Protecfire

What Protecfire does

Protecfire GmbH is a privately held German industrial engineering company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Lübeck, Germany, that designs and manufactures automatic fire suppression systems for mobile and stationary applications. Its product portfolio spans at least six verticals — mining, construction and agriculture (detexline 4MC), bus and road vehicles (detexline 4V), wind turbines and energy storage (Firespy Wind Turbines, T-Rex for ESS, detex Electric), industrial and commercial kitchens (Firespy Phantom and Firespy Kitchen), marine and harbour (detexline Marine), and special applications and defense (Firespy Powder) — all built on a patented no-pressure, no-electricity architecture and the proprietary Tiborex Absolute fluorine-free biodegradable extinguishing agent with a three-stage suppression mechanism.

The company sells through a hybrid B2B model combining direct sales to vehicle and equipment OEMs (Caetano, Cobus, Arjes, Wimmer/Blue Badger) with a global distributor network covering Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa, supplemented by regional channel partners such as YTM-Industrial Oy in Finland and co-marketing alliances (Halton for kitchen ventilation). Pricing is quote-based with custom engineering per application, generating one-time system sales with likely recurring maintenance and Tiborex refilling revenue. No publicly disclosed revenue, funding, or ownership structure exists.

Protecfire holds a deep certification portfolio (UNECE R-107 for vehicles, DIN EN 17446 for commercial kitchens, DIN EN 1568 and DIN EN 3 for the extinguishing agent, VdS, SP4912:2019, SBF 127:17) validated by third-party bodies including MPA Dresden GmbH, and is actively engaged in demand generation through participation in 13+ international trade shows annually. The detexline 4V system received the BusWorld 2025 Innovation Award, evidencing market recognition in the bus OEM segment.

Name

Protecfire

Legal name

protecfire GmbH

Website

https://protecfire.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Protecfire GmbH is a German industrial engineering company that designs and manufactures patented no-pressure, no-electricity automatic fire suppression systems and the Tiborex Absolute fluorine-free extinguishing agent for mining, road vehicles, wind energy, commercial kitchens, marine, and energy storage customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Suppression Systems

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO₂/Kitchen Hood) (BPABAHAD), Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems (Firewater, Suppression, Detection, Alarm) (EUAEAFAG)

Keywords

• Fire suppression systems
• Automatic fire protection
• Industrial safety equipment
• Vehicle fire suppression
• Extinguishing technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Lübeck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Suppression System Sales: Sale of automatic fire suppression systems including detexline, Firespy, T-Rex, and inert gas product lines. Products are sold directly to vehicle operators, manufacturers, and industrial facilities with custom engineering for specific applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Protecfire is an industrial engineering company that designs and manufactures automatic fire suppression systems for off-road vehicles, road vehicles, marine vessels, wind turbines, energy storage systems, and commercial/industrial kitchens. The company sells engineered fire detection and suppression units built around a patented no-pressure, no-electricity architecture and uses its proprietary Tiborex Absolute fluorine-free liquid extinguishing agent as the suppression medium.

Product overview

Protecfire is a German fire suppression systems manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of automatic fire suppression products across multiple sectors. The product lineup centers on patented pressure-free, electricity-free, and highly robust fire suppression technology. Core product families include the detexline series (4MC for off-road vehicles, 4V for road vehicles, Marine for boats, and Electric for electrical cabinets) and the Firespy series (Wind Turbines, Phantom for commercial kitchens, Kitchen for industrial fryers, and Powder for special applications). Inert gas systems (detex Ar with argon and detex An2 with argon and nitrogen) complement the product range for specialized applications. The T-Rex system provides protection for energy storage systems. The company also offers Tiborex Absolute, a proprietary fluorine-free liquid extinguishing agent used across its system portfolio. Products serve sectors including mining, construction, agriculture, road vehicles, wind energy, commercial kitchens, marine, and industrial facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• detexline: Fire suppression systems product line including detexline 4MC (Off-Road Vehicles), detexline 4V (Road Vehicles), detexline Marine, detexline Electric, and inert gas systems (detex Ar, detex An2).
• Firespy
• T-Rex
• TiboRex Absolute

