What Boss Products does

Boss Products is a Schertz, Texas-based industrial safety systems provider, founded in 2012 and operating as Boss Products, LLC. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes fire and explosion mitigation solutions for industrial dust collection and bulk material handling facilities, with a product portfolio spanning explosion isolation valves (VigiFlap, No Return Valve), rotary valves, spark detection and extinguishing systems (Raptor Spark), high-speed abort gates (Raptor Gate), explosion suppression systems (Raptor X), explosion venting panels (flat, domed, high-vacuum, flameless), and a newly launched Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) safety line (ARC-VENT, DUAL-VENT, VIGISPACE). It also operates a UL508A and UL698A certified in-house electronics manufacturing facility producing OEM and custom control panels, plus engineering services including dust hazard analysis, process hazard analysis, and explosion vent sizing. Certifications include ISO-9001, NFPA 68/69/654 compliance, FM Approval, ATEX, CE, and UL listings; the company holds an active NFPA technical committee seat for combustible dust standards.

The business model is predominantly one-time hardware sales (standard stock items on NET 30 terms and engineered/custom projects on 40/40/20 milestone payments) with an attached recurring professional services layer (commissioning, technical support, training, consulting). Go-to-market is sales-led enterprise field sales with four regional sales directors covering Northeast/LATAM, Southeast/Texas, West/Canada, and Midwest, supplemented by authorized distributors in the US, exclusive international partners in the UK/Ireland (BOSS PRODUCTS UK), Turkey (Valtek, since 2014), and Switzerland (RICO), plus a BESS-focused adjacent push. End customers are organized by vertical rather than named logos: animal feed, cocoa, coffee, flour, food, furniture, paper, woodworking, and grain elevator facilities. In September 2025, Boss Products merged into the STIF Group, which is listed on Euronext Growth Paris, providing public-market backing and access to STIF's VigilEx product line for combined North American distribution.

Name

Boss Products

Legal name

Boss Products, LLC

Website

https://bossproductsamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boss Products designs, manufactures, and distributes fire and explosion mitigation systems — including isolation valves, spark detectors, suppression systems, and explosion vents — for industrial dust collection and bulk material handling facilities in North America and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fire & Explosion Protection Systems

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection) (IMAHAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO₂/Kitchen Hood) (BPABAHAD)

Keywords

• Industrial safety systems
• Fire explosion protection
• Combustible dust mitigation
• Process safety equipment
• Explosion isolation valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Schertz

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fire & Explosion Mitigation Hardware: Sale of explosion isolation valves, explosion venting panels, flameless vents, rotary valves, spark detection systems, suppression systems, and related safety components. Standard stock items available with quick shipping.
2. Engineered/Custom Projects: Design, development, and implementation of custom solutions for specific customer needs. Payment terms: 40% deposit with order, 40% prior to shipment, 20% within 30 days of shipment.
3. Control Panels & Automation: Standard and specialty control panels, custom automation control panels, and contract OEM controls manufacturing. Includes energy management control systems.
4. EcoBOSS Systems: Custom EcoBOSS systems (non-returnable, custom engineered).
5. Professional Services: Start-up & commissioning, technical support & service, dust hazard analysis, process hazard analysis, explosion vent sizing calculations, and training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Boss Products manufactures, distributes, and integrates engineered fire and explosion protection systems for industrial dust collection and bulk material handling facilities. The company sells the proprietary Raptor Series (spark detection, active chemical suppression, high-speed abort gates, spark traps, explosion-tested drum kits), ATEX-certified explosion isolation valves (VigiFlap), flameless explosion vents (Vigiflam), NFPA 68-compliant vent panels, rotary valves in multiple series, OEM control panels from its UL-certified panel shop, and dedicated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) safety products (ARC-VENT, DUAL-VENT, VIGISPACE). As the exclusive North American distributor for VigilEx equipment from parent STIF Group, the company pairs hardware sales with technical services including dust hazard analysis, explosion vent sizing, start-up commissioning, and training.

Product overview

Boss Products is a comprehensive industrial safety systems provider offering integrated Fire & Explosion Mitigation solutions for filtration and process industries. The portfolio centers on four product categories: Fire & Explosion Protection (including explosion isolation valves like VigiFlap and No Return Valve, explosion diverters, certified rotary valves, spark detection systems Raptor Spark, thermal probes, dust probes, FireBreak shutters, high-speed Raptor Gate abort gates, explosion vent panels in flat/domed/high-vacuum configurations, flameless explosion vents Vigiflam, and Raptor X chemical suppression systems), Controls & Automation (energy management systems, OEM control panels, automatic blast gates, barometric dampers, and UL-certified panel shop services), Process Components (rotary valves in HT/HTS/MD/BS series, heat-resistant HTHB/HTSHB variants, compression couplings, and rotors/accessories), and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Safety (ARC-VENT, DUAL-VENT, and VIGISPACE). The company also provides consulting services including dust hazard analysis, process hazard analysis, explosion vent sizing, plus start-up commissioning, technical support, and training programs. Boss Products operates as part of the STIF Group and serves as the exclusive North American distributor for VigilEx Explosion Safety Equipment and RICO products, while promoting its own Raptor Series brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Raptor Series: Proprietary brand of explosion protection products including Raptor Spark, Raptor X, Raptor Drum, Raptor Gate, and Raptor Shield
• VigiFlap
• VigiFlam
• VigiSpace
• EcoBOSS

