Strike First

What Strike First does

Strike First Corporation is a Canadian manufacturer and direct supplier of portable fire extinguishers, mounting brackets, and protective cabinets, headquartered at 777 Tapscott Road in Scarborough, Ontario. Founded in 1908 and operated as a family-run business alongside The Williams Brothers (its family-office parent entity), the company produces a multi-class fire suppression portfolio spanning ABC Dry Chemical, BC Dry Chemical, CO2 Carbon Dioxide, pressurized Water, Wet Chemical (Class K), and Dry Chemical Automatic Heat Actuated extinguishers in sizes from 2lb to 30lb, complemented by standard, medium, and heavy-duty vehicle/marine brackets, an extinguisher cart, and the recently introduced All Weather Series Plastic Cabinets. All products are designed and manufactured in North America and carry UL/ULC Listing, USCG approval, and compliance with applicable ANSI/UL and CAN/ULC standards (e.g., UL 8, 154, 299, 626, 711 and CAN/ULC-S503, S504, S507, S508, S554) plus NFPA 10 for wet chemical units, with warranties of up to six years depending on model.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, quote-based hardware sales: customers reach the company by phone (416 299-7767), toll-free (1 888 575-1132), or a website contact form, and there is no public price list. GTM motion relies on industry association affiliations (NFPA, NAFED) and trade show presence (FFEDA, NFPA Conference & Expo, NCAFED, CALSAFE), supported by downloadable catalogues, product sheets, safety data sheets, and service manuals. The addressable customer base is segmented horizontally across Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and Residential applications — including offices, retail, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, paint booths, flammable liquid storage, government and educational buildings, and marine/vehicle use cases — with no named enterprise logos or disclosed customer concentrations. The company operates with a reported 1–10 employee base, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no AI/software layer in its product set; its principal moat is regulatory certification combined with multi-generational brand heritage in the North American fire-safety equipment market.

Name

Strike First

Legal name

Strike First Corporation

Website

https://strike-first.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Strike First Corporation manufactures and supplies portable fire extinguishers, brackets, and protective cabinets for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential customers across North America. Founded in 1908, the family-run Canadian firm holds UL/ULC and USCG certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Scarborough

HQ country

Canada

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fire Extinguisher Sales: Direct sales of portable fire extinguishers including ABC Dry Chemical, BC Dry Chemical, CO2, Water, and Wet Chemical types in various sizes (2lb to 30lb). Revenue generated from one-time product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Strike First Corporation designs and manufactures portable fire extinguishers in multiple chemistries (ABC Dry Chemical, BC Dry Chemical, CO2, Water, Wet Chemical, and Dry Chemical Automatic Heat Actuated) ranging from 2lb to 30lb capacities. The product line is complemented by vehicle/marine mounting brackets, a heavy-duty extinguisher cart, and outdoor-rated All Weather Plastic Cabinets. All products are manufactured in North America with UL/ULC Listing and USCG approval for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential fire protection applications.

