Larsen's Manufacturing Company

What Larsen's Manufacturing Company does

Larsen's Manufacturing Company is a U.S.-based fire protection equipment manufacturer that designs, fabricates, and ships specialty hardware used to house and protect life-safety equipment in buildings, marine vessels, and industrial facilities. The company operates two U.S. manufacturing plants, one in Coon Rapids, Minnesota (headquarters at 9570 Norway St NW) and a second in Florida, producing a broad catalog of fire extinguisher cabinets (Architectural, Medallion, Gemini, Cameo, and Occult series), AED cabinets, access panels, fire hose and valve cabinets, fire blanket cabinets, marine and industrial hose houses, and fire extinguishers with mounting brackets. Core manufacturing capabilities include sheet metal fabrication, painting and powder coating, assembly, and shipping across steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, galvanized steel, and aluminum materials.

The product portfolio is anchored by several proprietary or differentiated technologies: the Flame-Shield fire-rated cabinet option, which features double-wall cold-rolled steel construction with 5/8" fire barrier material and is Warnock-Hersey certified for one and two hour combustible and non-combustible wall systems per UBC Standard 43-B (ASTM E-814); the LARSEN-LOC Door Locking System, introduced in 1997 as the first cylinder-lock-based mechanism that allows locked cabinet access without breaking glass; the Vigilante Alarm, a plunger-activated 9-volt anti-theft alarm for life-safety cabinet contents; and the L-CD Covert Solid Surface Ceiling Access Door and L-BH Ligature-Resistant access panel for behavior-health and specialty architectural applications. Customization extends across door styles (Solid, Full Glass, Duo Horizontal, Duo Vertical), handle and trim finishes, and detention-grade heavy-gauge lock hardware.

Larsen's revenue model is hardware sales through direct customer engagement (phone sales at (800) 527-7367 and website contact forms) and a worldwide distributor network operated under the umbrella of Morris Group International, of which Larsen's has been a member company since 2016. The company targets architects, contractors, and facility managers through specification-grade submittals, technical drawings, and installation documentation, with regional channel partners covering the UK (Acorn Thorn), Canada (Morris Lee), Mexico (Morris Industries Mexico), and U.S. regional markets (Elmco family of distributors). The company is privately held, does not disclose revenue, has no public funding rounds, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary member of a diversified building products conglomerate.

Name

Larsen's Manufacturing Company

Legal name

Larsen's Manufacturing Company

Website

https://larsensmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Larsen's Manufacturing Company is a U.S. fire protection equipment manufacturer serving construction, marine, industrial, healthcare, and detention markets with fire extinguisher cabinets, AED cabinets, access panels, fire extinguishers, and proprietary locking and alarm systems through direct sales and a global distributor network under Morris Group International.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Equipment

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire & Smoke Dampers / Firestopping / Passive Fire Protection Services (BPABAHAE), Fire Protection Piping & Sprinkler System Components (IMADALAJ), Firefighting & Emergency Marine Services (Fireboats, Onboard Fire Response) (TLAHAIAG)

Keywords

• Fire protection equipment
• Fire extinguisher cabinets
• AED cabinets
• Access panels
• Marine industrial fire equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of fire protection equipment including fire extinguisher cabinets, fire extinguishers, fire hose/valve cabinets, AED cabinets, access panels, and marine/industrial fire equipment. Products sold through direct sales and distribution network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Larsen's Manufacturing Company manufactures and sells fire protection equipment — including fire extinguisher cabinets (with the Flame-Shield fire-rated option), fire extinguishers and brackets, AED cabinets, fire hose/valve cabinets, fire blanket cabinets, access panels, marine/industrial fire equipment, and detention equipment — from two U.S. plants in Minnesota and Florida, supplying building construction, marine, industrial, healthcare/public, and correctional facility customers through direct sales and a worldwide distributor network.

Product overview

Larsen's Manufacturing Company is a fire protection equipment manufacturer serving the building construction and fire protection industries since 1958. The company operates two U.S.-based manufacturing plants in Minnesota and Florida and offers one of the largest and most complete product lines in the Fire Safety Industry. The core product portfolio centers on fire extinguisher cabinets (Architectural, Medallion, Gemini, Cameo, and Occult series with optional Flame-Shield® fire-rated capability), fire extinguishers and brackets (Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical, Wet Chemical, Pressurized Water, Water Mist, Carbon Dioxide, and Halotron I models), AED cabinets, access panels (fire-rated, drywall, ceiling mount, and ligature-resistant behavior health series), fire hose/valve cabinets, fire blanket cabinets, and marine/industrial fire equipment. The company also offers proprietary add-on options including the LARSEN-LOC® Door Locking System (introduced 1997), Vigilante Alarm, and various door style and hardware options. Larsen's became a member of Morris Group International in 2016.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flame-Shield®: Fire-rated cabinet option providing enhanced protection for one and two hour fire walls, certified by Warnock-Hersey for combustible and non-combustible wall systems.
• Larsen-Loc®
• Vigilante Alarm

