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.