What Ampac Group does

Ampac Group, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Perth, Australia, designs, manufactures and distributes fire detection and evacuation systems for commercial, industrial, marine, and infrastructure customers across Australia, the UK, New Zealand and parts of Asia. Its core platform consists of intelligent addressable fire alarm control panels (FireFinder PLUS up to 8 loops networkable to 99 nodes, LoopSense 1-2 loops, FireFinder Marine MED-approved), conventional panels (ZoneSense PLUS), and the EvacUElite emergency warning and intercom system (64-node fault-tolerant network, touchscreen interface), supplemented by SmartView graphical event management and Nimbus Connect remote monitoring. Detection is delivered via Apollo-compatible ranges (XP95, Discovery, Soteria, Xpander wireless), conventional ranges (Series 65, Orbis), Wagner Titanus aspirating smoke detection with LOGIC.SENS fire pattern recognition, and the Reach Wireless 916 hybrid-wireless system. The company sells through six regional Australian Customer Service Offices plus Alton (UK) and Auckland (NZ) offices, with agents in Vietnam and Singapore, targeting enterprise and government buyers on quote-based project pricing, and also operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of UK-listed Halma plc following the June 2024 acquisition of Portugal-based GFE. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of fire detection and evacuation equipment, with professional services for commissioning and maintenance; the company carries ISO 9001, EN54, MED 2014/90/EU, AS7240, AS4428, NZS4512 and ActivFire certifications across its product lines.

Name

Ampac Group

Legal name

Ampac Pty Ltd

Website

https://ampac.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ampac Group designs, manufactures and distributes fire detection and evacuation systems for enterprise, government, marine and infrastructure customers across Australia, the UK, New Zealand and parts of Asia, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Halma plc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Detection Systems

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

New Construction/Renovation Fire & CO System Design & Installation (HSAHAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Fire & CO Detection Systems (Small Business/Light Commercial) (HSAHAFAI), Fire Alarm Monitoring Services (HSAHAAAI), Marine Safety, Alarm & Monitoring Systems (Fire/Gas, IAS, PA/GA) (IMAJAJAG)

Keywords

• Fire detection systems
• Evacuation systems
• Fire alarm panels
• Aspirating smoke detection
• Emergency warning systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Detection Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of fire alarm control panels, detection devices, manual call points, interfaces, audio visual devices, and ancillary equipment. Products sold directly through regional CSOs and via channel partners.
2. Evacuation Systems Sales: Sale of emergency warning and intercom systems, occupant warning systems, loudspeakers, and visual alarm devices for building evacuation
3. Professional Services: Technical support, commissioning, and maintenance services for installed fire detection and evacuation systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ampac Group designs, manufactures, and distributes fire detection and evacuation systems for commercial, industrial, marine, and multi-residential complexes. Core offerings include intelligent addressable fire alarm control panels (FireFinder PLUS, LoopSense, FireFinder Marine), conventional fire panels (ZoneSense PLUS), emergency warning and intercom systems (EvacUElite, EvacU), aspirating smoke detection (Wagner Titanus), graphical event management software (SmartView), and remote monitoring solutions (Nimbus Connect). The company also provides professional services for commissioning, technical support, and maintenance of installed systems.

Product overview

Ampac Group provides a comprehensive portfolio of fire detection and evacuation solutions organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform consists of intelligent fire alarm control panels including FireFinder PLUS (1-8 loops, networkable up to 99 nodes), FireFinder Marine (marine-specific, MED approved), and LoopSense (1-2 loops for smaller applications), complemented by conventional ZoneSense panels. The evacuation ecosystem includes EvacUElite EWIS (touchscreen interface, 64-node network capable) and EvacU Occupant Warning Systems in multiple power ratings (25W-500W). Monitoring and graphics are handled by SmartView graphical event management and Nimbus Connect remote monitoring. Detection is addressed through multiple protocol ranges (Discovery, XP95, Soteria, Orbis, Series 65) plus Wagner Titanus aspirating smoke detection with LOGIC•SENS technology. Wireless expansion is supported via Reach Wireless 916 (up to 126 devices per loop) and Xpander. Add-on modules include power supplies (MultiAmp 2A-10A), door holders, agent release systems, networking boards, relay boards, fan control modules, and high-level interface expanders for building system integration. The company operates as part of Halma Group and acquired GFE (Global Fire Equipment) in June 2024 to expand its European presence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GFE - Global Fire Equipment: Fire detection and alarm systems manufacturer, including control panel equipment and devices. Based in Faro, Portugal. Acquired by Ampac in June 2024.