Products and services

• Fire Extinguisher Cabinets Cabinets housing fire extinguishers in Architectural, Medallion, Gemini, Cameo, and Occult series with optional Flame-Shield fire-rated capability certified by Warnock-Hersey for 1- and 2-hour fire wall systems; configurable in steel, stainless steel, brass, and bronze.
• Fire Extinguishers and Brackets Portable fire extinguishers for Class A, B, C, and K fires available in dry chemical (MP Series, DC Series), wet chemical (WC Series), pressurized water (PW2½), water mist (WM2½), carbon dioxide (CD Series), and Halotron I (HT Series), with matching mounting brackets.
• AED Cabinets 14" x 14" Automated External Defibrillator cabinets available in Recessed, Semi-Recessed, and Surface Mount configurations in Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass, and Bronze with optional Flame-Shield fire-rated protection for hospitals, schools, offices, and public facilities.
• Access Panels Wall and ceiling access panels including L-FRC (fire-rated), L-DW (non-fire-rated flush drywall), L-ML (metal lath), L-AT (acoustical tile), L-BH (behavior-health ligature-resistant), L-CD (covert solid surface), and L-SC (specimen pass-thru) series for accessing components behind walls in commercial, healthcare, and detention applications.
• Marine and Industrial Fire Equipment Hose houses and fire extinguisher cabinets for marine and industrial applications, including Model 15-58 Series exterior industrial hose houses in Steel, Galvanized Steel, and Aluminum with Red Powder Coat, plus all-aluminum marina fire hose/extinguisher cabinets (Model MCAL-4236).
• Fire Blanket Cabinets Cabinets designed to house fire protection blankets for fire safety applications in commercial and industrial settings.
• Fire Hose and Valve Cabinets Cabinets for housing fire hose and fire department valves in commercial, industrial, and marine applications.
• Detention Equipment Heavy-gauge cabinets and access panels designed for detention facilities, including mechanical security locks that are virtually pick-proof for correctional applications.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Morris Group InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Larsen's Manufacturing became a member of Morris Group International in 2016. Morris Group International is a corporate parent providing strategic support and combining the strength of the group with Larsen's product quality and reputation in the fire protection industry.
• Acorn Thorn LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales and distribution partner based in UK
• Elmco & AssociatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales and distribution partner
• Elmco StewartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales and distribution partner
• Elmco Silver StateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales and distribution partner
• Elmco SwordsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales and distribution partner
• Morris Lee, LTD.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales and distribution partner serving Canadian markets
• Morris Industries MexicominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales and distribution partner serving Mexican markets

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Potter-Roemer: Morris Group International sister company manufacturing fire extinguisher and fire department valve cabinets, fire hose equipment, and related fire-fighting hardware. Direct product overlap and shared distribution channels.
• Croker Fire Prevention: MGI sister division specializing in fire prevention equipment including cabinets, extinguisher housings, and valves. Closest comparable in fire-safety cabinet manufacturing within the same parent.
• Fire-End: MGI sister brand focused on fire protection equipment and accessories. Operates in the same Morris Group International fire-protection portfolio and shares distribution relationships.
• Elmdor Manufacturing: MGI sister company manufacturing access panels for walls and ceilings — overlapping product category with Larsen's access panel series. Shares MGI corporate parent and distribution infrastructure.
• J.L. Industries: Manufacturer of fire extinguisher and fire hose valve cabinets under the Activar Construction Products Group; one of the most direct competing product lines to Larsen's in the architectural fire-safety cabinet space.
• Strike First Corporation: Canadian manufacturer of fire extinguishers, cabinets, and fire safety equipment. Competes directly with Larsen's in fire extinguisher cabinets and similar accessory categories across North America.

Broad incumbents

• Activar Construction Products Group: Parent of J.L. Industries and Karp access panels; broader construction-products incumbent with overlapping cabinet and access-panel lines that compete with Larsen's across commercial construction.
• Kidde: Major fire-safety brand (now part of Carrier Global) offering extinguishers, alarms, and cabinets at scale; broader portfolio that overlaps Larsen's cabinet and extinguisher product categories.
• Amerex Corporation: Established US manufacturer of fire extinguishers and related suppression equipment. Larger, more specialized extinguisher-focused competitor to Larsen's extinguisher and bracket lines.

Others

• Acorn Engineering Company: MGI sister company in plumbing fixtures and washroom equipment; relevant only as a same-conglomerate channel/specification partner rather than a fire-safety competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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