Halotron, Inc.
Halotron, a division of NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU), manufactures halocarbon-based clean fire extinguishing agents (Halotron I, BrX, II) sold in bulk to OEM partners producing UL Listed fire extinguishers, ARFF vehicles, and total flooding systems for aviation, marine, industrial, military, and commercial markets.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersLas Vegas, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Halotron, Inc. does
Halotron, Inc. operates the clean fire extinguishing agent business of American Pacific Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU). Founded in 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada, with primary production and headquarters functions in Cedar City, Utah, the company manufactures halocarbon-based clean fire extinguishing agents — Halotron I (HCFC-123 blend), Halotron BrX (patented stabilized 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propene), and Halotron II (HFC Blend B) — sold as bulk agents to original equipment manufacturers who produce UL Listed fire extinguishers, ARFF vehicle systems, and total flooding systems. The technology is positioned as a replacement for ozone-depleting halons 1211 and 1301 phased out under the Montreal Protocol, with chain-breaking bromine-based combustion interruption, near-zero ozone depletion potential, and extremely low global warming potential (less than 0.50 for BrX versus over 3,000 for conventional clean agents).
The business operates a channel-partner go-to-market: products reach end users through licensed OEMs including Amerex, Buckeye Fire Equipment, H3R Aviation, E-One, Rosenbauer, and Pierce/Oshkosh, and through international distributors such as ANAF Group (Europe), Palmer Asia (Asia-Pacific), and A-Gas (United States). Revenue is generated via bulk chemical and hardware sales (storage tanks, ARFF kits, service kits) under multi-year OEM and distributor arrangements; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Aviation is the primary use case — Halotron I has been installed in ARFF vehicles at over 110 commercial airports since FAA approval in 1995 and aboard commercial aircraft following 2017 FAA-approved Halotron BrX portables — with secondary applications in marine, commercial, industrial, military, and ground transportation segments.
Halotron, Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Halotron, Inc.
- Legal name
- American Pacific Corporation, Halotron Division
- Website
- https://halotron.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Halotron, a division of NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU), manufactures halocarbon-based clean fire extinguishing agents (Halotron I, BrX, II) sold in bulk to OEM partners producing UL Listed fire extinguishers, ARFF vehicles, and total flooding systems for aviation, marine, industrial, military, and commercial markets.
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Halotron, Inc. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Clean Fire Extinguishing Agents
- NAICS
- Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cryogenic Liquids & Distribution (IMAEACAK)
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Where Halotron, Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Las Vegas
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Halotron, Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Clean Fire Extinguishing Agent Sales: Halotron manufactures and sells halocarbon-based clean fire extinguishing agents (Halotron I, BrX, and II) to OEMs who use bulk product to manufacture fire extinguishers and related equipment. Products are also sold through licensed distributors globally.
- Hardware and Support Equipment: Hardware products including bulk tanks (1322lb, 300lb for BrX; 1200lb, 500lb, 250lb for I), ARFF system kits, and portable extinguisher service kits are available for Halotron-related filling equipment and related parts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Direct OEM and Distributor Sales |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Halotron, Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Halotron manufactures and distributes halocarbon-based clean fire extinguishing agents — Halotron I (HCFC blend), Halotron BrX (stabilized 2-BTP), and Halotron II (HFC Blend B) — sold in bulk to OEMs and licensed distributors for use in portable extinguishers, ARFF vehicles, and total flooding systems. Supporting offerings include DOT-rated bulk storage tanks and refill/service kits for filling equipment.
Product overview
Halotron® is a family of halocarbon-based clean fire extinguishing agents manufactured by American Pacific Corporation, a subsidiary of NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU). The product portfolio consists of three distinct clean agent formulations: Halotron BrX® (stabilized 2-BTP) for high-performance streaming and total flooding applications; Halotron® I (HCFC-123 based blend) for portable extinguishers, ARFF systems, and local applications; and Halotron® II (HFC Blend B) for total flooding systems in normally unoccupied spaces. These agents are discharged as rapidly evaporating liquids or gases that leave no residue. Supporting hardware products include bulk storage tanks (in multiple capacities) and service/maintenance kits. The company operates from Cedar City, Utah, and distributes globally through licensed OEMs including Amerex, Buckeye Fire Equipment, E-One, and others.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Halotron BrX: High performance clean agent designed for streaming applications where efficient fire-fighting performance is the predominant factor. Contains stabilized 2-BTP.
