Sea-Fire Marine distributor sold

Fire Ranger, a South Florida distributor for Sea-Fire Marine fire detection and suppression systems, has been acquired by Summit Fire & Security.

The move positions Fire Ranger as a division of Summit, with new resources and infrastructure to expand its marine business across the States, including applications for Sea-Fire products in unrepresented market segments. Summit says it will in turn concentrate on land-based systems.

Ernie Ellis, Sea-Fire president says: “Throughout their regional market, Fire Ranger is a well-known brand and a top distributor of Sea-Fire products. This transition over to Summit Fire & Security will provide transformative opportunities for them to grow beyond South Florida and is a promising development for Sea-Fire.”

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, Fire Ranger is a supplier of fire and safety equipment and services for recreational and commercial vessels and dockside applications. The company has a longstanding agreement with Informa Markets to provide fire safety equipment to notable events and boat shows. Its team of technicians also provides inspections, certification, supply and installations, training and consultation.

“We’re excited for Fire Ranger to join Summit Fire & Security and pleased to have Sea-Fire as a supportive partner,” says Neil Cooper, Summit Fire & Security fire life safety manager. “The three companies have worked towards the same simple goal for decades: to safeguard people and property. Our successful marine business approach was of particular appeal to Summit, and we can now expand from regional to national growth opportunities in untapped markets.”