DelCam Capital announced that its portfolio company, Space Age Electronics, has acquired SprinkGuard, a manufacturer of specialty fire-sprinkler protection products.
SprinkGuard’s products are used in commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities throughout North America. The company is known for sprinkler-head protection products designed for environments where code compliance, facility protection, and system reliability are essential.
Founded by Matt Hunsberger and Troy Marino, SprinkGuard serves applications including distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and other high-value properties.
SprinkGuard will operate as part of Space Age Electronics, a manufacturer of fire and life safety equipment headquartered in Sterling, Massachusetts. Through the transaction, SprinkGuard will gain access to Space Age Electronics’ national distribution network, engineering resources, manufacturing capabilities, and relationships with more than 1,000 fire systems integrators across the United States.
DelCam Capital said the acquisition expands Space Age Electronics’ fire and life safety platform and strengthens its ability to serve fire protection professionals with a broader range of engineered products.
The transaction also reflects DelCam Capital’s broader strategy of investing in and growing American manufacturing businesses serving essential infrastructure markets. Through Space Age Electronics and related fire and life safety businesses, DelCam is building a platform focused on product innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
DelCam Capital said employees across the platform participate in ownership and value creation, aligning management, employees, and investors around long-term growth.
DelCam Capital is a Massachusetts-based private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing niche American manufacturing businesses. Space Age Electronics designs and manufactures engineered products for the fire alarm, emergency communications, and life safety markets.
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“SprinkGuard is a highly respected niche manufacturer with products that solve real problems for fire protection professionals. The business has built a strong reputation through product quality, innovation, and customer relationships. By combining SprinkGuard with Space Age Electronics, we believe we can significantly expand market reach while continuing to invest in product development, manufacturing excellence, and customer service. Fire and life safety remains one of the most attractive sectors within industrial manufacturing. The industry benefits from recurring demand, strong regulatory drivers, and mission-critical applications. We continue to seek opportunities to partner with founders and family-owned businesses that have built differentiated products and strong customer relationships.”
Steve Trotta, Managing Partner of DelCam Capital
“We built SprinkGuard by focusing on product performance, customer trust, and helping contractors meet demanding code requirements. Joining Space Age Electronics and DelCam Capital provides access to resources, manufacturing capabilities, and distribution channels that will help accelerate the next stage of growth.”
Matt Hunsberger, Co-Founder of SprinkGuard
“SprinkGuard complements our existing product portfolio exceptionally well. The addition strengthens our ability to serve fire protection professionals with a broader range of engineered solutions while leveraging the sales, customer support, and operational infrastructure we have already established nationwide.”
Matt Grady, Chief Executive Officer of Space Age Electronics
