Wind Point Partners has signed a definitive agreement to invest in The Hiller Companies, a leader in fire and life safety services, aiming to accelerate growth and enhance capabilities in critical markets.

Target Information

Wind Point Partners, a private equity firm based in Chicago, has entered into a definitive agreement to invest in The Hiller Companies, a leading provider of fire and life safety services. Established in 1919, Hiller specializes in high-cost failure environments across commercial, industrial, and marine sectors. With a workforce comprising over 1,900 employees, Hiller operates more than 45 branch locations, offering comprehensive fire and life safety services, including testing and inspection, repair and maintenance, design and engineering, as well as complex installations and retrofits.

Under the leadership of CEO Santiago Perez, Hiller has demonstrated substantial growth by prioritizing customer satisfaction, expanding its service reach, and undertaking over 20 strategic acquisitions in just three years. The partnership with Wind Point aims to further enhance this trajectory through both organic growth initiatives and additional strategic acquisitions, thereby expanding Hiller's services and capabilities in key markets.

Industry Overview

The fire and life safety services industry is a critical sector within the broader facility management and maintenance landscape. In the United States, this industry is characterized by a high demand for compliance with ever