Allendale, MI – Platte River Equity (“Platte River”) portfolio company Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (“MES” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its acquisition of West Shore Fire’s loose equipment division (“WSF”), a fire equipment distributor with over 35 years of experience serving Michigan’s firefighting community. This acquisition marks a significant step in MES’s mission to expand its footprint and continue its commitment to supporting first responders and at-risk workers.
“We are excited to welcome West Shore Fire into the MES family,” said Marvin Riley, CEO of MES. “Their dedication to supporting firefighters aligns perfectly with our mission. Together, we’ll enhance the level of service and product availability for those who protect our communities.”
“After over three decades of serving Michigan’s fire service community, we are thrilled to join forces with MES,” said Jeff DuPilka, owner of West Shore Fire. “This partnership helps to ensure our customers will continue to receive the high level of service and quality products they have come to expect, now supported by MES’s resources and expertise.”
“We are excited to support Marvin and the team as they build MES into a critical partner for workers in the fire service, law enforcement and industrial end markets,” said Eric Crawford, Managing Director of Platte River. “West Shore Fire is the eleventh add-on acquisition under Platte River’s ownership. The business is highly strategic for MES, expanding the Company’s geographic footprint in its fire segment.”
