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Viking Group
Legal namestring
Viking Group Inc.
Websiteurl
vikinggroupinc.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1897
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersCaledonia, United States
HQ citystring
Caledonia
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
fire sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, fire protection equipment, clean agent extinguishing, CPVC fire piping
Industry2 codes
1Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression)
CodeIMAFALADPrimaryYes
2Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection)
CodeIMAHAEALPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing33341
  • Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers42372
SIC code1 code
  • Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip3530
Product category
Fire Protection Systems
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Fire Protection Equipment Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Viking generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of fire protection equipment including fire sprinklers, valves, foam systems, CPVC piping, and electrical detection products. Products are sold through the Viking SupplyNet distribution network to contractors and installers.

vikinggroupinc.com
Marketing channels8 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 of 7 records shown
1VGS
Description

VGS (Viking Global Solutions) - A premium lineup of piping connections including grooved couplings, fittings, and ductile iron threaded fittings designed specifically for fire sprinkler systems.

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+6 more records
Core offering1 text field

Viking Group develops, manufactures, and distributes fire protection and life safety systems including fire sprinklers, valves and riser assemblies, foam suppression systems, clean agent extinguishing systems, CPVC and welded outlet piping, and electrical detection and control products. Products are sold through the exclusive Viking SupplyNet distribution network with turnkey fabrication services and a 24/7 e-commerce platform to contractors and installers of fixed fire protection systems across the Americas, Asia, and EMEA.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • Viking's SFFF foam systems successfully completed FM Approvals fire testing for MEK and miscella fuel hazards
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

Viking Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of fire protection products and systems organized into six main categories: Fire Sprinklers (covering standard, extended coverage, storage, special, residential, and dry barrel types), Valves & Systems (including EasyPac Riser Assemblies, wet/dry pipe systems, deluge systems, and Firecycle® Systems), Foam Systems (high expansion and low expansion SFFF systems), Special Hazards (Oxeo Clean Agent Extinguishing System and ignitable liquid storage protection), Piping Systems (BlazeMaster® CPVC and InstaSeal® Welded Outlet Systems), and Electrical detection and control solutions. The products work together as an integrated fire protection ecosystem spanning detection, suppression, control, and infrastructure components.

Product and service1 record
1Fire Sprinklers
Scale indicator1 record

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Johnson Controls (Tyco Fire Protection)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global building systems incumbent and the largest fire protection player through its Tyco acquisition, offering sprinklers, suppression, detection, and integrated building automation. Comparable because it competes directly with Viking across sprinklers, valves, and special hazards, but at far greater scale and with bundled service offerings.

2Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co.
TypeDirect peer
Description

Privately held U.S. manufacturer of fire sprinklers, valves, and CPVC/piping systems serving commercial, residential, and storage applications. Directly comparable to Viking as a sprinklers-and-systems manufacturer targeting the same contractor channel with FM/UL-listed products.

3Victaulic
TypeDirect peer
Description

Manufacturer of grooved mechanical couplings, fittings, and valves widely used in fire protection piping. Directly comparable because Viking's newly launched VGS premium grooved piping line competes head-to-head with Victaulic's fire-protection couplings in the same channel.

4Globe Fire Sprinkler
TypeDirect peer
Description

U.S.-based manufacturer of fire sprinklers and storage protection systems serving commercial and industrial applications. Comparable to Viking as a specialty sprinkler manufacturer with overlapping product lines (standard response, ESFR, storage).

5Fike Corporation
TypeDirect peer
Description

Manufacturer of explosion protection, special hazard suppression, and fire alarm/detection systems serving industrial and process customers. Comparable to Viking's Special Hazards (Oxeo) and detection/control product lines, particularly for industrial and chemical facilities.

6Notifier by Honeywell
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Honeywell's fire alarm and detection brand offering panels, notification appliances, and integrated emergency communication systems. Comparable because Viking's Electrical product line (Release Control Panels, Detection and Control) competes in the same specification-driven detection market.

7Minimax
TypeRegional player
Description

Germany-based manufacturer of fire protection systems (sprinklers, valves, foam, gas suppression) primarily serving European markets under the Minimax and Viking brands historically. Comparable to Viking Group as a similarly structured European fire protection OEM, though with EMEA-centric reach.

8Hochiki
TypeEmerging player
Description

Japanese-origin manufacturer of fire detection and alarm devices sold globally through distribution. Comparable to Viking as a complementary fire-safety supplier often specified alongside Viking sprinklers on the same projects, particularly in commercial and high-rise applications.

