What Phoenix Safe International does

Phoenix Safe International, LLC is a privately held Indiana-based manufacturer of fire-resistant safes, file cabinets, and specialized security storage products. Founded as the American arm of an 18th-century British firm (originally Richmond Manufacturing, which served merchant fleets sailing from Liverpool), Phoenix operates from its headquarters at 382 N. Mount Zion Road in Lebanon, Indiana with a workforce in the 11-50 employee range. The company's core technology is built around a proprietary insulation material called Styronite, a trade-secret-protected formula that delivers Class 350 fire protection certified by Sweden's SP Institute without using hazardous materials like asbestos. Products are independently tested at 1700-1859°F for 60-120 minutes and carry certifications for both paper (Class 350) and digital media (Class 125) protection, with additional features including independent drawer insulation, labyrinth water sealing, magnetic-interference-resistant electronic locks, biometric fingerprint access (up to 100 fingerprints), and Dual Guard technology that contains internal fires.

The product portfolio spans two main categories. Phoenix Fire Files includes vertical and lateral filing cabinets in the World Class line (2-4 drawer configurations, letter/legal sizes, anti-tip mechanisms). Phoenix Safes and Cabinets includes the Fire Commander 1900 Series (two-hour protection), Fire Fighter 500 Series, Olympian Series (compact SMB-focused), DataCare 2000 and Data Commander 4620 media safes, DBAUM luxury safes with genuine walnut accents, the Battery Commander Series for lithium-ion battery fire protection, the NEXT premium series, and a Depository Safe (991). The company maintains inventory of approximately 2,000 quick-ship items and backs products with a three-year parts and labor warranty plus a lifetime Free After-A-Fire Replacement program on insulated products.

Phoenix sells exclusively through independent office product dealers covering all 50 US states, supported by ten named regional sales representative groups, and through international dealers in the Bahamas, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad. Pricing is quote-based through the dealer channel and not publicly disclosed on the website. End customers are highly fragmented across small-to-medium businesses, legal and professional services, data-centric organizations with tape/disk backup needs, battery-dependent businesses, and affluent home offices. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time hardware sales plus a small replacement parts business; there is no subscription, software, or recurring service revenue stream, and no financial disclosures are publicly available.

Name

Phoenix Safe International

Legal name

Phoenix Safe International, LLC

Website

https://phoenixsafeusa.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Phoenix Safe International is a privately held Indiana-based manufacturer of fire-resistant safes and file cabinets, serving small and medium businesses, legal professionals, data-centric organizations, and home offices across all 50 US states and eight international markets through an independent dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire-Resistant Safes and File Cabinets

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Smoke Dampers / Firestopping / Passive Fire Protection Services (BPABAHAE)

Keywords

• Fire-resistant safes
• Fire file cabinets
• Media protection safes
• Lithium-ion battery safes
• Physical security storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Lebanon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire-Resistant Safes and Cabinets: Phoenix sells a comprehensive line of safes and cabinets including fire safes, media safes, luxury safes, and battery charging safes. Products range from compact Olympians to large Data Commander units. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales via dealer network and direct website inquiries.
2. Fire-Resistant File Cabinets: Phoenix offers vertical and lateral fire files in various sizes (letter, legal, lateral) under the World Class line. Products include 2, 3, and 4-drawer configurations. Revenue generated through one-time product sales.
3. Replacement Parts and Keys: Additional keys, replacement handles, locks, and parts available for purchase from dealers or directly through Phoenix Technical Service Department.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Phoenix Safe International manufactures and distributes fire-resistant safes, fire file cabinets, media safes, luxury safes, and battery-charging safes designed to protect documents, digital media, valuables, and lithium-ion batteries from fire, water, and theft. Products carry Class 350 and Class 125 fire protection certifications from the SP Institute and are sold through independent office product dealers nationwide plus international channels.

