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Acquisition marks Thompson Safety’s entry into Philadelphia market

Thompson Safety has acquired Kartman Fire, a fire and life safety provider serving Philadelphia and surrounding areas since 1983.

The acquisition represents Thompson Safety’s entry into the Philadelphia market, adding fire protection to the company’s expanding portfolio across the US.

According to Thompson Safety, Kartman Fire’s employees will join its fire division, extending service capacity in the Northeast.

Kartman Fire’s service history and customer base

Kartman Fire has operated for more than four decades, providing tailored fire and life safety solutions to a wide variety of properties.

These include small apartment buildings, high-rise residential communities, warehouses, medical offices, schools, universities and restaurants.

The company’s technicians will now work within Thompson Safety’s fire division to support service delivery in Pennsylvania.

Jonathan Kartman, Chief Executive Officer of Kartman Fire, said: “With Thompson Safety, our employees have the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing fire protection business and not just a dot on the map.

“It also allows us to provide our customers with even greater resources and service offerings while continuing the legacy of care and technical excellence we’ve built over the last 40 years.”

Thompson Safety outlines growth and future services

Through the acquisition, Thompson Safety will offer fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, exit lighting, backflow and monitoring services in Pennsylvania.

The company confirmed this development aligns with its plan to expand full-service fire protection across the country.

Tommy Thompson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Thompson Safety, said: “Kartman Fire has been a trusted name in fire protection and security in Philadelphia for more than four decades.

“We are thrilled to welcome their talented team to Thompson Safety.

“This acquisition strengthens our fire protection division and opens an exciting new market for us in Pennsylvania.

“Together, we will continue delivering exceptional service while giving customers access to both fire protection and safety solutions.”

Strategic milestone for national expansion

Thompson Safety described the acquisition as a milestone in its growth strategy.

The company noted that the move expands its geographic reach and reinforces its focus on building strong local teams.

It added that Kartman Fire’s expertise will allow cross-selling opportunities between fire protection, first aid and safety services.

Relevance for fire and safety professionals

The acquisition of Kartman Fire by Thompson Safety introduces full-service fire protection options to customers in Pennsylvania.

Facility managers in residential, educational, healthcare and commercial sectors will gain access to expanded services including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, suppression equipment and monitoring solutions.

Fire-protection contractors and system installers in the region will see new opportunities for collaboration or subcontracting as Thompson Safety increases its workforce and service scope.

Procurement officers responsible for safety compliance will now be able to source integrated fire protection and safety services from a single provider.

For architects, engineers and consultants involved in building design or refurbishment in Philadelphia and the surrounding area, the presence of a larger fire-protection provider ensures broader technical support for meeting code requirements.

Thompson Safety acquires Kartman Fire in Philadelphia: Summary

Thompson Safety announced the acquisition of Kartman Fire, a Philadelphia-based fire and life safety company established in 1983.

The deal marks Thompson Safety’s entry into the Philadelphia market and expands its fire protection division in the Northeast.

Kartman Fire has provided customised services to property types including apartment buildings, high-rise residential communities, warehouses, medical offices, schools, universities and restaurants.

The company’s technicians will now join Thompson Safety, extending service capacity across Pennsylvania.

Thompson Safety confirmed that through the acquisition it will now provide fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, exit lighting, backflow and monitoring services.

Jonathan Kartman, Chief Executive Officer of Kartman Fire, said the partnership would expand resources and service offerings while maintaining the company’s legacy of technical excellence.

Tommy Thompson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Thompson Safety, said the acquisition strengthens the company’s fire protection division and opens a new market in Pennsylvania.

The company noted that the move supports its strategy of building local teams, expanding geographic reach and offering integrated fire and safety solutions across the US.

This article contains information from the following source: Thompson Safety