inControl Systems

What inControl Systems does

inControl Systems Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer and integrator of engineered fire protection systems, founded in 1984 and headquartered at 75 Shields Court, Unit 4, Markham, Ontario. The company designs, supplies, integrates, and commissions NFPA-, UL-, and FM-compliant fire suppression solutions spanning Clean Agent systems (FM-200 and Novec/SF 1230), high- and low-pressure CO₂ systems, foam systems including non-fluorinated alternatives, water mist and water spray systems, inert gas systems, deluge valves, and supporting fire, flame, gas, and spark detection infrastructure. Its primary end markets are industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, marine and offshore, and power generation, with data centre, telecommunications, archives, and commercial kitchen applications as adjacent use cases. inControl is also the sole industrial distributor of Elkhart Brass firefighting equipment in Canada.

The company's go-to-market is direct enterprise sales to EPC contractors, shipyards, and industrial operators, delivered from a single Canadian site with claimed project reach across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Revenue mechanics mix one-time engineered system sales with recurring lifecycle services — annual foam concentration testing, cylinder refilling and recharging, room integrity testing, and site surveys — supplemented by a separately monetized technical training program priced at $745 plus GST per attendee for Clean Agent system design, installation, and maintenance. Pricing for hardware and integrated systems is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The product portfolio is broad but the operating footprint is concentrated, with no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding, and no acquisitions recorded in the available data.

The 2025 introduction of a Non-Fluorinated Foam (NFF) rooftop heliport retrofit — meeting NFPA 418 and ICAO standards — illustrates how inControl translates regulatory shifts into product launches, in this case migrating customers from PFAS-containing foam chemistries to compliant alternatives. The business is operationally mature (40+ years continuous operation) but disclosure is thin: no revenue, headcount, or ownership detail is publicly available, and the company does not surface AI, software, or data capabilities anywhere in its product or marketing footprint.

Name

inControl Systems

Legal name

inControl Systems Inc.

Website

https://incontrolsystems.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

inControl Systems Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer and integrator, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, that designs, supplies, and commissions NFPA-compliant Clean Agent, CO₂, Foam, and Water Mist fire suppression systems for industrial, oil and gas, marine, and power generation facilities worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fire Protection Systems

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Piping & Sprinkler System Components (IMADALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC), Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection) (IMAHAEAL), Gas Processing Plant Equipment & Skids (Separators, Heat Exchangers, Turboexpanders) (EUAAABAH)

Keywords

• Fire protection systems
• Fire suppression equipment
• Clean agent systems
• Industrial fire safety
• Special hazard protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Markham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Systems Design, Supply & Integration: Complete engineered fire protection system solutions including design, supply, and commissioning of Clean Agent, CO₂, Foam, and Water Mist systems for industrial and special hazard applications.
2. Technical Services & Maintenance: Annual testing, cylinder refilling, repair, maintenance, and inspection services for fire protection systems.
3. Technical Training: Hands-on training sessions for clean agent systems design, installation, and maintenance. Course fee of $745 + GST per participant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

inControl Systems Inc. designs, supplies, integrates, and commissions engineered fire protection systems — including Clean Agent (FM-200, SF 1230), CO₂ (high and low pressure), Foam (including Non-Fluorinated Foam), Water Mist, Inert Gas, and Water Spray systems — for industrial, oil & gas, marine, power generation, and data centre facilities worldwide. The offering is delivered as a full lifecycle service covering design, supply, integration, commissioning, ongoing maintenance, and technical training, with systems engineered to NFPA, UL, and FM standards.

