Sterling Safety Systems

What Sterling Safety Systems does

Sterling Safety Systems, trading as Hyfire Wireless Fire Solutions, is a UK-based provider of commercial-grade wireless fire detection and alarm systems. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Honiley, Warwickshire, the company designs and supplies EN54-25 certified wireless fire devices built around proprietary technology including Pathfinder (1km+ open-air device-to-device communication with expansion hops), NetworkOptimiser (60-channel intelligent signal processing to prevent channel collision), and the TauREX configuration software. Its flagship Taurus platform supports up to 128 wireless devices per translator and 240 per hybrid loop, with ten-year battery life on input devices and a five-year warranty across the product range. The company also offers hybrid wired/wireless architectures, fire control panels, and the EvacWireless evacuation alert system targeted at BS8629-compliant high-rise residential buildings.

Hyfire operates as a subsidiary of Halma plc within the Orama Group, alongside Argus and Ramtech. It sells exclusively through an accredited partner programme of specialist fire installers in the UK and Ireland, supplemented by wholly-owned subsidiaries in Italy and Spain and exclusive distribution partnerships in the Netherlands (Hertek), Norway (Holta & Håland Safety AS), and South Africa (Technoswitch). Customer demand is concentrated in verticals where conventional wired systems are impractical — heritage buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools, high-rise residential, social housing, and care homes — driven by post-Grenfell fire-safety regulation and the need to upgrade without invasive installation. Revenue mechanics are hardware-led (detectors, notification devices, control panels, interface units) with multi-year project contracts and bespoke pricing, supported by technical training and partner enablement services.

Name

Sterling Safety Systems

Legal name

Hyfire Wireless Fire Solutions Ltd

Website

https://hyfirewireless.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sterling Safety Systems (trading as Hyfire Wireless Fire Solutions) is a UK-based provider of EN54-25 certified commercial wireless fire detection systems, serving fire installers, building owners, and property managers across hospitality, heritage, healthcare, education, and high-rise residential markets in the UK, Europe, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Fire Detection Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Fire & CO Detection Systems (Small Business/Light Commercial) (HSAHAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Ancillary Fire Safety Devices & Integration (Audible/Visual Alarms, Strobes, Sirens) (HSAHAFAL)

Keywords

• Wireless fire detection
• Commercial fire alarm systems
• Evacuation alert systems
• Fire control panels
• Hybrid fire safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Honiley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wireless Fire Detection Hardware: Sale of commercial-grade wireless fire devices including optical, multi-criteria, and heat detectors, notification devices, alarm devices, interface and control units, all fully certified to EN54 standards.
2. Wired Fire Detection Hardware: Sale of wired fire detection products including addressable and conventional systems, complementing wireless offerings for hybrid system deployments.
3. Fire Control Panels: Sale of fire control panels as part of complete fire detection system solutions.
4. Partner Support Services: Technical training, resources, and support services provided to the partner network through the Hyfire Partner Programme.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sterling Safety Systems, trading as Hyfire Wireless Fire Solutions, designs, manufactures and distributes commercial-grade wireless and hybrid fire detection and alarm systems. Its flagship Taurus platform is EN54-25 certified and supports up to 128 wireless devices per translator, complemented by wired fire detection, fire control panels and the EvacWireless BS8629 evacuation alert solution for high-rise residential buildings.

Product overview

Sterling Safety Systems (trading as Hyfire Wireless Fire Solutions, established 2007) offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial fire detection and alarm systems, consisting of the flagship Taurus EN54-25 wireless platform, wired fire detection solutions (addressable and conventional systems), fire control panels, EvacWireless BS8629 evacuation systems, and supporting software tools including TauREX configuration software, Loop Calculator, and BIM Objects. The product architecture supports fully wireless, fully wired, or hybrid configurations, enabling deployment across diverse building types from heritage sites to high-rise residential. Products are backed by a dedicated partner program, five-year warranties, and technical services including training and support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Taurus: EN54-25 compliant wireless fire detection system, the company's flagship wireless product line featuring detectors, control panels, and hybrid solutions.
• Static
• EvacWireless
• TauREX

