What Smoke Control does

Smoke Control Australia Pty Ltd is a privately held, Sydney-based specialist in fire and smoke protection systems, founded in 2003 and operating across Australia and New Zealand with a regional headquarters in Auckland. The company designs, supplies, installs, and maintains an extensive product portfolio spanning fire curtains and shutters (Fibershield, Fyrehalt, Windowhalt, Metashield), smoke curtains and containment screens (Smokehalt, Smokeshield, Supercoil, Stripecoil, Fiberseal), fire-rated glazing and doors (Visioneering, Fyreslide), natural and smoke vents (Colt range), security glazing (VETROGARD via Vetrotech Saint-Gobain), and specialty products including radiation shielding glazing and smoke baffles. Products achieve Fire Resistance Levels up to -/240/- and comply with Australian Standards (AS1530.4, AS1530.7, AS1905.2) and European Norms (EN12101.1), with several ranges certified Australian Made and Owned and the manufacturing process accredited under the Warnock Hersey Mark third-party compliance scheme.

The company monetizes through project-based custom quotations covering four revenue streams: one-time equipment sales, professional design assistance from qualified fire engineers, professional installation through a fully trained and approved installer network, and recurring maintenance services with multi-year contracts and after-hours support. Pricing is quote-only, never published, and billed against project specifications. GTM is an enterprise field sales motion targeting fire engineers, architects, building designers, and project managers across verticals including healthcare, airports and transportation, aged care, theatres and entertainment, retail, warehouses and industrial, multistorey commercial, and government infrastructure — with marquee references including Sydney Metro North West, Sydney Opera House, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Melbourne and Canberra Airports, Telstra 400 George St, and Moorebank IKEA.

Operationally, Smoke Control is a 11-50 employee specialist manufacturer-distributor with an in-house engineering team, a controlled installation network, and a service/maintenance arm. The company holds registered trademarks across at least 11 product brand families and multiple patents (including European Patent No. W02/079600A1 for oversized double leaf fire doors, and patents covering magnetic auxiliary rail restraint, sprinkler design, and electromagnetic closing speed controllers). Its competitive position rests on third-party certification, proprietary product technology, single-company Full Life Cycle Service accountability, and a deep installed base across high-profile Australian and New Zealand buildings.

Name

Smoke Control

Legal name

Smoke Control Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://smokecontrol.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Smoke Control is a privately held Australian specialist that designs, supplies, installs, and maintains certified fire curtains, smoke curtains, fire-rated glazing, fire doors, and smoke vents for healthcare, transport, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Smoke Protection Systems

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire-Rated Glass & Glazing Assemblies (IMADAHAH), Ventilation & Smoke Control Systems (Smoke Exhaust/Pressurization) (IMADANAI), Smoke Control, Fire Doors & Egress Door Hardware Inspection Services (BPABAHAG)

Keywords

• Fire protection systems
• Smoke containment solutions
• Fire curtains
• Fire-rated glazing
• Smoke ventilation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire & Smoke Protection Equipment Sales: One-time sale of fire curtains, smoke curtains, fire-rated glazing, fire doors, smoke vents, and industrial shutters. Products are manufactured and supplied with pricing based on specifications and project requirements.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation services provided through Smoke Control's fully trained and approved installation network, maintaining standards of integrated system installation equal to product quality.
3. Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance services ensuring continued functionality of products with capability, human resources and parts to maintain a range of fire and smoke protection systems.
4. Design Services: Design assistance backed by qualified fire engineers and experienced personnel, providing product support and design integration throughout project lifecycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Smoke Control designs, manufactures, supplies, installs, and maintains fire and smoke protection systems for buildings. Core offerings include fire curtains and shutters, smoke curtains and containment screens, fire-rated glazing, fire doors, smoke and natural vents, performance louvres, and security glazing, all delivered through a Full Life Cycle Service covering design, supply, installation, and maintenance. Products achieve Fire Resistance Levels up to -/240/- and comply with Australian Standards (AS1530.4, AS1905.2, AS1530.7) and European Norms (EN12101.1, EN1364-1).

