ORR Protection
ORR Protection is a privately held, Louisville-based provider of mission-critical fire protection services — detection, suppression, explosion protection, alarm/notification, ITM and 24/7 monitoring — serving data centers, BESS, power generation, manufacturing, semiconductor, government and healthcare operators across all 50 U.S. states.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1975
- HeadquartersLouisville, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ORR Protection does
ORR Protection (legal entity ORR Protection Systems, Inc.) is a privately held, Louisville, Kentucky-based provider of mission-critical fire and life-safety solutions, founded in 1975 and operating through 15 branch offices that cover all 50 states. The company delivers an end-to-end lifecycle of services — design, installation, inspection/testing/maintenance (ITM), and 24/7 monitoring — across fire detection (including VESDA aspirating smoke detection and flame/gas detection), active fire suppression (clean agent, water mist, foam, sprinkler), explosion protection, and fire alarm/notification systems. The portfolio is supported by 24 manufacturer product partnerships — Siemens, Honeywell/NOTIFIER, Kidde, VESDA by Xtralis, Fike, Viking, Marioff, ANSUL, Potter and others — and by 42 NICET- and 4 NAFED-certified engineers, with staff participating in six NFPA technical committees. In 2025 ORR launched SelectORR, a proprietary project and service command-center platform, alongside ProtectORR, a portfolio of pre-engineered hardware bundles (with Siemens and Kidde), targeted at modular, containerized, data-center and battery-energy-storage-system (BESS) deployments.
ORR's primary customers are operators of mission-critical facilities — data centers, BESS installations, power generation, manufacturing, semiconductor, government, healthcare, and modular/containerized infrastructure — with the company stating that 40% of Fortune 100 firms trust it and approximately 8,000 sites are inspected, tested and serviced annually. Revenue is generated through one-time project installation work and through recurring ITM and 24/7 monitoring subscriptions; SDM Magazine ranked ORR #17 by total annual revenue, #8 by non-residential installation revenue, #22 by recurring monthly revenue and #3 by largest single project value in 2025, and ORR leadership described 2024 as a record-breaking year for both revenue and net income.
Between October 2024 and November 2025 ORR completed two acquisitions (Detection & Suppression International and Compass Fire Protection), installed a new external CEO (Woodie Andrawos, formerly of National Monitoring Center) in June 2025, launched the SelectORR/ProtectORR software platform in September 2025, and unveiled a refreshed brand identity in November 2025. The company is closely held, with no disclosed outside institutional or venture funding, and continues under Orr-family ownership (Clark Orr as Chairman, Bud Orr as Chairman Emeritus).
ORR Protection firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ORR Protection
- Legal name
- ORR Protection Systems, Inc.
- Website
- https://orrprotection.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1975
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- ORR Protection is a privately held, Louisville-based provider of mission-critical fire protection services — detection, suppression, explosion protection, alarm/notification, ITM and 24/7 monitoring — serving data centers, BESS, power generation, manufacturing, semiconductor, government and healthcare operators across all 50 U.S. states.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ORR Protection industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fire Protection Services
- NAICS
- Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)
- SIC
- Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA), Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)
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Where ORR Protection is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Louisville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
ORR Protection business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- System Installation and Project Management: One-time revenue from design, installation, and project management of fire protection systems. ORR ranked #8 in Non-Residential Installation Revenue in SDM 100 (2025) and #3 in Largest Single Project Value.
- Service, Inspection, Testing, Maintenance (ITMM): Recurring revenue from inspection, testing, maintenance, and 24/7 monitoring services. ORR inspected, tested and serviced approximately 8,000 sites annually. Ranked #22 in Integrator by Recurring Monthly Revenue (RMR) in SDM Top Systems Integrators Report 2025.
