CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Fortis Fire & Safety today announces the
acquisition of two renowned fire and integrated security brands:
Integrated Fire and Security Solutions and Diversified Systems
Inc.
IFSS is based in Ft. Myers, FL, and operates branch locations in
Tampa, Miami, Orlando, and Tallahassee. DSI is based in Raleigh, NC, and has been part of IFSS since
October 2021. This dynamic
family-owned business founded by managing partner, John Peterson and grown by Justin Peterson, Jesus
Carias, and John Sartori, has
been delivering exceptional fire alarm and integrated security
systems for over 18 years. Justin will continue in his role as
President of IFSS while John and Jesus will continue their roles
overseeing DSI and Miami
operations, respectively. Additionally, Justin Peterson will join the Fortis Owners'
Advisory Council.
"After considering several capable partners, the entire IFSS and
DSI management team saw Fortis as the top choice. Their culture and
customer-focused business model align with ours, and they bring the
capital needed to invest in our people and support our growth,"
says Justin Peterson, President of
IFSS. "Starting today, we're all part of Fortis, and we couldn't be
more excited for the future."
"We are honored to have been chosen by Justin, Jesus, and John
as their partner for this next step in their journey. Their
expertise, product offerings, geographical coverage and customer
base will elevate Fortis to a new level in both fire alarm and
integrated security," says Rich
Ennis, CEO and Founder of Fortis
Fire & Safety.
This acquisition enhances our strategy of building
multi-regional capabilities and expands our presence in
Florida. The combination of IFSS
with the current Florida-based
Fortis brands, LifeSafety Management and Piper Fire Protection
provides our customers with an exciting expansion of services to
include a full spectrum of fire and life safety systems.
TM Capital (a division of Janney
Montgomery Scott) served as exclusive financial advisor to
Integrated Fire and Security Solutions, Inc.
About Fortis Fire &
Safety: Fortis is built on the philosophy of People First,
Quality Service and Building Lifetime Clients and started in 2021
with a small team of people committed to building something
special. Our goal was to build the "Next Generation" of fire
protection and integrated security, bringing together leading
companies from around the country into a unified organization to
better serve our customers and our people. Learn more about the
Fortis Family of Brands here.
Contact Information
Jennifer
Divelbiss
jennifer.divelbiss@fortisfire.com
(657) 688-2462
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