LEHR, a national emergency vehicle upfitting platform, announced the acquisition of Systems for Public Safety Inc. (SPS), a Pacific Northwest provider serving law enforcement, fire and municipal agencies across the region, as public safety agencies nationwide contend with more complex vehicle specifications, longer lead times and pressure to maximize equipment uptime, company officials stated in a press release.
“This acquisition advances our strategy of building a true national platform and establishes our presence in the Pacific Northwest,” said Daniel Hamm, chief executive officer of LEHR. “Systems for Public Safety’s full-service model, expansive service area and longstanding customer relationships enable us to expand our product offerings, further delivering consistent, high-quality solutions as agencies face more demanding specifications and tighter operational windows.”
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Systems for Public Safety brings comprehensive upfitting capabilities across emergency vehicle categories, expanding LEHR’s geographic reach into key Pacific Northwest markets while adding technical expertise in specialized equipment integration, noted the release.
“We’re excited to join LEHR, which has built the strongest reputation in the emergency vehicle upfitting industry,” said Paul Deskins, president of Systems for Public Safety. “This partnership strengthens our ability to serve customers with enhanced capabilities and support, while providing new opportunities for our employees and deepening our relationships with partners.”
The acquisition marks LEHR’s seventh add-on transaction, complementing organic growth initiatives, including new greenfield locations and expanded facilities. The platform now operates 30-plus locations nationwide, with continued investment in service infrastructure, technical capabilities and product breadth, the company said. LEHR also recently announced that it opened a new, 40,000-square-foot facility in Houston under its Defender Supply brand.