New York, NY – August 11, 2025 – Altus Fire & Life Safety, a leader in fire protection and life safety services and a portfolio company of funds advised by Apax Partners LLP, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Star Fire Protection, a renowned provider of fire alarm solutions based in the Northeast region. This acquisition will complement Altus’s existing Northeast footprint, allowing Altus to offer its comprehensive suite of fire protection services to an even broader customer base.
“We are thrilled to welcome Star Fire Protection to the Altus Fire & Life Safety family,” said Bobby Bell, CFO of Altus Fire & Life Safety. “This acquisition strengthens our presence in the Northeast and enhances our ability to provide world-class fire safety solutions to our clients. Star Fire’s expertise and reputation for quality align perfectly with our mission to deliver best-in-class reliable and comprehensive fire safety services.”
Johnny Ragnanan further expressed his enthusiasm with the partnership, stating, “Altus is the perfect fit for Star Fire. Their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction mirrors our own values. We’re excited to continue growing together and expanding our reach, ensuring that more businesses and property owners benefit from the highest standard of fire and life safety services.”
Star Fire has earned a strong reputation for outstanding service, quality, and dependability. Partnering with Altus presents a chance to open up new growth avenues for employees, expand into new markets, and further elevate the standards of fire protection.
About Altus Fire & Life Safety
Serving customers for more than 30 years, Altus Fire & Life Safety is a full-service fire and life safety services provider. Altus’ end-to-end capabilities include testing and inspection, service and repair, drills and training, monitoring, upgrade and installation services across product categories, including fire alarm, sprinkler and security systems. For more information on Altus, please visit www.altusfire.com
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