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NEW ORLEANS, LA - Carr's Hill Capital Partners Management, LP (“Carr’s Hill”), a New Orleans-based private equity firm, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, SMART Safety Gulf Coast (SMART Safety), a premier provider of life safety and compliance services, has completed two strategic add-on acquisitions: Safety Consulting & Training, Inc. (SCTI) and Trinity Safety Management (Trinity). These acquisitions further enhance SMART Safety’s geographic reach and service offerings, reinforcing its position as a trusted leader in workplace safety, utilizing its Compliance-as-a-Service (CaaS) model.

Founded in 2007 by Larry Leiman and based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, SCTI specializes in site safety audits, safety incident response, and safety training, serving a robust base of recurring customers across South and Central Florida. As part of the acquisition, Larry Leiman has joined SMART Safety full-time during the transition period to ensure a seamless integration and continued delivery of high-quality services to SCTI’s clients.

Trinity Safety Management, led by founder Robert Bruce, brings additional depth to SMART Safety’s capabilities. Based in Georgia, with a strong presence across North and Central Florida, Trinity provides programmatic safety management, site safety staffing and safety training services. The company serves a growing and loyal roster of recurring program customers. Robert Bruce has also joined SMART Safety full-time, bolstering the company’s capabilities and commitment to excellence.

“We are thrilled to welcome SCTI and Trinity Safety Management into the SMART Safety family,” said Blake Beach, CEO of SMART Safety. “These acquisitions align perfectly with our mission to deliver comprehensive, high-impact safety solutions to our clients. The addition of Larry, Robert, and their talented teams expands our footprint and enhances our ability to serve our growing customer base.”

Carr’s Hill Partners has supported SMART Safety’s growth strategy since its initial investment, focusing on both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

“SMART Safety’s acquisition of SCTI and Trinity Safety Management exemplifies our approach to building value through targeted add-ons that strengthen operational capabilities and market presence,” said Michael Gude, Vice President at Carr’s Hill. “We are excited about the opportunities these partnerships create and look forward to supporting SMART Safety’s continued success.”

Both SCTI and Trinity Safety Management bring established reputations, recurring revenue streams, and complementary service offerings to SMART Safety, positioning the company for sustained growth and leadership in the safety services industry.