Argos Fire Protection

What Argos Fire Protection does

Argos Fire Protection Ltd is a privately-owned, family-operated UK fire protection company founded in 1969 and headquartered in Exeter, with a second office in Redruth, Cornwall. It provides end-to-end fire safety services to domestic, residential, and commercial properties, covering fire alarm systems (conventional, addressable, and wireless per BS5839-1/6), portable fire extinguishers (BS5306-3/8), dry risers, emergency lighting (BS5266), emergency signage, passive fire protection (fire doors, intumescent coatings, collars), fire risk assessments under PAS79+/RRFSO 2005, and certified fire warden and fire awareness training.

The company is also an authorised distributor and installer of specialised suppression systems: it is the sole Ansul R102 agent in the South West (and an authorised UK distributor for commercial-kitchen suppression), a Ceasefire Approved Distributor offering tube-based, watermist, and Atom X systems, a Reacton distributor covering vehicle, CNC, heavy equipment, kitchen, and electrical panel applications, and a partner for Ciqurix's F-CAM fire-spotting camera systems with up to 180-metre detection range. Its technology stack is therefore a portfolio of third-party certified detection and suppression hardware rather than proprietary software, with recurring maintenance, six-monthly inspections, and annual wet testing providing the recurring revenue layer.

Commercially, Argos runs a field-engineer-led direct sales motion across the South West (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Avon, Wiltshire, Hampshire) with quote-based pricing and free no-obligation surveys, supplemented by national distribution rights for specific suppression product lines. Accreditations (BAFE SP203-1/SP101/SP206, ISO 9001:2015, CHAS, SAFE Contractor) underpin its procurement access to enterprise customers including Pizza Hut, Burger King, McDonald's, and Little Chef, alongside hospitals, universities, and hotels. It acquired Avalon Fire Protection Ltd in Redruth and added a Fire Protection Consultant (Ken) to expand capacity in Cornwall.

Name

Argos Fire Protection

Legal name

Argos Fire Protection Ltd

Website

https://argosfire.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Argos Fire Protection Ltd is a privately-owned UK fire safety services and installation company, founded 1969, providing alarms, extinguishers, suppression, risk assessments, and training to commercial, residential, and industrial customers across the South West and via national distribution partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Smoke Control & Fire/Smoke Damper Inspection & Testing (IMAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire alarm systems
• Fire suppression systems
• Fire risk assessments
• Kitchen suppression systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Exeter

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Equipment Installation: Installation of fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, kitchen suppression systems, dry risers, emergency lighting, and other fire protection equipment. Services include design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
2. Fire Safety Training Services: Fire training courses including basic fire awareness (2-4 hours with practical session) and Fire Warden/Fire Marshall intensive one-day course. Certificates issued upon completion.
3. Fire Risk Assessments: Independent third-party fire risk assessments using PAS79+ template. Includes detailed reports with action plans for remedial work to achieve compliance.
4. Maintenance and Servicing Contracts: Ongoing maintenance and servicing of fire protection systems including annual testing, six-monthly visual inspections, and wet pressure tests for dry risers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Argos Fire Protection is a UK fire protection contractor that designs, supplies, installs, commissions, and maintains fire alarm systems, portable fire extinguishers, dry risers, kitchen and industrial fire suppression systems, emergency lighting, emergency signage, and passive fire protection. They also conduct third-party accredited fire risk assessments and deliver fire safety training courses. The company operates as an authorised distributor for major suppression brands (Ansul, Ceasefire, Reacton) and the Ciqurix F-CAM fire camera system.