Products and services

• FireFinder PLUS Intelligent analogue addressable fire alarm control panel available in 1 to 8-loop options, designed for commercial and industrial fire detection with cause-and-effect programming, networking capabilities up to 99 nodes, and EN54 compliance for European markets.
• FireFinder Marine Intelligent addressable fire alarm control panel specifically designed for marine and maritime applications, MED approved to Marine Equipment Directive 2014/90/EU by DNV GL, available in 1 to 4 loop configurations with networking capability.
• LoopSense Intelligent analogue addressable fire alarm control panel available in 1 or 2 loop options, suitable for small to medium-sized fire detection systems, compatible with Apollo XP95, Discovery, Xplorer, and Series 90 detectors, CSIRO and ActiveFire approved.
• ZoneSense PLUS Conventional fire alarm control panel for smaller applications, providing alarm and fire detection within a designated area, approved to AS7240.4:2018 standards.
• EvacUElite (EWIS) Emergency Warning and Intercom System (EWIS) with modular card-frame architecture, featuring 9-inch colour touchscreen interface, networkable up to 64 nodes in fault-tolerant loop network, approved to NZS4512-2021 and EN54-16 standards.
• EvacU (Occupant Warning System) Occupant Warning System available in multiple power ratings (25W, 50W, 120W, 250W, 500W) featuring Class D amplifier technology, alert and evacuation signals to AS 1670.1/NZS 4512 standards.
• SmartView Web-based graphical event management system for monitoring fire detection systems, from single building installations to large multi-campus facilities, featuring graphical navigation, historical event logs, and user permission controls.
• Nimbus Connect Remote monitoring solution for fire alarm systems, enabling real-time supervision and management of fire detection infrastructure.
• Wagner Titanus Aspirating Smoke Detection High-sensitivity aspirating smoke detection systems including Titanus Micro-Sens and Pro-Sens, featuring LOGIC.SENS fire pattern recognition technology, operating from -40°C to +60°C, supporting pipe lengths up to 560m.
• Reach Wireless 916 Hybrid-wireless fire detection system supporting up to 32 wireless devices per loop-interface module and up to 126 devices per loop, with 44 RF channels in redundancy pairs, certified to AS7240.17, AS7240.18, and AS7240.25 standards.
• Soteria Detection Range Next-generation detector family backward compatible with Discovery and XP95, supporting up to 508 devices per addressable loop with integrated isolator option.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 EvacUElite systems installed across Australia
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GFE - Global Fire EquipmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2024Acquisition of GFE, a manufacturer of fire detection and alarm systems (control panels and devices) based in Faro, Portugal. GFE joins Ampac Group and aligns with Ampac's purpose of preventing loss of life and catastrophic damage caused by fire. Around 200,000 people annually die in fires globally, driving new fire safety regulations worldwide.
• Apollo Fire DetectorscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership for detection products. Ampac systems are compatible with Apollo XP95, Discovery, Xplorer, and Series 90 detectors. Joint development on addressable door retainers with Apollo technical input.
• Wagner (Air Sampling Smoke Detection)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Wagner Titanus aspirating smoke detection products including Titanus PRO.SENS, Titanus Micro-Sens, and Titanus Top-Sens. Provides early fire detection via air sampling systems with LOGIC.SENS fire pattern recognition.
• FireMateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian channel partner exhibiting Ampac products at trade shows including FIREX 2022.
• Cranford ControlsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK channel partner co-exhibiting with Ampac Europe at FIREX and Security Essen events. Supplies marine audio visual products including VTG-32EM spatial sounders and VTB-32EM sounder beacons.
• Stephenson GobinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner on new Loop Addressable Door Retainer product with Cranford Controls and Apollo Fire Detectors.
• Shanghai Jinzhou International Trading Co LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner supporting Ampac at Marintec China Expo for marine product promotion in China.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Edwards (Carrier / UTC): Edwards, now part of Carrier's fire and life safety portfolio after the United Technologies / Carrier separation, manufactures addressable fire alarm panels, detection, and notification appliances. Comparable product set to Ampac's intelligent addressable systems with strong North American penetration that Ampac lacks.
• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Bosch's AVENAR and related fire detection product lines deliver intelligent addressable panels, voice evacuation, and aspirating detection with EN54 compliance. Comparable product architecture and target customers to Ampac, embedded within a much larger safety and security portfolio.
• Johnson Controls (Tyco / Zettler): Johnson Controls' fire detection brands (legacy Tyco/Zettler) offer intelligent addressable panels, conventional panels, and aspirating smoke detection across global markets. Competes head-to-head with Ampac in commercial/industrial detection but with much deeper North American and European installed bases.
• Honeywell (Notifier): Honeywell's Notifier brand is a global leader in intelligent addressable fire alarm control panels and detection. Directly comparable to Ampac's FireFinder PLUS and LoopSense product lines in commercial and industrial fire detection, with the same EN54-style regulatory footprint but vastly greater geographic reach including full US presence.
• Siemens (Cerberus PRO): Siemens Cerberus PRO is a global intelligent addressable fire detection and voice evacuation platform, with extensive EN54-certified product range. Overlaps directly with Ampac's FireFinder PLUS, LoopSense, and EvacUElite lines but at significantly greater scale, R&D budget, and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Apollo Fire Detectors: Apollo Fire Detectors is a UK-headquartered specialist manufacturer of addressable detection devices (XP95, Discovery, Xplorer, Series 90, Soteria). Ampac's LoopSense and FireFinder systems are explicitly built on Apollo's detector ecosystem under a strategic technology partnership, making Apollo the closest technology-peer even where product category differs.
• Mircom Group of Companies: Mircom is a privately held North American manufacturer of intelligent and conventional fire alarm control panels, voice evacuation systems, and detection devices. Closely comparable to Ampac in business model (vertically integrated manufacturer serving enterprise and government customers) and product breadth, with shared reliance on EN54-class certification and installer channel.
• Nittan: Nittan is a UK-and-Japan-rooted manufacturer of addressable fire detection and alarm systems with strong European and Asia-Pacific presence. Directly comparable to Ampac in product scope (intelligent addressable panels, detection, voice evacuation) and customer profile (commercial, institutional, marine).
• Hochiki: Hochiki is a Japanese-headquartered global specialist in fire detection devices and intelligent addressable systems, with deep EN54 certification across the European and Asia-Pacific markets. Closely comparable to Ampac as a specialist detection and panel manufacturer competing against the broad incumbents.
• Gentex Corporation: Gentex is a US-based manufacturer of life safety products including photoelectric smoke detectors and notification appliances used in fire alarm systems. Comparable to Ampac's detection and audio-visual device segments as a vertically integrated specialist serving fire OEMs and integrator channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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