- 24/7 Remote Monitoring: Continuous monitoring services providing real-time visibility, faster emergency response, and regulatory compliance for mission-critical facilities. Drives recurring monthly revenue.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
ORR Protection product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ORR Protection designs, installs, services, and monitors mission-critical fire protection systems including fire detection, suppression, explosion protection, and fire alarm/notification solutions across all 50 states. The company supports these solutions with 24/7 central station monitoring, inspection/testing/maintenance (ITM) services, and systems engineering. ORR also sells SelectORR, a proprietary software platform for project and service management, and ProtectORR, a portfolio of pre-engineered hardware bundles for modular and containerized fire protection applications in data centers and battery energy storage systems.
Product overview
ORR Protection is a national provider of mission-critical fire protection solutions, delivering an integrated lifecycle of services — design, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance (ITM), and 24/7 monitoring — through a nationwide footprint across all 50 states. The core offering centers on fire detection, suppression, explosion protection, and fire alarm and notification systems, supported by a network of over 30 manufacturer product partners including Siemens, Kidde Fire Systems, VESDA by Xtralis, NOTIFIER by Honeywell, Viking, Marioff, Fike, ANSUL, and others. The portfolio's newest additions are SelectORR (a proprietary software platform launched September 2025) and ProtectORR (a complementary line of pre-engineered hardware bundles), both purpose-built for modular and containerized fire protection in data centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). SelectORR serves as the command center for project and service management across sales, design, operations, and service delivery, while ProtectORR bundles partner hardware (Siemens, Kidde) into ready-to-deploy configurations accessible via the SelectORR platform. The company also serves specialized vertical markets including data centers, battery energy storage, connected communications, power generation, modular construction, manufacturing, industrial infrastructure, semiconductor, government, and healthcare.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SelectORR: Project and service command center platform that unites sales, design, operations, and service in a single platform for modular fire protection lifecycle management including product selection, design, parts delivery, installation, commissioning, and ongoing service.
- ProtectORR
Products and services
- Fire Detection Systems
Quantifiable outcome
- 40% of Fortune 100 companies trust ORR Protection
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use ORR Protection
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments13 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
ORR Protection technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration32 records
Feature2 records
ORR Protection partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
34 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SiemenscoreSiemens is a key product partner for fire alarm and detection systems. ORR was honored with Siemens $1 Million+ Club Achievement for 2025. ORR's ProtectORR platform leverages Siemens' proven detection and suppression technologies within streamlined hardware bundles for modular and BESS applications.
- Kidde Fire SystemscoreKidde Fire Systems is a ProtectORR portfolio partner providing fire suppression solutions for modular and containerized applications. ORR and Kidde collaborate on turnkey hardware bundles under the ProtectORR program, bringing a wide range of industry-leading suppression solutions to end users and operators.
- NOTIFIER by HoneywellcoreNOTIFIER by Honeywell is the distributor of VESDA aspirating smoke detection systems. ORR received the VESDA Precision Detection Partner Award from NOTIFIER by Honeywell in September 2025, recognizing highest VESDA sales volume via NOTIFIER of any ESD in the USA for July 2024 through June 2025. ORR is a longtime VESDA installer and leading advocate for aspirating smoke detection.
- VESDA by XtraliscoreVESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus) by Xtralis is a key technology partner. ORR is one of the top VESDA integrators in the country and a longtime installer of VESDA systems, deploying them across data centers, power generation, and other mission-critical environments.
- Honeywell AnalyticscoreHoneywell Analytics provides gas detection and analytics solutions. ORR is an authorized partner for Honeywell Analytics products including gas detection systems.
- Potter Electric Signal CompanycorePotter Electric is a manufacturer of fire alarm control panels, sprinkler monitoring, and notification appliances. ORR was awarded Potter's 2025 Million Dollar Award recognizing outstanding sales performance.
- Fike CorporationcoreFike is a manufacturer of fire suppression systems, explosion protection, and detection systems. ORR is an authorized partner for Fike products including clean agent suppression and explosion protection.
- Viking Fire ProtectioncoreViking is a manufacturer of fire sprinkler systems, suppression, and related equipment. ORR partners with Viking for sprinkler and suppression system installations.
- ANSUL (Tyco Fire Protection Products)coreANSUL is a leading manufacturer of fire suppression products including kitchen hood systems, industrial suppression, and special hazard systems. ORR is an authorized ANSUL partner.
