Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – a fully integrated fire protection, life safety and security services provider – has acquired The Hartline Company, a family-owned and operated security, alarm and fire prevention company serving central Florida.

Expanding business

This acquisition allows Pye-Barker, which has acquired businesses in Florida and throughout the US, to add security to its fire protection services in the central Florida market. In recent months, the company surpassed 150 branches nationwide.

Founded in 1984 by Alan Hartline, The Hartline Company helps businesses protect people and property through security monitoring, CCTV and access control in addition to fire sprinklers, fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, suppression and kitchen hood systems.

Based in Lake Wales, Florida and serving customers throughout Lakeland, Tampa and Orlando, Hartline’s end-to-end offerings include testing, inspection, maintenance and installation of high-quality life safety systems.

Serving the community

“As a family-run company serving central Florida for over 40 years, The Hartline Company takes the job of protecting our neighbors and community members seriously,” said Alan Hartline, President and Founder of Hartline. “Pye-Barker holds those same values of commitment to customer care, and I am confident in their service to our communities through this partnership.”

“Pye-Barker is honored to carry on the legacy of the Hartline family and The Hartline Company’s unparalleled reputation for customer service,” said Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker. “This acquisition strengthens our full-service capabilities in central Florida and helps us grow our presence in the Southeast and throughout the US. We are always looking for companies just like Hartline that command their markets and align with Pye-Barker’s values.”

Hartline and his staff will continue to operate The Hartline Company and serve customers in Florida.

About the company

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety was founded in 1946 and provides testing, maintenance and installation of fire detection systems, fire alarms, extinguishers, fire suppression and sprinkler systems, security and monitoring services for businesses across the US.