Products and services

• Raptor Spark Detection and Extinguishing System Infrared-based spark detection system with 200ms activation time for the extinguishing unit. Detects sparks and embers in ductwork and triggers water mist suppression. FM Approved with CE listing. Used in industrial dust collection systems.
• Raptor X Explosion Suppression System Active explosion suppression system that detects and chemically suppresses a deflagration at inception, safeguarding facility before incidents escalate. Used for active chemical suppression and isolation in industrial dust collection and bulk material handling.
• High Speed Abort Gates (Raptor Gate) High-speed isolation gate that closes in 500 milliseconds with spring assist and robust honeycomb design to abort sparks and contaminated air. NFPA 654 compliant. Used in industrial dust collection and pneumatic conveying systems.
• Raptor Shield Spark Trap Passive fire protection device with impact plates that create turbulence to direct sparks and embers into walls of the spark collector, causing them to lose heat. Standard sizes 6 to 40 inches. Used in dust collection and material handling ductwork.
• Raptor Drum Explosion-Tested Drum Kit Explosion-tested drum kit for dust collectors. Maximum KST 185 for ST-1 dust class. Available discharge sizes: 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 inches. Used for explosion isolation on dust collectors.
• VigiFlap Explosion Isolation Valve (EV-VF) ATEX Certified and NFPA 69 compliant explosion isolation valve designed to contain explosions and prevent propagation through interconnected pipelines in industrial dust collection systems. Features optional dust level sensor with 32mm installation depth.
• No Return Valve (EM-NRV) Valve designed to prevent backflow and contain explosions in industrial dust collection systems, stopping propagation through interconnected pipelines.
• Explosion Diverter (EV-VDIV) Device that redirects explosion pressure and flames safely away from equipment and personnel, used in industrial dust collection and process systems.
• Thermal Probe (EM-FCS-TP) Temperature sensor for detecting heat anomalies in dust collection systems, integrated with spark detection and fire protection controls.
• Dust Probe Broken Bag Detector (EM-IMS-DP) Sensor that detects broken filter bags in dust collection systems to prevent combustible dust release and emission of hazardous particles.
• FireBreak Shutters (EM-FBS) Physical barrier installed in ductwork to prevent fire and explosion propagation through interconnected pipelines in industrial dust collection systems.
• Flat Explosion Vent Panels (EV-VL) NFPA 68 compliant flat vent panels designed to release explosion pressure safely from dust collectors and process vessels.
• Domed Explosion Vent Panels (EV-VD) Curved domed vent panels for controlled explosion venting in dust collection applications, NFPA 68 compliant.
• High Vacuum Explosion Vent Panels (EV-VDHV) Vent panels specifically designed for systems operating under high vacuum conditions, NFPA 68 compliant.
• Flameless Explosion Vents (EV-VQ Vigiflam) Venting devices that suppress flames before they exit the vent, minimizing secondary fire risks. NFPA 68 compliant flameless explosion venting for industrial dust collection and bulk material handling applications.
• Grain Elevator Hazard Monitoring System Comprehensive monitoring system including motion controllers, dust-proof belt alignment systems, bearing temperature sensors, and level/choke sensors for grain elevator safety and dust explosion protection.
• Motion Controller Control device for monitoring grain elevator belt movement and operation, part of the Grain Elevator Hazard Monitoring System.
• Belt Alignment System Dust-proof alignment monitoring system for grain elevator belts, used to detect misalignment and prevent fires from belt friction.
• Bearing Temperature Sensor Temperature monitoring sensor for grain elevator bearings to detect overheating hazards before ignition occurs.
• Level and Choke Sensor Sensor for detecting material level and blockages in grain handling equipment, preventing choke conditions that can lead to fires.
• OEM Control Panels Custom control panels manufactured in-house at the UL & CUL Certified Electronics Manufacturing Facility. Includes standard and specialty control panels, custom automation control panels, and contract OEM controls manufacturing.
• Energy Management Control Systems Industrial control systems combining safety systems with energy conservation technology for industrial dust collection applications.
• Automatic Blast Gates (EB-ABG) Automated airflow control devices for industrial dust collection systems that open and close to manage suction at individual workstations.
• Heavy Duty Barometric Damper (EB-BDHD) Industrial damper designed to maintain proper air pressure balance in dust collection systems by compensating for changes in air volume.
• Panel Shop Manufacturing & Engineering In-house UL508A and UL698A certified panel manufacturing services including engineering and contract OEM controls manufacturing.
• Rotary Valve VDL-HT Series Standard rotary valve for material handling in industrial processes. All motors and gearboxes sourced, inventoried, installed, and tested in-house. HT250 and HT350 models with square-to-round adapters available.
• Rotary Valve VDL-HTS Series Heavy-duty rotary valve variant for demanding industrial material handling applications.
• Rotary Valve VDL-MD Series Medium-duty rotary valve for standard industrial material handling applications.
• Heat Resistant Rotary Valve VDL-HTHB/HTSHB Series High-temperature rotary valves designed for hot material handling applications in industrial processes.
