Building Industry Partners (“BIP”) Forms New Fire & Life Safety Platform, Endeavor Fire Protection (“Endeavor”), With the Acquisition of Valley Fire Protection Systems (“Valley”), a U.S. Fire Protection Services Operator
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Founded in 1974, Valley Fire Protection Systems is the partner of choice in the market, fostering deep customer relationships in its role as both sub- and prime-contractor. We have tremendous respect for the field and we wish to provide these individuals, who perform a critical societal function under rugged conditions, the best opportunity to accomplish their professional and life goals. We feel confident in a bright future together.” Dave Sobota, Executive Vice President at Valley Fire Protection Systems, commented, “We could not be more excited. BIP’s talent resources, access to growth capital, and deep industry relationships will allow us to greatly strengthen the wonderful foundation Valley has built over the last 40 years. Founded by Matt Ogden in 2008, BIP is headquartered in Boston, with investment professionals, operating partners and advisors across the U.S. Over the past 14 years, BIP is proud to have co-founded or been first equity sponsor of a number of the fastest growing and most dynamic businesses in the U.S. building industry’s middle market, including U.S. LBM Holdings, Kodiak Building Partners, Homewood Holdings, and U.S.