M&A Deal Summary

Summit Fire Protection Acquires Williston Fire & Safety

On January 1, 2024, Summit Fire Protection acquired safety/security company Williston Fire & Safety from Gardner Standard

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Summit Fire Protection’s 6th transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Summit Fire Protection’s 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Summit Fire Protection’s 2nd transaction in North Dakota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-01-01
Target Williston Fire & Safety
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Summit Fire Protection
Sellers(s) Gardner Standard
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Williston Fire & Safety

Williston, North Dakota, United States
Williston Fire & Safety is a provider of fire extinguishers, fall protection products and other safety equipment and related services. Williston air business includes safety trailer rentals and air refills. Williston Fire & Safety was established in 1978 and is based in Williston, North Dakota.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Summit Fire Protection

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Category Company
Founded 1999
Sector Safety/Security
DESCRIPTION

Summit Fire Protection provides all fire protection and life safety solutions. The Company offers a complete set of services, from design and installation, to inspections, testing and regular maintenance to protect you and your buildings from fire and intrusion. Summit Fire Protection was founded in 1999 and is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 8
Sector (Safety/Security) 6 of 8
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 8
State (North Dakota) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 6 of 8
Year (2024) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-01 Fairmont Fire Systems

Iowa, United States

Fairmont Fire Systems provides fire and life safety systems including pre-engineered systems and fire extinguishers.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-02-09 Eagle Security

New Hudson, Michigan, United States

Eagle Security is a fire and life safety provider throughout Detroit and Chicago. The company is focused on providing communication and information technologies for security, safety, and lifestyle enhancements. Eagle Security is based in New Hudson, Michigan.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Gardner Standard

Investor Investor Investor

Category Family Office
Founded 1884
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Gardner Standard is a family backed private investment group focused on acquiring and partnering with lower middle-market companies with up to $75 million in annual sales. The Firm will consider a variety of investment situations including buyouts, special situations, and divestitures. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, consumer, business services, aerospace/defense, industrial services, building products, energy services, and packaging. Gardner Standard is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (North Dakota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2024) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-01 Fox Valley Elevator

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Fox Valley Elevator designs and manufactures residential elevators and commercial and residential dumbwaiters. Fox Valley Elevator is based in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-02-08 Mid Valley Industries

Kaukauna, Wisconsin, United States

MVI is a manufacturer of precision machined components and subassemblies that are custom manufactured for equipment used in the mining, old drilling, electrical power generation, and commercial and industrial construction industries. MVI was established in 1966 and is based in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.

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