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Our Purpose

Our purpose is to Protect People & Property for businesses by maintaining, monitoring, and installing fire protection and security systems to keep our customers’ facilities safe and in compliance. We do things by the book, and never cut corners when it comes to safety, Our dedication to excellence is not only evident in our words but also in our proven track record. With a remarkable 4.9-star rating from our satisfied customers on Google, prestigious Top Workplace awards recognizing our outstanding workplace culture, and the implementation of a rigorous Quality Assurance program, we consistently uphold the highest standards for our customers.

Our Leadership

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Jim Fraser

James Fraser

Dave Fraser

David Fraser

Lou Redlinger

Lou Redlinger

Scott Shellabarger

Scott Shellabarger

Adam Carney

Adam Carney

Shane Alford

Shane Alford

Ashley Schmitz

Ashley Schmitz

Bill DeLong

Bill DeLong

Core Values

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When it comes to safeguarding what matters most, Silco is dedicated to protecting both People and Property.

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Company History

  • 1931

    Silco was founded in Norwood, OH as an industrial laundry company with 5 employees. SILCO – Standard Industrial Laundry Company.

  • 1959

    Brakefire was formed in 1959 by Ray Dennis. While Silco started in the 1930s and purchased Brakefire in the 70s, we consider the fire protection roots of protecting people and property to have started in 1959.

  • 1970

    OSHA mandates the presence of fire extinguishers in the workplace.

  • 1978

    Silco sold the 800 employee laundry business to Aramark and Jim Fraser acquired the 11 employee fire and safety portion of the business.

  • 1980s

    Silco expands its Fire Protection business into Dayton and Columbus.

  • 2000s

    Silco expands into Akron. David Fraser joins Silco.

  • 2010s

    Silco expands into Cleveland and adds Security to its offering. David Fraser becomes President and is the 4th generation of family to lead Silco.

  • 2020

    Silco’s employment reaches 300. Silco breaks ground on a new 45,000 square-foot corporate headquarters in Evendale, Ohio.

  • 2021

    Silco breaks ground on a new 27,500 square-foot Columbus, Ohio office that will feature a state of the art training center.

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