Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, a fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States ranked No. 3 on the 2026 SDM 100, acquired ResponseTECH Inc., a security and life safety solutions company based in Rockville, Maryland.
ResponseTECH will join Pye-Barker’s existing teams in Maryland to provide comprehensive life safety services to a broader customer base.
ResponseTECH offers security systems that provide critical communication and protect lives, including intrusion and fire alarms, access control, central station monitoring, nurse-call and mass emergency notification systems, from planning and design to ongoing testing and maintenance. The company’s clientele ranges from commercial facilities to education to senior living, prioritizing first-class customer service and long-lasting client relationships.
“One thing has always emerged as a driver for me throughout my tenure in business: company culture,” said Avner Skolnik, owner, ResponseTECH. “It’s about outstanding customer service, honest business practices, long-lasting client relationships and giving back to the community. I see those values every day in Pye-Barker, which is why I’m so energized by this partnership.”
Bart Proctor, CEO, Pye-Barker, added, “I often say I can tell if a company will be a good cultural fit within five minutes of our first conversation. It was clear that ReponseTECH’s team shares our passion for customer relationships, and that, together, we can deliver world-class service to our Maryland communities.”
ResponseTECH’s skilled technicians will continue to serve customers in Maryland. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough represented Pye-Barker.
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