Marine Fire Safety; a leading specialist in firefighting and lifesaving equipment for the marine industry has been acquired by Nobel Fire Systems; a UK based leading provider of specialist fire risk suppression systems.
The deal will enable Marine Fire Safety to benefit from Nobel Fire Systems scale and technological resources to enhance their product and servicing offering to their customers.
Mark Bresnahan, Managing Director at Marine Fire Safety, comments “The acquisition is an exciting time for us all here at Marine Fire Safety, as we look ahead towards future growth opportunities and expansion. Nobel Fire Systems is not only the manufacturer of the reputable K-series suppression system but is one of the world’s largest Stat-X distributors. Through their support, we will be looking to enhance both our national and international coverage. In addition, we will have access to their extensive pool of Technical Engineers and Research and Development department, as well as increased stock availability.”
Bresnahan continues, “As a business we have spent many years building our reputation as a trusted and fully certified supplier and service provider; and we firmly believe that the amalgamation of both businesses will only strengthen our operations.”
Ian Bartle, Managing Director at Nobel Fire Systems, said: “Marine Fire Safety has built itself a strong reputation for providing high quality safety equipment to its clients, and Mark and the team have extensive technical expertise. Bringing our operations together will only help us better serve our customers. We look forward to seeing the combined businesses go from strength-to-strength in the years to come.”
As a result of the acquisition, Marine Fire Safety will be looking at opportunities to recruit more staff. Managing Director, Mark Bresnahan will join Nobel Fire Systems’ board and management team following the acquisition.
For Marine Fire Safety, business will continue as normal. Both Marine Fire Safety and Nobel Fire Systems have very complementary offerings – together, they’re set to go further, faster by making the most of each other’s scale and hard-earned reach.
