Halma has acquired G.F.E. – Global Fire Equipment, S.A. (“GFE”) for its Safety sector company Ampac.
Ageing and crowded infrastructure mean that fire kills around 200,000 people globally each year. Many of those deaths can be prevented by fire protection systems. Governments around the world are introducing regulations to reduce fire-related deaths focusing on prevention, early detection and effective response.
GFE designs and manufactures high-quality fire detection and alarm systems. With its commitment to safety and innovation, GFE provides a comprehensive range of high-quality products tailored to meet diverse fire protection needs, ensuring reliable and effective solutions for commercial, and industrial applications. Its fully certified fire safety systems are installed in over 90 countries.
"We are pleased to add GFE to our portfolio of fire detection and evacuation systems. GFE has a strong brand reputation, backed by proven technology and outstanding customer service. This acquisition aligns with our strategy of expanding our presence internationally and providing the most effective fire detection and evacuation solutions in the industry," said Tony Messercola, managing director, Ampac."
Marc Ronchetti, group chief executive of Halma, commented: “GFE’s technologies are complementary to Ampac’s fire safety systems portfolio and will further expand the geographical markets it serves. We are excited by the opportunities we continue to see for purpose-aligned acquisitions to join Halma. It is also great to see our existing companies adding new capabilities and distribution reach through bolt-on acquisitions to accelerate their long-term growth. We are delighted to welcome GFE to our portfolio of market-leading fire detection companies.”