Brogan Fire & Safety

What Brogan Fire & Safety does

Brogan Fire & Safety is a Canadian national distributor of personal protective equipment (PPE), safety products, and certified safety services, operating 14 branch locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. The company sells products across 16+ major safety categories — including protective clothing, hand/foot/hearing/head/eye protection, respiratory protection, fall protection, first aid, fire/rescue equipment, instrumentation, and industrial supplies — sourced from leading OEMs such as Honeywell, 3M Scott, MSA, Dräger, Atlas, UVEX, and PIP, with distribution through both an e-commerce platform (broigansafety.com) and physical branch network.

The company is a division of Guillevin International Co., a privately held Canadian distribution conglomerate, and traces its operational lineage to Fleck Brothers (established 1907). Brogan Safety Supplies (active since 2008) was acquired by Guillevin in 2019, and in 2022 the group's safety operations were consolidated under the unified Brogan Fire & Safety brand. The business operates with a B2B focus, offering business accounts with volume pricing, credit lines, real-time inventory, and multi-user account management.

Revenue is generated through product sales and a service portfolio including quantitative fit testing, breathing air servicing (as a certified service center for 3M Scott, MSA, and Dräger), fall arrest inspections, SRL repairs, gas detection servicing, cylinder hydrotesting, compressor/air system service, fire extinguisher servicing, NFPA 1851-compliant turnout gear cleaning (via FireService Management partnership), and value-added services such as custom signage and embroidery. Customer segments span industrial (oilfield, construction, manufacturing), fire & rescue services, and municipal government, served through a hybrid direct-sales and e-commerce GTM motion with field service technicians for onsite engagements.

Name

Brogan Fire & Safety

Legal name

Guillevin International Co.

Website

https://brogansafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Brogan Fire & Safety is a Canadian national distributor and certified service provider of PPE, safety equipment, and fire/rescue products, operating 14 branches across BC, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. A division of Guillevin International, it serves industrial, municipal, and fire & rescue customers with combined product distribution and certified technical services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Other Building Equipment Contractors (23829)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire/Rescue & Emergency Services Gear Laundry (HSAJAEAJ)

Keywords

• Safety equipment distribution
• Personal protective equipment
• Fire rescue equipment
• Industrial safety supplies
• Breathing air servicing

Headquarters

HQ city

Grande Prairie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Brogan Fire & Safety generates revenue through the sale of safety equipment and PPE products including protective clothing, hand protection, foot protection, hearing protection, head & face protection, eye protection, respiratory protection, fall protection, first aid supplies, fire/rescue equipment, instrumentation, and industrial supply products. Products are sold through their e-commerce platform and physical branch locations.
2. Services: The company provides specialized services including quantitative fit testing, breathing air servicing (certified service center for 3M Scott, MSA, and Draeger), fall arrest inspections, SRL authorized repairs and certification, gas detection servicing, hydrotesting cylinders, compressor/air system service, fire extinguisher servicing, custom safety signage, embroidery, and FireService Management for turnout gear cleaning and decontamination.
3. Private Label Products: Brogan offers Private Label safety products under their own brand, allowing customization of safety equipment with company branding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Brogan Fire & Safety is a Canadian national distributor of personal protective equipment (PPE), industrial safety supplies, and fire/rescue equipment, operating an e-commerce platform and a network of physical branch locations. In addition to distributing products from leading manufacturers (Honeywell, MSA, Dräger, 3M Scott, Atlas, UVEX/PIP, DBI Sala), the company operates certified service centers for breathing air equipment, fall protection, gas detection, fire extinguishers, and turnout gear (FireService Management).

