Security systems integrator Red Hawk Fire & Security on Tuesday announced that it has acquired two companies to help bolster its capabilities within the special hazard fire suppression business and integrated security services market.
In separate transactions, Red Hawk purchased Anaheim, California-based Diversified Protection Systems, Inc. (DPSI) as well as Miami-based ATCi Communications, Inc (ATCI). The acquisitions are the company’s fifth and sixth acquisitions in the last 20 months.
“Joining forces with these two great companies on opposite U.S. coasts elevates our expertise and complements our existing geographic presence while also presenting a broader suite of innovative solutions to our valued clients to further our aim of being the preferred choice for all our customers’ fire, life safety and security needs,” Michael McWilliams, Red Hawk President and CEO, said in a statement.
DPSI’s expertise includes special hazard clean agent and water mist fire suppression, early warning smoke detection and controls, hazardous gas monitoring and specialty cooling systems. DPSI President Dominic De Maria will remain with Red Hawk to help develop the new Red Hawk Fire & Security “Critical Infrastructure Division.”
“We are just as enthusiastic about this purchase as Red Hawk. Not only does it advance Red Hawk’s posture in the fire and life safety industry by adding our specialized team of professionals, but it expands the resources and geographic reach we can now offer our clients as well,” said De Maria.
ATCi Communications is the largest independent security systems integrator in South Florida. The company designs, installs and provides technical support and maintenance services of enterprise-level, intelligent video surveillance systems, access control and intrusion alarms for federal and local government facilities and law enforcement agencies, luxury residential and mixed-use properties and large scale commercial projects.
“Being able to now offer fire and life safety services to our existing security portfolio is a win-win for our customers, our people and Red Hawk as well. We look forward to combining our sales and business development efforts to maximize our potential across all product and service lines throughout the entire Florida market,” said Vincent. J. Vento, ATCI’s Founder and President.
