Acquisition expands RapidFire’s Greater Los Angeles presence and enhances fire, life safety, and electronic security capabilities across the market.

St. Louis, MO (April 29, 2026) — RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire) today announced it has acquired Stratex Integrated Solutions (Stratex), expanding RapidFire’s Greater Los Angeles footprint and reinforcing its commitment to delivering a high-quality customer experience across the region.

Founded in 2005, Stratex is a provider of access control, video surveillance, intrusion alarm, and fire life safety systems for commercial facilities across the Greater Los Angeles area. The team delivers projects ranging from straightforward installations to fully integrated systems for new construction and modernization.

With the acquisition, RapidFire expands its ability to serve customers in a high-growth market with enhanced fire protection and electronic security capabilities. Stratex will continue supporting customers locally, backed by RapidFire’s additional resources and regional scale.

The acquisition supports RapidFire’s strategy of partnering with leading regional operators to build scaled capabilities in attractive, high-growth markets.

“Bringing the Stratex team into our already strong Greater Los Angeles organization adds capacity and broadens the services and solutions we can deliver to customers,” said Bob Ricucci, Chief Revenue Officer of RapidFire Safety & Security. “Their expertise strengthens our ability to deliver fire, life safety and security solutions across the market.”

“Stratex has earned deep trust across the Greater Los Angeles market, and we’re proud to welcome their team to RapidFire,” said Mike McLeod, CEO and Founder of RapidFire. “This partnership strengthens our local presence and allows us to deliver faster response, broader expertise, and a single team to support our customers from installation through ongoing service.”

"Joining RapidFire is an exciting step forward for our customers and our business. The new ownership brings expanded resources and broader expertise, while preserving the same commitment to quality and customer service that has always defined us. Our customers can count on the same trusted team they know, now backed by even greater support. We are confident this is the right move for everyone we serve," said Raoul and Gail Standt, Founders and Owners of Stratex. "One of our main concerns was making sure this would be a positive and seamless experience for our customers and our employees."

RapidFire protects lives and property through a comprehensive suite of fire protection, life safety, and security solutions.

Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney served as legal counsel for the transaction.

About Stratex Integrated Solutions:
Founded in 2005, Stratex Integrated Solutions combines technology, talent, and customer service to meet each client’s unique requirements. Stratex provides design, installation, service, consulting, and monitoring for medium to large commercial facilities.

About RapidFire Safety & Security:
RapidFire Safety & Security provides commercial fire protection, life safety, and electronic security services across the Midwest, Southwest, and Western United States. The company is led by founder Mike McLeod and co-founder Colin Harrold and is backed by Concentric Equity Partners.

RapidFire partners with entrepreneurs and business owners in the fire, life safety, and security industries who want to extend their legacy with people-focused leadership and additional resources to support growth.

About Concentric Equity Partners:
Concentric Equity Partners is a private investment firm that provides capital and strategic support to middle-market companies to accelerate long-term value creation. Concentric supports entrepreneurs and operators with resources designed to achieve exceptional results.

Concentric is the direct investing arm of Financial Investments Corporation, a private asset management firm and family office.