RANGER FIRE AND SECURITY ACQUIRES MIDLANDS-BASED BUSINESS AND WALES-BASED BUSINESS
Capital and Trust - March 7, 2024 -
RANGER FIRE AND SECURITY ACQUIRES MIDLANDS-BASED BUSINESS AND WALES-BASED BUSINESS
Ranger Fire and Security, a newly formed company founded by specialists from across the fire protection and service industries, has officially launched today with the acquisition of two well-established businesses: Ignis Fire Protection Ltd and Amerex Fire International Ltd.
Created in response to increasing regulation and rapid transformation in the UK’s life safety sector, Ranger brings together expert regional providers under one platform to deliver a full spectrum of fire protection and security services. The business is backed by experienced private equity investor Hyperion, providing strong financial support for sustained growth and further acquisitions.
Mark Bridges, CEO, commented:
“The UK fire and security market is evolving quickly, with increased regulatory demands and rising expectations around safety and compliance. Ranger is building a new kind of platform—one that unites the very best regional specialists to deliver innovation, quality, and trust at scale.”
Ranger’s market entry is underpinned by its acquisition of two respected companies that already hold strong reputations in their fields:
- Ignis Fire Protection Ltd, based in the Midlands, provides expert fire detection and security services with a strong focus on quality and customer care.
- Amerex Fire International Ltd offers national coverage in vehicle and kitchen suppression systems, with deep-rooted partnerships in extinguisher supply and service.
Together, these companies represent the first step in Ranger’s vision to create a modern, collaborative network of fire and security providers—retaining the strengths of local businesses while offering customers a more integrated and comprehensive service model.
Rather than replace or rebrand the businesses it acquires, Ranger supports its partners with shared resources, strategic guidance, and access to technology and operational expertise. This structure allows regional operators to grow more efficiently, while customers benefit from a consistent, high-quality service across all areas of fire protection, security, and life safety.
Steve Evans, Managing Director of Amerex, said:
“This partnership marks a major milestone for Amerex. With Ranger, we can expand our reach and capabilities, while continuing to provide the same trusted service our customers rely on.”
Martin Donald, Founder of Ignis, added:
“We’re excited to be part of something bigger that still values our roots. Ranger shares our commitment to quality, and together we’re building something truly exceptional in the fire and safety space.”
Ranger Fire and Security is already in discussions with additional partners and expects to announce further acquisitions in the near future. With a strong leadership team and a scalable platform in place, the company is positioned to become a leading name in the UK’s fire and security market—bringing together best-in-class service providers under one trusted brand.
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What this acquisition means for the buyer
For Ranger Fire and Security, the acquisition of Ignis Fire Protection and Amerex Fire International represents the launch of a new buy-and-build platform within the UK fire protection and life safety sector. By bringing together two established regional businesses at inception, Ranger immediately establishes operational scale, service capability, and geographic coverage across both the Midlands and Wales.
Backed by private equity investment, the group is positioned to accelerate further acquisitions and build a coordinated national network of specialist fire and security providers. Rather than fully rebranding acquired firms, Ranger’s model focuses on retaining established local businesses while layering central support, technology, and strategic oversight.
Overall, the transaction provides the foundation for a scalable platform designed to consolidate fragmented regional providers into a unified, growth-focused group operating across the wider UK fire and security market.
What this means for sellers in the sector
For owners of fire protection and security businesses, this transaction highlights continued private equity interest in fragmented, compliance-driven industries. Regional operators with strong reputations, technical expertise, and established customer contracts are increasingly attractive to platform-led buyers seeking to build national coverage.
It also demonstrates how sellers can benefit from joining a larger group without necessarily losing their local identity, as many platforms are adopting partnership-based models that retain existing brands and teams. This can provide business owners with both liquidity and continued involvement in a growing national organisation.
Market trend context
The UK fire and life safety sector is experiencing increasing consolidation, driven by regulatory complexity, recurring service contracts, and demand for integrated compliance solutions. Private equity-backed platforms are actively acquiring regional specialists to build national service networks capable of delivering consistent standards across multiple disciplines.
A key trend is the emergence of “specialist roll-up” platforms that retain local operating brands while centralising support functions such as compliance, technology, and procurement. This enables scalability while preserving customer trust and regional expertise, particularly in safety-critical industries.
How Capital & Trust typically supports transactions like this
Capital & Trust acts as a business broker, sourcing and introducing potential acquisition opportunities to firms seeking to expand their presence in the fire protection, security, and wider business services sectors. The firm facilitates introductions between parties and supports early-stage discussions where there is mutual interest in exploring a transaction.
Where appropriate, Capital & Trust may assist in coordinating communication between buyers, sellers, and their appointed professional advisers during initial engagement. Its role is limited to originating and facilitating introductions, while all regulated financial, legal, and technical matters are handled by external advisers appointed by the parties.