PROtect Acquires Airde Mechanical Services to Expand High-Access Infrastructure and Industrial Service Capabilities

Acquisition strengthens PROtect's national platform with expertise in rope access, suspended platforms, and complex access solutions.

WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PROtect, LLC, a leader in safety, reliability, and compliance services, today announced the acquisition of Airde Mechanical Services, LLC (dba Airde Rope Access Specialists), a recognized provider of rope access, suspended platforms, and specialized industrial services.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, Airde has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner for high-access, complex, and time-sensitive projects. With a team of SPRAT/IRATA-certified technicians and a portfolio that spans bridges, stadiums, hydroelectric facilities, and iconic landmarks, Airde has become a go-to provider for customers across North America.

This acquisition expands PROtect's service portfolio into rope access and suspended platform solutions, allowing the company to deliver even more comprehensive support to customers in public infrastructure, commercial, energy, infrastructure, and government markets.

"Our team has always believed that success comes through people, building strong, capable crews who deliver with integrity and precision," said Terry Steeves, CEO of Airde. "Joining PROtect allows us to bring that same culture of excellence to a wider range of customers and projects."

Krista Steeves, COO of Airde, added: "Airde has thrived by solving complex access challenges with innovation and safety at the core. As part of PROtect, our people will continue doing what they do best, while gaining the scale and resources to grow our impact nationwide."

Nathan VanderGriend, CEO of PROtect, commented: "Airde's expertise in rope access and specialized platform solutions is a natural fit with PROtect's vision. Their proven track record on some of the nation's most demanding projects complements our mission to be the most trusted provider of safety, reliability, and compliance services. We are thrilled to welcome Terry, Krista, and the entire Airde team into the PROtect family."

PROtect's expanded suite of rope access services includes confined space rescue, welding, coatings, inspections, fireproofing, engineered suspended platforms, heat treat, and LDAR/BWON compliance. By integrating Airde's expertise, the company further strengthens its ability to serve high-hazard industries with comprehensive, turnkey solutions.

About PROtect, LLC

Headquartered in Wichita, KS, with 18 regional locations across the U.S., PROtect provides safety, reliability, and compliance services for high-hazard industries. Services include non-destructive testing, mechanical integrity, pipeline integrity, process safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental, leak detection and repair, emission monitoring, and now rope access and specialized high-access solutions. Learn more at www.protect.llc.

About Airde Mechanical Services

Headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, Airde Mechanical Services, LLC (Airde Rope Access Specialists) provides high-quality rope access, suspended platform, and industrial services across the United States. Their work includes inspection, maintenance, and repair on bridges, hydroelectric facilities, stadiums, and landmark projects. Learn more at www.airde.us.

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Nathan Arant
VP, Marketing
PROtect, LLC
Direct: (225) 330-9559
nathan.arant@protect.llc

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