• Compression Couplings (BC-CC) Couplings for connecting rotary valves and other process components in material handling systems.
• Rotor & Accessories Replacement rotors and accessories for rotary valve maintenance and refurbishment.
• ARC-VENT Explosion vent solution specifically designed for Battery Energy Storage System applications to provide thermal runaway protection.
• DUAL-VENT Dual-function explosion vent for battery energy storage system protection, part of the Vigilex safety equipment line.
• VIGISPACE Vent deflector technology for Battery Energy Storage System applications, part of the Vigilex safety equipment line.
• Certified Rotary Valves (EMVDL-RVEX-HT, HTS, MD, BS Series) NFPA-compliant rotary valves designed to prevent explosion propagation while maintaining material flow in dust collection systems. Includes BS Series rotary valve for explosion isolation applications.
• EcoBOSS Custom Control Systems Custom engineered EcoBOSS control systems, non-returnable and tailored to specific industrial dust collection and process safety applications.
• Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) Professional consulting service to identify and assess combustible dust hazards in manufacturing facilities per NFPA guidelines, performed by certified explosion safety consultants.
• Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Analysis service for identifying process-related safety hazards in industrial facilities, supporting NFPA compliance and risk reduction.
• Explosion Vent Sizing Professional calculation service to determine proper explosion vent sizing per NFPA 68 requirements for dust collectors and process vessels.
• Start-up & Commissioning Installation and startup support for Boss Products safety systems, including verification of system performance against design specifications.
• Technical Support & Service Ongoing technical assistance, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for installed Boss Products safety systems.
• Training Program Product safety training for distributors and OEM customers covering installation, NFPA compliance, troubleshooting, and customer support for Boss Products safety systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Raptor Spark detector activates extinguishing unit within 200ms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BOSS PRODUCTS UKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for VigilEx Explosion Safety Equipment from STIF and Raptor Spark Detection from Boss Products across United Kingdom and Ireland. Establishes standards for the future at acceptable prices.
• ValtekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Turkey since 2014. Founded in Istanbul, Turkey, Valtek is a market leader specializing in adding value at every step of the process. Offers application design, commissioning, and periodic maintenance services with strong technical expertise.
• RICOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial service and sales partner for Boss Products in Switzerland. RICO provides local support for Boss Products' explosion safety solutions in the Swiss market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fike Corporation: Fike is a direct competitor offering explosion protection, rupture discs, suppression systems and fire protection for industrial dust collection and process industries — closely overlapping Boss Products' Raptor, VigiFlap and Vigiflam portfolio.
• BS&B Safety Systems: BS&B manufactures explosion protection devices including rupture discs, flameless venting, isolation valves and suppression systems for combustible dust applications — a direct portfolio peer to Boss Products' fire & explosion mitigation line.
• IEP Technologies: IEP Technologies specializes in explosion protection (suppression, isolation, venting) for industrial dust handling, serving the same milling, grain, food and chemical processing customers as Boss Products.
• Firefly AB: Firefly is a Swedish maker of spark detection and fire/extinguishing systems for industrial processes — a direct comparable to Boss Products' Raptor Spark detection system.
• GreCon: GreCon (Fagus-GreCon) produces spark detection and extinguishing systems plus explosion isolation for the wood-based panel, furniture and paper industries — overlapping Boss Products' woodworking and paper verticals and its Raptor Spark product.
• CV Technology: CV Technology provides explosion protection, isolation valves and venting solutions for dust collection and pneumatic conveying systems — a direct comparable to Boss Products' explosion isolation and venting portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Donaldson Company: Donaldson is a large incumbent in industrial filtration and dust collection equipment; while not specialized in explosion protection, it sells dust collectors and filter media where Boss Products' safety systems are integrated, making it an adjacent peer.
• Nederman: Nederman provides industrial air filtration and dust/mist collection solutions across process industries, overlapping the dust-collection end market where Boss Products' explosion protection is deployed.

Others

• STIF Group: STIF Group is Boss Products' parent company (Euronext Growth Paris listed) and a provider of explosion protection equipment (VigilEx brand) — a corporate parent and shared-product platform rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Corsica Technologies: Corsica Technologies is an emerging supplier of industrial process safety solutions including explosion protection and control panel integration, with partial overlap to Boss Products' safety systems and controls offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/products_boss
• Facebookfacebook.com/bossproductsllc

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Boss Products