Delta Fire

What Delta Fire does

Delta Fire is a UK-based, privately held manufacturer and supplier of professional fire fighting equipment, headquartered and produced at a single facility in Norwich, Norfolk. The company designs, manufactures, and ships a broad portfolio spanning fire nozzles (Attack and H500 series), layflat fire hoses (Nova Ultraflex, Starflex, Wildfire Soaka), portable and fixed foam systems (DF130, Prima, Z-Series, skid-mounted and containerised units), fire monitors, fittings, standpipes, hydrant valves, and specialist wildfire protection equipment including the proprietary Hydro-Wall Hose system. Manufacturing is carried out in the UK to ISO 9001:2015 standards (LRQA-certified) and the product set carries MED approval for marine applications, BS 6391 hose certification, JOSCAR registration for defence supply chains, and Cyber Essentials accreditation.

The company serves twelve-plus industry verticals, with primary exposure to Fire & Rescue (92%+ of UK Fire & Rescue Services deploy Delta Fire nozzles), Marine, Industrial, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Defence; secondary exposure to Wildfire, Aviation, Nuclear, Mining, Utilities, Construction & Demolition, and Waste Recycling. Delta Fire distributes globally to over 100 countries through dedicated UK Sales and Export Sales teams, with a quote-based pricing model, on-site system design, training, installation, and express delivery services layered on top of hardware sales. The business is privately held with no disclosed parent or institutional shareholders, and is currently generating awards momentum (dual King's Awards for Enterprise Innovation and Sustainable Development in 2026, Sustainable Manufacturing Winner 2025, Manufacturing and Engineering Business of the Year 2026) and export channel investment (INTERSCHUTZ 2026, Hannover).

Name

Delta Fire

Legal name

Delta Fire Limited

Website

https://deltafire.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Delta Fire is a Norwich-based, UK-manufacturer of professional fire fighting equipment, producing nozzles, hoses, foam systems, and wildfire protection gear distributed to over 100 countries and used by 92%+ of UK Fire & Rescue Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Fighting Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of fire fighting equipment including nozzles, hoses, foam systems, fire monitors, fittings, and specialized wildfire equipment. Products sold directly to fire services, industrial operators, and marine users worldwide.
2. Professional Services: Offering ancillary services including fire nozzle training, on-site system design, logistics and installation, express delivery, and fire system assessment. Services complement product sales and support customer implementation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Delta Fire manufactures and supplies professional fire fighting equipment including fire nozzles, fire hoses, foam systems, fire monitors, foam concentrates, and specialist wildfire protection equipment. The company serves fire & rescue services, defence, marine, oil & gas, petrochemical, aviation, and industrial sectors across 100+ countries. Products are manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards at the company's Norwich, UK headquarters, with dedicated UK Sales and Export Sales teams supporting customers directly.

