K.D.Fisher & Co.
K.D.Fisher & Co. is a family-owned Australian industrial distributor and service provider, founded 1972, specialising in gas detection systems, electronic components, and evacuation alarm equipment. It serves defence, government, education, and industrial clients across Australia as an authorised distributor for Crowcon, Honeywell, Traco, and other major brands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersSaint Marys, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What K.D.Fisher & Co. does
K.D.Fisher & Co. (KDF) is a family-owned Australian industrial distributor and service provider headquartered in St Marys, Adelaide, South Australia, with secondary operations in Melbourne. Founded in 1972 and operating for over 50 years, the company specialises in gas detection systems, electronic and electrical components, and evacuation alarm equipment. Its core product portfolio spans portable and fixed gas detectors, gas analysers, control panels, CO2/O2 monitors (including the proprietary SafeCellar™ line), calibration gases, power supplies and DC/DC converters (Traco Power, N2Power), contactors and relays (Fuji Electric), switches (Herga), evacuation sounders and beacons (Vimpex Banshee range), and railway interconnect products (Winchester, Clements National). KDF holds authorised Australian distributor and service agent status for Crowcon, Honeywell BW, Traco, N2Power, Calgaz, Vimpex, Herga, Fuji Electric, and others, managing 24+ product lines across major partnerships.
KDF operates a hybrid business model combining hardware distribution with professional services. Revenue is generated through product sales (quote-based, pay-as-you-go, same-day shipping across Australia), system design and installation, calibration using NATA- and NIST-certified gases, repair services, and preventative maintenance contracts. The go-to-market is sales-led, with direct phone and online enquiry engagement, supported by digital marketing via Google SEM, LinkedIn, and YouTube. KDF holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and complies with Australian Standards (AS5034, AS/NZS60079, AS2243, AS1668, AS/NZS5149, AS 2896), ATEX, IECEx, and EN 54-3 across its product range, enabling work in defence, government, education, food and beverage, and industrial sectors.
Customers include RAAF Base Tindal and RAAF Base Edinburgh (defence hydrocarbon detection for jet fuel facilities), Monash University (multi-building gas detection upgrade), CSIRO (laboratory gas systems), and Coopers Brewery (ethanol detection). The company employs 11-50 staff — qualified instrumentation/electronics technicians and electricians — and serves all Australian states with a 48-hour portable detector calibration turnaround. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is privately held with no external funding, no M&A activity, and no subsidiary structure.
K.D.Fisher & Co. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- K.D.Fisher & Co.
- Legal name
- KD Fisher & Co Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://kdfisher.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- K.D.Fisher & Co. is a family-owned Australian industrial distributor and service provider, founded 1972, specialising in gas detection systems, electronic components, and evacuation alarm equipment. It serves defence, government, education, and industrial clients across Australia as an authorised distributor for Crowcon, Honeywell, Traco, and other major brands.
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K.D.Fisher & Co. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Safety Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH), Leak Detection, Emissions & LDAR Testing (OGI, methane, fugitive emissions) (EUAEAHAL)
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Where K.D.Fisher & Co. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint Marys
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices2 records
Markets served
K.D.Fisher & Co. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Product Distribution: Distribution of gas detection equipment, electronic components, power supplies, evacuation alarm equipment, and related accessories sourced from international manufacturers. Products include portable/fixed gas detectors, calibration gases, capacitors, contactors, relays, switches, and railway equipment.
- Calibration Services: In-house and site calibration services for gas detection equipment including project-based testing, commissioning, and comprehensive technical support. Uses NATA certified calibration gases and NIST certified calibration gases.
- Repair Services: Repair services for gas detectors performed by skilled technicians at fully stocked workshop or on-site, with calibration after repair and quick turnaround times.
- Gas Detection Systems - Design, Supply, Install: Specification, design, consultation, supply and installation of gas detection/life safety systems for oxygen, flammable and toxic gases. Includes consultancy, installation, and commissioning services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B wholesale and project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
K.D.Fisher & Co. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
K.D.Fisher & Co. (KDF) is an Australian specialist distributor and service provider of industrial gas detection and safety equipment, electronic and electrical components, and evacuation alarm equipment sourced from leading international manufacturers. The company distributes products for Crowcon, Honeywell BW, Vimpex, Traco Power, N2Power, Fuji Electric, Herga, Calgaz, RKI Instruments, Winchester Interconnect, and Clements National. KDF also provides project-based services including gas detection system design, supply and installation; NATA and NIST certified calibration; repair; and preventative maintenance, supported by qualified in-house instrumentation technicians and electricians.
Product overview
K.D.Fisher & Co. (KDF) is a specialist distributor and service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of gas detection equipment and electronic components. The core offering spans three main areas: (1) Gas Detection Products including portable and fixed gas detectors, gas analysers, control panels, SafeCellar CO2/O2 monitors, and calibration equipment from brands like Crowcon, Honeywell, Calgaz, and Portagas; (2) Evacuation Alarm Equipment featuring Vimpex Banshee sounders (IS28 MK6, Excel, Excel Lite) and Mallory Sonalerts audible/visual warning devices; and (3) Electronic & Electrical Components including Traco and N2Power power supplies, Fuji Electric contactors/relays/switches, Herga switches, and Winchester/Clements railway equipment. KDF also provides associated services including gas detection system design and installation, calibration, repair, and maintenance. The company operates as an authorised distributor for multiple international brands while providing local technical support, calibration, and system integration services across Australia.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SafeCellar: Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Oxygen (O2) monitor product line for air quality monitoring, particularly in cellar environments.