Product overview

Brogan Fire & Safety is a national safety equipment distributor and service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety products across 16+ major categories including Protective Clothing, Hand/Foot/Hearing/Head & Face/Eye Protection, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, First Aid, Fire/Rescue Equipment, Instrumentation, and more. The company operates as a distribution platform selling products from multiple manufacturers (Honeywell, MSA, Draeger, 3M Scott, Atlas, UVEX, PIP, and others) both through physical branches and an e-commerce website. Beyond product distribution, Brogan offers extensive service capabilities including fit testing, breathing air servicing, fall arrest inspections, SRL repairs, gas detection servicing, cylinder hydrotesting, compressor maintenance, fire extinguisher servicing, and FireService Management for turnout gear cleaning and repair. The company also provides value-added services like embroidery, custom signage, and an Asset Management Program (AMP) for SRL tracking. Brogan Fire & Safety serves as a one-stop safety supply partner for industrial, commercial, and fire/rescue sectors across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Protective Clothing Complete range of protective workwear including upper body garments, lower body, coveralls and sets (disposable, fire resistant, insulated), accessories, Hi-Vis, welding, ergonomics, and rainwear for industrial and construction workers.
• Hand Protection Gloves and hand safety products including coated, leather, synthetic, impact resistant, anti-vibration, knit/cotton, safety sleeves, arc flash protection, mitts, welding, and disposable options.
• Foot Protection Safety footwear including rubber boots, boot liners, traction aids, temporary protection, and work boots and shoes.
• Hearing Protection Ear protection products including disposable and reusable earplugs, dispensers, banded hearing protection, and standard and electronic earmuffs.
• Head & Face Protection Hard hats (full brim, cap style, safety helmet), hard hat accessories, face shields, protective hoods, and welder's faceshields.
• Eye Protection Safety glasses, goggles, prescription lens inserts, and lens cleaning products (wipes, solutions, stations) including UVEX, PIP, and Dynamic branded lines meeting CSA Z94.3 requirements.
• Respiratory Protection Disposable respirators, reusable respirators, PAPR systems, SCBA, SABA, fit testing equipment, escape solutions, air carts, grade-D filtration, breathing air assemblies, and confined space ventilation.
• Fall Protection Fall arrest equipment including full body harnesses, body belts, lanyards, self-retracting lanyards, lifelines, anchorage connectors, confined space equipment, rescue and descent devices, and roofing solutions.
• First Aid Emergency medical supplies including eyewash stations, British Columbia/Alberta/Ontario first aid kits, burn kits, specialty kits, bandages, wound care, and AED supplies.
• Fire / Rescue Equipment Firefighting and rescue equipment including decontamination products, gloves, hoods, boots, helmets, hoses and nozzles, turnout gear, station wear, hardware, lighting, SCBAs and communications, foam agents, rescue/extrication equipment, ventilation blowers, thermal imaging cameras, and fire extinguishers.
• Instrumentation (Gas Detection) Portable gas detection equipment including single/two gas detectors, multi-gas detectors, sampling monitors, area monitoring, test and calibration stations, and gas cylinders and regulators.
• Private Label Safety Products Custom-branded protective equipment offerings under the Brogan brand, allowing customization of safety equipment with company branding.
• Fit Testing Services Quantitative fit testing for reusable respirators, tight-fitting facepieces, and powered/supplied air systems following CSA standards, with detailed reports provided; available at branch and onsite.
• Breathing Air Servicing Certified service center for 3M Scott, MSA, and Dräger breathing air equipment including flow checks, cleaning, filter changes, cylinder refilling, and hydrotest certification.
• Fall Arrest Inspections Fall protection equipment inspections by competent persons with proper documentation for compliance with industry standards.
• SRL Authorized Service Centre Certified repairs and annual certification for DBI Sala self-retracting lifelines (original body style, new body style, and Ultra-lok) following CSA standards.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Guillevin InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Brogan Fire & Safety is a division of Guillevin International. In 2022, Guillevin Fire, Safety & Industrial and Brogan Safety Supplies came together under the new name Brogan Fire & Safety. This unified the company's safety divisions, further solidifying their unity and dedication to the fire and safety industries. Guillevin International acquired Brogan Safety Supplies in 2019 and the original company dates back to Fleck Brothers in 1907.
• FireService ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFireService Management is North America's premier facility dedicated to providing the best in turnout gear cleaning, bunker gear repair, decontamination, testing and assessment. Brogan offers this service at their Calgary location with technicians fully trained in inspection and repair of moisture barriers and all garment components, compliant with NFPA 1851 standards.
