Arizona PPE Recon

Name

Arizona PPE Recon

Legal name

Arizona PPE Recon, Inc.

Website

https://arizonappe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firefighting PPE Maintenance Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire Extinguishers & Suppression Equipment Services (Inspection/Recharge/Hydrotest) (BPABAHAC)

Keywords

• Firefighter PPE cleaning
• Turnout gear inspection
• NFPA 1851 maintenance
• Protective equipment repair
• PPE decontamination services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. PPE Decontamination and Maintenance Services: Recurring revenue from providing advanced cleaning, inspection, and repair services for fire department turnout gear in compliance with NFPA 1851 standards. Services are contracted on an ongoing basis with regular pickup and delivery routes throughout Arizona.
2. PPE Cleaning Products and Equipment Sales: Sale of specialized cleaning products including CITROSQUEEZE PPE cleaner and SC-14 degreaser, along with equipment like the Hydro II moisture barrier tester. Products range from $69.99 to $1,899.99 with various sizes available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Arizona PPE Recon provides NFPA 1851-compliant Advanced Cleaning, Advanced Inspection, and Repair services for firefighting personal protective equipment (turnout gear), performed at its UL-verified ISP facility in Tempe, Arizona. The company supplements these contracted services with an e-commerce product line including the CITROSQUEEZE PPE cleaner, SC-14 biodegradable degreasers, the patented Hydro II portable moisture barrier tester, and Circul-Air drying equipment.

