ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Fire, life safety and security industry-focused buy-and-build platform RapidFire Safety & Security has acquired Belton, Texas-based Progressive Protection Security Systems, Inc.
This acquisition “expands RapidFire’s security and fire offerings and serves as a foundation for expanding service offerings throughout Texas,” according to the joint announcement. This is RapidFire’s fourth acquisition in Texas.
Progressive Protection Security Systems, founded in 1997 by Eddie Notgrass, offers installation, maintenance and monitoring of commercial security, fire, access control, automation and low-voltage solutions in central Texas, the announcement says. Notgrass started Progressive in the garage of his home, “blending his passion for customer service with a lifelong commitment to protecting others,” according to the announcement.
Why RapidFire Acquired Progressive Protection Security
Progressive “has grown to earn the trust of thousands of businesses and expanded to service customers not just in central Texas but locations throughout the state,” the joint announcement says. Progressive’s employees “will continue to deliver the same exceptional service their customers have come to expect while contributing to RapidFire’s growth throughout Texas,” according to the announcement.
“We are excited to join the RapidFire team,” says Notgrass in the joint announcement. “We were impressed that they share our deep commitment to customers and employees. Mike McLeod and his team have built an amazing business, and this partnership will allow us to provide even better solutions for our customers and greater opportunities for our team.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Progressive Protection to the RapidFire family,” says Brian Modglin, chief operating officer of RapidFire Safety & Security, in the joint announcement. “Their dedication to customer-focused security solutions and their deep roots in central Texas perfectly complement our mission to safeguard businesses and their team members.
“This partnership allows us to expand our security offerings and deliver even greater value to our customers in this rapidly growing region,” he says.
“Progressive will be an exceptional addition to an already very strong RapidFire team,” says Bob Ricucci, RapidFire chief revenue officer, in the joint announcement. “Their client-centric culture in the marketplace will allow us to offer a broader set of solutions and bring more value to our clients as ‘One Rapid’ with Total Solutions.”
