Thompson Safety, a provider of fire protection, first aid and safety services, acquired A1 Shiner, a Texas-based fire protection company with locations across Texas on August 13.

The details

According to a news release, the acquisition expands Thompson Safety’s footprint in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, providing a one-stop shop for workplace safety.

Thompson Safety offers a wide variety of safety equipment and services, including first aid supplies, personal protective equipment, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, fire alarms, fire hoses and emergency and exit lighting.

The acquisition has added several new fire services, such as fire suppression and fire alarms, according to a news release. It also gives Thompson Safety’s current first aid and safety customers access to more fire protection solutions, while A1 Shiner customers will gain access to Thompson’s first aid and safety services.


Thompson Safety is headquartered in Houston and has locations in 23 markets across the United States. The business works with businesses to streamline their fire and safety programs while maintaining compliance with industry standards and local regulations, according to the release.

Quote of note

“A1 Shiner has built a trusted name in fire protection over the last 30 years across the state of Texas,” said Tommy Thompson, founder and CEO of Thompson Safety. “Their expert technicians and strong customer relationships align with our mission of delivering best-in-class fire protection solutions. We are thrilled to welcome the A1 Shiner team to Thompson Safety and to offer even more comprehensive services to our customers.”