Product overview

Arizona PPE Recon is a UL-verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) offering a integrated suite of NFPA 1851-compliant PPE maintenance services for firefighting departments. The core service offering consists of three interconnected services: Advanced Cleanings (required every 6 months minimum), Advanced Inspections (required annually), and Repairs (including alterations and moisture barrier repair). These services are complemented by a product portfolio including CITROSQUEEZE PPE & Turnout Gear Cleaner (the only NFPA 1851-compliant turnout gear cleaner tested by major textile manufacturers), SC-14 All-Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser (available in formulations for fire stations and industrial/marine use), and the Hydro II Portable Moisture Barrier Tester (Intertek-verified hydrostatic testing device). The company also distributes Circul-Air Corp drying equipment. Together, these services and products enable fire departments to maintain compliant PPE programs that help mitigate cancer risks from hydrocarbon contamination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Cleanings Service NFPA 1851-compliant advanced cleaning services for firefighting protective ensembles, required at least every six months or when soiled, including specialized hydrocarbon decontamination and complete documentation for the life of the garment. Targeted at fire departments needing compliant third-party turnout gear cleaning.
• Advanced Inspections Service Annual advanced inspections of all protective ensemble elements per NFPA 1851 requirements, conducted by verified Independent Service Providers with complete documentation maintained for the life of each garment. Targeted at fire departments needing NFPA 1851-compliant annual PPE inspection.
• Repairs Service NFPA 1851-compliant repair services for firefighting PPE including basic repairs, advanced repairs, alterations, and moisture barrier repair, performed by UL-verified ISPs using manufacturer-compliant materials. Targeted at fire departments needing compliant turnout gear restoration.
• CITROSQUEEZE PPE & Turnout Gear Cleaner Leading technical detergent for safe cleaning of oil, soot, grease, and hydrocarbon contaminants from PPE apparel and FR clothing; the only NFPA 1851 compliant PPE turnout gear cleaner tested by major textile suppliers including DuPont (Nomex), Southern Mills (PBI/Kevlar), W.L. Gore (Gore-tex), and 3M (Scotchlite). Sold in sizes from 1 Quart Case to 55 Gallon Drum, priced $85.99 to $1,899.99.
• SC-14 All-Purpose Cleaner / Degreaser for Fire Stations & Equipment Ready-to-use, biodegradable, non-corrosive all-purpose cleaner degreaser safe for use on fire station equipment including trucks, SCBA tanks, thermal imaging cameras, helmets, hoses, and nozzles. Available in 1 Gallon, 1 Quart, 5 Gallon, and 55 Gallon sizes, priced $69.99 to $779.99.
• SC-14 All-Purpose Cleaner / Degreaser for Industrial, Marine & Shop Use Versatile biodegradable cleaner degreaser for industrial, marine, and shop applications; safe on sensitive surfaces including painted metals, chrome, aluminum, and fiberglass without caustic ingredients. Available in 1 Gallon, 1 Quart, 5 Gallon, and 55 Gallon sizes, priced $69.99 to $779.99.
• Hydro II Portable Moisture Barrier Tester Patented portable moisture barrier tester meeting NFPA 1851 standards; all-mechanical hydrostatic tester that performs single pressure tests in 15 seconds without electricity, Intertek verified for water penetration barrier evaluation testing. Sold as a single unit at $1,750.87.
• Circul-Air Corp Products Circul-Air fire industry equipment including dual-purpose dryers providing a complete wash-it, dry-it, store-it solution to comply with NFPA 1851 requirements.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• DupontsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDupont has tested and endorsed CITROSQUEEZE PPE cleaner for safe and effective cleaning of Nomex fire-resistant fabrics, validating product compatibility with one of the most widely used materials in firefighter turnout gear.
• Southern MillssupportingTechnology or IntegrationSouthern Mills has tested and endorsed CITROSQUEEZE PPE cleaner for safe cleaning of PBI and Kevlar fabrics, major materials used in firefighting protective apparel.
• W.L. Gore & AssociatessupportingTechnology or IntegrationW.L. Gore (Germany) has tested and endorsed CITROSQUEEZE PPE cleaner for safe cleaning of Gore-tex moisture barrier materials used in firefighter turnout gear.
• 3M ProductssupportingTechnology or Integration3M has tested and endorsed CITROSQUEEZE for safe cleaning of specific Scotchlite retroreflective fire coat trims, validating product safety on reflective materials.
• Stedfast Moisture BarrierssupportingTechnology or IntegrationStedfast has tested and endorsed CITROSQUEEZE for safe cleaning of Stedair moisture barrier fabrics including Stedair 3000, Stedair 4000, and Stedair GOLD.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California PPE Recon: Sister UL-verified ISP for firefighter PPE cleaning, inspection, and repair; acquired by Lakeland Industries simultaneously with Arizona PPE Recon. Operates the same NFPA 1851-compliant service model in California and is the most directly comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• Fire-Dex: Major US manufacturer of structural firefighting turnout gear and a provider of PPE cleaning, inspection, and repair services. Competes with Arizona PPE Recon on the service side while also being a potential gear supplier to ISP programs.
• Globe Manufacturing Company: Established manufacturer of firefighter protective clothing and equipment. Operates adjacent services including PPE care programs, making it a relevant comparator in the turnout-gear ecosystem where Arizona PPE Recon delivers ISP services.
• MSA Safety: Diversified safety-equipment manufacturer whose Fire Service portfolio (SCBA, helmets, turnout gear) serves the same end customers as Arizona PPE Recon. Although MSA is primarily a manufacturer, its firefighter customer base and PPE care programs overlap with the ISP service category.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Broad-line PPE manufacturer with firefighter-protection offerings (e.g., Morning Pride turnout gear). Targets the same fire-service buyers and is comparable as an incumbent that could in-source or partner with ISPs like Arizona PPE Recon.
• Lakeland Industries: Parent company of Arizona PPE Recon since September 2025 and a manufacturer of industrial protective clothing. Provides strategic context for Arizona PPE Recon's positioning inside a larger fire-service platform.
• Safety Components International: Manufacturer of flame-resistant (FR) textile systems used in turnout gear and an endorser of CITROSQUEEZE. Operates upstream of ISPs but is comparable as a fire-protection textile participant adjacent to the service layer.
• W. L. Gore & Associates: Manufacturer of Gore-tex moisture barriers used in firefighter turnout gear and an endorser of CITROSQUEEZE. Comparable as a materials-level incumbent whose products Arizona PPE Recon services.
• DuPont Personal Protection: Manufacturer of Nomex FR fibers used in turnout gear and an endorser of CITROSQUEEZE. Operates at the materials layer of the firefighter PPE ecosystem that Arizona PPE Recon's services are built around.

Emerging players

• Circul-Air Corp: Manufacturer of fire-service drying and PPE storage equipment distributed by Arizona PPE Recon. Closely tied to NFPA 1851 wash-dry-store workflow and adjacent in the PPE care value chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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