Products and services
- SafeCellar™ Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Oxygen (O2) monitor designed for cellar and enclosed-space air quality monitoring. Branded under KDF's SafeCellar sub-brand.
- Portable Gas Detectors Portable instruments for detecting gases including single gas detectors and multi gas detectors for personal safety applications, distributed under the KDF catalogue.
- Fixed Gas Detectors Permanently installed gas detection equipment for continuous monitoring of hazardous gas levels in facilities.
- Gas Analysers Analytical instruments for measuring and analysing gas compositions in various applications.
- Control Panels Central control units for gas detection systems that receive signals from detectors and manage alarm responses.
- Calibration Gas & Bump Test Equipment Calibration gases in cylinders, kits, and regulators for testing and calibrating gas detection equipment. Includes Calgaz and Portagas products with NATA and NIST certified gases.
- Banshee IS28 MK6 Intrinsically Safe Sounder Intrinsically safe sounder with 32 high and low frequency tones, Group I Mines Approved, ATEX and IECEx approved for zones 0, 20 (Gas and Dust) and suitable for zones 1, 2, 21 and 22. IP66 rated.
- Banshee Excel Lite Combined sounder and beacon with Xenon or LED Beacon options, 32 user-selectable tones, EN 54-3 tested and LPCB approved. Available with red or white body and rated to IP66 and IP45.
- Banshee Excel Multi-tone fire sounder, third party approved by LPCB to EN 54 Part 3. Available as sounder only, sounder with VID or sounder with VAD.
- Mallory Sonalerts High-performance audible and visual warning devices for industrial, consumer, transportation, medical and military markets. Available with continuous and intermittent tones, short pulse and dual mode operation.
- Traco Power Supplies & DC/DC Converters Complete range of industrial, commercial, residential and medical grade power supplies and DC/DC converters including DIN-Rail, open frame, encapsulated, SMD, SIP, and railway-rated modules from 1W to 1000W.
- N2Power Power Supplies AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies ranging from 40W to 500W including ML and XL series with medical approvals and high efficiency ratings.
- Winchester 27 Point Series Custom cable assemblies for COMM or MU configuration for trainline communication and multiple unit locomotive control. Cadillac-Win brand of jumper assemblies and receptacles.
- Clements CB Series Battery Jumper Battery charging cable connectors for connecting locomotives to charging equipment. Available in 2-Pole Coaxial (Cadillac CB11 & CB12) and 2-Pole Parallel (Cadillac CBC) versions with corrosion-resistant housing.
- Contactors, Starters & Relays Long service-life and high performance contactors, starters, relays and timers from Fuji Electric including SH Series industrial relays, SC/SW series, AC series, HH series miniature relays.
- Capacitors Quality motor run, motor start and electrolytic capacitors for industrial and commercial applications.
- Air & Electrical Switches Wide variety of air and electrical switches from Herga including air switches, bellow switches, electric/pneumatic hand and foot controls, and pushbuttons.
- Gas Detection Systems - Consultancy, Design & Installation Specification, design, consultation, supply and installation of gas detection systems for oxygen, flammable and toxic gases for car parks, laboratories, and mechanical rooms.
- Gas Detector Calibration Service Calibration services for all makes and models of gas detectors using NATA and NIST certified calibration gases with detailed calibration certificates and automatic calibration reminders.
- Gas Detector Repairs Repair services by skilled technicians for all gas detector makes and models at fully stocked workshop or on-site with quick turnaround times.
- Service & Maintenance Preventative maintenance contracts and service for all gas detector makes and models with complete service history records. Complies with Australian Standards AS5034, AS/NZS60079, AS2243, AS1668, AS/NZS5149.
Quantifiable outcome
- 48 hour turnaround time Australia wide for portable gas detector calibration
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Companies that use K.D.Fisher & Co.
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
K.D.Fisher & Co. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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Feature3 records
K.D.Fisher & Co. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- CrowconcoreAuthorised Australian Crowcon distributor and service agent. Crowcon is a leading manufacturer of gas detection equipment that KDF distributes and services in Australia.
- Honeywell BWcoreAuthorised Australian Honeywell distributor. KDF distributes Honeywell gas detection products including the Microclip X3 MCX3-XWHM-Y-AU.
- VimpexcoreAustralian distributor for Vimpex evacuation alarm equipment including Banshee sounders, beacons and intrinsically safe sounders.
- Traco PowercoreLong-term Australian distributor relationship for Traco Power DC/DC converters, AC/DC power supplies, DIN-Rail power supplies, and system solutions. Over 24 product lines distributed.
- HergacoreAustralian distributor for Herga air switches, footswitches, bellows, hand controls, and infrared controls. 18+ product lines distributed.
