New York, NY —April 28, 2025—Altus Fire and Life Safety (“Altus”), a portfolio company of funds advised by Apax Partners LLP (“Apax”), and a leader in fire protection services, is excited to announce the acquisition of Firetek Sprinkler Systems (“Firetek”), a premier sprinkler system company specializing in fire prevention solutions that services the broader Albany, NY market. This strategic partnership solidifies Altus’s commitment to delivering comprehensive fire and life safety services while broadening its reach within the industry.
The integration of Firetek into Altus’s portfolio represents a significant step forward in enhancing service offerings for customers. Firetek brings extensive expertise in sprinkler systems installation, inspection, and maintenance. Together, the companies will offer an expanded suite of high-quality, reliable solutions designed to meet the growing demand for innovative fire protection systems across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
“We are thrilled to welcome Firetek into the Altus family,” said John Adams, CEO of Altus. “This acquisition enables us to combine strengths and deliver unparalleled safety solutions to our clients. It’s a partnership that further underscores our mission to protect lives and property through excellence in fire safety.”
Michael O’Connor, owner of Firetek, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “Firetek has always been about providing innovative and dependable fire protection solutions, and joining Altus allows Firetek to continue that legacy on an even larger scale. We’re excited to collaborate and bring our combined expertise to benefit more clients than ever before.”
Firetek has built a reputation for exceptional service, innovation, and reliability. Joining forces with Altus provides an opportunity to create new growth opportunities for employees, reach new markets, and continue advancing the standard of fire protection.
About Altus Fire & Life Safety
Serving customers for more than 30 years, Altus 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
For more information, please contact:
Gil Lee
SVP of M&A