Sciens Expands in NYS with FS&S Acquisition

SAN FRANCISCO -- Sciens Building Solutions, a fire and life safety company, has welcomed Latham, NY-based Fire Security & Sound Systems (FS&S) to its growing portfolio of companies.

This is the latest acquisition announcement from Sciens, which expands its Northeast presence where it has 10 existing Divisions. FS&S will add to their customer base resources, expertise, and the ability to leverage Sciens’ North American growth.

“We are so proud of the organization we’ve built here at Fire Security & Sound Systems,” said Sean Reilly, president of FS&S. “We chose Sciens to partner with as they are best suited to honor the commitment to our customers and provide extended opportunities to our employees. Their experience and professionalism in the life safety industry, as well as their thoughtful selection of acquisitions matches the values of FS&S.”

FS&S was established in 2008 to provide best-in-class service for life safety and security integration services, specializing in K-12, commercial office, healthcare, higher education, industry and government with expertise in fire alarm, security integration, nurse call, and sound systems.

“The addition of Fire Security & Sound Systems helps us continue our growth trajectory in the important Northeast region,” said Terry Heath, Sciens’ CEO. “With customer satisfaction as their guiding principle, FS&S will certainly add value to our nationwide presence and offerings. We continue to look for companies like FS&S to become part of our portfolio, while we expand into existing and new markets.”

Headquartered in San Francisco, Calif., and backed by The Carlyle Group, Sciens Building Solutions is a fire and life safety company focused on protecting lives and reducing business risk. This includes the design, installation, and provision of maintenance and inspection services for fire detection, fire sprinkler and security systems across a variety of commercial vertical markets.

For more information, go to www.sciensbuildingsolutions.com or www.firesecuritysound.com/.