- Ranger Fire and Security has completed the acquisition of passive fire safety business, Fire Door Specialists Ltd, broadening and enhancing its service offering.
- The acquisition is a key part of Ranger’s goal to create a national platform that brings together the highest quality businesses in the fire and security sector.
- Ranger identified FDS as the passive fire business that best met its guardrails, consistently showing strong inspections and maintenance service growth.
- Ranger, which launched in February 2024, has already acquired four other businesses – all in the active fire space – AFIL Ltd, Ignis Fire Protection Ltd, Syncro Group Ltd and IPH Fire Solutions Ltd.
Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of fire door business, Fire Door Specialists Ltd (“FDS”).
This is Ranger’s first acquisition in the passive fire safety space, broadening out the Group’s offering beyond active fire safety.
Based in Nottinghamshire, but offering national coverage, FDS provides comprehensive fire door compliance, including building inspections, fire door maintenance and installation. FDS boasts a wealth of experience equating to more than 150 years in the fire and safety industry.
Led by Operations Director Ian Maciejewski, FDS has expanded rapidly over the past few years, with the company broadening its services to cater for all types of buildings, student accommodation, schools, factories and offices. Ian will join the senior leadership team at Ranger Fire and Security, supporting the Group’s growth over the coming years.
Ranger evaluated numerous fire door companies before identifying FDS as the passive fire business that best met its stringent criteria and guardrails, including employing skilled engineers, delivering high-quality service, and consistently showing strong growth in its inspections and maintenance services. It also has an existing long-standing, reputable client base, including the NHS and Ministry of Defence.
The acquisition of FDS is a key part of Ranger’s aim to provide quality service for its clients and a comprehensive one-stop solution by offering all fire and security services under one umbrella. FDS will benefit from the Group’s scale, technology, and broader services, which will enhance its customer offering.
While Ranger’s longer-term strategy continues to be active fire focused, the acquisition of FDS complements the Group’s existing service propositions and enhances its customer experience.
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, said: “Fire Door Specialists is a well-known, respected business in the passive fire space that will add a new and key service to the Ranger Group.
“This acquisition marks another milestone for Ranger in our journey to provide the highest quality, complete service offering and opens up significant cross-selling opportunities.
“We are excited to welcome Ian and his team to the Group. As we continue to grow, Ranger remains a dynamic, maintenance-focused business offering a turnkey solution for all fire and security services across the UK and Ireland.”
Ian Maciejewski, Operations Director at Fire Door Specialists, said: “Our decision to partner with Ranger was an easy one – it’s a company I have admired since its launch and presents huge opportunities for our business.
“Ranger is the best partner for us going forward given our shared focus on providing a high-quality service for customers, and I look forward to working closely with Mark and the team to grow Fire Door Specialists, whilst enhancing our systems and insights, fostering collaboration and exploring new avenues of growth.”
The announcement builds on Ranger Fire and Security’s previous acquisitions of AFIL, Ignis Fire Protection Ltd, Syncro Group Ltd, and IPH Fire Solutions Ltd, which together have helped Ranger to enhance its offering in all key areas of fire and security services, such as fire detection and alarms, extinguisher maintenance, suppression and security services.
Since launching earlier this year, with backing from the private investment firm Hyperion Equity Partners, Ranger has embarked on a mission to establish itself as the leading one-stop solution provider in the fire and safety sector, offering a comprehensive range of services through both regional and national operations, and providing a seamless customer experience. Funding for the acquisition was provided by ThinCats.
For more information, visit: https://www.rangerfs.com
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