A Strategic Expansion to Deliver Life Safety Solutions Across Chicagoland

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bartkowski Strategic Contracting is a leading provider of specialty contracting and building life-safety services, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of C&E Fire Protection, a trusted name in commercial and residential fire sprinkler systems based in Woodridge, Illinois.

This strategic acquisition positions Bartkowski to offer an even more robust portfolio of life-safety solutions to its growing client base. From firestop and perimeter containment to air & water barriers—and now NICET-certified design, installation, and inspection of fire sprinkler systems—Bartkowski becomes a true one-stop-shop for life-safety excellence.

"This is more than an acquisition—it's an evolution," said Lauren Sustek, President of Bartkowski. "C&E Fire Protection has built an outstanding reputation for reliability, integrity, and responsiveness over the last two decades. Together, we are raising the bar for what life-safety service can look like."

C&E Fire Protection will maintain its exceptional team, 24/7 emergency response capabilities, and regional footprint across Illinois. Clients can expect the same trusted service, now backed by the resources, safety culture, and infrastructure of Bartkowski.

With this integration, Bartkowski now delivers full-spectrum life safety coverage—from passive protection and firestopping to active fire sprinkler systems—under one coordinated team. Clients gain faster response times, streamlined project coordination, and bundled service offerings that reduce risk and cost.

"We're excited to bring new services, new energy, and new value to our clients," added Lauren. "This move allows us to better protect the people and places that matter most—and that's a mission we take personally."

To learn more about Bartkowski Life Safety's expanded capabilities, visit www.bartlsc.com or www.cefireprotection.com.

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