• DrägercoreTechnology or IntegrationBrogan Fire & Safety is a certified service center for Dräger breathing air equipment including SCBA systems. They perform flow checks, scheduled cleaning and disinfecting, filter changes, cylinder refilling, and provide annual test documentation and certification. They also offer the Dräger PSS AirBoss NFPA-Certified SCBA product line.
• 3M ScottcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrogan Fire & Safety is a certified service center for 3M Scott breathing air equipment. They perform compressor and air system services with Scott certified technicians, and offer products including the 3M Scott V320 Thermal Imager.
• MSAcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrogan Fire & Safety is a certified service center for MSA breathing air equipment and an authorized MSA distributor for gas detection equipment.
• DBI SalacoreTechnology or IntegrationBrogan Fire & Safety is a certified SRL Authorized Service Centre for DBI Sala products, performing repairs and annual certification for SRLs in original body style, new body style, and Ultra-lok variations.
• HoneywellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrogan Fire & Safety is an authorized Honeywell distributor for gas detection equipment including BW Technologies and RAE Systems. They offer factory trained and certified technicians for servicing, in-house warranty repairs, general repairs, cleaning, calibration, and documentation.
• Atlas WorkwearcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrogan distributes Atlas Workwear products including Atlas Guardian FR/AR Coveralls certified to NFPA 2112 standards, arc flash rated and flame resistant.
• PIP (Protective Industrial Products)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrogan distributes PIP eye protection products including UVEX safety glasses and goggles, meeting CSA Z94.3 requirements.
• BlacklinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrogan Fire & Safety is an authorized Blackline distributor for gas detection equipment with factory trained and certified technicians.
• RKI InstrumentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrogan Fire & Safety is an authorized RKI Instruments distributor for gas detection equipment with factory trained and certified technicians.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acklands-Grainger: Canada's largest industrial and safety distributor with broad PPE, fire/rescue, and MRO product lines across all provinces. Directly comparable to Brogan in product categories, B2B distribution model, and Canadian geographic footprint, though materially larger in scale and brand breadth.
• Levitt-Safety: Canadian-headquartered safety equipment and service provider offering PPE, fire/rescue equipment, gas detection, fall protection, and certified training across Canada. Closest direct peer in product mix, certified service offering, and Canadian branch model.
• Safety Supply Canada: Canadian safety equipment distributor serving industrial, construction, and institutional customers with PPE, first aid, and fire safety products. Overlapping product assortment, customer segments, and Canadian-only distribution footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Guillevin International Co. Brogan's parent company and one of Canada's largest distributors of electrical, plumbing, industrial, and safety products. Operates an overlapping but broader product portfolio across Canadian branches, providing both competitive overlap and the buying power that supports Brogan.
• Grainger: US-based global industrial distribution giant operating in Canada through its subsidiary. Competes in PPE, safety, and MRO categories with a much larger digital catalog, broader SKU range, and stronger logistics infrastructure; serves as a benchmark for digital distribution scale.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Major OEM of PPE, gas detection, and respiratory protection products that Brogan distributes and services as an authorized partner. Comparable product portfolio but operates as a manufacturer with direct enterprise sales channels rather than as a distributor.
• MSA Safety: Global manufacturer of SCBA, gas detection, fall protection, and head/face protection products. Brogan is a certified service center and authorized distributor for MSA, making it both a supplier-partner and an indirect competitor as MSA grows direct enterprise relationships.
• Drägerwerk: Manufacturer of SCBA, gas detection, and respiratory protection equipment for fire/rescue and industrial safety. Brogan is a certified service center for Dräger; Dräger's product portfolio overlaps with Brogan's, but Dräger operates via direct sales and OEM service networks rather than distribution.
• Wesco International: Global electrical, communications, and utility distribution platform with adjacent safety product offerings serving industrial customers. Operates in Canada and competes for larger industrial and municipal safety spend, though safety is a smaller share of Wesco's portfolio than at Brogan.
• 3M Safety: Major global manufacturer of PPE (respiratory, hearing, eye, head protection) whose Scott Safety division supplies SCBA equipment that Brogan services and distributes. Comparable end-customer base but operates as an OEM with direct enterprise sales rather than as a distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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