9Marioff (Carrier)
TypeEmerging player
Description

Manufacturer of HI-FOG water mist fire protection systems, owned by Carrier Global. Comparable to Viking's Special Hazards line as an alternative clean/low-water suppression approach for data centers, marine, and industrial special-hazard applications.

10Lubrizol (BlazeMaster CPVC)
TypeOthers
Description

Material supplier whose BlazeMaster CPVC compound is the basis for Viking's CPVC fire sprinkler piping. Comparable as an enabling partner/supplier in the same fire protection value chain rather than a direct competitor; relevant for understanding raw material supply dynamics.

Market position
Strengths5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat5 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile5 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature7 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries1 record

Each record includes

Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Viking Group

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Viking Group firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Viking Group
Legal name
Viking Group Inc.
Website
https://vikinggroupinc.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1897
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Viking Group industry classification

Industry
Product category
Fire Protection Systems
NAICS
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372)
SIC
Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
akta.pro primary industry
Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)
akta.pro secondary industry
Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection) (IMAHAEAL)

Keywords

  • Fire sprinkler systems
  • Fire suppression systems
  • Fire protection equipment
  • Clean agent extinguishing
  • CPVC fire piping

Where Viking Group is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Caledonia
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Viking Group business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Fire Protection Equipment Sales: Viking generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of fire protection equipment including fire sprinklers, valves, foam systems, CPVC piping, and electrical detection products. Products are sold through the Viking SupplyNet distribution network to contractors and installers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Viking Group product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Viking Group develops, manufactures, and distributes fire protection and life safety systems including fire sprinklers, valves and riser assemblies, foam suppression systems, clean agent extinguishing systems, CPVC and welded outlet piping, and electrical detection and control products. Products are sold through the exclusive Viking SupplyNet distribution network with turnkey fabrication services and a 24/7 e-commerce platform to contractors and installers of fixed fire protection systems across the Americas, Asia, and EMEA.

Product overview

Viking Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of fire protection products and systems organized into six main categories: Fire Sprinklers (covering standard, extended coverage, storage, special, residential, and dry barrel types), Valves & Systems (including EasyPac Riser Assemblies, wet/dry pipe systems, deluge systems, and Firecycle® Systems), Foam Systems (high expansion and low expansion SFFF systems), Special Hazards (Oxeo Clean Agent Extinguishing System and ignitable liquid storage protection), Piping Systems (BlazeMaster® CPVC and InstaSeal® Welded Outlet Systems), and Electrical detection and control solutions. The products work together as an integrated fire protection ecosystem spanning detection, suppression, control, and infrastructure components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • VGS: VGS (Viking Global Solutions) - A premium lineup of piping connections including grooved couplings, fittings, and ductile iron threaded fittings designed specifically for fire sprinkler systems.
  • Viking SupplyNet
  • Oxeo
  • Freedom
  • BlazeMaster
  • InstaSeal
  • Microfast

Products and services

  • Fire Sprinklers

Quantifiable outcome

  • Viking's SFFF foam systems successfully completed FM Approvals fire testing for MEK and miscella fuel hazards
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use Viking Group

Customer profile

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Viking Group technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Viking Group partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Viking Group competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Johnson Controls (Tyco Fire Protection): Global building systems incumbent and the largest fire protection player through its Tyco acquisition, offering sprinklers, suppression, detection, and integrated building automation. Comparable because it competes directly with Viking across sprinklers, valves, and special hazards, but at far greater scale and with bundled service offerings.
  • Notifier by Honeywell: Honeywell's fire alarm and detection brand offering panels, notification appliances, and integrated emergency communication systems. Comparable because Viking's Electrical product line (Release Control Panels, Detection and Control) competes in the same specification-driven detection market.

Direct peers

  • Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Privately held U.S. manufacturer of fire sprinklers, valves, and CPVC/piping systems serving commercial, residential, and storage applications. Directly comparable to Viking as a sprinklers-and-systems manufacturer targeting the same contractor channel with FM/UL-listed products.
  • Victaulic: Manufacturer of grooved mechanical couplings, fittings, and valves widely used in fire protection piping. Directly comparable because Viking's newly launched VGS premium grooved piping line competes head-to-head with Victaulic's fire-protection couplings in the same channel.
  • Globe Fire Sprinkler: U.S.-based manufacturer of fire sprinklers and storage protection systems serving commercial and industrial applications. Comparable to Viking as a specialty sprinkler manufacturer with overlapping product lines (standard response, ESFR, storage).
  • Fike Corporation: Manufacturer of explosion protection, special hazard suppression, and fire alarm/detection systems serving industrial and process customers. Comparable to Viking's Special Hazards (Oxeo) and detection/control product lines, particularly for industrial and chemical facilities.

