Orlando, FL - Platte River Equity (“Platte River”) portfolio company MES Life Safety (“MES”) is excited to announce its newest add-on acquisition, WC Fire Safety, Inc. (“WC Fire”), a provider of fire protection services based in the Orlando area. This strategic acquisition strengthens MES’s presence in the Southeast and enhances its ability to deliver comprehensive fire safety solutions across the region. WC Fire has built long-standing relationships through its commitment to dependable service and technical excellence.
“After years of building WC Fire into a trusted name in the industry, I’m excited to partner with MES,” said James Watson, Founder and Owner of WC Fire. “This transition allows us to offer our customers even more robust and expanded services, as well as advanced technologies – while preserving the values that made WC Fire what it is today.”
“We are excited to welcome WC Fire into the MES family,” said Marvin Riley, CEO of MES. “Its customer-focused service model and technical expertise are a perfect fit with our mission to protect those who protect others. This acquisition not only strengthens our service capabilities in Florida, but it also reflects our continued commitment to providing high quality, code-compliant life safety solutions nationwide.”
“Platte River is proud to support the MES team with the resources it needs to carry out MES’s vital mission,” said Eric Crawford, Managing Director of Platte River. “The addition of WC Fire to the MES organization strengthens our shared commitment to maintaining life-saving suppression systems that protect communities when they need it most.”
MES continues to actively seek add-on acquisitions for businesses providing equipment distribution, aftermarket equipment maintenance and testing services and fire system services to the fire, tactical and industrial end markets.
About WC Fire
WC Fire is an Orlando-based fire protection company specializing in the inspection, installation and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems. Known for its prompt, professional service and local expertise, WC Fire serves a broad range of clients including property managers, contractors, healthcare facilities and industrial operations throughout Southern Florida.
