ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – Summit Fire Protection Co., a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), announced the acquisition of Cofessco Fire Protection, effective April 16, 2024.
Cofessco Fire Protection, established in 1969 as a family-owned business, understands the importance of protecting lives and property from fire hazards. Cofessco has built a strong reputation for exceptional service and comprehensive fire protection solutions for over 5,000 commercial, industrial, municipal, and retail businesses large and small throughout Michigan. Their dedication to customer needs and highly trained and certified technicians have made them the trusted choice for fire safety across the region. The Cofessco team brings a wealth of experience and commitment to excellence in fire sprinkler systems, fire alarms, monitoring, emergency/exit lighting, and fire suppression systems, further strengthening Summit Fire Protection’s service offerings.
“We are truly honored to have Cofessco join the Summit Fire Protection family. This strategic move reflects our commitment to growth and innovation, positioning us for even greater success in the future. We are particularly excited about integrating the expertise of the Cofessco team, renowned for their excellence in this life safety market. Together, we will continue to prioritize safety and quality while expanding our capabilities to better serve our customers and communities,” stated Mike McCrum, VP of Operations for Summit Fire Protection.
“I was very fortunate to find a job in fire safety at a young age and have that job turn into a 34-year career with Cofessco Fire Protection and the team. We have had great growth in our marketplace, and the opportunity to continue that growth for our team and customers with Summit Fire Protection came at the right time. We have been so impressed with the Summit team and are excited for the growth opportunities that being a part of their team brings,” stated Rob Johnson, President, Cofessco Fire Protection.
The Cofessco team will continue serving customers and the community through inspections, testing, service, monitoring, and maintenance as they join forces with Summit Fire Protection. The Cofessco Muskegon, Michigan branch will become a new Summit Fire Protection branch and the Cofessco Kalamazoo branch will be combined with the existing Summit Fire Protection Kalamazoo branch. Customers can expect the same excellent service, integrity, and quality work they’ve come to know and trust along with expanded products, services and support from Summit’s network of branches across Michigan and beyond. Visit www.SummitFire.com to learn more about other locations and their suite of fire protection, security, and life safety solutions.