Clarke Fire Protection Products

What Clarke Fire Protection Products does

Clarke Fire Protection Products is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer and global supplier of diesel fire pump drivers founded in 1964 and operating as part of the Clarke World Wide diversified group. The company designs, manufactures, and assembles diesel engines specifically listed for fire pump driver applications under NFPA 20, including a US-built engine series (JU, JW6H, and the new C13R radiator-cooled line) and Caterpillar-based platforms (C18H at 460-800 BHP and C32H high-horsepower units) assembled under the Clarke name. Supporting product technology includes variable-speed Pressure Limiting Drivers (PLD), the proprietary Nylon Supported Rubber (NSR) Heat Exchanger, Serviceable Heat Exchangers, and electronic and mechanical Touch Screen Panels (TSP-E, TSP-M) for engine monitoring and operation.

Clarke monetizes primarily through hardware sales of diesel fire pump engines, spare and legacy parts, and pre-packaged maintenance kits, supplemented by a 3-year warranty program, factory and regional training services (with 2-year certification), and technical documentation. Pricing is opaque and gated behind user registration; there is no public rate sheet. The go-to-market relies on a global network of Master and Authorized Service Dealers, regional training academies (including a Colombia-based center operated by Ingsecol SAS), industry event participation such as NFPA conferences, and direct engagement with fire protection engineers, contractors, and property owners for specification-driven sales. Customer end-markets span commercial buildings, industrial facilities, data centers, healthcare facilities, and high-rise properties where NFPA 20-compliant fire pump systems are required.

The company maintains two operating entities (CFPP Inc. in Ohio and CFPP Ltd. in Scotland) and holds FM, UL, and LPCB certifications for global product compliance, with the Scottish facility additionally certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Revenue, headcount, ownership, and financial disclosures are not publicly reported, but 60+ years of continuous operation and ongoing product line extensions indicate an established niche specialist. Management team, investor composition, and detailed financial data are not disclosed in available sources.

Name

Clarke Fire Protection Products

Legal name

Clarke Fire Protection Products

Website

https://clarkefire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Clarke Fire Protection Products manufactures and globally supplies diesel fire pump drivers and related parts, training, and warranty services for fire protection engineers and facility operators in commercial, industrial, healthcare, and data center settings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Manufacturing (Gasoline/Diesel) (IMACAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire Pump Inspection, Testing & Service (IMAIAJAF)

Keywords

• Diesel fire pump engines
• Fire protection drivers
• NFPA 20 equipment
• Pressure limiting drivers
• Engine cooling heat exchangers

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

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. Diesel Fire Pump Engines: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling diesel fire pump drivers. Engine models include C13R, C18H, C32H, JU4H, JU6H, JW6H series with various horsepower ratings (460-800 BHP for C18H).
2. Engine Parts and Maintenance Kits: Spare parts, maintenance kits, and legacy parts for obsolete engines. Offers genuine Clarke parts through authorized dealers.
3. Warranty Services: 3-year warranty program with warranty registration, claims processing, and extended coverage options.
4. Training Services: Factory training, remote training, and on-site training sessions for fire pump engine application, installation, and maintenance. Includes certification upon completion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clarke designs, assembles, and sells diesel fire pump driver engines (including C13R, C18H, C32H, JU, JW6H, and DP/DQ/DR/DS/DT series) for commercial and industrial fire protection systems. Engines are offered in constant speed, variable speed, and Pressure Limiting Driver (PLD) configurations, with FM, UL, and LPCB certifications for NFPA 20 compliance, supported by genuine parts, maintenance kits, training, warranty, and a global certified service dealer network.

Product overview

Clarke Fire Protection Products is a world-leading manufacturer of diesel fire pump drivers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized fire protection products since 1964. The core offering centers on diesel engines specifically designed and listed for fire pump applications, including engine series such as the C13R (radiator-cooled), C18H, C32H, JU, JW, and JX series. These engines are offered in various configurations including constant speed, variable speed, and Pressure Limiting Drivers (PLD). Clarke provides these engines with a range of add-on modules and accessories including Touch Screen Panel (TSP-E and TSP-M) control systems, Nylon Supported Rubber (NSR) Heat Exchangers, and comprehensive engine options such as cooling loops, enclosures, battery kits, and exhaust systems. The company supports its product portfolio with maintenance kits, spare and legacy parts, a global network of certified service dealers, and training services including factory and international training programs. Technical documentation, engineering resources, and warranty programs complete the customer support ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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.

• Ingsecol SAScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2018Clarke partnered with Ingsecol SAS to open a Colombian Training Center. Ingsecol has been a Clarke Certified Service Dealer for 6 years and provides service and support to Clarke engines in Colombia. The training center can host 20 participants at a time for hands-on training with live engines and controllers. Participants receive 2-year certification upon completion.
• Caterpillar Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 5 June 2017Clarke announced at NFPA 2017 in Boston that they would assemble Caterpillar engines under the Clarke name. This partnership expanded Clarke's product line to include emissionized options at higher speeds, allowing Clarke to offer Caterpillar-based engines with their own branding and support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Xylem (A-C Fire Pump / Aurora): Major fire pump and pumping systems supplier whose packaged fire pump systems use diesel drivers, making it an adjacent ecosystem player to Clarke.
• Pentair: Fluid/pump systems company involved in fire protection pumping equipment that integrates with diesel pump drivers, an adjacent rather than direct competitor.
• Patterson Pump Company: Manufacturer of NFPA 20 fire pumps that pair with diesel drivers like Clarke's; an ecosystem partner/complement rather than a direct engine competitor.

Direct peers

• Volvo Penta: Supplies diesel engines configured as fire pump drivers for fire protection systems, a direct functional competitor to Clarke's core product.
• John Deere Power Systems: Produces off-highway diesel engines including listed fire pump driver packages, competing directly with Clarke for the same fire protection specification.
• Cummins (Cummins Fire Power): Major diesel engine OEM that manufactures FM/UL-listed fire pump drivers, directly competing with Clarke in the same NFPA 20 fire pump engine category.
• FPT Industrial (Iveco Group): Industrial diesel engine manufacturer offering fire-fighting/fire pump engine variants, competing in the same listed driver niche internationally.

Broad incumbents

• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (MTU): Large diesel engine and power systems maker whose high-output engines serve critical-power and pump-drive applications overlapping Clarke's high-HP fire pump segment.
• Kohler Engines / Kohler Power: Engine and power-equipment manufacturer serving critical/emergency power markets adjacent to Clarke's fire pump driver applications.
• Caterpillar Inc. Global engine maker that both supplies Clarke's high-HP platforms and offers its own fire pump engine listings; overlapping in diesel fire pump drivers as part of a far broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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