Ranger Fire and Security has announced a new, innovative partnership with Simpro, the field service management software for trade and field services businesses.
Cross-selling opportunities
Simpro’s platform enables individual businesses operating in the Ranger Group to schedule and better manage projects at scale. It also uniquely and seamlessly notifies and passes specialist jobs to other businesses in the Group with relevant expertise or geography, facilitating and driving greater cross-selling opportunities.
In September, the first Ranger businesses will use Simpro’s platform to enhance their services and cross-sell across the Group.
F&S services
The UK F&S sector is currently highly skilled but fragmented, with many businesses opting to specialize
The UK F&S sector is currently highly skilled but fragmented, with many businesses opting to specialize in providing a handful of F&S services to a high standard.
This focus on and need for specialization means that opportunities for businesses to grow their operations successfully can prove challenging.
New tailored software setup
Ranger was founded earlier in 2024 to help overcome this, acquiring several high-performing businesses with expertise in specific areas and bringing them together under one roof to create a one-stop solution for clients’ needs while creating a forum to share knowledge, provide support, and foster greater collaboration.
Ranger and Simpro worked closely to develop a new tailored software setup, enabling it to operate across multiple individual businesses within the Ranger Group without the need for third-party software or manual workarounds.
Value-added tasks
The innovation also means that field teams can more easily access the full range of services they need
Both current and new businesses that join the Ranger Group stand to benefit from Simpro’s services, not only in terms of increased cross-selling opportunities but also from seamless and efficient job quoting, scheduling, inventory tracking, invoicing, and workflow management.
This allows employees to focus on more value-added tasks and meet our customers' needs. The innovation also means that field teams can more easily access the full range of services they need without engaging multiple technology providers or tools.
Best-in-class platform
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, said, “Ranger was founded on a mission to overcome the fragmentation of the fire and security sector and support businesses to better collaborate and grow. Our new partnership with Simpro will enable us to take this mission to the next level."
“Its best-in-class platform will add a new dimension to Ranger, building on the successes we have already had this year with the acquisitions of several high-performing businesses, and will allow us to further enhance our collaboration and cross-selling activity."
Best service offering
“Simpro’s commitment to constantly enhancing its platform fits well with Ranger’s ethos and will no doubt prove invaluable on our journey to provide customers with the best service offering possible."
"Culture and a can-do attitude were key when choosing our provider, and we were impressed by Simpro’s approach throughout the selection process.”
Bringing innovation
Gary Specter, CEO of Simpro, said, “For more than twenty years, Simpro has been helping businesses around the world to work smarter, improve their services, and better meet customer needs."
“Our partnership with Ranger will achieve this and more, bringing genuine innovation to the fire and security sector. Together, we’ve created a platform that enables individual businesses to manage their workflows, while unlocking new cross-selling and growth opportunities across Ranger Group’s business lines."
Collaboration in fire and security
Acquisitions helped Ranger enhance its services in areas such as fire detection and alarms
“We’re excited to continue working with Ranger and supporting it in its mission to bring greater collaboration and innovation to the UK’s fire and security industry.”
The announcement comes on the heels of Ranger Fire and Security’s acquisitions of IPH Fire Solutions Ltd, AFIL Ltd, Ignis Fire Protection Ltd, and Syncro Group Ltd earlier in 2024, which together have helped Ranger enhance its services in areas such as fire detection and alarms, extinguisher maintenance, suppression, and security services.
Comprehensive strategy
Ranger has secured backing from the private equity investment firm Hyperion. With ample resources, Ranger is well-equipped to pursue further investments, acquisitions, and enhancements and is positioned for continued growth.
The company has developed a comprehensive strategy for ongoing acquisitions throughout and beyond 2024.
