Calanbau Brandschutzanlagen GmbH

Name

Calanbau Brandschutzanlagen GmbH

Legal name

CALANBAU Brandschutzanlagen GmbH

Website

https://fire-protection-solutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Sprinkler System Installation & Retrofit (IMAIAJAB), Fire Pump Inspection, Testing & Service (IMAIAJAF), Fire Protection Piping & Sprinkler System Components (IMADALAJ)

Keywords

• Stationary fire protection
• Sprinkler system installation
• Fire detection systems
• Foam extinguishing systems
• Gas suppression systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Griesheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices28 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection System Installation: Design, installation, and commissioning of stationary fire protection systems including sprinkler systems, foam systems, water spray systems, gas extinguishing systems, and fire detection systems for commercial, industrial, and public sector clients.
2. Maintenance and Service: Ongoing maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair services for installed fire protection systems. Includes 24/7 emergency response services. Service offerings include sprinkler pump testing, pipe network inspection, foam agent analysis, and compliance testing per VdS guidelines.
3. Pipe Pre-fabrication: Manufacturing and supply of pre-fabricated pipe systems for sprinkler installations, providing standardized components for efficient installation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Calanbau Brandschutzanlagen GmbH designs, installs, commissions, and maintains stationary fire protection systems for industrial, commercial, logistics, energy, and public sector facilities across Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Poland, and Sweden. The portfolio covers sprinkler, foam, water spray, gas (CO2/argon), and hydrant extinguishing systems, as well as fire detection installations, with supplementary in-house pipe pre-fabrication and 24/7 emergency service.

Product overview

Fire Protection Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of stationary fire protection systems as a single unified product line. The core offerings include sprinkler systems, foam extinguishing systems, water spray systems, CO2/Argon gas systems, fire detection systems, and hydrant systems, complemented by pipe pre-fabrication and special power plant systems. The brand portfolio includes proprietary sub-brands: SmartFit® Sprinkler (intelligent sprinkler, Product of the Year 2026), CalanCool® (frost protection), CalanSmartSpray® (special spray), CalanMegaDrop® (rapid fire protection for plastics storage), and CalanOnTrack® (specialized industrial protection). The All-inPumpUnit provides mobile pump capacity. Services include 24/7 emergency service, maintenance, inspections, and operator obligation management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartFit: Intelligent sprinkler system with award-winning technology for fire protection
• CalanCool
• CalanSmartSpray
• CalanMegaDrop
• CalanOnTrack
• All-inPumpUnit

Quantifiable outcome

• Sprinkler systems achieve high success rate in fire extinguishment when systems are properly maintained
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• VINCI Energies Building SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire Protection Solutions Group is a subsidiary of VINCI Energies Building Solutions, part of the VINCI Energies SA group. This strategic positioning provides financial backing, cross-selling opportunities within the VINCI network, and access to broader energy and digital transformation services.
• VdS (Vertrauen durch Sicherheit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVdS is the leading certification body for fire protection and security in Germany. All Fire Protection Solutions companies are VdS-recognized and certified installers. VdS provides quality control and certification that is essential for insurance company acceptance and regulatory compliance.
• bvfa (Bundesverband Feuerlöschgeräte und 执行)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Federal Association for fire extinguishing equipment. The Witt Weiden logistics center project received the 'Sprinkler Protected' quality seal from bvfa, demonstrating commitment to highest fire protection standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Minimax Viking Group: Minimax is a leading European fire protection systems contractor offering sprinkler, foam, gas and detection solutions across industrial, commercial and logistics segments — the closest head-to-head competitor to Calanbau/Fire Protection Solutions in the DACH stationary fire protection market.
• WAGNER Group (Carrier): WAGNER is a German-based specialist in stationary fire protection (oxygen reduction, gas and water mist systems) serving industrial and logistics customers; overlaps directly with Calanbau in high-bay warehouse and special hazard protection in DACH.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls (Tyco Fire Protection Products): Johnson Controls owns Tyco, a global fire protection incumbent offering sprinkler, suppression and detection solutions worldwide; competes with Calanbau on large industrial and logistics tenders and is a major manufacturer that DACH contractors also purchase components from.
• Honeywell Fire Safety (Notifier/Esser): Honeywell provides fire detection and alarm systems (Notifier, Esser brands) used in commercial and industrial buildings across Europe; overlaps with Calanbau's Brandmeldeanlagen offering and competes on integrated safety system tenders.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Cerberus): Siemens offers the Cerberus fire safety portfolio covering detection, voice alarm and integrated building safety; a broad incumbent that competes with Calanbau on large commercial and public-sector installations in Germany and across Europe.
• Bosch Sicherheitssysteme:

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/calanbau-brandschutzanlagen-gmbh

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries10 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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