RapidFire Safety & Security has acquired SDS Security, a prominent security systems integrator based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, expanding its market presence and service capabilities in Texas. The acquisition represents RapidFire's fifth strategic purchase in the state and its 20th overall since the company's founding in 2022.
Founded in 1994, SDS Security brings extensive industry experience and a robust portfolio of security solutions to the merger. The company specializes in comprehensive security systems, including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, fire alarm systems, and intercoms. With over 200 years of combined team experience, SDS has established a strong reputation across diverse sectors such as retail, corporate, financial, educational, healthcare, and government markets.
Brian Modglin, RapidFire's Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the strategic importance of the acquisition, noting that it strengthens the company's market position and enhances its ability to deliver cutting-edge security and fire safety solutions. The merger is expected to provide SDS Security's existing clients with expanded resources and technological capabilities while maintaining the personalized service they have come to expect.
Steve Schmitz, President of SDS Security, expressed enthusiasm about joining RapidFire, highlighting the opportunities for growth and expanded service offerings. The acquisition will enable SDS to leverage RapidFire's innovative technology and operational excellence while preserving the client-centric approach that has defined their business for nearly three decades.
This strategic move reflects the ongoing consolidation trend in the security and safety services industry, where larger firms are acquiring specialized regional providers to broaden their geographic reach and service capabilities. By integrating SDS Security's deep local expertise with RapidFire's broader operational infrastructure, the merger represents a potentially transformative development for both organizations.
The acquisition underscores RapidFire's aggressive expansion strategy, supported by Concentric Equity Partners, which has been instrumental in facilitating the company's growth through strategic acquisitions. For clients in the Texas market, this merger promises enhanced security solutions, increased technological capabilities, and continued commitment to personalized service.
