Ranger Fire and Security has taken significant strides toward its expansion goals in the United Kingdom, announcing the acquisition of two companies in the South and North West of England.
These strategic moves follow a recent major investment from Inflexion, which has bolstered Ranger's ability to expand its reach across the UK and Ireland.
Recent Majority Investment Supports Expansion
The first acquisition, CIA Fire and Security Limited, operates out of Cirencester, Gloucestershire, and delivers fire and security solutions regionally and nationally. Established in 1982, CIA Fire and Security offers a portfolio of services including fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, and more. In addition to their services, CIA has expanded its reach by acquiring PFS and Pioneer Automated Controls, adding to their capabilities in fire and gate security.
Under the leadership of Matthew and Sally Harrison, CIA's workforce of over 80 employees will continue to be integral to the company's operations as it integrates with Ranger, contributing to sustained growth through experienced management.
Enhancing Service in the South
This move aligns with a strategy to broaden Ranger's capabilities and reinforce its service network
The acquisition enhances Ranger's presence in the South of England, where it already collaborates with other entities such as Fidelity Integrated Systems and Scion Communications Limited to cater to local customers' security needs. This move aligns with a strategy to broaden Ranger's capabilities and reinforce its service network.
Meanwhile, AKD Fire and Security Ltd, based in North West England, brings a focus on fire alarms, security systems, and access control to the table, with a strong emphasis on ongoing service and maintenance. This acquisition expands Ranger's service territory, effectively linking its North West operations at Syncro with its Scottish operations at Secureshield in Motherwell.
Meeting Local Security Demands
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, remarked, "Our two latest acquisitions, CIA Fire and Security and AKD Fire and Security, bring decades of industry experience to the Ranger Group and will help extend our presence across the North West and South of England. With existing Ranger businesses already well-established in both regions, our two new companies will be able to bring their experience and knowledge to the team, helping Ranger meet more of the fire and security needs of local businesses."
Strategic Vision for a Comprehensive Solution
The integration of CIA Fire and Security with Ranger presents new opportunities
The integration of CIA Fire and Security with Ranger presents new opportunities, as noted by Matthew Harrison, Managing Director, "Becoming part of the Ranger Group marks a significant moment for our team, enabling us to extend our services to new customers across the local region and beyond. Working alongside Ranger’s group of industry experts will give us a greater opportunity to cross-sell and we look forward to bringing our own experience and skill set to the Group, including strengthening the business’s service delivery and expanding their fire and security offering."
These recent acquisitions boost the Ranger Group’s portfolio to 25 businesses, employing over 500 people collectively. This aligns with Ranger's strategy to unite high-quality regional businesses into a national platform capable of providing top-tier fire and security services throughout the UK and Ireland.
Supported by Inflexion and Hyperion Equity Partners, which have significantly reinvested in Ranger, the company aims to provide a cohesive and seamless experience for customers.
Ranger Fire and Security has announced two more acquisitions in both the South and North West of England, as part of plans to accelerate the company’s growth across the UK.
The announcement comes after the recent majority investment from Inflexion, enabling Ranger to step up its acquisition strategy across the UK and Ireland.
Recent majority investment
The first of Ranger’s new acquisitions, CIA Fire and Security Limited is based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, serving customers across the South as well as on a national level. CIA Fire and Security was founded in 1982, and its services include fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, extinguishers, keyholding.
CIA has been acquisitive in its own right, acquiring PFS, a fire and security maintenance led business and Pioneer Automated Controls, based in Gloucester, that focuses on gates and barriers. The three businesses join the platform, headed up by Matthew and Sally Harrison. The company’s 80 plus staff will remain with CIA as it becomes part of the Ranger Group, helping to maintain the company’s strong management to help drive growth.
Strong focus on recurring servicing
The acquisition of CIA Fire and Security will also help Ranger solidify its footprint in the South alongside the business’s existing companies in the area: Fidelity Integrated Systems, Scion Communications Limited, Partnership Fire and Security and Universal Fire and Security.
AKD Fire and Security Ltd is a North West England-based fire and security systems provider, with services spanning fire alarms, security and access control and a strong focus on recurring servicing, maintenance, remedials and reactive call-outs. Its diverse customer base spans commercial, hospitality, public sector and residential property. The acquisition strengthens Ranger's footprint in the North West, bridging the gap between its North West hub, Syncro, and its Scottish hub, Secureshield, in Motherwell.
Fire and security needs of local businesses
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, said: “Our two latest acquisitions, CIA Fire and Security and AKD Fire and Security, bring decades of industry experience to the Ranger Group and will help extend our presence across the North West and South of England. With existing Ranger businesses already well-established in both regions, our two new companies will be able to bring their experience and knowledge to the team, helping Ranger meet more of the fire and security needs of local businesses.”
“With backing from Inflexion we will continue to step up our acquisition strategy, bringing on board the UK and Ireland’s best fire and security experts to fulfill our mission of becoming the one-stop shop for all customer’s fire and security needs.”
Business service delivery
Matthew Harrison, Managing Director, of CIA Fire and Security said: “Becoming part of the Ranger Group marks a significant moment for our team, enabling us to extend our services to new customers across the local region and beyond.”
“Working alongside Ranger’s group of industry experts will give us a greater opportunity to cross-sell and we look forward to bringing our own experience and skill set to the Group, including strengthening the business’s service delivery and expanding their fire and security offering.”
Seamless customer experience
These latest acquisitions bring the total number of businesses in the Ranger Group to 25 and the number of group employees under the Ranger umbrella to over 500. The acquisitions form part of Ranger’s ongoing strategy to bring together high-quality “local hero” businesses to create a platform that is truly national in scope and capable of delivering best-in-class fire and security services across the UK and Ireland.
With backing from Inflexion and from Hyperion Equity Partners, which has made a significant reinvestment in the Group, Ranger is on a mission to become the one-stop provider for fire and security services across the UK and Ireland. Through strategic acquisitions and investment in technology and talent, Ranger offers a comprehensive range of services at a regional and national level, all while providing a seamless customer experience.
