Fire and security systems business snapped up by fast-expanding group
A Bootle-based fire and security specialist has been acquired, for an undisclosed sum.
McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security Systems (MGV) was founded in 1925 in the north Liverpool town and has a long history of working in the private and public sectors.
It has been acquired by London-based Ranger Fire and Security, which brings together high quality fire and security (F&S) businesses in partnership to share industry expertise, resources and boost cross-selling opportunities.
MGV currently boasts a wide range of high profile clients, including hospitals, councils, and educational facilities. It has a 95% recurring revenue stream based on maintenance relationships, which aligns closely with Ranger’s guardrails.
Later this year the company celebrates its centenary anniversary, as it continues to enhance security for its customers through a range of products including fire, intruder, CCTV, electrical and data cabling networks installations.
MGV has also been a National Security Inspectorate NACOSS Gold Contractor since the 1970s, achieving the NSI’s highest technical standards.
As part of this acquisition, and like previous businesses that have joined the Ranger Group, MGV will continue to operate under its current name but will work closely alongside Syncro Fire and Security to further enhance Ranger’s mission in delivering a one-stop shop for its North West customers.
Gerry Bates, Syncro managing director, said: “We know McGoff & Vickers really well by reputation, and they have an excellent reputation gained with their many long standing customers, providing the North West with the high quality fire and security needs it requires.
“Working closely with Syncro under the Ranger umbrella, we will work together as a team to enable McGoff & Vickers and Syncro to delight our current customer base and to reach a wider range of customers.”
Ian Teader, Ranger Fire and Security group managing director, said: “MGV is well known to me and its business model aligns closely with what we are looking to achieve at Ranger.
“To have a business join with such a strong reputation and history is testament to Ranger’s pull in the market. Furthermore, for the business to be a 95% maintenance led business is an incredible opportunity for Ranger to build out their services alongside the other businesses that we have in the North West.”
Mark Giardelli, managing director of McGoff & Vickers Fire and Security Systems, said: “Joining the Ranger Group and working closely with Syncro is a huge opportunity for MGV and its customers.
“This will enable MGV to further expand the business, as well as giving clients greater access to a full range of quality fire and security services through cross-selling initiatives.”
He added: “Collaborating with other companies allows for an expansion in services to existing clients while also reaching new customers. The plan is to work closely with other North West based businesses to increase resources, skills and knowledge to the area.”
The announcement builds on Ranger Fire and Security’s previous acquisitions of AFIL, Ignis Fire Protection, Syncro Group, IPH Fire Solutions, Fire Door Specialists, KSS Fire Suppression, and Secureshield which, together, have helped Ranger to enhance its offering in all key areas of fire and security services, such as fire detection and alarms, extinguisher maintenance, passive fire and security services.
Since launching in Q1 2024, with backing from the private investment firm Hyperion Equity Partners, Ranger has embarked on a mission to establish itself as the leading one-stop solution provider in the fire and safety sector, offering a comprehensive range of services through both regional and national operations, and providing a seamless customer experience. Funding for the acquisition was provided by ThinCats.
