RapidFire Safety & Security, a multi-regional expert in fire, life safety, and security industries, has announced the acquisition of Kane Fire Protection, a full-service fire protection contractor based in the St. Louis Metro-East area. This acquisition marks RapidFire’s second in the St. Louis market, where the company is headquartered, and significantly expands its service offerings with the addition of Kane’s fire sprinkler services.
Kane Fire Protection, established in 2005, specializes in fire suppression system design, installation, and testing. The company serves both the St. Louis, Missouri and Southern Illinois Metropolitan areas, bringing a strong reputation and skilled workforce to the RapidFire family. All of Kane’s employees will remain with the company, ensuring continuity and maintaining a robust presence in the St. Louis market.
Mike McLeod, CEO and Founder of RapidFire, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, ‘I’m incredibly excited to welcome the talented team from Kane to the RapidFire family. Pat Kane has built a fantastic company with a strong reputation for quality and customer satisfaction. We’ve long admired Kane Fire, and I’m confident that together, we can achieve even greater things.’
The acquisition aligns with RapidFire’s ‘Buy & Build’ strategy, which aims to develop a world-class platform throughout the Midwest, Southwest, and Western United States. By integrating Kane’s expertise, RapidFire enhances its ability to offer comprehensive fire protection and security solutions in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Kane Fire Protection brings valuable assets to the partnership, including NICET Level III certification and a full range of services covering consultations, inspections, engineering, testing, permits, approvals, and design drawings. The company’s workforce, comprised of professionals from Sprinkler Fitters Local 268 who have completed a rigorous five-year apprenticeship program, ensures high-quality installations and expertise in every project.
Pat Kane, Owner of Kane Fire Protection, shared his excitement about the merger, saying, ‘Mike and Brian’s interest in helping me grow my business and their plans for growing RapidFire really got me excited about the opportunity to be a part of it. The biggest thing for me is the opportunity to grow and be part of something bigger and better than I could build on my own.’
This strategic acquisition not only strengthens RapidFire’s market position but also enhances its ability to serve a broader customer base with an expanded range of fire protection services. The move is expected to create synergies that will benefit both companies and their clients, providing more comprehensive safety and security solutions in the region.
Adam Lucas of Concentric Equity Partners, RapidFire’s investment partner, commented on the acquisition, stating, ‘We’re thrilled to join forces with a great operator like Pat to expand our service offering in the St Louis market. Our partnership with Kane represents a continuation of our core strategy to provide a full spectrum of security and fire protection services across each of our addressable markets.’
As the fire and safety industry continues to evolve, this acquisition positions RapidFire Safety & Security to meet the growing demands for integrated fire protection and security services. The combined expertise of both companies is expected to drive innovation and improve service delivery, ultimately enhancing safety standards for businesses and communities in the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond.
For more information about RapidFire Safety & Security and its services, interested parties can visit www.rapidfiress.com. To learn more about Kane Fire Protection’s offerings, visit https://kanefireprotection.com/.
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