BROOKS SAFETY SOLUTIONS (BSS) ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF FIRERESQ

FireResQ Acquisition Reflects BSS’ Commitment to Product Breadth and  Expertise

CHARLOTTE, NC – July 14, 2025 – Brooks Safety Solutions (“BSS” or the “Company”), the nation’s premier fire, life safety & security ("FLS") solutions provider and a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, has acquired FireResQ, Inc., a North Carolina–based e-commerce distributor that specializes in fire hoses and related parts. FireResQ’s senior leadership team, led by Barry McConaghey and Daniel Weber, will remain in their current roles and become significant shareholders of BSS.

Founded in 2011, FireResQ is a leading provider of a wide range of fire hose and cam lock products and accessories, serving both firefighting and industrial markets across the United States. Known for its robust private-label product offerings and highly technical, skilled team, FireResQ is proud of its stellar reputation for providing a world-class customer experience.

Eric Smith, Chief Executive Officer of BSS, said, “The acquisition of FireResQ represents a major step forward for Brooks Safety Solutions. Their expertise in and focus on high-quality and mission-critical life safety products align perfectly with our mission to provide comprehensive, customer-focused fire and life safety solutions. Together, we have a stronger product range and offer even greater value to our customers.”

For more information about FireResQ, Inc., please visit fireresq.com.

About Brooks Safety Solutions

Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Brooks Safety Solutions is the nation’s premier fire, life safety & security solutions provider. Brooks Safety Solutions delivers value to its customers, vendors, and the broader fire safety industry through its Brands: Brooks Equipment, Commercial Fire, ESC Central, ESC Supply, Heiser Logistics, L&J Fire Equipment, Logistics Supply, Water Specialties Company, and the FED Learning Center.

The Company offers life-saving products through 22 distribution centers, a multi-location program management system, and customer education and training. BSS serves as a one-stop shop for both service providers and OEMs, offering a comprehensive suite of FLS products and service categories, including suppression, alarms, safety, sprinklers, low-voltage, and monitoring.

BROOKS SAFETY SOLUTIONS (BSS) ANNOUNCES REBRAND FROM BECO HOLDING COMPANY

BSS Rebrand Reflects Comprehensive Solution Offering and Commitment to Supporting the Fire, Life Safety and Security Industry

CHARLOTTE, NC – April 29, 2025 – Brooks Safety Solutions ("BSS" or the "Company"), the nation’s premier fire, life safety & security ("FLS") solutions provider and a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, today announced it has changed its corporate name from BECO Holding Company ("BHC") to Brooks Safety Solutions. BSS better captures the Company’s expanding mission to deliver end-to-end FLS products, services, and training to its customer and supplier partners nationwide.

"To reflect our evolution and strategic vision, we are transitioning from BECO Holding Company to Brooks Safety Solutions," said Eric Smith, Chief Executive Officer of BSS. "This new identity not only honors our legacy but also reinforces our dedication to providing comprehensive growth solutions to our customers-from national fire-protection and security companies to family-owned businesses."

BSS will continue to operate with the same leadership team, customer-first approach, and dedication to quality that has defined its success since 1941. Moreover, the Company’s foundational values: respect for others, fairness, honesty, and always doing the right thing–remain unchanged.

As part of this transition, BSS’ new website, www.BSS.com, will serve as a central hub for its services, resources, and industry partnerships. All other touchpoints will remain unchanged.

About Brooks Safety Solutions

Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Brooks Safety Solutions is the nation’s premier fire, life safety & security solutions provider. Brooks Safety Solutions delivers value to its customers, vendors, and the larger FLS industry through its Brands: Brooks Equipment, Commercial Fire, ESC Central, ESC Supply, Heiser Logistics, L&J Fire Equipment, Logistics Supply, Water Specialties Company, and the FED Learning Center.

The Company offers life-saving products via 22 distribution centers, multi-location program management, and customer education & training. BSS serves as a one-stop shop for both service providers and OEMs, offering a comprehensive suite of FLS products and service categories, including suppression, alarms, safety, sprinklers, low-voltage, and monitoring.

About H.I.G. Capital

H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity and alternative assets investment firm with over $69 billion of equity capital under management.* Based in Miami, and with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco in the United States, as well as international affiliate offices in Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Dubai, and Hong Kong—H.I.G. specializes in providing both debt and equity capital to middle-market companies through a flexible, operationally focused, value-added approach. Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G. has invested in and managed more than 400 companies worldwide. H.I.G. Capital is a leading global alternative investment firm with $69 billion of capital under management.* Based in Miami—and with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco in the United States, as well as international affiliate offices in Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Dubai, and Hong Kong—H.I.G. specializes in providing both debt and equity capital to middle-market companies through a flexible, operationally focused, value-added approach. Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G. has invested in and managed more than 400 companies worldwide. For more information, please visit www.HIG.com.

_{*Based on total capital raised by H.I.G. Capital and its affiliates}