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Ranger Fire and Security expands South West presence with acquisition of Partnership Fire and Security


Key facts

Buyer
Ranger Fire and Security (backed by Inflexion)
Target
Partnership Fire and Security, a Dorset-based provider of commercial alarm systems, CCTV, fire extinguishers, and compliance maintenance.
Exit route
Investor-backed
Sector
Trades and building services
Region
South West
Deal date
28 October 2026

Institutional consolidator Ranger Fire and Security has expanded its regional operations across Dorset and the South West with the strategic acquisition of Partnership Fire and Security.

For founders of regional fire and life safety firms, this transaction highlights how intense private equity backing is transforming the mid-market exit landscape. Acquirers are actively competing for well-run regional operators that bring a solid base of recurring maintenance contracts, offering business owners a streamlined exit route while protecting job security for technical engineering staff.

Originally reported by Ranger Fire and Security Newsroom

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