What KFT does

KFT Sicherheitstechnik is a German fire protection and building technology specialist founded in 1969 and headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen. The company operates as a private, regionally-focused B2B services provider with 11–50 employees, serving industrial and commercial building operators across Germany. No parent company, subsidiaries, or external investors are disclosed.

The company delivers a full-spectrum fire protection offering organized into four categories: Anlagentechnischer Brandschutz (active systems including sprinklers, gas and aerosol extinguishing, mechanical smoke extraction, fire alarm and voice evacuation systems, water mist, and fire hydrant infrastructure); Baulicher Brandschutz (passive structural protection such as fire-rated doors and walls, fire dampers, fire seals, fire gates, and fire protection concepts); Organisatorischer Brandschutz (emergency and evacuation planning, seating layouts, training); and Gebäudetechnik (intruder alarms, wastewater lifting, drainage, pump stations, insulation measurement, and container cleaning). This full-service "one-stop shop" model is the company's stated differentiator, eliminating the need for multiple contractors across active, passive, organizational, and building technology domains.

Revenue mechanics are quote-based B2B project and recurring service work with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is direct field service delivery to enterprise customers at their facilities, supplemented by an informational company website that serves as a top-of-funnel contact channel. No revenue figures, customer logos, partnerships, patents, awards, or formal certifications are disclosed, limiting visibility into commercial scale and competitive positioning.

Name

KFT

Legal name

KFT Sicherheitstechnik

Website

https://kft-kraus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KFT Sicherheitstechnik is a German fire protection and building technology services company founded in 1969, delivering installation, inspection, maintenance, and consulting across active, structural, and organizational fire protection, plus building technology, to industrial and commercial building operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ), Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Fire & Smoke Dampers / Firestopping / Passive Fire Protection Services (BPABAHAE), Firestopping & Fire-Resistant Sealants (IMADAOAI)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire alarm systems
• Sprinkler installation
• Building safety technology
• Smoke extraction systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Leinfelden-echterdingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

KFT Sicherheitstechnik is a German fire protection and building technology service provider that designs, installs, inspects, and maintains fire safety systems for industrial and commercial buildings. Its offering spans active fire protection (sprinkler, fire alarm, gas/aerosol/water-mist extinguishing, smoke extraction, voice alarm, emergency lighting), passive structural fire protection (fire doors, walls, dampers, seals, gates), and organizational fire protection (evacuation planning and training), combined with adjacent building technology services such as intruder alarms, drainage, and pump stations.