Regional players

  • Minimax: Germany-based manufacturer of fire protection systems (sprinklers, valves, foam, gas suppression) primarily serving European markets under the Minimax and Viking brands historically. Comparable to Viking Group as a similarly structured European fire protection OEM, though with EMEA-centric reach.

Emerging players

  • Hochiki: Japanese-origin manufacturer of fire detection and alarm devices sold globally through distribution. Comparable to Viking as a complementary fire-safety supplier often specified alongside Viking sprinklers on the same projects, particularly in commercial and high-rise applications.
  • Marioff (Carrier): Manufacturer of HI-FOG water mist fire protection systems, owned by Carrier Global. Comparable to Viking's Special Hazards line as an alternative clean/low-water suppression approach for data centers, marine, and industrial special-hazard applications.

Others

  • Lubrizol (BlazeMaster CPVC): Material supplier whose BlazeMaster CPVC compound is the basis for Viking's CPVC fire sprinkler piping. Comparable as an enabling partner/supplier in the same fire protection value chain rather than a direct competitor; relevant for understanding raw material supply dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Viking Group social profiles

Digital presence

Viking Group financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Viking Group leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Viking Group subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

Viking Group funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Viking Group M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Viking Group

What does Viking Group do?

Viking Group develops, manufactures, and distributes fire protection and life safety systems including fire sprinklers, valves and riser assemblies, foam suppression systems, clean agent extinguishing systems, CPVC and welded outlet piping, and electrical detection and control products. Products are sold through the exclusive Viking SupplyNet distribution network with turnkey fabrication services and a 24/7 e-commerce platform to contractors and installers of fixed fire protection systems across the Americas, Asia, and EMEA.

Is Viking Group a public or private company?

Viking Group is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Viking Group founded?

Viking Group was founded in 1897. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Viking Group based?

Viking Group is headquartered in Caledonia, United States, in the North America region.

How does Viking Group make money?

One revenue line is on record: fire Protection Equipment Sales.

Who are Viking Group's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Johnson Controls (Tyco Fire Protection) and Notifier by Honeywell. Direct peers are Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Victaulic, Globe Fire Sprinkler and Fike Corporation. Minimax is listed as a regional player. Emerging players are Hochiki and Marioff (Carrier). Lubrizol (BlazeMaster CPVC) is listed as an others.

Does Viking Group have an API?

No public API is recorded for Viking Group.

What industry is Viking Group in?

Viking Group's product category is Fire Protection Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFALAD, Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression), with a secondary code of IMAHAEAL, Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection). Its NAICS code is 33341 and its SIC code is 3530.

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PR NewswireClass Action Settlement Announced Regarding Certain Viking VK457 Fire SprinklersViking Group, Inc. reached a proposed class action settlement regarding allegations that its VK457 fire sprinklers were defective and prone to non-fire activation. The agreement provides for a nationwide replacement program at no cost to property owners and compensation for water damage resulting from such activations. This legal resolution resolves claims concerning sprinklers sold between 2013 and 2015 without Viking admitting to any product defects.PR NewswireViking Group Announces Plans for New Global Headquarters and R&D Center in West MichiganViking Group, Inc., a fire protection product manufacturer and distributor, announced plans to build a new global headquarters and research and development center in Caledonia Township, Michigan, with completion targeted for early 2019. The facility will consolidate approximately 100 employees from the company's existing Grand Rapids and Hastings offices and feature expanded R&D capabilities including design, engineering, and testing infrastructure, as well as a high-tech training center. The company expects to add at least 50 new jobs over the next few years to support anticipated growth in both domestic and international markets, with products currently sold in more than 90 countries.MLiveThe Viking Group taps industry expert as new CEOJames Golinveaux has been appointed as the new CEO of Viking Group, a leading fire suppression company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Golinveaux, with 35 years of industry experience and numerous patents, replaces Kevin Ortyl, who remains as chairman. The company has a long history dating back to 1921 and has multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America.MLiveNo changes planned at Hastings factory after Viking announces merger with German companyHastings-based Viking Group Inc. announced a merger with Germany's Minimax on Tuesday, creating a combined company with over $1.1 billion in sales and 6,000 employees worldwide. No changes are planned for Viking's Hastings facility, which employs 324 people and manufactures fire sprinklers and valves, with the new company to be headquartered in Germany. The merger combines Minimax's non-water-based fire suppression systems (focused mainly in Europe) with Viking's water-based products (largely North America), creating what executives called a "global player."