NW fire and security specialist joins acquisitive PE-backed group
Hyperion-backed Ranger Fire and Security has acquired Haydock-based national fire and security provider, Syncro Group, for an undisclosed sum.
Syncro was founded by Gerry Bates and Paul Fallon, both seasoned fire and security professionals, who have organically grown the business through word-of-mouth and customer referrals.
The founders have been instrumental in the growth of Syncro since its inception, focusing on the student accommodation and leisure industry across the UK. Both founders will join the senior leadership team at Ranger as managing directors and will be fundamental to the group’s growth over the coming years.
The acquisition of Syncro will enhance Ranger’s service offering with its experience in fire detection and security alarm services.
London-based Ranger will continue to execute the build of a collaborative and effective industry platform while supporting fire and security businesses that join the group.
Today’s announcement follows the launch of Ranger Fire and Security and the initial two acquisitions of Amerex Fire International and Ignis Fire Protection, with further acquisitions planned imminently.
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, said: “We are excited to welcome Syncro to the growing Ranger team.
“Syncro is a very well respected national business with a focused and proven track record of providing customers with the highest service quality for their compliance needs. Syncro will form a key part of Ranger’s service proposition and will enhance the group’s extinguishers, detection and security services.”
He added: “This is a significant milestone for Ranger in our journey to bring the best proven companies together to provide customers with exceptional fire and security compliance and safety.
“Syncro has a strong and loyal customer base which it has fostered through excellent customer service quality and on-time delivery of services since inception. Its leaders have built hugely strong partnerships in the sector, which creates a significant opportunity for us to work together.”
Gerry Bates, managing director at Syncro Group, said: “Having established Syncro in 2011 and grown the business organically since inception, partnering with Ranger was a well thought out and deliberate decision based on our shared values and people first philosophy that will allow us to continue to invest in our operations and customer service.”
Paul Fallon, managing director at Syncro Group, said: “Our strategy aligns perfectly with Mark and the Ranger Group in wanting to continue our growth and partnering with other Ranger companies and cementing our national presence within fire detection, extinguishers and security services.”
Ranger was launched with the goal of building out an industry-leading one-stop solution life safety business, delivered through regional and national operations that invests heavily in technology to provide seamless customer experience.
Private equity investment firm, Hyperion, has backed Ranger with ample resources for additional investments, acquisitions, and improvements.
Ranger is poised for sustained expansion, armed with a comprehensive strategy for ongoing acquisitions in 2024 and beyond. Further strategic collaborations will help further Ranger’s position in its aim to be a leader in the fire and security market.
