California PPE Recon

Name

California PPE Recon

Legal name

CaliforniaPPE Recon, Inc.

Website

https://california-ppe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

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 (81121)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

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

• PPE maintenance services
• Firefighter turnout gear cleaning
• NFPA 1851 compliance
• PPE inspection and repair
• Firefighting decontamination

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PPE Service Revenue: Service-based recurring revenue from providing NFPA 1851 compliant cleaning, inspection, and repair services for firefighting PPE. Combined with Arizona PPE, generates approximately $5 million in annual recurring revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

California PPE Recon provides NFPA 1851-compliant advanced cleaning, inspection, and repair services for firefighting personal protective equipment (turnout gear) to California fire departments. The company operates as a UL-verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) with multiple weekly pickup and delivery routes, supporting required semi-annual cleanings, annual inspections, and manufacturer-spec repairs performed by trained personnel.

Product overview

California PPE Recon, Inc. operates as a NFPA 1851-compliant Independent Service Provider (ISP) verified by UL, offering a unified service platform centered on firefighting personal protective equipment maintenance. The core service offering consists of three integrated modules: Advanced Cleanings, Advanced Inspections, and Repairs—all delivered under strict NFPA 1851 and NFPA 1971 compliance standards. The company expanded its capabilities with a CO₂ turnout gear cleaning system (via Tersus Solutions partnership) and offers NFPA 1850 training classes. Services are provided at company facilities with multiple weekly pickup and delivery routes throughout Southern California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Cleanings NFPA 1851-compliant advanced cleaning services for firefighting personal protective equipment ensembles, required at least every six months or when soiled. Includes complete documentation maintained for the life of the garment. Targeted at California fire departments.
• Advanced Inspections NFPA 1851-compliant annual advanced inspections of all issued protective ensemble elements, including hydrotest liner inspection and complete documentation maintained for the life of the garment. Targeted at California fire departments.
• Repairs NFPA 1851- and NFPA 1971-compliant repair and alteration services for firefighting PPE garments, performed using like materials and components matching the manufacturer's method of construction. Targeted at California fire departments.
• CO2 Turnout Gear Cleaning System Waterless liquid CO2 cleaning service provided via Tersus Solutions technology installed at the Riverside facility. Removes up to 98% of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from firefighter PPE without water, detergents, or harsh chemicals, complementing existing wet wash solutions and shortening gear turnaround time. Targeted at California fire departments.
• NFPA 1850 Training Classes Training classes for California fire departments on NFPA 1850 standards and labor code laws, supporting implementation of NFPA 1851 Care & Maintenance Programs and staying current with new standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 98% removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from firefighter PPE using CO2 cleaning technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tersus SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 19 February 2026California PPE entered into a long-term lease agreement with Tersus Solutions to install the first CO2 turnout gear cleaning system in California at its Riverside facility. The Tersus machine uses proprietary liquid CO2 process to decontaminate firefighter PPE without water, detergents, or harsh chemicals. Testing showed removal of up to 98% of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The system complements California PPE's existing wet wash solutions.
• City of Newport Beach Fire DepartmentcoreOthers · 18 February 2026California PPE Recon was selected to provide turnout gear maintenance and decontamination cleaning services for the City of Newport Beach Fire Department. Contract scope includes maintenance and cleaning in accordance with NFPA 1850 requirements, with documented inspection and care practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arizona PPE Recon: Sister company acquired alongside California PPE Recon by Lakeland Industries for ~$4M in all-cash. Provides the same firefighting PPE decontamination, inspection, and repair services under NFPA 1851 standards in Arizona, with combined ARR of ~$5M at acquisition. Most directly comparable peer given identical service model.
• National Safety Clean: Industrial safety garment cleaning and decontamination service provider with capabilities in PPE laundering. Comparable as a direct service peer operating in the safety/PPE cleaning space.

Broad incumbents

• Lakeland Industries: Parent company (NASDAQ: LAKE) and global manufacturer of industrial protective clothing. Acquired California PPE Recon to build a recurring service platform that complements its manufacturing business. Comparable as a broader PPE incumbent that owns California PPE as a service arm.
• FireDex: Major manufacturer of firefighting turnout gear and PPE. Comparable as a PPE manufacturer that could vertically integrate ISP services or compete for fire department contracts with both products and services.
• Globe Manufacturing: Leading manufacturer of structural firefighting turnout gear and PPE. Comparable as a major PPE manufacturer with deep fire department relationships that could expand into ISP services.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Large diversified safety equipment manufacturer (including former Honeywell First Responder products). Comparable as a broad incumbent with the scale and customer base to compete in firefighting PPE services.
• MSA Safety: Global leader in firefighter safety products including SCBA and turnout gear. Comparable as a broad incumbent with established fire service distribution that could vertically integrate ISP capabilities.
• Bullard: Manufacturer of thermal imagers, hard hats, and firefighting PPE with a long history in the fire service market. Comparable as a PPE incumbent with strong brand recognition among fire departments.

Emerging players

• Veridian Fire: Provider of PPE cleaning, inspection, and repair services for fire departments, often partnering with manufacturers. Comparable as an emerging ISP competitor focused on the same NFPA 1851 service niche.

Others

• Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) Certified ISPs: Network of NFPA 1851-certified Independent Service Providers operating across the U.S. Comparable as a set of indirect competitors and potential partners that share the same UL/SEI ISP certification framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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