New Castle, Pennsylvania [September 25, 2022]-Pyrotecnico of New Castle, PA and Atlas PyroVision of Jaffrey, NH jointly announce the acquisition of New England's largest professional display fireworks company, effective September 30, 2022.
"Our team is excited to welcome Atlas to the Pyrotecnico Fireworks family. We look forward to partnering on the continued expansion of delivering joy and togetherness to communities across New England and beyond," Stephen Vitale, CEO of Pyrotecnico, a fifth generation Fireworks Display Company.
According to Atlas officials, this strategic addition will provide Atlas' current customers with greater access to products, equipment, and personnel. It was also stated that Atlas leaders and staff will continue with their current positions, including Sarah Bergeron, President of Atlas PyroVision, and Matthew Shea, Vice President of Sales. Stephen Pelkey (CEO of Atlas PyroVision) who will advise and assist Pyrotecnico with the transition over the next year for the northeast region staff, 450 technicians, and just over 700 customers throughout New England.
"As the largest fireworks display company in the U.S., Pyrotecnico will provide a tremendous amount of support with greater access to products and services that will only benefit current and future customers in the northeast," states Stephen Pelkey.
Atlas continues its 73-year history (since 1949) as a third-generation locally-owned retail and wholesale fireworks company. Pelkey also stated, "Atlas Fireworks will operate its four retail fireworks stores throughout NH, which will remain with the Pelkey Family." Atlas Fireworks operates retail stores in Amherst, Belmont, Newport and Ridge, NH.
Sarah Bergeron, who serves as Atlas President and Pelkey's oldest daughter shared, "Atlas has built a solid foundation under the direction of my dad (Stephen Pelkey) over the past 37 years. I am confident that with our experienced and hardworking staff, display technicians and drivers, this new chapter into the Pyrotecnico family will benefit each community and organization we serve throughout New England."
Pyrotecnico announced the addition of Melrose Pyrotechnics to its family of fireworks display businesses earlier this year.