Inforest

What Inforest does

Inforest SRL is an Argentine-headquartered specialty manufacturer and supplier of professional wildfire and structural firefighting equipment, founded approximately in 2006 in Alta Gracia, Córdoba. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a broad product portfolio spanning hand tools (axes, hoes, Pulaski tools, drip torches, blowers), water delivery systems (proprietary Inforest nozzle series 301/309/360/366/560, Fire Boss and Forest Guard hoses, water backpacks, portable tanks, the Inforest Reel V3 hose reel), motorized fire pumps (exclusive Wick distributor plus STIHL-powered units), personal protective equipment (EURO XV/XVI fire retardant clothing, Bullard and EOM helmets, Bullard PPE, Univet goggles, fire shelters), structural firefighting tools (Halligan bars, pike poles, the 8-in-1 rescue tool set, BearTrap and PolyTac lights), and rescue/EMS equipment (stretchers, Kendrick extrication devices, vacuum mattresses, cervical collars, splints). Inforest also operates an in-house Autonomous Hose Mandrel Service for hose coupling and mandrel operations, providing a service layer beyond equipment sales.

The business model is equipment sales, predominantly one-time purchases of physical goods, with quote-based pricing (no public price list) accessible through its e-commerce website (inforest.com.ar) and direct sales offices. Distribution is direct-to-customer across three regional offices: Inforest LATAM (Argentina, serving Latin America), Inforest Ibérica (Campo Real, Madrid, serving Spain and Portugal), and Inforest Aegean (Paiania, Attica, serving Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean). The company augments its proprietary lines with distribution of complementary global brands including Wick (fire pumps, exclusive), STIHL (chainsaws, pumps, blowers), Bullard (PPE), Armtex/Tipsa (hoses), and Univet (eye protection). Customer segments include professional and volunteer firefighters, rescue and EMS personnel, industrial and municipal fire departments, and government emergency management agencies. Go-to-market combines a multilingual website (Spanish, English, Brazilian Portuguese), organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), WhatsApp direct sales channels, downloadable product catalogs, and field sales support.

Name

Inforest

Legal name

Inforest SRL

Website

https://inforest.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inforest SRL is an Argentine-founded specialty manufacturer and supplier of professional wildfire, structural firefighting, and rescue equipment, serving firefighters, brigades, and government agencies across Latin America, Iberia, and the Eastern Mediterranean through its own offices and a multilingual e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firefighting Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAMAJAG

Wildfire Risk Assessment, Prevention & Suppression Services

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Paper & Forest Products/Forest Management, Reforestation & Carbon Forestry Services

SECONDARYBPAIAGAB

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)

SECONDARYIMAFALAD

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Specialty Trade Contractors (MEP, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)

Keywords

• Firefighting equipment
• Wildfire suppression gear
• Rescue tools
• Fire retardant clothing
• Emergency response supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Alta Gracia

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Direct sales of firefighting and rescue equipment including water pumps, hoses, nozzles, protective gear, tools, and rescue equipment. Products are sold through e-commerce platform and regional offices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Inforest designs, manufactures, and supplies professional wildfire and structural firefighting equipment, including motorized fire pumps, hoses, nozzles, fire retardant clothing, hand tools, and rescue equipment. The company serves firefighters, brigades, and emergency services across Latin America, Iberia, and the Aegean region through regional offices and an e-commerce platform, also distributing complementary brands such as STIHL, Bullard, and Wick.