Product overview

inControl Systems is a Canadian-based fire protection systems provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineered fire suppression solutions. The company provides Clean Agent systems (including FM-200 and Novec/SF1230), CO2 systems (high and low pressure), Foam systems (including Non-Fluorinated Foam), Water Mist systems, Water Spray systems, and Inert Gas systems. Their portfolio also includes Fire Detection, Flame and Gas Detection, Spark Detection, Deluge Valves, Automatic Extinguishers, and Firefighting Pumps. They serve specialized applications including Gas Turbines, Data Centres, Aircraft Hangars, Control Rooms, Marine, Oil & Gas, Industrial, Archives, CNC Machines, Power Generation, Telecommunications, Kitchen/Fryers, and Storage Closets. The company also offers technical services including Clean Agent Technical Training, Cylinder Refilling/Recharging, Room Integrity Testing, and Site Survey/Inspection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems NFPA-compliant clean agent fire suppression systems for protecting sensitive equipment without water damage, using SF 1230 (Novec 1230) and FM-200 chemical agents. For industrial facilities and occupied spaces with electronics or high-value assets.
• FM-200 Clean Agent System Clean agent fire suppression system using FM-200 (HFC-227ea) chemical agent for protecting critical infrastructure and occupied spaces where water damage must be avoided.
• SF 1230 Clean Agent System Clean agent fire suppression system using 3M Novec 1230 (FK-5-1-12) fluid for protecting sensitive equipment and occupied spaces.
• CO2 High Pressure Fire Suppression Systems High-pressure carbon dioxide fire suppression systems for industrial applications and unoccupied hazard areas.
• CO2 Low Pressure Fire Suppression Systems Low-pressure carbon dioxide fire suppression systems for various industrial facilities.
• Foam Fire Suppression Systems (including Non-Fluorinated Foam) Foam-based fire suppression systems including Non-Fluorinated Foam (NFF) PFAS-free alternatives meeting NFPA 418 and ICAO standards for hydrocarbon, aviation, and industrial hazards.
• Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems Fine water mist fire suppression technology providing effective cooling and oxygen displacement for facilities where water damage must be minimized.
• Water Spray Fire Suppression Systems Water spray fire suppression systems for industrial and process applications.
• Inert Gas Fire Suppression Systems Inert gas fire suppression systems using nitrogen and other noble gases for oxygen-reduction fire prevention in occupied or sensitive environments.
• Fire Detection Systems Fire and security alarm detection systems for early fire identification and alerting in industrial facilities.
• Flame and Gas Detection Solutions Detection systems for identifying flame and hazardous gas presence in facilities.
• Spark Detection System Detection systems for identifying sparks in industrial processes to prevent fire ignition in pneumatic conveying and dust-handling environments.
• Deluge Valves and Cabinets Deluge valve systems and protective cabinets for fire suppression infrastructure, including water spray and foam systems.
• Automatic Extinguishers Automated fire extinguisher systems for immediate response to fire incidents in industrial environments.
• Firefighting Pumps Firefighting pump systems for industrial and marine fire protection applications.
• Elkhart Brass Firefighting Equipment (Canada Distribution) Sole industrial distribution of Elkhart Brass firefighting equipment and nozzles in Canada, integrated with inControl's fire protection solutions.
• Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems Specialized fire suppression systems designed for commercial kitchen and fryer applications.
• Gas Turbine Fire Protection Systems NFPA-compliant fire protection for gas turbines using CO₂, clean agent, detection, and deluge systems for power plants and industrial turbine enclosures.
• Data Centre Fire Suppression Systems NFPA-compliant fire protection solutions for data centre facilities using clean agent and other zero-residue suppression technologies to protect server rooms and IT infrastructure.
• Rooftop Heliport Fire Suppression System Upgrade (Non-Fluorinated Foam Retrofit) 2025 product offering: Non-Fluorinated Foam retrofit fire suppression for rooftop heliports, providing a sustainable PFAS-free alternative compliant with NFPA 418 and ICAO standards.
• Annual Foam Concentration Testing Annual foam concentration testing service for installed foam fire suppression systems to verify proper proportioning and compliance.
• CO2 Tank Refilling CO2 tank refilling service to maintain operational readiness of installed high- and low-pressure CO2 fire suppression systems.
• Cylinder Service, Repair, and Maintenance Service, repair, and maintenance of fire suppression cylinders to extend asset life and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Refilling and Recharging of Cylinders Refilling and recharging service for installed fire suppression agent cylinders to maintain system readiness after discharge or testing.
• Room Integrity Testing Room integrity testing service to verify that enclosed spaces retain gas suppression agent long enough for effective fire suppression.
• Site Survey and Inspection On-site survey and inspection services to assess fire protection system condition, compliance, and required remediation.
• Clean Agent Technical Training Hands-on technical training sessions for clean agent fire suppression system design, installation, and maintenance, billed at $745 + GST per participant. Targeted at technicians, designers, and integrators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Non-Fluorinated Foam (NFF) transition meets NFPA 418 and ICAO standards while maintaining system performance and safety

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Elkhart BrasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorinControl Systems is the sole industrial Elkhart Brass distributor in Canada. Elkhart Brass manufactures firefighting equipment including firefighting pumps and specialized fire suppression components that inControl integrates into their fire protection solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fike Corporation: Fike is a closely comparable direct peer — a privately-held industrial fire protection specialist offering clean agent, CO2, foam, water mist, and detection systems for oil & gas, power, marine, and industrial customers, with very similar product breadth and vertical focus to inControl.
• Minimax (Viking Group): Minimax, part of Viking Group, is a direct peer offering engineered fire suppression (Clean Agent, CO2, foam, water mist) for industrial, marine, and oil & gas applications globally — overlapping closely with inControl's vertical and technology mix.
• Marioff (HI-FOG water mist): Marioff, part of Carrier, specializes in high-pressure water mist fire suppression for marine, industrial, and data centre applications — directly competing with inControl's water mist systems in similar hazard and customer profiles.
• National Foam: National Foam is a direct peer in foam-based fire suppression, including legacy fluorinated foams and PFAS-free alternatives, serving aviation, oil & gas, and marine customers — competing head-to-head with inControl's foam systems portfolio.
• SEVO Systems: SEVO Systems is a direct peer specializing in clean agent fire suppression (FM-200, Novec 1230, inert gas) for data centres, telecommunications, and industrial sites — overlapping almost exactly with inControl's clean agent product line and customer mix.

Emerging players

• Firetrace International: Firetrace International focuses on clean agent and specialty hazard fire suppression, particularly for CNC machines, electrical cabinets, and industrial enclosures — niche applications that directly overlap with several of inControl's listed applications.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls (Tyco Fire Protection): Johnson Controls, which absorbed Tyco Fire Protection Products (ANSUL, Chemetron), is a broad incumbent offering integrated fire suppression, detection, and building services across the same industrial, oil & gas, and marine verticals — a much larger competitor to inControl's specialty offerings.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Cerberus PRO): Siemens offers integrated fire detection and suppression (Cerberus PRO, Sinorix) as part of its building technologies portfolio, competing with inControl on data centre, industrial, and power generation projects through a much broader smart infrastructure stack.
• Chemetron Fire Systems (part of JCI): Chemetron, now under Johnson Controls, manufactures CO2, dry chemical, and clean agent systems for industrial and special hazard applications — a legacy product line that overlaps inControl's CO2 and clean agent systems for similar industrial buyers.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell's fire business (Notifier, Fire-Lite, Xtralis) sells detection and clean agent suppression to industrial and data centre customers globally, competing with inControl on integrated safety solutions though as part of a much larger BMS/fire portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inControlSys
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/incontrol-systems-inc-

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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