Products and services

• detexline 4MC Automatic fire suppression system for off-road vehicles used in mining, construction, agriculture, tunnel boring, forestry, and heavy machinery applications, featuring ultra-fast detection and robust design for extreme conditions.
• detexline 4V Fire suppression system for on-road vehicles including buses, trucks, and railway vehicles, certified according to UNECE R-107 and winner of the BusWorld 2025 Innovation Award.
• detexline Marine Fire suppression system designed for marine applications including boats, ferries, speed boats, sailboats, cargo ships, and harbor equipment.
• detexline Electric Fire protection system for electrical cabinets, transformers, and electric vehicle charging stations.
• Firespy Wind Turbines Specialized fire suppression system for wind turbines, protecting against fires in nacelles and electrical components.
• Firespy Phantom Fire suppression system for commercial kitchens, approved according to DIN EN 17446, operating without pressure or electricity.
• Firespy Kitchen Fire suppression system designed for industrial fryers and deep fryers in commercial and industrial kitchen settings.
• Firespy Powder Powder-based fire suppression system for special applications and defense vehicles.
• detex Ar (Argon Inert Gas System) Argon inert gas fire suppression system for wind turbines and electrical applications, providing oxygen reduction for fire suppression.
• detex An2 (Argon and Nitrogen Inert Gas System) Combined argon and nitrogen inert gas fire suppression system for enhanced fire protection in specialized applications.
• T-Rex (ESS) Fire suppression system specifically designed for energy storage systems and battery installations, protecting against thermal runaway and associated fire risks.
• Industrial Facilities Fire Suppression Systems Comprehensive fire suppression solutions for industrial facilities and manufacturing plants.
• Tiborex Absolute Extinguishing Agent Proprietary fluorine-free, biodegradable, non-toxic liquid extinguishing agent for Class A, Class B, and edible fat/oil fires, approved by MPA Dresden GmbH per DIN EN 1568 and DIN EN 3.

Quantifiable outcome

• Only small amounts of extinguishing agent required - object remains almost undamaged
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YTM-Industrial OycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 August 2025YTM-Industrial Oy is Protecfire's trusted partner in Finland, representing their advanced fire suppression systems at industry events like MAXPO Exhibition. They focus on heavy-duty applications for mining and construction machinery in the Finnish market.
• HaltoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHalton and Protecfire make a joint exhibition at Get-Nord 2024, combining fire suppression technology with kitchen ventilation solutions for commercial kitchen applications.
• CaetanocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCaetanoBus is a bus manufacturer that equips their new electric buses with Protecfire fire protection systems, integrating fire suppression technology into their vehicles during manufacturing.
• CobuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCobus has introduced the new Cobus Vega equipped with detexline 4V fire suppression system from Protecfire, providing automatic fire protection for their airport buses.
• Arjes ShreddersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArjes Shredders integrates Protecfire fire suppression technology into their shredding equipment to provide fire protection for waste processing machinery.
• MPA Dresden GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationMPA Dresden GmbH tests and approves Tiborex Absolute according to DIN EN 1568 and DIN EN 3 requirements, providing third-party certification for the extinguishing agent.
• VdS SchadenverhütungcoreTechnology or IntegrationVdS provides fire protection certification for Protecfire products, indicating products meet German and European safety standards for fire suppression systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Marioff (Carrier): Marioff, part of Carrier Global, is a specialist in HI-FOG water mist fire suppression with strong positions in marine, tunnels, and industrial facilities. It competes with Protecfire's marine and industrial product lines, backed by a much larger parent balance sheet.
• Johnson Controls (Tyco Fire Protection): Johnson Controls, through Tyco, is one of the largest global fire suppression and detection providers, serving industrial, commercial, and vehicle applications. It competes with Protecfire in industrial kitchens, marine, and special-hazard industrial facilities as part of a broad portfolio.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Building Products): Siemens offers fire detection, alarm, and suppression integration within its building automation portfolio. It competes with Protecfire in industrial facilities and electrical cabinets where its Cerberus and Desigo lines are specified, primarily as a system integrator rather than a special-hazard specialist.
• Honeywell Fire Safety: Honeywell provides industrial fire detection, suppression, and alarm systems through brands such as Notifier, Xtralis, and Fire-Lite. It is a broad incumbent competing with Protecfire in industrial facilities, marine, and energy sites, typically at larger scale installations.

Direct peers

• Firetrace International: Firetrace manufactures automatic fire suppression systems for equipment enclosures, vehicles, and industrial machinery using linear detection tubing. It targets a similar niche to Protecfire's detexline 4MC and detexline Electric on small-format, equipment-integrated suppression.
• Dafo Brand Fire Suppression: Dafo is a Nordic fire suppression specialist serving heavy mobile equipment, buses, marine, and industrial kitchens. Its product portfolio and vertical segments closely overlap with Protecfire's detexline and Firespy lines, making it a direct peer in vehicle and machinery suppression.
• BlazeCut: BlazeCut is a small specialist in compact, self-contained fire suppression systems for vehicles, engine compartments, and electrical cabinets. Its product approach to small, integrated, no-electricity suppression is closely comparable to Protecfire's detexline family.
• FOGTEC Brandschutz: FOGTEC is a Cologne-based specialist in water mist and special hazard fire suppression, with strong positions in marine, tunnels, and heavy machinery. It competes head-to-head with Protecfire's detexline Marine and mining/construction offerings on technology and customer base.
• Minimax: Minimax is a German fire protection company offering special hazard suppression systems, fire detection, and extinguishers across industrial, marine, and vehicle applications. It is the closest direct competitor to Protecfire on home soil, with overlapping customer profiles in industrial facilities and heavy machinery.

Emerging players

• FirePro Systems: FirePro produces condensed aerosol fire suppression technology used in vehicles, energy storage, electrical cabinets, and industrial machinery. It is an emerging alternative to liquid and gas systems in some of Protecfire's key verticals, particularly ESS and electrical cabinets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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