Product overview

Argos Fire Protection operates as a comprehensive fire protection service provider offering a unified portfolio of interrelated fire safety products and services. The core offerings include fire alarm systems (conventional, addressable, and radio/wireless), portable fire extinguishers (powder, water, CO2, foam, wet chemical, specialist F-500, and hose reels), dry riser systems, fire risk assessments, emergency lighting, emergency signage, fire training, and passive fire protection. The company also distributes and installs specialized suppression systems including the Ansul R102 Kitchen Suppression System (for commercial kitchens), Ceasefire Fire Suppression Systems (tube-based, watermist, and total flooding systems for generators, transformers, and industrial applications), and Reacton Fire Suppression Systems (for vehicles, CNC machines, heavy equipment, kitchens, and electrical panels). The F-CAM Fire Spotting Camera System provides innovative flame detection for large indoor and outdoor areas. These products work together to provide comprehensive fire prevention, detection, suppression, and emergency response coverage for domestic, residential, and commercial properties throughout the South West of England.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarm Systems Design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of fire alarm systems in conventional, addressable, and radio (wireless) configurations, compliant with BS5839-1 or BS5839-6, for domestic, residential, and commercial properties across the South West of England.
• Portable Fire Extinguishers Supply, installation, and servicing of portable fire extinguishers (powder, water, CO2, foam, wet chemical, F-500 encapsulator agent) and hose reels, serviced to BS5306-8 and BS5306-3 standards.
• Dry Riser Systems Dry riser servicing, repair, and commissioning including six-monthly visual inspections and annual wet pressure tests, delivered across the South West from the Exeter head office.
• F-CAM Fire Spotting Camera System Fire spotting camera system by Ciqurix that detects small flaming fires up to 180 metres with an average detection time of 10 seconds, offered in CORE (BS5839-1 compliant) and FLEX configurations, with F-CAM Solo FP, F-CAM X, F-CAM XCR, and F-CAM EX (ATEX/IECEX) variants.
• Fire Risk Assessments Fire risk assessments conducted by independent, third-party accredited assessors using the PAS79+ template, meeting the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, with detailed reports and remedial action plans. Assessors hold GIFireE and TechIOSH status.
• Ansul R102 Kitchen Suppression System Commercial kitchen fire suppression system by Tyco/Ansul that protects cooking appliances, hoods, ducts, plenums, and filters using Ansulex Low pH liquid suppressant, available in appliance-specific and overlapping configurations.
• Ceasefire Fire Suppression System Full range of Ceasefire fire suppression solutions including In-Panel Tube Based (CQRS), Water Mist (Generator Auto Quell, Transformer Auto Quell, Indoor Auto Quell, SWIFT), and Atom X retrofittable systems using Fluoroketone (FK), ABC Dry Powder (MAP 90), and CO2 agents.
• Fire Training Fire safety training courses including basic fire awareness (2–4 hours with practical live fire extinguisher training) and intensive one-day Fire Warden/Fire Marshall course, with certificates issued on completion.
• Passive Fire Protection Passive fire protection services including fire doors, fire door seals, intumescent coatings and pipe collars, dampers, constructional steel protection, and gap filling/sealing of fire barriers where services have penetrated.
• Emergency Lighting Emergency lighting systems installation, commissioning, and maintenance including bulkhead LED, architectural, intelligent self-test, and central battery/inverter configurations compliant with BS5266.
• Emergency Signage Photoluminescent fire safety signage exceeding British, European, and International Standards, backed by a 5-year guarantee, with safety signage consultancy for larger or unusual projects.
• Reacton Fire Suppression System Full range of Reacton fire suppression solutions including Vehicle (P-Mark SPCR 183, UNECE R107), CNC (3M Novec 1230 and FM-200 clean agents), Heavy Equipment Dual Agent, Kitchen Class F Wet Chemical, and Electrical Panel systems, all with a 3-year warranty.

Quantifiable outcome

• F-CAM fire camera detects small flaming fire at up to 180 metres distance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Tyco (Ansul)coreTechnology or IntegrationTyco manufactures the Ansul brand of kitchen suppression systems. Argos Fire Protection is an authorised distributor covering the whole of the UK and the sole agent for Ansul R102 in the South West. They design, install, maintain and service all Ansul systems.
• CeasefirecoreTechnology or IntegrationCeasefire is a manufacturer of fire suppression systems. Argos Fire Protection is a Ceasefire Approved Distributor offering a full range of Ceasefire fire suppression solutions including tube-based, watermist, and Atom X systems.
• ReactoncoreTechnology or IntegrationReacton manufactures automatic fire suppression systems. Argos Fire Protection offers a full range of Reacton fire suppression solutions including vehicle systems, CNC systems, heavy equipment suppression, kitchen fire suppression, and electrical panel protection.
• Ciqurix (formerly Spot Fire)coreTechnology or IntegrationCiqurix (formerly Spot Fire) manufactures the F-CAM fire spotting camera systems. Argos Fire Protection offers 2 F-Cam Fire Camera systems by Ciqurix which can detect fires up to 180 metres distance.
• Avalon Fire Protection LtdmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedruth-based fire protection company acquired by Argos Fire Protection Ltd, expanding their presence and capabilities in the Cornwall area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global fire suppression and building safety incumbent, owner of the Tyco/Ansul brand that Argos distributes. Competes with Argos on both the distribution channel and direct end-customer service for commercial kitchen suppression systems.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company active in UK fire risk assessments and building compliance — competes with Argos's fire risk assessment service line and shares BAFE-accredited assessor positioning.
• Chubb Fire & Security: UK national fire protection and security provider owned by Carrier Global, offering design, installation, servicing and monitoring of fire alarms, suppression and extinguishers — directly overlapping Argos's core service lines but with national coverage and significantly greater scale.
• Marlowe Fire & Security: UK acquisitive fire and security services group (part of Marlowe plc) that consolidates regional fire protection specialists — a potential acquirer or direct competitor to Argos with national coverage and PE-backed growth capital.

Direct peers

• FFE (Fire Fighting Enterprises): UK-based designer and manufacturer of flame and smoke detection technologies, including IR3 and UV flame detectors for industrial and high-ceiling applications — closely comparable to the niche Ciqurix F-CAM camera capability Argos distributes.
• Hochiki Europe: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of fire detection and alarm equipment with associated system integration services — adjacent to Argos's fire alarm design, install and maintenance offering.
• Woodford Group: UK fire protection and security solutions provider offering design, installation and maintenance of fire alarm, suppression and detection systems to commercial customers — a directly comparable mid-sized UK specialist.
• Swiftclean: UK specialist in fire damper inspection, testing and maintenance, and kitchen extract cleaning — closely comparable to Argos's passive fire protection and kitchen suppression service lines.
• Sentinel Fire & Security: UK-based fire protection company providing installation, servicing, and risk assessments of fire alarm, extinguisher and suppression systems to commercial and residential customers — directly comparable service offering to Argos.
• Vigilant Fire: UK fire protection specialist providing fire alarm, extinguisher, dry riser, suppression and risk assessment services to commercial clients — overlapping service portfolio with Argos at similar mid-market scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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