Location
Sandy Hook, CT
Industry
Industrials
Investment Status
Current
Investment Date
Oct 2021
Website
www.mesfire.comEstablished in 2001, MES is an equipment supplier and service provider to first responders throughout the United States. MES represents the industry’s best brands, including 3M Scott, Point Blank, Honeywell, FireDex, RevolveAir Systems, Seek Thermal, Hurst Jaws of Life, Matex Hose, Elbeco, 5.11 Tactical and many more. MES has a national network of sales representatives, mobile service technicians and in-house service centers strategically located around the United States.
Add-On Acquisition Criteria
Ideal Target Characteristics
Distribution and servicing of equipment and tools to the first responder market
Size
Revenue
$1mm+
EBITDA
$500,000+
End Markets Served
Firefighting, law enforcement, emergency medical services
"Over the last 15 years, our team has helped make MES the top choice for first responders to meet their equipment and service needs. The team at Platte River will provide a unique perspective and insight to help us continue our expansion of product and service offerings and geographic reach."
Testimonials are provided to demonstrate the benefits of working with the Platte River team. They are not provided to solicit limited partners in a Platte River Fund. Some portfolio company executives featured in the testimonials may also have an Interest in a Platte River Fund; such executives’ testimonials are not offered on the basis of being an investor in a Platte River Fund but rather as an executive who works with the Platte River team.