Wtech Fire Group open new HQ and confirm expansion

Mullingar-based Wtech Fire Group, one of Europe’s largest specialist fire protection, detection and maintenance companies, has announced the opening of its new €2.5 million group headquarters, alongside the acquisition of three new companies, growing employees to over 860.

This follows news last week that Wtech has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by APi Group Corporation, a US-listed global, market-leading business services provider of fire and life safety, security, elevator and escalator, and specialty services with over 500 locations worldwide.

Located adjacent to Writech’s original facility, the new building represents investment in operational capability, innovation and the future growth of the group.

In Ireland, they have acquired Absolute Fire and Security, providers of fire protection and security services in Louth, Meath and Dublin.

In Germany, Wtech have added Feuerfuchs Brandschutz GmbH, a business employing 40 people and specialising in the supply, installation and maintenance of stationary fire extinguishing systems, with expertise in the planning and delivery of fixed systems.

In addition, Wtech have signed an agreement, set to complete over the coming weeks, to acquire PACISA, a Madrid-headquartered leader in the design, installation and maintenance of fire protection systems, with a workforce of more than 215 people and an established presence across Spain, Portugal, England, Romania, Slovakia and Germany.

The new headquarters spans 10,000 square feet, mirroring the size of Writech’s first building. It will house both group functions and the FAST (Fire and Security Technology) division, which will enable Writech’s group of companies to grow by approximately 100 new positions.

With, currently, 13 leading companies in their portfolio, Wtech Fire Group continue to grow, offering specialist services in the design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of both water-based and gaseous fire protection systems.

The cornerstone of the Group, Writech, was founded in 1985 and employs more than 140 people.

The headquarters has been designed to enhance efficiency and collaboration across the group, including eight software developers working on internal platforms and financial teams; a warehouse and purchasing centre; a training centre; centralised back-office functions for the FAST division,.

Wtech now operate in Ireland, the UK, Germany, Finland, Germany, Spain and Sweden.

Ted Wright, Group CEO, Wtech Fire, said: “Our new headquarters brings our people, systems and capabilities together under one roof in a way that will allow us to scale faster and deliver even greater value to our clients across Europe. Our overall ambition has always been to employ the best to be the best, and this investment creates the environment to support that, strengthening the foundations of our FAST businesses and reinforcing our commitment to training, innovation and operational excellence.

“This momentum is further supported by our recent acquisitions, which expand our geographic reach, enhance our technical capabilities and are highly complementary to our existing platform, positioning the Group strongly for continued growth across Europe.”