- Fuji ElectriccoreAustralian supplier and distributor for Fuji Electric industrial relays, contactors, thermal overload relays, and control switches. 15+ product lines distributed.
- N2PowercoreAustralian distributor for N2Power industrial power supplies ranging from 40W to 500W. 18+ product lines distributed including AC-DC and DC-DC converters.
- Calgaz (Air Liquide)coreAustralian distributor for Calgaz specialty calibration gases, cylinders, regulators and bump test kits manufactured by Air Liquide.
- RKI InstrumentsminorAustralian distributor for RKI Instruments gas detection products.
- AGC InstrumentsminorAustralian distributor for AGC Instruments gas detection products.
- Winchester InterconnectminorAustralian distributor for Winchester Interconnect railway/train products including 27 Point Series cable assemblies and battery jumper systems.
- Clements NationalminorAustralian distributor for Clements National railway products including CB Series battery jumper systems for locomotive battery charging.
- Analytic SystemsminorAustralian distributor for Analytic Systems power supplies and DC/DC converters.
- AbraconminorAustralian distributor for Abracon electronic components.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights10 records
K.D.Fisher & Co. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- element14 (Premier Farnell): Global electronic components distributor with an Australian operation that competes with KDF's electronic components distribution business (capacitors, relays, switches, power supplies), though at much larger scale and broader catalogue.
- Honeywell: Global industrial conglomerate that manufactures gas detection products (Honeywell BW) distributed by KDF. Comparable as a much larger incumbent with the ability to bypass distributors and sell directly to Australian accounts, posing both a competitive and supplier dynamic for KDF.
- RS Components Australia: Major industrial and electronic components distributor operating in Australia. Comparable to KDF's electronic components side as a much larger incumbent that competes on catalogue breadth, e-commerce, and same-day fulfilment.
Emerging players
- Blackline Safety: Canadian connected gas detection manufacturer with cellular-connected wearables and a cloud platform. Comparable emerging threat because it redefines the gas detection procurement model toward subscription/connected service — the same model KDF has not yet adopted.
Regional players
- Pacific Gas & Equipment: Australian gas detection distributor with similar product portfolio and calibration services. Comparable direct competitor within Australia serving overlapping industrial and commercial safety markets.
Direct peers
- Crowcon Detection Instruments: UK-based gas detection manufacturer for whom KDF is the authorised Australian distributor. A direct peer in gas detection manufacturing, but KDF represents the brand rather than competing with it directly; included because they share the same product family, customer base, and service model.
- MSA Safety Australia: Australian arm of MSA Safety, a global manufacturer of gas detection, fixed monitoring systems, and safety products. Competes with KDF for the same end customers in industrial, mining, and defence applications.
- Gas Detection Australia: Australian specialist gas detection distributor and service provider. Directly comparable to KDF as a competing authorised distributor for major gas detection brands serving Australian industrial, mining, and defence customers with calibration and repair services.
- Industrial Scientific (Fortive): Global gas detection manufacturer owned by Fortive, with iNet connected safety platform. Directly comparable to the gas detection equipment KDF distributes and to KDF's calibration/service offering, though with stronger connected-product capabilities.
- Dräger Australia: Subsidiary of Drägerwerk, manufacturer and direct seller of gas detection, respiratory protection, and safety equipment in Australia. Comparable to KDF's gas detection business with a broader product range and global parent backing.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance14 records
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Frequently asked questions about K.D.Fisher & Co.
What does K.D.Fisher & Co. do?
K.D.Fisher & Co. (KDF) is an Australian specialist distributor and service provider of industrial gas detection and safety equipment, electronic and electrical components, and evacuation alarm equipment sourced from leading international manufacturers. The company distributes products for Crowcon, Honeywell BW, Vimpex, Traco Power, N2Power, Fuji Electric, Herga, Calgaz, RKI Instruments, Winchester Interconnect, and Clements National. KDF also provides project-based services including gas detection system design, supply and installation; NATA and NIST certified calibration; repair; and preventative maintenance, supported by qualified in-house instrumentation technicians and electricians.
Is K.D.Fisher & Co. a public or private company?
K.D.Fisher & Co. is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was K.D.Fisher & Co. founded?
K.D.Fisher & Co. was founded in 1972. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is K.D.Fisher & Co. based?
K.D.Fisher & Co. is headquartered in Saint Marys, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does K.D.Fisher & Co. make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Product Distribution is the primary driver. The others are calibration Services, repair Services and gas Detection Systems - Design, Supply, Install.
Who are K.D.Fisher & Co.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are element14 (Premier Farnell), Honeywell and RS Components Australia. Blackline Safety is listed as an emerging player. Pacific Gas & Equipment is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Crowcon Detection Instruments, MSA Safety Australia, Gas Detection Australia, Industrial Scientific (Fortive) and Dräger Australia.
Does K.D.Fisher & Co. have an API?
No public API is recorded for K.D.Fisher & Co..
What industry is K.D.Fisher & Co. in?
K.D.Fisher & Co.'s product category is Industrial Safety Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAFAC, Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering), with a secondary code of IMAGAFAH, Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services). Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3823.