September 10, 2021
MES announced today it has acquired Shipman’s Fire Equipment Company
MES, Inc. has acquired Shipman’s Fire Equipment Company headquartered in Waterford, CT. Founded in 1957, Shipman’s Fire Equipment Company, is the leading safety equipment supplier to municipal and volunteer fire departments and extinguisher service to business throughout the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island as well as the Sutphen Fire Apparatus dealer for CT, RI and MA.
Tom Hubregsen, MES CEO, commented, “We are excited to welcome the Shipman’s team into the MES family. With our shared values around customer service, knowledgeable sales professionals and service technicians, Shipman’s Fire Equipment is a perfect addition for MES.” Lorraine Harrington, co-owner of Shipman’s remarked, “We’re excited that our customers will have access to MES’s extensive line of products and services." Co-owner, Christina Laplante added, "In addition, our customers will be able to leverage MES’s state of the art ordering and e-commerce platforms.”
About MES Life Safety
Since 2001, MES Life Safety has been dedicated to protecting heroes from heat, hazards, and heights in the most challenging environments. As a trusted supplier to the fire service, law enforcement, and industrial safety markets, MES equips at-risk workers with apparatus, gear, and high-performance products from leading brands such as 3M Scott, Honeywell, ISC, Fire-Dex, Seek Thermal, Hurst Jaws of Life, and 5.11 Tactical. With the nation’s largest network of specialized sales representatives, mobile service technicians, and strategically located service centers, MES delivers unmatched equipment, apparatus, and support to ensure readiness and safety on every mission.