- Halotron I
- Halotron II
Products and services
- Halotron BrX® High-performance clean fire extinguishing agent based on stabilized 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propene (2-BTP). Designed for streaming and some total flooding applications where efficient fire-fighting performance is the predominant factor. Features low GWP (less than 0.50), near-zero ODP (0.0028), 7-day atmospheric lifetime, and approval for Class A, B, and C fires. Sold in bulk to OEMs and distributors.
- Halotron® I Clean fire extinguishing agent (HCFC-123 based blend) designed for streaming applications in portable and handheld fire extinguishers, ARFF systems, local application systems, and limited total flooding applications. Halon 1211 replacement of choice with throw range of 6 to 45 feet, ODP of 0.0098, GWP of 77, and boiling point of 80.6°F.
- Halotron® II
Quantifiable outcome
- More than 30 separate UL listings for Halotron I portable extinguishers
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Halotron, Inc.
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Halotron, Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Halotron, Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- Amerex CorporationcoreMajor OEM partner offering multiple UL Listed Halotron I and Halotron BrX fire extinguishers. Headquartered in Trussville, AL. Major US partner OEM since 1998 (two years after Buckeye), offering multiple UL Listed Halotron I fire extinguishers.
- Buckeye Fire Equipment CompanycoreThe first major US partner OEM to offer UL Listed equipment containing Halotron I in 1996. American Pacific assisted Buckeye in completing a rigorous extended fire and hardware test program resulting in multiple UL Listed fire extinguishers. Headquartered in Kings Mountain, NC.
- H3R Aviation, Inc.coreOEM partner offering Halotron I and Halotron BrX fire extinguishers for aviation applications. Headquartered in Petaluma, CA.
- E-One Inc.coreOEM partner supplying Halotron I systems in ARFF vehicles. Major manufacturer of aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles. Based in Florida, USA. Halotron I has been installed in E-One ARFF vehicles at over 110 commercial airports.
- RosenbauercoreMajor OEM partner supplying Halotron I systems in ARFF vehicles. Based in Wisconsin, USA. One of the major ARFF vehicle manufacturers alongside Pierce/Oshkosh and E-One.
- Accenture (formerly P3 Engineering/umlaut)coreFirst major partner OEM to offer UL or equivalent Listed Halotron BrX extinguishers in 2017. Offers FAA approved Halotron BrX portable for use on board commercial aircraft. Based in Germany.
- Kidde AerospacecoreFirst major partner OEM to offer UL or equivalent Listed Halotron BrX extinguishers in 2017 alongside P3 Engineering. Offered FAA approved Halotron BrX portable for use on board commercial aircraft.
- ANAF GroupregionalListed Halotron BrX fire extinguishers now available for Europe/UK from ANAF Group at Anaf.eu. Based in Torre d'Isola, Italy. Distributes Halotron BrX products throughout Europe.
- A-GasregionalUS distributor for Halotron I products. Headquartered in Bowling Green, OH. Part of A-Gas global network of refrigerant and chemical product distributors.
- Oshkosh Truck / Pierce ManufacturingcoreMajor OEM partner supplying Halotron I systems in ARFF vehicles. One of the largest ARFF vehicle manufacturers alongside E-One and Rosenbauer.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SNAP ProgramcoreEPA SNAP program found Halotron I acceptable as halon 1211 substitute in its first list of acceptable substitutes published in early 1994. Halotron BrX listed as acceptable substitute for halon 1211 in streaming applications and halon 1301 for certain total flooding applications.
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL)coreUL provides component recognition and listings for Halotron products and Halotron-containing fire extinguishers. UL EX5107 (N) is the file number for Halotron I component recognition. Fire testing at UL facilities in Northbrook, Illinois has resulted in multiple UL Listings for Halotron products.
