Pye-Barker Fire & Safety expands in Tampa with acquisition of Advanced Engineered Systems

In a move to fortify its position as the preferred single-source service provider, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, America’s leading private, full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider, has acquired Advanced Engineered Systems Corp. (AESC), a Tampa-based integrated fire alarm, security, and mass notification systems provider with over 25 years of business history.

This strategic acquisition aligns with Pye-Barker Fire & Safety’s ambitious growth plans and enables the company to augment its existing fire protection services with security and alarm capabilities in the Tampa market.

With a wide range of end-to-end services, including inspection, testing, maintenance, installation, and design, Advanced Engineered Systems caters to commercial, healthcare, education, correctional, and industrial sectors in southwest and central Florida. The company ensures the quality and code-compliance of its fire and security alarms, video surveillance, access control, mass notification, and life safety systems.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety strengthens foothold in Tampa market through Advanced Engineered Systems acquisition. Photo courtesy of Pye-Barker Fire & Safety/PRNewswire.

Expressing excitement over the new partnership, Karen Thomas, Owner of Advanced Engineered Systems, stated, “I’m very excited about the opportunities that our partnership with Pye-Barker will present for our employees and our business growth in Florida, while we continue to provide excellent service to our clients.” She added that they are proud to join Pye-Barker, a company committed to client service, employee culture, and investment in ongoing training and technology.

Bart Proctor, CEO at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, welcomed Advanced Engineered Systems into the fold, saying, “We’re happy to bring on AESC’s knowledgeable team to enhance our service to the greater Tampa community. This addition advances our mission to become the nation’s largest single-source service provider of choice in every market.”

The accomplished technicians at Advanced Engineered Systems will continue serving customers in Florida, adding value to Pye-Barker Fire & Safety’s already robust offerings.