Churches Fire & Security acquires Elite Fire Limited

Churches Fire & Security, a nationwide specialist dedicated to supplying customers with the best in fire safety and security provisions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Elite Fire Limited.

Established in 2000 and based in Worthing, West Sussex, Elite Fire specialise in fire protection and security services.

“I am extremely pleased to announce the sale of my business to Churches Fire & Security. I am confident that Churches will honour our 20 years of hard work and carry on flying the Elite flag. Looking after our staff and customers was the absolute priority throughout this process, and I have confidence that Churches fit that criteria.”

Tony Clark, Managing Director at Elite Fire Limited

Churches Fire & Security and Elite Fire offer well-aligned services with a large concentration of regional customers and together, are extremely proud to be able to offer an enhanced national service as a result of the acquisition. This further supports Churches Fire & Security’s strategy of becoming the most comprehensive fire safety and security provider in the UK.

Churches Fire & Security has been providing services to over 40,000 sites countrywide for over 28 years, enabling UK businesses to better protect their staff, visitors and assets, and helping them reduce the risk of fire and theft. From large well-known corporate businesses to smaller, local businesses, Churches Fire & Security offer a full range of services such as sprinkler systems, fire alarms, fire door inspections, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, dry risers, suppression systems, intruder alarms, CCTV systems and access control. Third-party certification through BAFE and SSAIB ensures that working practices meet legal and safety requirements.

“Following the acquisition of Elite Fire, I am delighted to welcome our new colleagues, customers and suppliers to Churches Fire & Security. This is the 29th acquisition Churches Fire & Security has made and as we integrate the acquisitions, we are always pleased not only to grow our business but take the best from both businesses ensuring we continue to develop and grow our offering, as we continue to work with our customers to keep their property and staff safe from fire and theft.”

Charlie Haynes, Chief Executive Officer at Churches Fire Security Ltd