Product overview

Phoenix Safe International is a manufacturer of fire-resistant safes, file cabinets, and security storage products. The company offers a unified portfolio of physical security products organized into two main categories: Phoenix Fire Files (vertical and lateral filing cabinets with Class 350 fire protection) and Phoenix Safes & Cabinets (which includes Fire Safes in multiple series—Fire Commander 1900, Fire Fighter 500, and Olympian; Media Safes with DataCare 2000 and Data Commander 4620 series; Luxury Safes featuring the DBAUM series with genuine walnut accents; and Battery Commander Series for lithium-ion battery fire protection). The product line also includes the NEXT premium series and a Depository Safe. All products are tested to European or American fire protection standards, with fire ratings of Class 350 (paper documents) or Class 125 (computer media), offering 1-hour to 2-hour protection at temperatures up to 1859°F. The company maintains inventory of nearly 2,000 quick-ship items and backs products with a three-year warranty plus lifetime Free After-A-Fire Replacement on insulated products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phoenix Fire Files Fire-resistant filing cabinets designed to protect paper documents from fire, water, and theft. Available in vertical and lateral configurations with Class 350 fire protection ratings.
• Fire Commander 1900 Series High-capacity fire safes offering two-hour fire protection at temperatures above 1850°F, protecting digital media for 60 minutes. Features lockable drawers, shelves, and programmable digital electronic locks.
• Fire Fighter 500 Series Fire safes defending vital paper records for up to two hours and digital media for 60 minutes. Includes user-friendly digital electronic locks and bolt-down kits.
• Olympian Series Compact fire safes ideal for small businesses, providing one-hour fire protection for paper and 30-minute protection for digital media (CDs, DVDs, USBs, memory sticks). Includes bolt-down kit.
• DataCare 2000 Series Media safes offering certified protection for all media types including removable hard drives. Designed for small- and medium-business or domestic use.
• Data Commander 4620 Series Large-capacity media safes with digital locks and adjustable storage for businesses with extensive data-protection needs. Two-hour Class 125 fire protection.
• DBAUM Luxury Safes Luxury safes featuring genuine walnut doors and drawer panels with smoke and heat resistant frame structure. Class 350 1-hour fire protection with adjustable drawers, shelves, and digital lock with fingerprint option.
• Battery Commander Series Battery-charging safes engineered to protect businesses from lithium-ion battery failures resulting in devastating fires. Features advanced safety features and Dual Guard Protection. Six models with capacities ranging from 2,500 to 22,500 WH.
• World Class Lateral Files Premium lateral fire files combining powerful protection and aesthetic polish for heavy-duty storage needs. Handles legal- or letter-sized folders with three-way drawer suspension and anti-tip safety mechanism.
• World Class Vertical Files Vertical fire files with elite on-site records protection, elegant design, and guaranteed durability. Available in letter and legal sizes with Class 350 fire ratings.
• NEXT Series Premium Safes Premium fire safes with burglary security ratings and advanced protection features for high-value item storage.
• Depository Safe (991) Compact depository safe designed for secure cash and document deposits with theft-prevention features.
• Replacement Parts and Keys Additional keys, replacement handles, locks, and parts available for purchase from dealers or directly through Phoenix Technical Service Department.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free After-A-Fire Replacement warranty provides lifetime product replacement at no cost if product survives a fire
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SP Institute (Sweden)coreOthersEuropean testing and certification organization. Phoenix fire-resistant products are certified to achieve world-recognized Class 350 fire protection standards through independent testing by SP Institute in Sweden.
• Regional Sales RepresentativescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndependent sales representative groups managing US territories including Larry Turner (Puerto Rico & Caribbean), Buddy Brown/Rocky Cox (Rocky Mountain states), CRG Group (Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana), Frey Gaede Group (Midwest/Ohio/Kentucky), John Motley Associates (Northeast), MBA-MBS (Southeast), Moldow Associates (NJ/NYC), PSA Group (West), Siok Contract Reps (Illinois), The Dignan Group (Mid-Atlantic).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SentrySafe: SentrySafe is one of the most recognized manufacturers of fire-resistant and waterproof safes in the US, offering competing Class 350-rated products across home and business segments. Like Phoenix, it sells through retail channels and competes head-to-head on fire ratings, capacity, and warranty positioning.
• Hollon Safe: Hollon Safe manufactures fire-rated safes and data/media protection products with comparable Class 350 and Class 125 certifications. It targets similar SMB and home office segments and competes in office product dealer channels.
• FireKing Security Group: FireKing manufactures fire-rated file cabinets and safes directly comparable to Phoenix's World Class vertical and lateral fire files. It competes in the same SMB and enterprise records-protection segment with UL-rated products and overlapping dealer distribution.
• Liberty Safe: Liberty Safe is a leading US safe manufacturer offering fire-resistant gun and document safes with similar Class 350-style ratings. It overlaps with Phoenix on the document/valuables protection use case and competes in dealer and DTC channels.
• Stack-On Products: Stack-On produces fire-resistant and security safes distributed through mass-market retail and office channels similar to Phoenix's dealer network. It competes on price and accessibility in the entry-level and mid-range fire-safe segments.
• Gardall Safe Corporation: Gardall manufactures fire-resistant safes and fire files including lateral and vertical configurations comparable to Phoenix's portfolio. It sells through office product dealers and serves the same SMB and legal/professional customer base.
• Mesa Safe Company: Mesa Safe designs fire-resistant and burglary safes for home and business use, with overlapping product categories and dealer-led distribution. It is a direct competitor in the small-to-medium business fire-safe market.
• AMSEC (American Security Products): AMSEC produces UL-rated fire and burglary safes used in both commercial and residential settings. It overlaps with Phoenix's fire-rated cabinet offerings and competes on certification credentials and dealer relationships.
• Brown Safe (Format International): Brown Safe manufactures premium and luxury fire-resistant safes including designer finishes comparable to Phoenix's DBAUM series. It targets the affluent home office and high-end consumer segment where Phoenix's luxury line also competes.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell (Safe Division): Honeywell-branded fire and waterproof safes compete directly with Phoenix in retail and online channels, leveraging the parent brand's consumer recognition. As a diversified industrial conglomerate's product line, it competes on brand and distribution scale rather than specialty fire-protection depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/phoenixsafe
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phoenix-safe-intl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Safe International