Pye-Barker Fire and Safety

Pye-Barker provides inspection, service and installation for:

• Portable fire extinguishers
• Fire suppression systems
• Fire alarm and detection systems
• Security and intrusion systems
• Monitoring services
• Fire sprinkler systems

The company serves a wide range of industries, including commercial, residential, utility, aviation, financial services, food services, hospitality, petrochemical, healthcare, agriculture and government.

Company history

• 1946: John Pye and Ben Barker, Georgia Tech graduates, founded Pye-Barker Supply Company in Atlanta, Georgia, selling fire protection and safety equipment and providing product service.
• 1972: Thomas Lumsden acquired Pye-Barker Fire and Safety from John Pye and Ben Barker, later passing the company to his sons, including J. Roger Lumsden.
• 1990s: The company expanded through acquisitions of regional fire extinguisher and fire protection businesses.
• 2021: Pye-Barker reached a major milestone with its 100th location and expanded into sprinkler installation and alarm security through acquisitions, including Rapid Fire Protection Group and Mountain Alarm.
• Today: Many family-operated companies have joined to form Pye-Barker, creating a nationwide provider focused on protecting people and property.

Core values

Pye-Barker emphasizes a culture centered on people, integrity and a family-oriented approach. Key stated values include:

• Customer-bias: Recommendations and service are focused on what is in the best interest of the customer.
• Trust: Caring for customers and team members and being dependable.
• Respect: Appreciation for the industry, team members and customers, and pride in helping protect what customers have built.
• Commitment: Commitment to quality craftsmanship, quick response and caring for team members and customers like family.

Pye-Barker's legacy reflects decades of growth, strategic partnerships and acquisitions, while maintaining a focus on saving lives and protecting assets.

• Portable fire extinguishers

Inspection, servicing and sales of a wide range of portable extinguishers, plus training on proper use.

• Fire suppression systems

Design, installation and servicing of fire suppression systems for a variety of applications, including commercial, industrial and specialty environments.

• Restaurant and special hazard suppression

Fire suppression solutions for commercial kitchens and special hazard areas.

• Fire sprinklers

Certified design, installation, inspection, service and engineering of fire sprinkler systems to help safeguard lives and property.

Industries served

Pye-Barker supports many industries, including but not limited to:

• Commercial and industrial facilities
• Residential and multi-family properties
• Utilities and energy
• Aviation
• Financial services
• Food services and hospitality
• Petrochemical and manufacturing
• Healthcare and medical facilities
• Agriculture
• Government and public sector

These fire protection services are provided through Pye-Barker branches across the United States. For location-specific capabilities or certifications, customers should contact their local branch or use the request-a-quote form on the website.

• Branches located in many states across the U.S., from Alabama to Wyoming.
• Local teams provide services such as portable extinguishers, restaurant fire suppression, special hazard systems, fire sprinklers, fire alarms and security solutions.

Finding a local branch

Customers can find specific branch locations and contact details by using the Locations or Get Started tools on the Pye-Barker website. These tools allow you to:

• Select your state.
• Choose a nearby Pye-Barker location from the list of branches.
• Submit your information for a local specialist to contact you.

Contacting Pye-Barker nationally

For immediate assistance or to be connected with the right branch, customers can call Pye-Barker's national phone number:

• Phone: 800-927-8610

The national team can help route inquiries to the appropriate local office for quotes, service, inspections and system installations.

Lists Atlanta as a location. Names Alabama, Georgia, and United States as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• Main phone: 800-927-8610

Call to speak with a fire protection specialist or to be directed to a local branch for inspections, service or new system needs.

Online quote and contact requests

Customers can submit their information through the contact or quote request forms on the Pye-Barker website. These forms typically allow you to:

• Provide your contact details and company information.
• Select your state.
• Choose a nearby Pye-Barker location from the list of branches.
• Describe how Pye-Barker can help (for example, inspections, system installation, service or monitoring).

Once submitted, a Pye-Barker representative from the appropriate branch will follow up directly using the details you provide.

Local branches

Pye-Barker maintains branches across the United States. Each branch has its own address and, in many cases, local contact information listed on the website. Customers looking for a specific office should use the Locations tools on the website to:

• Search by state.
• Review available branches in that area.
• Obtain address information and initiate contact through the website forms or national phone number.

If a caller needs information not covered in these documents, the safest next step is to contact Pye-Barker directly by phone or via the website forms so the local team can provide current details.

The acquisitions program is designed for owners of businesses such as:

• Fire protection and fire extinguisher service companies
• Life safety and fire alarm firms
• Security and monitoring providers
• Related fire and safety service businesses

Many of Pye-Barker's branches and capabilities have been built by partnering with family-operated companies that shared similar values.

Approach and focus

• Pye-Barker emphasizes honoring the legacy of owners, their teams and their brands.
• The company is led and supported by industry veterans, many of whom were former owners who joined Pye-Barker through acquisition.
• The focus is on creating continuity for employees and customers while providing owners with a path for the next chapter of their business.

Initial conversation

Interested owners can request a confidential, no-obligation consultation through the acquisitions section of the Pye-Barker website. In that process:

• You can share basic information about your company.
• A member of the business development and M&A team will follow up to learn more and help evaluate whether and when a sale might be right for you.

If a caller has detailed questions about valuation, deal structure, timelines or other transaction-specific terms, they should be directed to speak directly with Pye-Barker's acquisitions team. Those details are handled case by case and are not published in these documents.

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