Product overview

Inforest is a manufacturer and supplier of professional wildfire and structural firefighting equipment, serving firefighters and rescue personnel for 20 years. The product portfolio spans five core categories: (1) Wildfire equipment including equipment holders/backpacks, hand tools (axes, hoes, torches, blowers), water equipment (hoses, nozzles, tanks), and Wick/STIHL motorized fire pumps; (2) Structural fire tools including Halligan bars, pike poles, forced entry tools, and tactical flashlights (BearTrap, PolyTac, Scene Light); (3) Personal protection including EURO XV/XVI fire retardant clothing, helmets, gloves, boots, and fire shelters; (4) Workwear and leisure clothing; and (5) Rescue equipment including stretchers, immobilization devices, cervical collars, and splints. The company operates across Latin America, Iberia, and Greece through subsidiary offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wildfire Backpacks and Equipment Holders (Bolsos y Mochilas)
• Firefighting Hand Tools (Herramientas) Hand tools for wildfire suppression including anemometers, drip torches (1L and 5L), hoes, fire swatters, axes, machetes, Pulaski tools, shovels, rakes, blowers, and the Halos W-EBD breathing device for wildfire escape.
• Water Equipment (Equipos de Agua) Water delivery and storage equipment including the proprietary Inforest nozzle series (301, 309, 360, 366, 560), forest and structural hoses (Fire Boss, Firebreak II, Myti-Flo, Forest Guard II, Tipsa-Armtex One), water backpacks, collapsible and self-supporting tanks, hose reels, adapters, sprinklers, and portable fire attack kits.
• Fire Pumps (Motobombas) Motorized fire pumps distributed by Inforest, including the Wick 100-4H, 100-4M, 100M, 250, 375, FT-200, XP2, XP4, and UltraFlo series, plus STIHL WP 230, WP 300, WP 600, and WP 900 pumps, with Wick W4 pump heads also offered.
• Structural Fire Tools (Herramientas Estructurales)
• Fire Retardant Clothing (Ropa Ignífuga) Fire retardant personal protective equipment including EURO XV/XVI-compliant firefighter jackets, pants, overalls, boots, gloves, Bullard PX/PXS wildfire helmets and EOM/VFR-EVO structural helmets, Univet safety goggles, fireproof hoods and bandanas, FS6 individual shelters, and collective fireproof shelters.
• Workwear (Ropa de Trabajo) Professional workwear including technical vests, work jackets, work pants, overalls, safety belts, and extrication gloves.
• Leisure Clothing (Tiempo Libre) Off-duty leisure clothing including micro-fleece jackets and vests.
• Rescue Equipment (Rescate) Rescue and immobilization equipment including trauma bags, first aid backpacks, basket-type stretchers, Kendrick extrication devices, vacuum mattresses, cervical collars, corrugated/vacuum/semirigid splints, spider harnesses, and spine boards.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• STIHLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInforest distributes STIHL power equipment including chainsaws (MS 172, MS 250), water pumps (WP 230, WP 300, WP 600, WP 900), and blowers (BR 600) as part of their professional equipment portfolio.
• BullardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Bullard personal protective equipment including wildfire helmets (PX, PXS models) and safety gear.
• WickcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Wick fire pumps and water equipment including XP2, XP4, Ultraflo, FT, and 100 series motor pumps, plus Wick W4 pump heads.
• UnivetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Univet safety goggles and eye protection equipment.
• Armtex/TipsaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Tipsa/Armtex One fire hoses.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rosenbauer International: Global leader in firefighting vehicles and equipment, including PPE, pumps, and rescue gear. Comparable broader incumbent competing for the same government and municipal fire-service contracts Inforest targets across LATAM, Iberia, and Greece.
• Magirus (CNH Industrial / Iveco Group): European firefighting apparatus and equipment manufacturer (part of Iveco) with strong Mediterranean presence in Spain, Italy, and Greece. Comparable to Inforest Iberica and Aegean operations as a broader European incumbent in municipal fire-service contracts.
• MSA Safety: Diversified safety-equipment manufacturer with a dedicated fire-service PPE portfolio (helmets, SCBA, thermal imaging). Comparable to Inforest's PPE offering (Bullard-distributed helmets, fire-retardant clothing, FS6 shelters) and targets the same firefighter customer base.
• Dräger: German safety and medical technology company with firefighter PPE, SCBA, gas detection, and rescue equipment lines. Broad incumbent in fire-service procurement across Iberia and Greece, competing with Inforest's PPE and rescue categories.

Direct peers

• Wick Fire Pumps: Manufacturer of portable firefighting pumps (XP2, XP4, Ultraflo, FT, 100 series). Direct upstream brand that Inforest exclusively distributes in its regions, and the closest comparable manufacturer of the motobomba category central to Inforest's portfolio.
• Akron Brass: Manufacturer of firefighting nozzles, monitors, valves, and electronic water-flow devices. Closely comparable to Inforest's water delivery and structural fire equipment portfolio and to its reliance on OEM partnerships in the fire-water category.
• STIHL: Global manufacturer of chainsaws, blowers, and water pumps used in wildfire operations (MS 172/MS 250, BR 600, WP-series). Inforest distributes STIHL professional wildfire equipment and competes at the same intersection of forestry tools and fire-service buyers.
• Hale Products: Manufacturer of fire pumps and pump modules for fire apparatus (part of Hale York). Direct peer to Inforest's motobomba distribution business and competes for the same municipal and wildfire-pump procurement budgets.
• Bullard: Manufacturer of wildfire and structural firefighting helmets, thermal imagers, and PPE. Both a competitor (helmets like PX/PXS) and channel partner of Inforest, with overlapping government and brigade customers in wildfire PPE.
• Task Force Tips: US-based manufacturer of firefighting nozzles, monitors, and foam equipment with global distribution. Directly comparable to Inforest's Inforest Nozzle Series (301/309/360/366/560) and water-equipment category, serving professional and municipal fire services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Inforest.cba
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inforest.arg
• Instagraminstagram.com/inforest_incendiosforestales

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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