Pyro-Chem
Pyro-Chem manufactures fire suppression systems, detection panels, and portable extinguishers for commercial kitchens, gas stations, industrial facilities, and institutional buildings, operating as a Johnson Controls brand distributed through a global network of independent channel partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersMarinette, United States
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Pyro-Chem does
Pyro-Chem is a US-based manufacturer of fire suppression and protection products serving commercial and industrial markets, headquartered in Marinette, Wisconsin. The company operates today as a wholly-owned brand under Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), having entered the JCI portfolio through the conglomerate's 2016 acquisition of TYCO International, which carried the legacy PYRO-CHEM brand alongside other fire suppression brands such as ANSUL. Pyro-Chem sells exclusively through a global network of independent distributors and does not transact directly with end users; documented channel coverage spans the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, India, China, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
The product portfolio is organized around four core suppression platforms. KITCHEN KNIGHT II provides wet chemical suppression for restaurants, commercial kitchens, cafés, and food service facilities. ATTENDANT and ATTENDANT II offer dry chemical systems specifically engineered for gasoline stations, with ATTENDANT II adding high-wind capability and automatic pump shutoff. MONARCH addresses industrial applications including paint spray booths, hazardous material storage, and Class A/B/C fires. The SENTRY line covers portable fire extinguishers (dry chemical, water, CO2, and clean agent variants including the FAA-approved CLEANGUARD FE13NM MR Conditional), complemented by the AutoPulse detection and control panel family (542R/E six-zone, Z-10 conventional, Z-20 addressable, and IQ-318/IQ-636X-2 intelligent addressable) and a full range of chemical agents (wet chemical, ABCR, PDCR, Purple-K) plus accessories including fusible links, mechanical and electric control heads, remote pull stations, and gas shut-off valves. Product certifications span UL/ULC listings, FM approval, USCG, MEA, and FAA, with NFPA 10/17/17A/33/34/96 compliance across categories.
Pyro-Chem monetizes through hardware sales of suppression systems, portable extinguishers, agents, and accessories, with all revenue booked through independent channel partners rather than direct-to-end-user sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; contracts tend to be multi-year, with recurring demand from re-certification, inspection, and replacement-agent cycles on the installed base. Customer demand is segmented vertically into four use-case categories: restaurants and commercial kitchens, gas stations and convenience stores, industrial and manufacturing facilities, and broader commercial/institutional facilities. No standalone headcount or revenue figure is disclosed for the business unit, and operational metrics roll up into Johnson Controls' consolidated reporting.
Pyro-Chem firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pyro-Chem
- Legal name
- PYRO-CHEM (Johnson Controls)
- Website
- https://pyrochem.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Pyro-Chem manufactures fire suppression systems, detection panels, and portable extinguishers for commercial kitchens, gas stations, industrial facilities, and institutional buildings, operating as a Johnson Controls brand distributed through a global network of independent channel partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Pyro-Chem industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fire Protection Equipment
- NAICS
- Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO₂/Kitchen Hood) (BPABAHAD)
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Where Pyro-Chem is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Marinette
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Pyro-Chem business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Fire Suppression Systems and Equipment Sales: Pyro-Chem generates revenue through the sale of fire suppression systems, portable fire extinguishers, detection and control equipment, and associated hardware. Products are sold through a global network of independent distributors.
- Fire Suppression Agents and Accessories: Revenue from the sale of extinguishing agents (wet chemical, ABCR dry chemical, PDCR, Purple-K) and accessories (control heads, fusible links, gas shut-off valves, extinguisher cabinets) for fire suppression systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing through distributor network |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Pyro-Chem product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pyro-Chem manufactures and supplies fire suppression systems, detection and control panels, portable fire extinguishers, and fire suppression agents and accessories for commercial and industrial applications. Core product lines include the KITCHEN KNIGHT II commercial kitchen system, ATTENDANT/ATTENDANT II gasoline station systems, MONARCH industrial/paint spray booth system, the SENTRY portable extinguisher line, AutoPulse detection and control panels, and chemical agents such as wet chemical, ABCR, PDCR and Purple-K. Products are UL/ULC listed and comply with NFPA standards for the relevant hazard categories.
