Ranger’s acquisition plan adds Dorset alarm and security specialist

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Acquisition of Partnership Fire and Security

Ranger Fire and Security has completed its first acquisition of 2026 with Dorset-based Partnership Fire and Security.

The acquisition is Ranger’s 14th since launching in February 2024.

Ranger said it is its second acquisition in the South West, following the acquisition of Plymouth’s Universal Fire and Security in 2025.

Partnership Fire and Security was established in 1999.

The company has grown to cover more than 3,000 customers across Shaftesbury, Dorset and the South Coast.

Partnership provides alarm and security-based installation and maintenance services, ranging from intruder alarms and CCTV systems to fire alarms and extinguishers.

The business includes teams specialising in installation, alongside a full-time alarm servicing and maintenance department.

The company said its service range includes intruder and fire alarms, plus design, installation, monitoring and 24-hour call outs.

It said it supports projects through all stages, from design to completion, and cited certificates of excellence and quality control to BAFE and SSAIB standards.

What the companies said about the deal

Mark Bridges, Chief Executive Officer of Ranger Fire and Security, said: “Partnership Fire and Security marks our first acquisition of the year.

“This is our second acquisition in the South West as we continue to build out our footprint and service lines across the UK and Ireland.

“With many more announcements lined up for 2026, we are excited for what the coming year will bring for Ranger.”

Nick Ogle, Managing Director of Partnership Fire and Security, said: “Over the past 27 years, we have worked hard to become one of the top choices for both businesses and high net worth properties across the South of England when it comes to the design and installation of fire alarm protection and security systems.

“We see the value in not rushing the installation process to ensure we are offering the best possible service, which leads to customers maintaining their systems through us throughout their lifecycle and beyond.

“We pride ourselves on our customer service and as part of the Ranger Group we are looking forward to working with other experts across the fire and security sector to reach even more customers in the area and further afield.”

Partnership will receive additional business support from Ranger’s leadership team as part of the deal.

The company will also be able to access and collaborate with Ranger’s network across the South West, the UK and Ireland.

Ranger said it has backing from Hyperion Equity Partners.

The company said it aims to become a one-stop provider for fire and security services across the UK and Ireland.

Hyfire expands regional sales team with Johan Paulsen appointment

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Hyfire expands South West sales coverage

Hyfire has appointed Johan Paulsen as its new South West Regional Sales Manager, adding to its team of Regional Sales Managers in the UK.

Hyfire announced the appointment and said Paulsen brings more than 25 years of technical experience across fire detection and electronics after representing the company in South Africa for three years.

He has worked for 12 years in the fire detection industry and 15 years in electronics.

The company said this background includes precision engineering and system reliability.

Paulsen also holds an NHD in electrical engineering.

His training also includes courses in management, project management, software, business practices, motivational and team growth.

He is set to focus on the South West region of the UK.

His stated aim is to build long-term partnerships with installers that share Hyfire’s approach to quality and reliability.

Hyfire sets out sector focus and product aims

Hyfire said Paulsen will focus on vertical markets where the business is already active, drawing on his previous work in South Africa.

Paulsen said: “I had excellent success in the South African market in Hospitality and Leisure, Education, and Heritage sectors, and I plan to leverage that experience to identify new growth opportunities in the UK – particularly in these same verticals.”

“I also think using the information we get from devices in a building can be incorporated into BMS systems to add value to and thus make our product even more desirable compared to the competition.”

He also described why he wanted the role and how he views the company’s wireless fire detection technology.

Paulsen commented: “Fire detection is traditionally a slow moving industry, but being part of a healthy, disruptive product makes it fun and engaging – he emphasises – I truly believe it will save more lives than traditional wired systems because it is, by design, less susceptible to failure that only results in the fire system being ignored as can happen with wired system.”

In the announcement, he also described the technology as “more stable than cable.”

The company said he enjoys spending time with his family, travelling and food, and also has hobbies including repairing vintage watches, leatherwork, fountain pens and motorcycles.

Hyfire said his role will centre on identifying installers that deliver strong results and protect the integrity of the Hyfire brand.