Empowering
growth:

Our Commitment to
Partner Success

Sciens Building Solutions, a company built on passion for fire and life safety, is actively seeking like-minded businesses for strategic growth through acquisitions. If you are a business owner in the space with a loyal customer base, commitment to quality and looking to grow, we’d like to connect with you.

Hear from Previous Owners

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Rizzo Family Story

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“The initial discussions again were mainly based around culture and fit. If it wasn’t Sciens, it really wouldn’t have been anyone else, knowing what I know in the industry now.” -Chuck Rizzo

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Paul Facciolo’s Story

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“Not only does Sciens invest in our company, there’s an opportunity for the individuals in our company to invest in themselves. Terry did everything he said he was going to do, nobody lost their job, in fact some people got raises sooner than they would have after we came on board.” -Paul Facciolo

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The Dielmann’s Story

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“I had a very good friend that was working with Sciens, and we started the conversation there. It was someone I really trusted as we went through the process, I found like-minded people that really enjoyed what they did working with Sciens and really cared about the people that they were bringing in under that umbrella.” -Jimbo Dielmann

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Stephanie and Brad’s Story

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“We had a couple of friends that have previously sold to Sciens and they said good things. After talking to Sciens and many others, I found that Sciens communicated very well to me. The answers they gave me were not canned responses, they were more candid answers. I felt very comfortable.” -Brad Higdon

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Chuck Rizzo

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“At Sciens you realize that their value systems are more about how you care about your community, how you care about the people around you, how you contribute to society, how you care about your customers, how you concern yourself with your employee issues, how you find the way to meet all of those things and grow as a person and grow as a company.”

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Derrick Mitchell

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“My favorite part of working at Sciens is having the ability to be able to interact with other likeminded peers, to have those resources where you can go and you can lean on when you’re running into a problem and knowing that you have the depth on the bench to be able to pull from it at any point in time.”

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Duane Hannasch

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“That’s the main reason we went with Sciens. I wanted to see the growth. I want to see this double, triple, whatever we need to do. Again, with the background, we get the right people in place with the same vision to move it forward. I want to see the same growth; we started as little seeds that have grown into blossoms.”

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Tim McGee

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“All the sudden there were upward mobility opportunities for our people that they might not have had before. It is just very infectious to see that high energy level; everybody’s enjoying themselves. All that comradery and that team spirit is still there, post-acquisition. It’s great. It has had a huge impact on my personal life and Sciens gave me the ability to do that. It’s been awesome.”

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Brad Golub

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“We viewed Sciens as an excellent partner for WSA and are proud to have been the first company to join the platform. We believe that Sciens provides us with resources and capabilities that enhance our ability to serve our customers and grow our operations. This partnership has exceeded its expectations in terms of creating exciting opportunities for WSA’s employees and customers.”

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Nandu Paryani

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“I have known Terry Heath for many years as he has always been a very well-regarded executive in the fire industry. I was excited to work with him and become part of Sciens Building Solutions, as we sought to further grow the W.W. Gay business in Jacksonville.”

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Matt Ramsey

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“With our ethos focused on people, quality and customer service, we feel strongly that we have built an amazing company here at Sabah International. We believe becoming part of Sciens has further reinforced our core beliefs and mission, plus provided new opportunities to Sabah employees.”

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John Mitchell

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“Sciens’ and its affiliated companies’ solid technical expertise and comprehensive building solutions, combined with ESS’s capabilities, has empowered us to develop broader offerings for the important tri-state area. We are excited to continue to grow together under the Sciens platform and look forward to continuing to provide excellent customer service to our valuable current and prospective clients, as well as our talented employees.”

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Dean Farrell

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“Sciens’ strong market experience and operational expertise combined with our capabilities and relationships will enhance our ability to serve our loyal customers and new clients. We are already recognized as a provider of choice by our existing customer base, and we are excited to leverage this position, as well as Sciens’ institutional knowledge and capabilities to pursue continued market penetration and growth together.”

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Our Philosophy

Get back to the things you enjoy, we take care of the rest.

Our team is here to make the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) process stress-free and to give your business the support and investment it needs to grow. Your culture,employees, and brand matter to us, so we don’t change what’s already working. We integrate your company’s name into the Sciens portfolio, combining the power of your local brand with Sciens national presence.

The acquisition process:

We start with a confidential conversation to understand your business, your goals, and what the right partnership looks like for you.

Initial conversation

Initial conversation

When there is alignment, we structure an LOI that reflects the needs of both parties and creates a clear path forward.

Letter of intent

Letter of intent

We move through diligence in an organized, efficient way while building a transition plan that supports employees, customers, and day-to-day business continuity.

Diligence

Diligence

After closing, Sciens provides operational support, technology, and resources to help the business grow while protecting the local brand, culture, and customer relationships that matter most.

Start of journey

Start of journey

Culture is
our North Star

Yes, we are passionate about Fire and Life Safety, but overall, we care about our environment and all those around. We work hard, have fun, take care of each other, empower those around us, try new things, and help where we can.

That’s how we design, install, and service some of the most complex systems out there.

2K +
Employees
750+
Technicians
32
Successful acquisitions since 2016
89%
Employee retention

Service from One. Safety of All.

Discover our World Class Service Suite

Sciens Service Suite simplifies fire and life safety management with one point of contact, unified billing, and local expert support. Our all-in-one solution covers the design, installation, maintenance, monitoring, and testing of essential systems such as:

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We’re committed
to providing our partners a
platform for growth.

Ours is an invest-and-grow strategy. Led by industry experts, our scale, geographic reach and operational tool set, combined with your market knowledge and expertise, are the perfect recipe for success. We’re a partner that rolls up our sleeves and works alongside you every step of the way.

John Mitchell
Ashley Fisher
Robert Kane
Sarah Collins
John Mitchell
CEO & Co-Founder

John brings over 25 years of experience in the fire and life safety industry. He has led multiple acquisitions and built a culture of operational excellence across all portfolio companies.

His leadership philosophy centers on people-first growth — empowering local teams while providing enterprise-level resources and support to drive sustainable results.

Ashley Fisher
VP Business & Developement

Prior to joining Sciens in 2024, Ashley was a National Account Director for Honeywell Fire, where she developed her skills in the Life Safety Industry. In her role, Ashley managed key accounts, developed strategic partnerships, and drove overall revenue growth for Honeywell.

Ashley has proven track record of success leading working teams, negotiating complex contracts, and delivering innovative solutions to meet the needs of her clients. She understands the life safety distributor business, has passion for the industry and her customers – keeping their needs at the forefront of all her efforts.

Robert Kane
Chief Operating Officer

Robert oversees day-to-day operations across all regional offices. With a background in systems integration and field operations, he ensures that every acquired company transitions seamlessly into the Sciens family.

His focus on standardizing processes while respecting local culture has been key to maintaining the high employee retention rates the organization is known for.

Sarah Collins
VP of Strategic Partnerships

Sarah joined the team with extensive experience in business development across the security and life safety verticals. She is responsible for identifying and nurturing relationships with potential acquisition targets.

Sarah’s ability to build trust quickly and her deep understanding of owner-operated businesses make her an invaluable bridge between the corporate team and incoming partners.

Learn about the support and resources we can provide to help take your business to the next level, while protecting your culture.

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