Product overview
PYRO-CHEM is a comprehensive fire suppression and protection solutions provider offering a portfolio of interconnected products under the Johnson Controls brand. The product ecosystem centers on three core fire suppression systems—KITCHEN KNIGHT II (commercial kitchen protection using wet chemical agents), ATTENDANT/ATTENDANT II (gasoline station fire protection using dry chemical agents), and MONARCH (industrial and paint spray booth protection)—complemented by the SENTRY portable fire extinguisher line (including dry chemical, water, CO2, and clean agent variants), AutoPulse detection and control panels (542R/E, Z-10, Z-20, and IQ-series intelligent addressable systems), and a complete range of chemical agents (wet chemical, ABCR, PDCR, Purple-K) and accessories (mechanical/electric control heads, fusible links, gas shut-off valves, pull stations, and extinguisher cabinets). These products are designed to work together as integrated fire protection systems, with detection systems triggering agent release through control panels connected to suppression cylinders.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SENTRY: Portable fire extinguisher product line including dry chemical, water, CO2, and clean agent extinguishers
- CLEANGUARD
- CLEANGUARD+
- AutoPulse
- KITCHEN KNIGHT II
- ATTENDANT
- ATTENDANT II
- MONARCH
Products and services
- KITCHEN KNIGHT II Commercial kitchen fire suppression system using wet chemical agent technology for restaurants, commercial kitchens, cafés and food service facilities; UL/ULC Listed and compliant with NFPA 17A and 96 Standards.
- ATTENDANT Original gasoline station fire suppression system providing 24/7 detection, control and protection against combustible and flammable liquid fires and electrical fires at gasoline stations.
- ATTENDANT II Enhanced gasoline station fire suppression system with high-wind capabilities, offering automatic pump shutoff, audio/visual alarm, and BC-rated dry chemical agent protection; UL listed and MEA approved.
- MONARCH Industrial fire suppression system for paint spray booths and hazardous material storage facilities using dry chemical suppression agents for Class A, B, and C fires; UL/ULC Listed and compliant with NFPA 17, 33 and 34.
- SENTRY Dry Chemical Hand Portable Extinguisher Versatile handheld dry chemical fire extinguishers for light manufacturing, warehousing, restaurants, office buildings, and auto repair shops; UL listed with NFPA 10 compliance.
- SENTRY Dry Chemical Corrosion-Resistant Hand Portable Extinguisher Compact dry chemical fire extinguishers designed for corrosive environments such as warehousing, paint processing, welding, marinas, and seaside facilities; UL listed with NFPA 10 compliance.
- SENTRY Dry Chemical High-Flow Extinguisher High-capacity dry chemical fire extinguishers for pressurized flammable liquids and gases, and gravity-fed fuel fires at vehicle fueling stations and hazardous material cabinets; UL listed with NFPA 10 compliance.
- SENTRY Water Extinguisher Stainless-steel handheld water extinguisher for Class A hazards in office environments, industrial locations, and warehouse areas; UL listed with NFPA 10 and DOT compliance.
- SENTRY CO2 Hand Portable Extinguisher Carbon dioxide handheld fire extinguishers for Class B and Class C fires in laboratories, electronics, and low-voltage electrical equipment areas; UL listed with NFPA 10 compliance.
- SENTRY CO2 Wheeled Extinguisher Carbon dioxide wheeled fire extinguishers for Class B and Class C fires in aviation hangars, paint spray booths, quench tanks, and metal tube manufacturing facilities; complies with ANSI/UL 154 and 711, NFPA 10, DOT and TC requirements.
- CLEANGUARD+ Clean Agent Extinguisher Clean agent fire extinguisher for sensitive commercial and industrial facilities; electrically nonconductive, environmentally friendly, leaves no residue; rated for Class A, B, and C fires.
- CLEANGUARD FE13NM MR Conditional Portable Extinguisher MR Conditional fire extinguisher with electrically non-conductive agent that leaves no residue; FAA approved and safe for exposure to occupants; meets ANSI/UL 2129 and 711, ULC S-508, S-566 and NFPA 10 Standards.
- AutoPulse 542R/E Agent Releasing Control Panel Six-zone agent releasing control panel for single- and dual-hazard applications providing fire detection, signaling and protection for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings; compliant with NFPA 12, 12A, 12B and 2001.
- AutoPulse Z-10 Agent Releasing Control Panel Conventional fire alarm control panel providing automatic extinguishing agent release and deluge and pre-action sprinkler control for single- and dual-hazard applications.
- AutoPulse Z-20 Addressable Agent Releasing Control Panel Addressable agent releasing control panel with individual device supervision, 4.3-inch color touch-screen display, and 100-250 addressable points for single and multiple-hazard applications.
- IQ-318/IQ-636X-2 Intelligent Addressable Fire Alarm Panels Modular intelligent addressable fire alarm panels (single-loop IQ-318 and two-loop IQ-636X-2) with programming flexibility for clean agents, water mist, deluge, pre-action, foam, dry chemical, and CO2 systems; UL, ULC, CSFM, FM and U.S. Coast Guard listed.
- Wet Chemical Extinguishing Agent Pre-mixed wet chemical extinguishing agent for KITCHEN KNIGHT II fire suppression systems and KITCHEN ONE K-Class fire extinguishers; UL listed with fast flame knockdown and cooling effect to prevent reflash.
- ABCR Dry Chemical Suppressing Agent Versatile dry chemical suppressing agent effective on Class A, B, and C fires, including combination fires and temperatures where water would freeze.