Product overview

Smoke Control is a manufacturer and supplier of fire and smoke protection systems, offering an extensive product portfolio organized into several categories: fire curtains/shutters (Fibershield, Fyrehalt, Windowhalt, Metashield), smoke curtains (Smokehalt, Smokeshield, Supercoil, Stripecoil, Fiberseal), fire-rated glazing (Visioneering, Smokeglaze, Stopline, Autofire), fire doors (Fyreslide, specialty hinged doors, access panels), smoke and fire vents (Colt brand including Kameleon, Coltlite, Apollo, Airlite, WCO, ECO), performance louvres, and security glazing solutions. The company provides a Full Life Cycle Service covering design, supply, installation, and maintenance. Products achieve Fire Resistance Levels up to -/240/- and comply with Australian Standards (AS1530.4, AS1905.2) and European Norms (EN12101.1). Many products carry the Warnock Hersey Mark third-party certification and Australian Made certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fibershield V Fire Curtain Large span, high pressure fire curtain providing Fire Resistance Levels up to -/120/- for openings up to 30m wide. Used by hospitals, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities requiring high-integrity fire compartmentation.
• Fibershield Vs Fire Curtain Medium span, high pressure fire curtain with -/120/- FRL providing both fire integrity and insulation for 2 hours, with patented sprinkler design for water savings.
• Fibershield 4 Fire Curtain Integrity only (-/240/-) large span and high pressure fire curtain, the largest 4-hour fire resistant system available, the only system tested to resist high pressures from mechanical smoke control/extraction systems.
• Fibershield ULR Fire Curtain Ultra Low Radiation fire curtain providing 2-hour fire integrity and partial insulation with measured ultra low radiant heat performance, ideal for protecting egress paths.
• Fibershield -/60/60 Fire Shutter Fully insulated textile fire shutter with Fire Resistance Level -/60/60 providing fire integrity and insulation without sprinklers.
• Fibershield -/120/120 Fire Shutter Fully insulated fire shutter with multi-layer design providing Fire Resistance Level of -/120/120, no sprinklers required.
• Fibershield H Horizontal Fire Curtain High-performance automatic horizontal fire curtain system for large horizontal openings and voids, used in infrastructure projects such as Sydney Metro North West.
• Fyrehalt V Fire Curtain Small span Australian Made certified fire curtain with Fire Resistance Levels up to -/120/- for openings up to 8m wide.
• Fyrehalt Evolution Concertina Fire Curtain Integrity only concertina fire curtain with Fire Resistance Level up to -/120/- and continuous overhead drive system, available in unlimited sizes including polygon and curve configurations for premium buildings such as 80 Ann St Brisbane and Cbus Super Offices.
• Windowshield Fire Shutter Integrity only fusible link small span fire shutter with -/60/- fire resistance level for openings up to 2.75m x 2.75m, Australian Made certified.
• Windowhalt Motorised Fire Curtain Integrity only medium span motorised fire curtain with -/60/- FRL for openings up to 6m x 3m, used for boundary control applications.
• Windowhalt Fusible Link Fire Shutter Medium span fusible link fire shutter with -/60/- FRL for openings from 750mm to 4m wide.
• Metashield L Fire Shutter Integrity only laterally deploying metal ridged slat fire shutter for large to extra large openings in industrial facilities.
• Metashield V Fire Shutter Integrity only metal ridged slat fire shutter with continuous spans up to 18m wide x 7m drop for industrial applications.
• Smoke Guard M400/600 Smoke Containment Screen Single coil smoke containment screen alternative to smoke lobbies with patented magnetic auxiliary rail and restraint system; over 1,000 units installed across Australia and New Zealand including Sydney Opera House.
• Smokehalt V Smoke Curtain Small span Australian Made smoke curtain rated D30 through DH120 for openings up to 24m².
• Smokehalt Static Smoke Curtain Fabric baffle system for zone compartmentation, tested to 600°C or 1100°C for various durations, including fixed installations at Melbourne Airport.
• Smokehalt Modular Smoke Curtain Smoke curtain with overlaps that can be concealed during normal use and deployed on alarm, Australian Made certified.
• Smokeshield S Concertina Smoke Curtain Concertina smoke curtain complying with EN12101.1, rated D30 through DH120, with no corner posts required.
• Supercoil Long Span Smoke Curtain Large span high-pressure smoke curtain for openings up to 50m wide, rated D30 through DH120, with installations including 44m long curtains at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
• Stripecoil Walk Through Smoke Curtain Sectioned smoke curtain for rapid egress, allowing up to 100 people per minute to pass through when deployed.
• Fiberseal FS Smoke Curtain Highest performing smoke containment shutter on the market with patented smoke sealing system providing up to 30 times longer tenability conditions; maximum sizes up to 7m wide x 4.5m drop.
• Visioneering Spandrels Fire Glazing Australian Made certified transparent spandrel systems providing -/60/60 with clear, break resistant Class A safety glass in slimline customisable steel profile; meets balustrade and spandrel requirements.
• Visioneering Lunax Fire Glazing Frameless fire resistant glazing system for performance-based fire engineering solutions.
• Visioneering Floors Fire-Rated Glazed Floor System Patented load bearing glazing system with fire ratings up to 2 hours and load bearing up to 4kN/m², used in projects such as Canberra Airport.
• Visioneering Butt-Jointed Glazing Systems Deemed-to-Satisfy frameless fire resistant glazing system with butt jointed corner details.
• Visioneering Doors -/60/30 Fire rated doors with -/60/30 rating, certified Australian Made and Owned.
• Visioneering Doors -/120/30 Fire rated doors with -/120/30 rating, certified Australian Made and Owned.
• Visioneering Operable Windows -/60/30 Operable fire windows that can be used as normal awning windows and auto-close on fire detection, with -/60/30 rating.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1000 Smoke Guard M400/600 units installed across Australia and New Zealand
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vetrotech Saint-GobaincoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive partnership for supply of VETROGARD brand security glazing products including VETROGARD BULLET (bullet resistant glazing tested to EN 1063), VETROGARD BLAST (blast resistant glazing tested to EN 13541), and VETROGARD ATTACK (attack resistant glazing tested to EN 356). Products consist of multi-layer lamination with various interlayer films and glass panes for security applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global provider of building management, fire alarm, and life-safety systems. Competes with Smoke Control for specification in large commercial and infrastructure projects, especially integrated smoke management and BMS-coordinated fire safety.
• Pilkington (NSG Group): Global glass manufacturer with a fire-rated glass range (Pyrostop, Pyrodur) competing with Smoke Control's Visioneering fire-rated glazing systems in the architectural and infrastructure fire-rated glass market.
• Johnson Controls: Global building technologies incumbent with a comprehensive fire detection and suppression portfolio (including legacy Tyco products). Comparable as a broad-based fire-safety provider competing for the same end customers and integrated building safety budgets.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in access solutions and a major producer of fire-rated doors, hardware, and entrance systems. Competes with Smoke Control in the fire-rated door segment as part of a much wider product portfolio and global distribution network.
• Promat (Etex Group): Global passive fire protection manufacturer offering fire-resistant boards, sprays, and structural protection across a much broader portfolio. Comparable as an incumbent in the broader fire compartmentation space where Smoke Control's curtains compete for project specification.