Products and services

• Taurus Wireless Fire Detection System Flagship EN54-25 compliant wireless fire detection and alarm system with hybrid capabilities, enabling fully wireless or mixed wired/wireless configurations for commercial buildings. Supports up to 128 devices per wireless translator and 240 per hybrid loop, with ten-year battery life on input devices and five years on output devices.
• Wired Fire Detection Systems Traditional wired fire detection solutions including addressable and conventional systems, providing flexible options for new installations or integration with existing wired infrastructure in hybrid configurations.
• Fire Control Panels
• EvacWireless Evacuation Alert System Wireless evacuation alert system for BS8629 compliance in high-rise residential buildings over 18 meters, providing audible and visual alarm devices controlled by fire and rescue services. Replaces costly waking watch services with a permanent, certified solution.
• Technical Services Expert technical support including training, resources, and assistance for survey, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Hyfire wireless fire systems, delivered to accredited partners and end customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Installation time reduced from 6 weeks to 1 week in hotel installations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, project and flagship.

• HertekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2025Hertek has become Hyfire's official partner in the Netherlands, bringing wireless fire detection technology to the Dutch market. Hertek is a market leader in the Netherlands for fire safety solutions.
• Hyfire Italy S.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2023Hyfire's Italian subsidiary and regional headquarters, operating independently to serve the Italian market with wireless fire systems. Headquartered in Milan with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Holta & Håland Safety AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2023Partnership agreement bringing Hyfire products to Norway for the first time, covering the Norwegian fire safety market.
• TechnoswitchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2023Partnership covering the South African market through Technoswitch, providing Hyfire products to customers in Johannesburg and wider South Africa.
• Hyfire Iberia, S.L.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHyfire's Spanish subsidiary operating from Madrid to serve the Iberian market with wireless fire detection solutions.
• Team Services ConsultancyprojectImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHyfire partner that delivered Queens Hotel & Spa Bournemouth project, installing Taurus wireless devices.
• UK Fire & SafetyprojectImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHyfire partner that upgraded fire safety system at a large hotel complex in South Yorkshire.
• Guardian Fire & SafetyprojectImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHyfire partner that installed over 3000 Taurus devices across Dublin's Archdiocese in 43 churches.
• VipondprojectImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation partner that installed over 800 Hyfire devices throughout Beverkae House at Exxon Mobil.
• AdvancedprojectTechnology or IntegrationFire panel manufacturer whose products work alongside Hyfire wireless devices; supplied fire system for Newcastle Foodbank project.
• Orama GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHyfire is part of the Orama Group within Halma plc, alongside businesses Argus and Ramtech. The group focuses on wireless solutions for protection of people and environments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kentec Electronics: UK manufacturer of fire detection control panels and extinguishing control panels. Competes with Hyfire in the UK and international fire safety markets with overlapping installer relationships.
• C-TEC: UK manufacturer of conventional and addressable fire alarm panels and disabled refuge systems. Competes with Hyfire in the UK commercial fire detection market, particularly on hybrid wired/wireless installations.
• Advanced Electronics: UK-based manufacturer of fire detection panels and alarm devices. Acts as both a Hyfire integration partner (used on Newcastle Foodbank project) and a competitor in the UK commercial fire alarm market.
• EMS Wireless (FireCell): UK-based provider of wireless fire detection systems (FireCell) and addressable fire alarm panels. Directly comparable to Hyfire in the UK wireless fire detection market with overlapping installer partner channels and EN54-certified product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Apollo Fire Detectors: Halma sister company and major manufacturer of commercial fire detection devices. While not a direct wireless specialist, Apollo is a sibling business under Halma plc and a broader portfolio player in the same addressable market.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Cerberus): Global building technologies incumbent offering Cerberus fire detection systems including wireless options. Competes with Hyfire on large commercial and infrastructure projects with significantly greater scale and resources.
• Hochiki Europe: Established Japanese-origin fire detection manufacturer with strong European presence. Competes across wired and wireless fire detection and offers a broader full-line product portfolio than Hyfire's specialist wireless focus.
• Gent by Honeywell: Honeywell's UK-focused fire detection brand serving commercial and high-rise buildings. A broad incumbent competitor with deep installer relationships and a wider product range including wireless devices.

Others

• Argus (Halo): Sister company within Halma's Orama Group focused on wireless fire protection solutions for construction and temporary sites. Ecosystem peer rather than direct competitor; benefits from shared group-level R&D and channel relationships.

Emerging players

• Ramtech Electronics: Sister company under Halma's Orama Group focused on wireless construction site safety, fire, and temporary monitoring. Adjacent technology overlap with Hyfire's wireless fire detection expertise; potential cross-pollination within Orama.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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