Product overview

KFT Sicherheitstechnik is a German fire protection and building technology company offering comprehensive solutions from a single source. The portfolio is organized into four main service categories: Anlagentechnischer Brandschutz (plant-based fire protection) provides active fire detection and suppression systems including fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, gas and aerosol extinguishing systems, smoke extraction systems, water mist systems, and voice alarm systems. Baulicher Brandschutz (structural fire protection) encompasses passive fire protection elements such as fire doors, fire walls, fire dampers, fire seals, fire gates, and fire protection concepts. Organisatorischer Brandschutz (organizational fire protection) covers emergency planning services including seating plans and evacuation procedures. Gebäudetechnik (building technology) integrates modern security and monitoring technologies including intruder alarms, wastewater systems, drainage, pump stations, and maintenance services. Together, these product lines provide complete fire safety and building technology coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maschinelle Entrauchung (Mechanical Smoke Extraction) Mechanical smoke extraction systems that remove smoke from buildings during fire incidents to ensure safe evacuation routes.
• Rauchschutzdruckanlagen (Smoke Pressure Systems) Smoke pressure systems that create pressure differentials to prevent smoke spread and protect escape routes in buildings.
• Brandmeldeanlagen (Fire Alarm Systems) Fire alarm systems that detect fires early and trigger appropriate warning and response measures for buildings.
• Küchenlöschanlagen (Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems) Specialized fire extinguishing systems for commercial kitchens that suppress grease fires and cooking equipment fires.
• Rauch- & Wärmeabzugsanlagen (Smoke and Heat Exhaust Systems) Smoke and heat exhaust systems that vent smoke and heat from buildings during fires to improve visibility and reduce temperatures.
• Notbeleuchtungsanlage (Emergency Lighting Systems) Emergency lighting systems that provide illumination during power outages to guide occupants to safety.
• Sprinkleranlagen (Sprinkler Systems) Automatic sprinkler systems that release water to suppress fires once detected in buildings.
• Gas Löschanlagen (Gas Extinguishing Systems) Gas extinguishing systems that use inert gases or chemical agents to suppress fires without water damage.
• Sprachalarmierungsanlagen (Voice Alarm Systems) Voice alarm systems that broadcast verbal instructions and evacuation messages during emergencies.
• Feuerlöscher (Fire Extinguishers) Portable fire extinguishers for manual firefighting intervention by trained personnel.
• Brandschutzklappen (Fire Dampers) Fire dampers installed in ductwork that automatically close to prevent fire and smoke spread through ventilation systems.
• Brandabschottungen (Fire Sealings) Fire sealing systems that close openings in walls and floors to maintain fire compartmentation.
• Brandschutztüren (Fire-rated Doors) Fire-rated doors that provide protected passage between fire compartments while maintaining fire separation in buildings.
• Brandschutzkonzepte (Fire Protection Concepts & Plans) Comprehensive fire protection concepts and plans that outline fire safety strategies for buildings.
• Bestuhlungspläne (Seating/Evacuation Layout Plans) Seating layout plans for organizing emergency evacuation procedures and safe egress positioning in buildings.
• Einbruchmeldeanlagen (Intruder Alarm Systems) Intruder alarm systems for detecting unauthorized entry and burglary attempts in buildings.
• Abwasserhebeanlagen (Wastewater Lifting Stations) Wastewater lifting stations for drainage management in buildings.
• Pumpeninspektionen (Pump Inspection Services) Pump inspection services to ensure operational reliability of pumping systems in buildings.
• Trinkwasser Trennstationen (Drinking Water Separation Stations) Drinking water separation stations that prevent contamination between drinking water and fire protection water systems.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls (Tyco Fire Protection): Global fire suppression (sprinklers, gas) and detection provider serving commercial and industrial customers. Comparable in product breadth to KFT but at multinational scale.
• Bosch Building Technologies: Division of Bosch offering fire alarm, voice alarm, and integrated building security solutions across Europe. Overlaps with KFT's detection and security segments but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Building Products): Provides fire safety detection, voice alarm, and integrated building management systems globally. Competes with KFT in fire detection and integrated building technology, especially on larger commercial and industrial sites.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global provider of fire alarm, detection, and integrated life-safety systems with strong European presence. Overlaps with KFT's fire detection and suppression work but operates at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Securitas Fire & Safety Services (Germany): Provides fire safety, alarm monitoring, and integrated security services across Germany. Overlaps with KFT in recurring inspection, monitoring, and organizational fire protection work.

Direct peers

• Hekatron Vertriebs: German manufacturer and service provider of fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, and voice alarm systems. Highly comparable to KFT's fire detection and voice alarm offerings in the German market.
• Minimax Viking Group: Germany's largest full-service fire protection company, offering active suppression (sprinklers, gas), fire detection, and passive fire protection. Directly comparable to KFT in scope and customer base, but at significantly larger scale.
• Schrack Seconet: Austrian-headquartered specialist in fire alarm, voice alarm, and integrated building safety systems with strong DACH presence. Comparable to KFT in fire detection and integrated safety solutions.
• Wagner Group (Minimax): Specialist in fire detection and extinguishing control systems, particularly gas extinguishing and early fire detection. Comparable to KFT's suppression and detection portfolio.
• Calanbau Brandschutzanlagen: German fire protection contractor specializing in sprinkler systems, fire extinguishing, and fire alarm installation and service. Operates in the same active-fire-protection niche as KFT with overlapping B2B customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/KFT.Feuerschutztechnik
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kft-feuerschutztechnik

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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