Barker’s Vice President of Business Development, with legal representation provided by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP.
Pye-Barker, headquartered in the United States, continues to focus on strengthening its footprint across the Northeast.
Protect Alarms’ integration reflects this commitment while maintaining the Taylor family’s legacy of community-focused service.
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Protect Alarms Security Systems, a Pennsylvania-based company specializing in fire detection, alarms, intrusion systems, and monitoring.
Protect Alarms, founded in 1963, has served the Lehigh Valley region with customized safety solutions and 24-hour monitoring services.
The acquisition supports Pye-Barker’s strategy of enhancing its Northeast operations while maintaining a focus on community safety.
Leadership from both companies emphasized the shared commitment to customer service and team growth, with Pye-Barker’s CEO describing the integration as part of a values-driven approach to acquisitions.
