Private equity-backed Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Evco Integrated Solutions, a fire alarm company. The deal expands Pye-Barker's footprint in the fire protection services market. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Pye-Barker provides fire protection, life safety, and security services.

This acquisition follows Pye-Barker's strategy of consolidating the fragmented fire and safety industry. Evco's expertise in fire alarm systems complements Pye-Barker's existing offerings. For investors, the move signals continued PE interest in essential business services, where recurring revenue streams and local market dominance drive valuation.

Private equity firms have actively rolled up regional fire and security companies for years. The goal is to create national platforms with greater scale and efficiency. Watch for Pye-Barker to pursue further acquisitions in adjacent services like security integration or monitoring to bolster its market position.