Pye-Barker acquires PEAK Alarm

Oct. 1, 2024
Company adds six Western U.S. locations and 120 new employees

ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States – has acquired one of the nation's leading security alarm providers, PEAK Alarm Company.

The addition of PEAK expands Pye-Barker's geographic reach throughout the West and adds more than 100 security professionals to the Pye-Barker team.

"Starting with PEAK Alarm Company's founder, Jerry D. Howe, our success has always been about people – the customers we serve and the dedicated, knowledgeable individuals who work here," said Donald Weakley, President at PEAK. "I and our other leaders – COO Clint Beecroft and CFO Fred Johnson – want to ensure all our people are taken care of during this next phase of the business. I'm proud to have PEAK join the Pye-Barker family, which holds the same values."

"PEAK's story is a lot like Pye-Barker's. As a young entrepreneur, Jerry Howe had a dream to protect his community, and through hard work and looking after his people, he created an industry leading organization," said Bart Proctor, CEO at Pye-Barker. "I'm honored to work alongside the talented security and alarm professionals on the PEAK team as we welcome them to the Pye-Barker family."

PEAK's highly skilled team, including leaders Beecroft and Johnson, will continue to serve customers locally.

About Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

The U.S. leader in fully integrated life safety systems, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety provides complete fire protection and security systems nationwide. With over 200 locations and 6,000 team members nationwide, Pye-Barker continues to explore strategic acquisition opportunities. Visit pyebarkerfs.com/acquisitions.