Charlotte, NC (February 2025) – Bundy Group, a leading industry-focused investment bank, is pleased to announce that it has successfully advised Akers Fire Protection, a premier fire sprinkler protection company, in its sale to Sciens Building Solutions, a leading fire-life safety and security integrator. The transaction, which closed in February 2025, highlights Bundy Group’s continued advisory work and closed transaction experience in the fire, security, and safety industry as well as its commitment to delivering value-driven outcomes for its clients.
Founded in 2012 by Bill Akers and headquartered in Lorton, VA, Akers Fire Protection built a reputation for providing state-of-the-art fire sprinkler installation, retrofits, and testing services across Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. The company serves a variety of sectors including commercial office, government, and industrial, with a strong focus on reliability and customer service.
“Akers Fire has built an outstanding company over the last 13 years of operation, and Bundy Group was excited to be a part of this transaction and work with such a quality client,” said Jim Mullens, Managing Director at Bundy Group. “The Akers Fire team has demonstrated its ability to provide outstanding solutions to its clients and be a market leader – these reasons helped Bundy Group drive such strong buyer interest in a competitive process.”
“I hired Bundy Group based on its experience in the fire protection industry, our existing relationship dating back to 2017, and this advisory firm’s strong reputation,” said Akers. “Having sold a business before, I knew I needed an experienced investment banking group on my team to help ensure a strong valuation and efficient process, both of which Bundy Group delivered.”
The Bundy Group transaction team was led by Jim Mullens.
This transaction underscores Bundy Group’s expertise in advising companies in the fire, security, and safety sector. For more information about Bundy Group’s industry expertise and recent transactions, visit bundygroup.com.
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About Bundy Group
Established in 1989, Bundy Group is an industry-focused investment bank that specializes in representing privately held companies in business sales, acquisitions, and capital raises. The team of highly experienced advisors leverages extensive industry knowledge and skills to provide hands-on guidance to clients through every phase of the business transaction. Bundy Group has been a trusted partner in more than 250 closed deals over the past 36 years, providing high quality options, actionable insights, and delivery of optimal strategic fit at a premium value for our clients.