Product overview

Strike First is a manufacturer of portable fire extinguishers and related accessories. The core product line consists of multiple fire extinguisher types: ABC Dry Chemical (multi-purpose, Class A/B/C), BC Dry Chemical (Class B/C), CO2 Carbon Dioxide (Class B/C), Water (Class A), Wet Chemical (Class K/Kitchen), and Dry Chemical Automatic Heat Actuated (Class A/B/C, self-activating). These extinguishers range from 2lb to 30lb capacity and are complemented by mounting brackets (standard, medium, and heavy duty for vehicle/marine use), an extinguisher cart for transport, and All Weather Series Plastic Cabinets for outdoor protection. All products are designed and manufactured in North America with UL/ULC Listing and USCG approval.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers using 90% MAP mono ammonium phosphate powder effective against Class A (wood, paper, cloth), Class B (flammable liquids and gases), and Class C (electrical equipment) fires. Available in 2lb, 2.5lb, 5lb, 10lb, 20lb, and 30lb capacities for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential use.
• BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Standard dry chemical fire extinguishers using sodium bicarbonate for Class B (flammable liquids and gases) and Class C (electrical equipment) fires. Feature a modified universal valve body with steel cylinder construction and are available in 2.75lb, 5lb, 10lb, and 20lb sizes. Manufactured and tested to ANSI/UL 299 and CAN/ULC-S504 standards with a 6-year warranty.
• CO2 Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers suited for corrosive environments, featuring industrial-strength aluminum cylinders and chrome-plated solid brass valves. Effective for Class B (flammable liquids and gases) and Class C (electrical equipment) fires. Available in 5lb, 10lb, 15lb, and 20lb sizes. Manufactured and tested to ANSI/UL 154 and CAN/ULC-S503 standards.
• Water Fire Extinguishers Pressurized water fire extinguishers for Class A fires (wood, paper, cloth), featuring a Schrader valve for repressurizing. Shipped empty and available in 2.4 Gallon (9L) capacity. Manufactured and tested to ANSI/UL 626 and CAN/ULC-S507 standards.
• Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers (Class K Kitchen) Wet chemical portable fire extinguishers designed for Class K kitchen fires involving cooking oils and fats. Feature polished stainless steel cylinders with chrome-plated brass valves. Available in 6L capacity. Manufactured and tested to ANSI/UL 8, ANSI/UL 711, CAN/ULC-S508, and CAN/ULC-S554 standards; complies with NFPA 10 Standard with a 5-year warranty.
• Dry Chemical Automatic Heat Actuated Multi-Purpose Fire Extinguishers Automatic heat-activated fire extinguishers with UL Listed sprinkler head rated at 165°F (74°C) that discharge when ambient temperature reaches the trigger point. Designed for supplementary fire protection in specific risk areas. Available in 2.5lb, 5lb, 10lb, and 20lb sizes with horizontal and vertical mounting options. Meets D.O.T. requirements.
• Fire Extinguisher Brackets Vehicle and marine mounting brackets for fire extinguishers including standard duty brackets (UP2, UB5), medium duty brackets (UP5HD, UP10-MD), and heavy duty brackets (HDVB-1 through HDVB-4), designed for various extinguisher sizes used in industrial trucks, delivery vehicles, construction trailers, and marine applications.
• Extinguisher Cart Heavy gauge steel construction cart with solid 10-inch rubber wheels and stainless steel pull pins for safely transporting larger, heavier extinguishers. Model HD-CART accommodates 7-8 inch diameter extinguishers.
• All Weather Series Plastic Cabinets Outdoor-rated fire extinguisher cabinets constructed from high-impact ABS plastic with UV resistance and rust and dent resistance. Feature keyed cylinder locks with 151 keycode and are available in red and white options, accommodating 2.5lb, 5lb, 10lb, and 20lb extinguishers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ansul (Johnson Controls): Ansul is a fire protection products brand owned by Johnson Controls, manufacturing portable extinguishers and restaurant suppression systems. Directly comparable in portable fire extinguisher manufacturing and adjacent fire protection categories, though operating under a much larger corporate parent.
• Kidde (Carrier Global): Kidde, owned by Carrier Global, is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial fire extinguishers and smoke alarms. Directly comparable in portable fire extinguisher manufacturing with broader consumer reach and major retail distribution.
• Badger Fire Protection: Badger Fire Protection is a US-based portable fire extinguisher manufacturer producing ABC dry chemical, CO2, and other extinguisher types. Highly comparable as a similarly positioned North American fire extinguisher manufacturer with overlapping product lines.
• Buckeye Fire Equipment: Buckeye Fire Equipment manufactures portable fire extinguishers and fire suppression products in the US, serving commercial, industrial, and marine markets. Directly comparable product portfolio and distribution model across North America.
• First Alert (BRK Brands): First Alert / BRK Brands is a leading consumer fire safety brand including portable extinguishers for residential markets. Comparable in portable extinguisher manufacturing, particularly for the residential and small-business segments Strike First also serves.
• Fireboy-Xintex: Fireboy-Xintex specializes in marine and vehicle fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems. Directly comparable for marine and vehicle fire extinguisher products, which overlap with Strike First's brackets and CO2 lines for marine use.
• Amerex Corporation: Amerex is a leading US manufacturer of portable fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems serving commercial, industrial, and marine markets. Directly comparable as a portable extinguisher manufacturer with similar multi-class product coverage and distributor-led go-to-market.

Regional players

• NAFFCO: NAFFCO is a leading Middle East-based manufacturer of fire protection equipment including portable extinguishers. Comparable as a regional fire equipment manufacturer with similar product breadth, though primarily serving Middle East markets rather than North America.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell provides fire safety and detection products (Notifier, Xtralis, Gamewell-FCI) as part of its Building Technologies portfolio. Broad incumbent in fire safety with overlapping products but operating at much larger scale across multiple categories.
• Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls is a global building technology company that owns Ansul and other fire protection brands. Broad incumbent in the same industry with overlapping fire safety capabilities as part of a much wider building portfolio, operating at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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