- U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)coreFAA approved Halotron I for airport ramp firefighting via CertAlert 95-03. FAA also developed DOT/FAA/AR-01/37 Minimum Performance Standard for onboard aircraft fire extinguishers, with Halotron products meeting these standards.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Halotron, Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Minimax Viking Group: Minimax Viking is a global fire-protection conglomerate offering a broad portfolio of clean-agent, foam, water-mist, and gas suppression systems across industrial, marine, and commercial markets — competing against Halotron at the OEM and system level.
- Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Fire Safety): Siemens' Fire Safety portfolio (ex-Cerberus/Pyrotronix) competes in building and industrial fire detection and suppression, including clean-agent integration for data centers and commercial facilities served by Halotron products.
- Johnson Controls Fire Suppression: Johnson Controls' Fire Suppression division (including Tyco-era assets) integrates clean-agent and gas-based suppression for data centers, industrial, and specialty hazards — overlapping Halotron's commercial and industrial segments through competing FM-200 and inert-gas systems.
Direct peers
- Fike Corporation: Fike designs and manufactures clean-agent fire suppression systems (including chemical agent offerings) and integrates with agents from multiple suppliers, competing with Halotron-equipped OEMs in industrial and commercial system sales.
- Chemours Company: Chemours manufactures FM-200 (HFC-227ea), the most widely deployed HFC-based clean agent fire suppressant used in total flooding systems for data centers, telecom, and industrial facilities — a direct clean-agent chemical competitor to Halotron I, II, and BrX.
- 3M (now divested; Perkin Elmer / Novec successor): 3M's Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid (C6 fluoroketone) is a flagship clean agent for streaming and total flooding applications, overlapping directly with Halotron BrX in aviation, museums, and data centers.
Emerging players
- SEVO Systems / SevoFire: SEVO Systems is a niche clean-agent and system specialist serving industrial and military fire suppression end-markets, partially overlapping Halotron's total flooding and military segments.
- Marioff (HI-FOG): Marioff's HI-FOG high-pressure water-mist system is a direct competing fire-suppression technology in marine, machinery spaces, and some industrial applications historically served by Halotron clean agents.
Others
- Amerex Corporation: Amerex is both a major Halotron OEM customer (UL-Listed Halotron I and BrX extinguishers) and an independent manufacturer of dry-chemical and clean-agent extinguishers — making it a simultaneously allied and adjacent peer in portable fire suppression.
- Buckeye Fire Equipment: Buckeye is the first major US OEM partner for Halotron I (since 1996) and the largest US extinguisher manufacturer; it sources Halotron chemistry but also sells competing clean-agent SKUs, making it an allied-distributor-and-adjacent peer in portable extinguishers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Halotron, Inc.
What does Halotron, Inc. do?
Halotron manufactures and distributes halocarbon-based clean fire extinguishing agents — Halotron I (HCFC blend), Halotron BrX (stabilized 2-BTP), and Halotron II (HFC Blend B) — sold in bulk to OEMs and licensed distributors for use in portable extinguishers, ARFF vehicles, and total flooding systems. Supporting offerings include DOT-rated bulk storage tanks and refill/service kits for filling equipment.
Is Halotron, Inc. a public or private company?
Halotron, Inc. is a public company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Halotron, Inc. founded?
Halotron, Inc. was founded in 1992. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Halotron, Inc. based?
Halotron, Inc. is headquartered in Las Vegas, United States, in the North America region.
How does Halotron, Inc. make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Clean Fire Extinguishing Agent Sales are the primary driver. The others are hardware and Support Equipment.
Who are Halotron, Inc.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Minimax Viking Group, Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Fire Safety) and Johnson Controls Fire Suppression. Direct peers are Fike Corporation, Chemours Company and 3M (now divested; Perkin Elmer / Novec successor). Emerging players are SEVO Systems / SevoFire and Marioff (HI-FOG). Others are Amerex Corporation and Buckeye Fire Equipment.
Does Halotron, Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Halotron, Inc..
What industry is Halotron, Inc. in?
Halotron, Inc.'s product category is Clean Fire Extinguishing Agents. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEACAK, Cryogenic Liquids & Distribution. Its NAICS code is 32512 and its SIC code is 3564.