IFC

What IFC does

IFC (International Fire Control) is a Luxembourg-headquartered specialty contractor providing fire protection and detection systems for industrial, commercial, and tertiary-sector buildings. Founded in 2008 by Bernard Coune, Pascal Daubechies, and Rony Basselier, the company operates from a main office and 600 m² workshop in Ellange, Luxembourg, and a regional office with a 1,300 m² prefabrication workshop in Froyennes (Tournai), Belgium, serving clients in Luxembourg, Belgium, France, and occasionally Germany. IFC delivers an integrated value chain covering engineering studies, 2D/3D BIM design, prefabrication of technical cells and pump rooms, on-site installation, and 24/7 maintenance with geolocated emergency response vehicles.

The company's technical portfolio spans classical and ESFR sprinkler systems, CMSA, foam (AFFF, low/medium/high expansion), Vortex hybrid gas-water suppression (via Victaulic partnership, including the largest installation in Europe), SEM-SAFE high-pressure water mist (via Danfoss exclusive installer status), and multi-sensor detection (optical, thermal, beam, OSID, air analysis, flame). Differentiating capabilities include 9 hydraulic design stations and 3 BIM 3D stations using Revit, BOSEC, FM Global, NFPA, and VdS certifications, and a named enterprise customer base that includes Cargill, Auchan, PwC, Dupont, wdp, BPC Group, and others. The proprietary prefabrication workshops enable faster delivery and quality control compared to competitors reliant on third-party fabrication.

IFC generates revenue through project-based professional services (engineering studies, system installation), hardware sales (prefabricated technical cells), and recurring maintenance contracts. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with multi-year maintenance agreements providing recurring revenue. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales via commercial teams collaborating with engineering, supported by project managers who serve as single points of contact from study to commissioning. In January 2026, IFC joined VINCI Energies Belgium, retaining its brand, identity, and founding team while becoming part of a global industrial conglomerate, marking a structural shift in its growth trajectory and access to capital and cross-sell opportunities.

Name

IFC

Legal name

IFC – International Fire Control

Website

https://ifcontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IFC is a Luxembourg-headquartered fire protection and detection specialist providing sprinkler, foam, gas, water mist, and alarm systems for industrial, commercial, and tertiary-sector buildings across Luxembourg, Belgium, and France, with full in-house capability from engineering to maintenance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE)

Keywords

• Fire protection systems
• Fire detection systems
• Sprinkler installation
• Fire suppression systems
• Fire safety services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellange

