Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Protect Alarms Security Systems, a specialist in security systems, fire detection, alarms and monitoring based in Allentown, Pa.

Pye-Barker has continued to invest in the Northeast and offers full fire code compliance and complete life safety services to commercial customers in eastern Pennsylvania, according to an announcement.

Protect Alarms, family-run since its founding in 1963 by Albert Taylor, Jr., provides customized systems to businesses and residents throughout the Lehigh Valley region. The company tests and designs systems for intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, fire detection and alarms, remote site management and other environmental threats. The team also operates a 24-hour local central monitoring station.

“At Protect Alarms, we’ve always prioritized the safety and security of our customers, and we take that role of protection seriously,” said Albert Taylor, III, Protect Alarm Owner. “As part of Pye-Barker, we can offer our loyal customers additional fire protection services and enhance opportunities for our team members to grow and thrive.”

“Through purposeful acquisitions, Pye-Barker brings together experienced, highly skilled and values-aligned teams like Protect Alarms to enhance our services, grow our geographic footprint and create new opportunities for our collective teams,” said Bart Proctor, Pye-Barker CEO. “We're honored the Taylor family is choosing to entrust their customers, team and legacy to Pye-Barker.”

The team at Protect Alarms will continue to serve customers in Pennsylvania, leveraging sister teams within the Pye-Barker family of companies to support additional customers and expand its offerings.

On Pye-Barker’s team, Philip Gardner, vice president of business development, coordinated the transaction. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP represented Pye-Barker.