Direct peers

• Coopers Fire: UK-based specialist manufacturer of fire and smoke curtains and active fire barriers. Directly comparable to Smoke Control's Fibershield, Fyrehalt, and Smokeshield product families, serving the same specifier community (architects, fire engineers, contractors) for similar building-code-driven applications.
• Colt International (Halma plc): Global manufacturer of smoke and natural ventilation systems, smoke curtains, and fire protection products. Smoke Control is both a distributor and a competitor of Colt in the ANZ market, making Colt the closest large-scale peer in smoke ventilation and the source of the VETROGARD security glazing partnership's parent relationship (Halma).
• Fire Curtain Company: Specialist UK manufacturer of fire and smoke curtains and active fire barriers. Closely comparable to Smoke Control's Fyrehalt and Fibershield lines in terms of product category, target market, and B2B project-based commercial model.
• Sealmaster (Allegion): Australian manufacturer and installer of fire doors, smoke doors, and acoustic doors. Directly comparable to Smoke Control's Visioneering door range and Fyreslide sliding fire door products in the ANZ fire door segment.

Others

• Vetrotech Saint-Gobain: Saint-Gobain's fire-rated and security glazing brand and Smoke Control's exclusive ANZ partner for VETROGARD bullet-, blast-, and attack-resistant glass. Adjacent rather than directly competitive in the ANZ curtain segment, but a peer in the fire/security glazing category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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