Ranger Fire and Security has announced its acquisition of Secureshield, a key fire, security, and critical services company based in Motherwell and Newcastle.
This strategic move enhances Ranger's presence in Scotland and North-Eastern England and aligns with its plan for regional growth in the UK and Ireland.
Expanding Service Offerings
Secureshield, widely noted for its high-quality services in the industry, maintains a national coverage in fire and security operations.
With a strong team of over 70 employees, the company offers expertise in emergency lighting, CCTV, access control, and Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS), servicing both public and private sectors. Notable clients include the Ministry of Defense and the National Health Service.
Leadership and Strategic Growth
John Hunter, Secureshield's Managing Director, is set to take on the role of Regional Chair at Ranger
John Hunter, Secureshield's Managing Director, is set to take on the role of Regional Chair at Ranger while retaining his current position. Together with Ian Teader, Ranger Group Managing Director, Hunter will spearhead expansion efforts in Scotland and the North-East.
The Secureshield management team, including Billy Hunter, Lorna Forsyth, and Rory Walker, will remain with the group to support and drive future growth initiatives.
Enhancing Opportunities
Secureshield's integration into Ranger is expected to bolster the company's resources and open new cross-selling opportunities.
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, emphasized the significance of this acquisition, stating, "Secureshield is a highly respected key player in the fire, security, and maintenance space. Their joining of the Ranger Group will expand our geographic reach and industry expertise."
Commitment to Growth and Service
Mark and the Ranger team to amplify Secureshield's influence and enhance the group's capabilities
John Hunter shared his enthusiasm about the partnership, noting, "There was a huge amount of interest in Secureshield, but with Ranger's shared focus on growth and commitment to delivering quality service, they were the right partner for us."
He expressed readiness to collaborate with Mark and the Ranger team to amplify Secureshield's influence and enhance the group's capabilities.
Ranger's Acquisition Record
This latest acquisition follows a series of strategic mergers by Ranger Fire and Security, including companies such as AFIL, Ignis Fire Protection Ltd, Syncro Group Ltd, IPH Fire Solutions Ltd, Fire Door Specialists Ltd, and KSS Fire Suppression.
These additions have significantly strengthened Ranger's position in the fire and safety sector. Backed by Hyperion Equity Partners, Ranger aims to offer a comprehensive fire and security service throughout the UK and Ireland. Acquisition funding was secured from ThinCats.
Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Motherwell and Newcastle-based fire, security, and critical services company, Secureshield.
The acquisition marks another milestone in Ranger’s continued growth and expansion, with Secureshield building out the Group’s footprint in Scotland and North-Eastern England. With plans for further imminent regional acquisitions in the pipeline, this announcement reiterates Ranger’s mission to become the one-stop solution in the UK and Ireland for fire and security services.
Range of SME and larger corporate clients
Secureshield offers maintenance and maintenance-related works in fire and security disciplines with national coverage. Widely recognized for their high-quality service in the fire, security, and critical services industry, Secureshields’ team of over 70 employees enables them to commission and deliver maintenance services across the UK.
Secureshield is a pioneering independent provider of emergency lighting, CCTV, access control and Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS), such as social alarms and call systems – with a diverse range of SME and larger corporate clients across both public and private sectors, such as the MoD and NHS.
Ranger’s strategy and criteria
The company is led by Managing Director John Hunter, who will also be appointed as Ranger’s Regional Chair in addition to his current role. Alongside Ian Teader (Ranger Group Managing Director), John will lead Ranger’s organic and inorganic expansion in Scotland and the North-East.
The Secureshield management team, will be instrumental as Ranger looks to expand through acquisitions and partnerships. Following Ranger’s strategy and criteria to find the right team to back, Billy Hunter (Sales), Lorna Forsyth (Finance) and Rory Walker (Operations) will all stay onboard and will be key to enabling future growth.
Opportunities for all Ranger businesses
With this strong leadership, backed by a robust customer and client base, solid maintenance portfolio, and experienced management team, Secureshield is poised for continued growth within the Ranger Group, expanding the company’s resources, and opening up further cross-selling opportunities for all Ranger businesses.
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, said: “Secureshield is a highly respected key player in the fire, security and maintenance space. Their joining of the Ranger Group will expand our geographic reach and industry expertise."
“With a strong management team led by John, Billy, Lorna, and Rory, this acquisition provides us with a fantastic opportunity to drive further growth and cross selling opportunities – helping Ranger to deliver our mission of a high-quality one stop fire and security solution across the UK and Ireland.”
Ranger team to grow Secureshields’ presence
John Hunter, Managing Director of Secureshield, said: “There was a huge amount of interest in Secureshield, but with a shared focus on growth and delivering the highest quality service for our customers and clients, Ranger was absolutely the right partner for Secureshield’s future."
"We looked at a number of options to take Secureshield to the next level but felt that Ranger was best equipped with their experience and partnership-led approach to deliver on our goals."
“I am looking forward to working closely with Mark and the Ranger team to grow Secureshields’ presence, enhancing our existing portfolio, fostering greater collaboration across the group, and by the prospect of us serving as the hub for development and expansion.”
Ranger Fire and Security’s previous acquisitions
The announcement builds on Ranger Fire and Security’s previous acquisitions of AFIL, Ignis Fire Protection Ltd, Syncro Group Ltd, IPH Fire Solutions Ltd, Fire Door Specialists Ltd, and KSS Fire Suppression, which together have helped Ranger to enhance its offering in all key areas of fire and security services, such as fire detection and alarms, extinguisher maintenance, passive fire and security services.
Since launching earlier this year, with backing from the private investment firm Hyperion Equity Partners, Ranger has embarked on a mission to establish itself as the leading one-stop solution provider in the fire and safety sector, offering a comprehensive range of services through both regional and national operations, and providing a seamless customer experience. Funding for the acquisition was provided by ThinCats.
