Pye-Barker: Pye-Barker acquires ComTronix, expands footprint in Wyoming

ATLANTA - It's been a busy year of growth for the Pye-Barker alarm division and its latest acquisition gives no hint of slowing down.On November 9 Pye-Barker announced the acquisition of Wyoming-based ComTronix, a residential security and fire alarm monitoring company. In a release Pye-Barker stated that this acquisition expands its footprint within Wyoming and further strengthens its growing alarm division. In particular they hope this acquisition will enhance its communication and mass notification service offerings.Founded in 1989 by Richard Fisher, Bruce Kopperud, and Rob Dobler, ComTronix provides integrated security and life safety systems including: fire and intrusion alarms, 24/7 fire and security alarm monitoring, access control, intrusion detection, CCTV, business telephone systems, overhead paging and structured cabling. It currently operates out of two locations, Casper and Sheridan Wyoming. Kopperud, who became company president in 2011, is a U.S. Military veteran and expressed his honor to work with active and veteran military families."We are proud every day to serve the communities we live in and provide life-saving security solutions for our neighbors and friends," said Kopperud. "We know that Pye-Barker holds the same values as the ComTronix team - commitment to customer care, hard work and community. This partnership will enable us to do more for our customers and our employees.""ComTronix is a great fit for the Pye-Barker family as we continue to expand our security offerings," said Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker. "We're honored to work with the ComTronix team and learn from their 30+ years of industry experience."ComTronix is just the latest in a growing pile of acquisitions that Pye-Barker has made this year. Most recently the company acquired Metro Fire & Safety Equipment in New Jersey in October and Integrated Security Group in September.Eric Garner, former CEO of Mountain Alarm Fire & Security (now Pye-Barker's alarm division lead) told SSN during his company's acquisition in 2021, "I thought we were acquisitive with four or five acquisitions per year. I had to meet the Pye-Barker team to understand how they were performing close to 20 acquisitions a year. Almost immediately I realized that our vision for the industry, our company culture, and growth objectives were aligned. I knew partnering with Pye-Barker would allow us to continue to expand the business at a rapid pace, while providing limitless opportunity for our team."Going forward ComTronix General Manager, Scott Taylor, will oversee the business post acquisition and the company's experienced alarm professionals will continue to service customers.