Product overview

Delta Fire is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of professional fire fighting equipment, producing a comprehensive portfolio of fire safety products across 14 core product categories. The product range includes fire nozzles (Attack series, H500 series, professional marine nozzles, wildland nozzles), fixed and portable foam equipment (DF130 Mobile Foam Units, Prima Foam Units, foam branchpipes, inductors, generators), fire hoses (Nova Ultraflex, Starflex, Wildfire Soaka Hose), foam systems (skid-mounted, containerised), fire monitors, and specialist wildfire protection equipment including the innovative Hydro-Wall Hose system. Delta Fire serves 12 industry sectors including Fire & Rescue, Defence, Marine, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Aviation, Industrial, Mining, Nuclear, and Utilities. The company operates from its Norfolk headquarters and exports to over 100 countries worldwide. Key differentiators include UK manufacturing to ISO 9001:2015 standards, dual King's Awards for Innovation and Sustainable Development, and products trusted by over 92% of UK Fire & Rescue Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Nozzles Professional-grade fire nozzles including Attack series, H500 series, professional marine nozzles, wildland fire nozzles, dry powder nozzles, smooth bore nozzles, and specialist application nozzles for structural, marine, industrial, and wildfire firefighting. Used by fire & rescue services, industrial operators, and marine users worldwide.
• Fixed Foam Equipment Fixed foam fire suppression systems including high back pressure foam generators, fixed foam monitors, and fixed installation foam delivery systems for permanent industrial and marine fire protection installations.
• Fire Monitors Remote-controlled and manually operated fire monitors for high-volume water and foam delivery in industrial, marine, and petrochemical fire protection applications.
• Portable Foam Equipment Mobile foam delivery systems including DF130 Mobile Foam Units, MK II DF130, Prima Foam Units, foam branchpipes (HV, M, S series), Z-Series foam inductors, and high expansion foam generators for rapid deployment fire suppression.
• Fire Hoses Layflat fire hoses including Nova Ultraflex Type 3, Starflex Type 1 uncoated, Starflex Type 2 coated, Nova Type 3, Wildfire Soaka Hose, hose reels, hose roller trolleys, and hose ramps for professional firefighting applications.
• Foam Systems Complete foam fire suppression systems including skid-mounted systems and containerised foam systems for offshore, petrochemical, and industrial applications with capacities from 300 to 4000+ litres.
• Fluorine-Free Foam Concentrate Environmentally responsible fluorine-free foam concentrates compatible with all Delta foam delivery equipment for sustainable fire suppression.
• Wildfire Products Specialist wildfire protection equipment including Hydro-Wall Hose for creating vertical water barriers up to 8 metres high, Attack 100 Pro wildfire nozzles, and Wildfire Soaka Hose tested to 960°C for forestry and wildland firefighting.
• Flowmeters Flow measurement devices including Flowmaster 250 MK2 and Flowmaster 250 MK2 Data Logger for monitoring water flow in fire protection systems.
• Standpipes Fire hydrant standpipe equipment for connecting to water mains and delivering water to firefighting operations.
• Fire Hydrant Valves Valves for fire hydrant installations enabling control of water supply for firefighting applications.
• Fire Fittings Brass and aluminum fire fittings including Storz connectors and international coupling adaptors for hose connections.
• Dividing and Collecting Breechings Breeching fittings for dividing and collecting water flow in multi-outlet firefighting hose line configurations.
• PPV Smoke Removal Fans Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fans for smoke removal from buildings during firefighting operations.
• Water Delivery Equipment Water delivery equipment and accessories for firefighting operations.
• Off-Site Fire Nozzle Training Service Expert training service on fire nozzle operations provided at customer locations to ensure optimal safety and performance.
• On-Site System Design Service Comprehensive fire system design service from Norfolk headquarters, working in partnership with clients to develop optimum system performance.
• Off-Site Logistics & Installation Service Logistics and professional installation services for firefighting equipment ensuring safe delivery to site.
• Express Delivery Service Fast, reliable delivery service for urgent firefighting equipment requirements.
• Off-Site Fire System Assessment Service Technical assessment service for marine and industrial sites requiring fixed foam fire fighting system installations.
• Attack Pro Twin Nozzle Twin agent nozzle delivering water, foam, or dry-powder either separately or simultaneously. Combines the Attack 100 Pro high pressure hose reel nozzle and Attack Pro Powder Nozzle for combined firefighting capabilities against multiple fire classes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 34,000 litres of finished foam produced by DF130 Mobile Foam Unit
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Angus Fire: Angus Fire is a UK-based manufacturer of fire fighting foam, foam hardware, and fire hoses serving industrial, marine, oil & gas, and fire & rescue customers globally. It is the most direct competitor to Delta Fire, with overlapping product categories (foam concentrates, layflat hoses, monitors) and overlapping verticals.
• Task Force Tips: Task Force Tips is a US-based manufacturer of fire fighting nozzles, monitors, and foam equipment used by fire departments, industrial users, and the military worldwide. It directly competes with Delta Fire's Attack and H500 nozzle lines and portable foam equipment in international tenders.
• Elkhart Brass: Elkhart Brass is a US manufacturer of fire fighting nozzles, valves, monitors, and foam equipment serving municipal, industrial, marine, and defence fire protection markets. It competes head-to-head with Delta Fire in nozzles and monitors globally.
• Akron Brass: Akron Brass designs and manufactures fire fighting nozzles, monitors, valves, and electronic water flow solutions for fire service, defence, and industrial customers. It is a direct peer in nozzles, monitors, and electronic flow/control devices overlapping with Delta Fire's core product lines.
• FireDos: FireDos is a Germany-based manufacturer of foam proportioning systems, monitors, and foam fire suppression equipment for industrial, oil & gas, and marine applications. It competes with Delta Fire's fixed foam equipment and foam systems lines.

Broad incumbents

• Rosenbauer International: Rosenbauer is a large Austria-based manufacturer of fire fighting vehicles, fire fighting equipment, and fire protection systems serving municipalities, airports, industrial sites, and the military globally. It is a broad incumbent whose portable and fixed fire fighting equipment overlaps with Delta Fire's portfolio.
• NAFFCO: NAFFCO is one of the world's largest manufacturers of fire fighting equipment, fire protection systems, and fire vehicles, headquartered in the UAE. It competes with Delta Fire across nozzles, foam systems, monitors, and complete fire protection packages in international markets.
• Minimax Viking Group: Minimax Viking Group is a global fire protection company offering fire detection, suppression, and specialty fire fighting systems for industrial, marine, and commercial markets. It is a broad incumbent whose foam and water-based suppression systems overlap with Delta Fire's fixed foam and skid/containerised systems.

Emerging players

• Marioff: Marioff is a Finland-based specialist in high-pressure water mist fire protection systems for marine, industrial, and commercial applications. While not a direct overlap with Delta Fire's foam-based approach, it is an emerging alternative in marine and industrial fire suppression that competes for similar specification decisions.

Regional players

• Bridgestone Industrial (fire hose) / additional hose peers: Bridgestone Industrial and other layflat fire hose manufacturers (e.g., Kuriyama, Parker) compete with Delta Fire's Nova Ultraflex and Starflex hose lines in regional and OEM fire hose supply, particularly outside the UK.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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 →

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