Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, a fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States, has acquired Sound & Communications Systems Inc., a security and fire alarm services company with special focus on healthcare and education customers. This acquisition bolsters Pye-Barker's expertise and impact in the healthcare industry for full-service life safety solutions.

Based in Lafayette, La., Sound & Communication Systems Inc. (SCSI) offers security and fire alarm, video surveillance, access control, and nurse call systems with emphasis on ongoing inspection, testing, and monitoring to keep properties and their occupants safe. SCSI specializes in communication systems for hospitals and healthcare organizations, including nurse call, reporting, real-time location systems, and intercom/paging.

The company works directly with owners, architects and engineering teams at healthcare facilities to determine their needs, managing design, installation and implementation of systems that promote communications, patient privacy, safety and efficiency. Its systems also add value to customers in public and private education, commercial and retail environments.

Michael Baumbach, owner, Sound & Communications Systems, said, “SCSI is committed to doing the right thing for the communities around us, just like the team at Pye-Barker. Joining Pye-Barker is a great opportunity for our associates and mission to grow, enhance our fully integrated services for our customers, and join a family culture where we all belong.”

Bart Proctor, CEO, Pye-Barker, said, “SCSI brings a wealth of knowledge about healthcare systems to our team. They’ve established themselves as experts in the industry, and their shared dedication to knowledge and growth allows us to expand our protection of patients, healthcare staff and life-saving organizations.”

SCSI’s skilled team will continue to serve customers in Louisiana. SCSI was represented by Mark Sandler of SPP Advisors in this transaction, while Pye-Barker was represented by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough.