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Ranger Fire and Security has acquired Dorset-based alarm and security experts Partnership Fire and Security, marking the company’s 14th acquisition since its launch less than two years ago in February 2024.
Established in 1999, Partnership Fire and Security has grown to cover more than 3,000 customers across Shaftesbury, Dorset and the South Coast. The team, which consists of both engineers and administrative staff, has adapted over time to meet ever-changing customer demands, and now includes teams specialising in installation, as well as a full-time alarm servicing and maintenance department.
Partnership Fire and Security provides customers with alarm and security-based installation and maintenance services, ranging from intruder alarms to CCTV systems and fire alarms to extinguishers. The team support projects through all stages, from design to completion, with numerous certificates of excellence and quality control to BAFE and SSAIB standards.
This is Ranger’s second acquisition in the South West alongside last year’s acquisition of Plymouth’s Universal Fire and Security Ltd, further building out its coverage in the region and further its mission to build a service that is truly national in scope.
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, said: “Partnership Fire and Security marks our first acquisition of the year. We are delighted for them to become the latest addition to the team and bring their acute knowledge of the alarm and security sector to the Group.”
Nick Ogle, Managing Director of Partnership Fire and Security commented: “Over the past 27 years, we have worked hard to become one of the top choices for both businesses and high net worth properties across the South of England when it comes to the design and installation of fire alarm protection and security systems. We see the value in not rushing the installation process to ensure we are offering the best possible service, which leads to customers maintaining their systems through us throughout their lifecycle and beyond.
“We pride ourselves on our customer service and as part of the Ranger Group we are looking forward to working with other experts across the fire and security sector to reach even more customers in the area and further afield.”
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