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Systems Design and Engineering: Engineering studies conducted by more than 10 collaborators (9 specializing in fire protection, 2 in fire detection) using latest 2D/3D BIM technologies. Includes risk classification, site surveys, and technical dossier preparation.
2. Fire Protection System Installation: Installation of sprinkler, detection, foam, gas, and water mist systems on construction sites. Project managers coordinate studies, installation teams, and commissioning. Services all types of environments including logistics warehouses, commercial centers, and industrial facilities.
3. Maintenance and Repair Services: Preventive and curative maintenance contracts for fire protection and detection systems. 24/7 emergency service with geolocated intervention vehicles. Services include compliance verification, reserve remediation, and system upgrades.
4. Technical Cell Prefabrication: Prefabricated technical cells (pump rooms) assembled and equipped in their workshops. Nearly 10-ton pre-fabricated units containing motor pump groups, tanks, control panels, jockey pumps, manual valves, ventilation, suction conduits, alarms, lighting, electricity and heating. Delivered ready for installation on simple concrete slab.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IFC (International Fire Control) is a fire protection and detection solutions company that designs, prefabricates, installs, and maintains fire-fighting systems for buildings. Its offerings span sprinkler, foam, hybrid gas (Vortex), high-pressure water mist (SEM-SAFE), and fire detection/alarm systems, delivered through in-house engineering, prefabrication workshops, and on-site installation crews for industrial, commercial, logistics, and tertiary-sector clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Protection System Design and Engineering Fire protection and detection engineering studies conducted by in-house specialists (9 in fire protection, 2 in fire detection) using 2D/3D BIM technologies. Includes risk classification, site surveys, and technical dossier preparation. Targeted at industrial, commercial, logistics, and tertiary-sector building projects.
• Fire Protection System Installation On-site installation of sprinkler, detection, foam, gas (Vortex), and water mist (SEM-SAFE) systems for logistics warehouses, commercial centers, industrial facilities, and office buildings. Project managers coordinate studies, installation teams, and commissioning.
• Maintenance and Repair Services Preventive and curative maintenance contracts for fire protection and detection systems, including 24/7 emergency service with geolocated intervention vehicles, compliance verification, reserve remediation, and system upgrades. Provided on a recurring contract basis to enterprise clients.
• Prefabricated Technical Cells (Pump Rooms) Prefabricated pump rooms (technical cells) assembled and equipped in IFC's workshops, weighing up to 10 tons and containing motor pump groups, tanks, control panels, jockey pumps, manual valves, ventilation, suction conduits, alarms, lighting, electricity, and heating. Delivered ready for installation on a concrete slab.
• Sprinkler Fire Suppression Systems Classical, CMSA, and ESFR sprinkler systems designed and installed in compliance with EN 12845, NFPA, FM Global, and VdS standards. IFC installed 100,000 sprinklers in 2020 across industrial, logistics, commercial, and office buildings.
• Vortex Hybrid Gas Fire Suppression System Hybrid fire suppression system combining water droplets (under 12 micrometers) with nitrogen at high speed (1000+ km/h) and low pressure to create a uniform mixture controlling oxygen levels at 16–14%, extinguishing fire while maintaining occupant safety. Offered as an official Victaulic Vortex partner.
• SEM-SAFE High-Pressure Water Mist System High-pressure water mist fire suppression system by Danfoss using ultra-fine water droplets for rapid cooling and oxygen displacement. Reusable immediately after triggering with reduced water damage. Suited to sensitive equipment and environments where IFC serves as exclusive installer.
• Foam Fire Extinguishing Systems Foam extinguishing systems for high-risk zones including chemical, petrochemical, recycling, and storage facilities. Includes AFFF (Agent Forming a Floating Film) systems for covering flammable liquid spills, with low, medium, and high expansion foam capabilities.
• Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Fire detection systems using optical, thermal, beam, OSID (open-area smoke imaging detection), air analysis, and flame detection technologies, with alarm integration and emergency response capabilities for industrial, commercial, and tertiary-sector buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000 sprinklers installed in 2020
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VINCI Energies BelgiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026In 2026, IFC joined VINCI Energies Belgium in a strategic alliance. IFC retains its name, identity, values, teams, and positioning. The founders (Bernard Coune, Pascal Daubechies, Rony Basselier) remain involved. VINCI Energies gains installation and prefabrication capabilities plus strong local presence in Luxembourg and Belgium.
• VictauliccoreTechnology or IntegrationVictaulic is the provider of the Vortex hybrid fire suppression system technology. IFC is an official Victaulic partner, with staff trained in installation of all system components and accessories. Installation follows manufacturer guidelines.
• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationDanfoss provides the SEM-SAFE water mist fire suppression system. IFC is an exclusive installer of SEM-SAFE by Danfoss for fire protection applications.
• Renault TrucksminorOthersRenault Trucks Tournai supplied IFC's new delivery truck (Renault Trucks C 440 Cv) customized for fire protection material delivery with crane and specialized loading system.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Minimax Viking Group: European specialist in fire protection (sprinkler, gas, foam, water mist) with strong presence in Germany and broader Europe. Closely comparable to IFC in product portfolio (full suppression and detection), customer segments (industrial, logistics, commercial), and certified installer model.
• Chubb Fire & Security: Global fire protection and security systems installer servicing commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Direct competitor to IFC in fire detection, suppression, and maintenance services, with broader geographic reach and greater scale.
• Cegelec Fire Solutions: VINCI Energies sister brand active in fire protection systems across France and Benelux. Comparable to IFC in offering scope (sprinkler, detection, special hazard) and in serving industrial and commercial customers; potential internal channel partner or competitor within the VINCI group.
• SPIE Fire Protection: French multi-technical building services group with a dedicated fire protection line. Comparable to IFC in providing integrated fire detection, suppression, and maintenance for industrial and commercial buildings across European markets.
• Equans Fire & Security: Multi-tech building services provider (Engie spin-off) with a fire protection and security division active across Benelux and France. Direct overlap with IFC in installation, maintenance, and integrated safety offerings for commercial and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Cerberus FIT): Global industrial conglomerate with a fire safety portfolio spanning detection panels, voice evacuation, and integrated building safety. Competes with IFC on the detection/building management side and is a supplier of technologies that IFC and its competitors deploy.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global provider of building management, fire alarm (Notifier, System Sensor, Morley-IAS), and integrated safety solutions. Competes with IFC on enterprise fire detection contracts and increasingly on integrated fire/building systems.
• Johnson Controls (Tyco/Ansul): Global building solutions group with a major fire detection and suppression portfolio (Tyco, Simplex, Ansul). Competitor and supplier to the European fire protection market; competes head-to-head with IFC on large industrial and commercial projects.

Regional players

• WAGNER Group (Fire Protection): Germany-headquartered specialist in fire detection and fire protection systems, particularly active in DACH and northern European markets. Comparable in product scope (special hazard, gas, water mist) and customer segments, but with limited direct overlap in Benelux.
• FFE (Fire Fighting Enterprises): UK-based specialist in fire detection and beam smoke detection technologies serving European industrial and commercial markets. Comparable in technology-driven differentiation and certified installer positioning, with a different geographic center of gravity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/IfcFire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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