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Kings Secure Technologies (KST) announced that it has acquired East Fire Extinguishers and Alarms T/A EFire this month.
First established in 2011 and headquartered in Norwich with over 50 engineers across the UK, EFire provides a range of consult, design, install and maintenance services, delivering into the healthcare, education and industrial sectors.
EFire, combined with KST’s existing specialist smoke ventilation business, Silver Group strengthens the companies’ experience and offerings in the life safety systems market.
Darren Gamage, Chief Operating Officer of Kings Secure Technologies stated: “I am excited to be able to announce this acquisition. KST’s vision is to lead, transform and innovate in the security, fire, life safety and compliance environments. Our acquisition of EFire will turn this vision in to a reality; we will move forward at pace self-delivering in all key areas of fire and life safety systems to our national client base.”
Commenting on the acquisition Roger Sparrow, Managing Director of EFire said: “With the backing of KST’s resources and reach, we look forward to delivering a wider range of services to our clients. We will combine our core strengths with those of the existing companies within the KST group, deepening our industry expertise. We recognised KST as the perfect fit for our business and I am delighted that this acquisition is now complete.”
Bob Forsyth, CEO KST Group said “This is our fourth acquisition in just over 2 years, strengthening our position in the fire and life safety arena. Our standing as a critical solutions provider has been enhanced; we are tremendously excited to welcome our new colleagues into the Group and watch the business flourish and grow.”
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Kings Secure Technologies acquires EFireKings Secure Technologies (KST) announced that it has acquired East Fire Extinguishers and Alarms T/A EFire this month.
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First established in 2011 and headquartered in Norwich with over 50 engineers across the UK, EFire provides a range of consult, design, install and maintenance services, delivering into the healthcare, education and industrial sectors.