- National FoamcoreNational Foam manufactures foam suppression systems and equipment for firefighting applications. ORR is an authorized partner for National Foam products.
- Marioff (Johnson Controls)coreMarioff, part of Johnson Controls, manufactures HI-FOG water mist fire suppression systems. ORR is an authorized Marioff partner for water mist suppression installations.
- Firetrace InternationalcoreFiretrace International provides engineered overpressure systems and fire detection/suppression solutions. ORR is a Firetrace partner offering their proprietary systems.
- Victaulic VortexcoreVictaulic Vortex provides hybrid water mist fire suppression systems combining water and nitrogen for applications including data centers. ORR is an authorized Victaulic Vortex partner.
- IEP TechnologiescoreIEP Technologies provides explosion protection and industrial hazard detection and suppression solutions. ORR is an authorized IEP Technologies partner.
- Compass Fire ProtectioncoreCompass Fire Protection LLC, based in Seattle, WA, was acquired by ORR in August 2025. The acquisition expands ORR's Pacific Northwest presence and adds union sprinkler capabilities in the Puget Sound area, complementing ORR's alarm, detection, and suppression portfolio.
- Detection & Suppression International (DSI)coreDSI, headquartered in Houston, TX at 10935 Cutten Road, was acquired by ORR in October 2024. Founded in 2000, DSI specializes in special hazards fire suppression and protection, serving customers across the US, Mexico, Central and South America, and international locations. Integration enhances ORR's operational capabilities.
- Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA)coreORR participates in the Fire Suppression Systems Association NFPA 855 video blog series, with ORR's team member Brian (NFPA 855 committee member) contributing expertise on BESS fire protection, hazard mitigation analysis, and code implementation.
- Gamewell-FCI (Honeywell)coreGamewell-FCI, part of Honeywell, manufactures fire alarm and emergency communication systems. ORR is an authorized partner for Gamewell-FCI products.
- HochikicoreHochiki is a manufacturer of fire detection and notification products. ORR is an authorized Hochiki partner for fire detection solutions.
- Kentec ElectronicscoreKentec is a manufacturer of fire alarm control panels and detection systems. ORR is an authorized Kentec partner.
- Napco Security TechnologiescoreNapco Security Technologies provides fire alarm, access control, and security products. ORR is an authorized Napco partner.
- StatXcoreStatX provides engineered fire suppression systems for industrial applications. ORR is an authorized StatX partner.
- Spectrex Inc.coreSpectrex Inc. provides flame detectors and fire detection systems for industrial and hazardous locations. ORR is an authorized Spectrex partner.
- Janus Fire SystemscoreJanus Fire Systems provides fire suppression and detection solutions. ORR is an authorized Janus Fire Systems partner.
- A-GascoreA-Gas provides refrigerant and fire suppression agent management services. ORR is an authorized A-Gas partner for suppression agent supply.
- ChemguardcoreChemguard manufactures firefighting foam concentrates and systems. ORR is an authorized Chemguard partner.
- Det-Tronics (Carrier)coreDet-Tronics, part of Carrier, provides flame detectors and gas detection systems for industrial applications. ORR is an authorized Det-Tronics partner.
- Engineered Corrosion Solutions (ECS)coreEngineered Corrosion Solutions provides corrosion management solutions for fire protection systems. ORR is an authorized ECS partner.
- PermAlert (Perimeter Products)corePermAlert provides leak detection and monitoring systems. ORR is an authorized PermAlert partner.
- ProtectoWire (Detector Electronics)coreProtectoWire provides linear wire heat detection systems. ORR is an authorized ProtectoWire partner.
- RKI InstrumentscoreRKI Instruments manufactures gas detection instruments and systems. ORR is an authorized RKI Instruments partner.
- South-Tek SystemscoreSouth-Tek Systems provides nitrogen generation systems for fire suppression applications. ORR is an authorized South-Tek partner.
- Telguard (Telular)coreTelguard provides cellular alarm communications and monitoring solutions. ORR is a Telguard partner for monitoring communications.