- PDCR Dry Chemical Suppressing Agent Sodium-bicarbonate dry chemical suppressing agent effective on flammable liquids, gases, greases and energized electrical equipment; twice as effective as CO2.
- Purple-K Dry Chemical Suppressing Agent Sodium-bicarbonate-based dry chemical agent widely used in the petroleum industry, effective on flammable liquids, gases, greases, and energized electrical equipment; water-repellant, non-abrasive, non-toxic.
Companies that use Pyro-Chem
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Pyro-Chem technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Pyro-Chem partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Johnson ControlscorePyro-Chem operates as a brand under Johnson Controls, a global leader in building technologies and industrial fire protection. The company leverages Johnson Controls' resources, global infrastructure, and brand reputation while maintaining its specific product identity for fire suppression solutions.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Pyro-Chem competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Fike Corporation: Independent manufacturer of fire protection and explosion suppression systems including clean agent (FM-200, Novec 1230), CO2, and detection controls; directly comparable niche fire suppression competitor with similar industrial and special hazard customer focus.
- Buckeye Fire Equipment: Manufacturer of portable fire extinguishers, restaurant and industrial suppression systems, and clean agent systems under the Buckeye and Badger brands; directly comparable niche fire protection competitor with similar UL-listed product portfolio and channel partner GTM.
- Minimax (Viking Group): Global fire suppression specialist offering foam, water mist, gas, and dry chemical systems with comparable certifications; overlapping special hazard, industrial, and kitchen solutions distributed through a similar partner model.
- Amerex Corporation: Independent manufacturer of portable and wheeled fire extinguishers and kitchen/restaurant suppression systems distributed through a similar independent dealer network; competes head-to-head with Pyro-Chem's SENTRY and KITCHEN KNIGHT lines in commercial kitchens and industrial facilities.
- ANSUL: Sister fire suppression brand under Johnson Controls offering restaurant (Piranha), industrial, and vehicle suppression systems with comparable chemistries and distributor model; most direct overlap as a JCI peer brand serving identical customer types.
Broad incumbents
- Kidde (Carrier): Carrier-owned broad fire safety incumbent offering residential and commercial extinguishers, alarms, and suppression systems; much larger scale than Pyro-Chem but addresses overlapping commercial and industrial suppression opportunities.
- Notifier (Honeywell): Honeywell-owned fire alarm and detection brand with extensive addressable control panel portfolio overlapping Pyro-Chem's AutoPulse Z-10/Z-20 and IQ-series panels; broader scale and channel depth make it a strong competitor in detection and control.
Emerging players
- Hochiki America: Specialty fire detection and alarm manufacturer with addressable control panels and specialty suppression interfaces; partial overlap with Pyro-Chem's detection and control business, primarily targeting niche and retrofit installations.
- Firetrace International: Specialty clean agent and dry chemical fire suppression manufacturer focused on equipment/machine enclosures and small special hazard applications; comparable chemistry with Pyro-Chem's CLEANGUARD line but narrower commercial kitchen/industrial scope.
- Chemguard: Specialty foam and clean agent fire suppression manufacturer focused on industrial flammable liquid and aviation fires; comparable chemistry and customer segments but narrower product breadth than Pyro-Chem's full portfolio.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Pyro-Chem social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance21 records
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Frequently asked questions about Pyro-Chem
What does Pyro-Chem do?
Pyro-Chem manufactures and supplies fire suppression systems, detection and control panels, portable fire extinguishers, and fire suppression agents and accessories for commercial and industrial applications. Core product lines include the KITCHEN KNIGHT II commercial kitchen system, ATTENDANT/ATTENDANT II gasoline station systems, MONARCH industrial/paint spray booth system, the SENTRY portable extinguisher line, AutoPulse detection and control panels, and chemical agents such as wet chemical, ABCR, PDCR and Purple-K. Products are UL/ULC listed and comply with NFPA standards for the relevant hazard categories.
Is Pyro-Chem a public or private company?
Pyro-Chem is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Pyro-Chem founded?
Pyro-Chem was founded in 1992.
Where is Pyro-Chem based?
Pyro-Chem is headquartered in Marinette, United States, in the North America region.
How does Pyro-Chem make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Fire Suppression Systems and Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are fire Suppression Agents and Accessories.
Who are Pyro-Chem's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Fike Corporation, Buckeye Fire Equipment, Minimax (Viking Group), Amerex Corporation and ANSUL. Broad incumbents are Kidde (Carrier) and Notifier (Honeywell). Emerging players are Hochiki America, Firetrace International and Chemguard.
Does Pyro-Chem have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pyro-Chem.
What industry is Pyro-Chem in?
Pyro-Chem's product category is Fire Protection Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAJAE, Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood), with a secondary code of IMAIAJAC, Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service). Its NAICS code is 3259 and its SIC code is 2800.