- Windy City WireminorWindy City Wire is a manufacturer representative and distributor for fire and security products. ORR works with Windy City Wire as a distribution partner.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ORR Protection competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- APi Group: Large publicly traded holding company and the most acquisitive consolidator in U.S. fire and life safety services with brands like Viking Fire Protection. Directly comparable because APi operates the same lifecycle (design, install, service, monitoring) across similar verticals (data centers, industrial, healthcare) at materially greater scale.
- Cintas Corporation: Large publicly traded services company whose Fire Protection division provides inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire extinguishers, sprinklers, and alarms. Comparable in the recurring ITM and compliance services layer, though Cintas is far broader in scope.
- Johnson Controls: Global building technologies incumbent with substantial fire detection, suppression, and integrated security portfolios (including Tyco and Marioff HI-FOG). Overlaps with ORR in fire alarm panels, suppression, and 24/7 monitoring but at vastly greater scale and with proprietary hardware.
- Allied Universal: Largest U.S. security services company with growing fire and life safety services via acquisitions. Overlaps with ORR in integrated security/fire monitoring and large multi-site enterprise customers, though the core business is guarding rather than fire protection.
Direct peers
- VFS (Viking Fire Safety, an APi Group company): Direct fire protection services subsidiary of APi Group providing design, installation, and service of sprinklers, suppression, alarms, and special hazards. Closely comparable end-to-end fire protection services portfolio and customer mix.
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: Private equity-backed roll-up of fire protection and life safety service companies across the U.S. Closely comparable business model: multi-branch national footprint, full lifecycle services (install, inspection, monitoring), and active M&A strategy targeting mission-critical and commercial customers.
- Summit Fire & Security: Regional fire and life safety services provider with national reach through branch operations. Comparable business model focused on inspection, installation, and service of fire alarm and suppression systems for commercial and industrial customers.
- Koorsen Fire & Security: Privately held, multi-regional U.S. fire protection and security services company providing design, installation, inspection, and monitoring. Directly comparable mid-market peer serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across multiple states.
Others
- Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Both a key manufacturer partner of ORR (Siemens $1 Million+ Club winner) and a competitor in integrated fire safety and building automation. Comparable because Siemens designs and supplies fire alarm panels and detection hardware that ORR installs; some direct overlap in large-project system integration.
- Honeywell Building Technologies: Manufacturer of NOTIFIER, Gamewell-FCI, and VESDA products that ORR installs and integrates, and a competitor in large-scale fire alarm and integrated building safety projects. Relevant peer for technology ecosystems and large end-customer relationships.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
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Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ORR Protection M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ORR Protection
What does ORR Protection do?
ORR Protection designs, installs, services, and monitors mission-critical fire protection systems including fire detection, suppression, explosion protection, and fire alarm/notification solutions across all 50 states. The company supports these solutions with 24/7 central station monitoring, inspection/testing/maintenance (ITM) services, and systems engineering. ORR also sells SelectORR, a proprietary software platform for project and service management, and ProtectORR, a portfolio of pre-engineered hardware bundles for modular and containerized fire protection applications in data centers and battery energy storage systems.
Is ORR Protection a public or private company?
ORR Protection is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was ORR Protection founded?
ORR Protection was founded in 1975. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is ORR Protection based?
ORR Protection is headquartered in Louisville, United States, in the North America region.
How does ORR Protection make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. System Installation and Project Management is the primary driver. The others are service, Inspection, Testing, Maintenance (ITMM) and 24/7 Remote Monitoring.
Who are ORR Protection's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are APi Group, Cintas Corporation, Johnson Controls and Allied Universal. Direct peers are VFS (Viking Fire Safety, an APi Group company), Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, Summit Fire & Security and Koorsen Fire & Security. Others are Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Honeywell Building Technologies.
Does ORR Protection have an API?
No public API is recorded for ORR Protection.
What industry is ORR Protection in?
ORR Protection's product category is Fire Protection Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAJAC, Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service), with a secondary code of BPABAHAA, Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring). Its NAICS code is 561621 and its SIC code is 8744.