Chubb Edwards

What Chubb Edwards does

Chubb Fire & Security (referred to in source data as Chubb Edwards) is a global provider of integrated fire safety and security solutions, serving enterprise, government, mid-market, and select residential customers across 17 countries. The company was founded in 1818 by Charles and Jeremiah Chubb, was acquired by APi Group Corporation (NYSE: APG) in 2019, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary with headquarters in Blackburn, UK. Its core portfolio spans fire detection, suppression, extinguishers, and evacuation systems; intruder alarms, CCTV/video surveillance, access control, and visitor management; and an always-on connected-services layer branded Chubb visiON+ that bundles remote monitoring, remote maintenance, remote video guarding, a personal safety app (SafeZone), and a customer web/mobile portal, all delivered through 20+ owned monitoring centres operating 24/7/365.

Commercially, Chubb operates an enterprise field-sales model delivered exclusively through its own 12,000+ employees across 200+ branch offices, with no channel partners or third-party resellers. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time equipment sale and installation and recurring subscription services (maintenance contracts, monitoring subscriptions, telecare/PERS services via retained brands VitalCall, Easilink, and Chubb Community Care). Pricing is bespoke and quote-based on site-specific design and service scope, typically billed annually, and the company maintains explicit vertical specialisation across banking & finance, data centres, government & public sector, healthcare & pharmaceutical, commercial offices, education, industrial & manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, marine/offshore, residential, and retail.

Technology-wise, Chubb's platform is anchored on Chubb visiON+ as the integration layer, with proprietary features including computer-vision-based video analytics, the SafeZone app with GPS/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth positioning and fall detection, and integrations with third-party enterprise access-control stacks (Lenel OnGuard, TruPortal, SISYS). Named enterprise customers span BAE Systems, Tencent, Web Werks/Iron Mountain Data Centres, Brink's Canada, Loterie Nationale, Orange Business Services, Queensland Children's Hospital, AGORA Cancer Research Centre, Spectrum Brands, and Webster University Geneva, indicating deep penetration in regulated, multi-site, and mission-critical environments.

Name

Chubb Edwards

Legal name

Chubb Fire & Security

Website

https://chubbfs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1818

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Chubb Fire & Security (Chubb Edwards) is a global integrator of fire safety and security solutions — fire detection, suppression, CCTV, access control, and 24/7 monitoring — delivered via Chubb visiON+ across 17 countries to enterprise, government, and mid-market customers, and owned by APi Group Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Safety and Security Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

New Construction/Renovation Fire & CO System Design & Installation (HSAHAFAJ), Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory (BPAKADAG)

Keywords

• Fire safety services
• Security systems integration
• Alarm monitoring services
• Access control solutions
• Connected security platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Blackburn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fire and Security Equipment Sales: One-time sale and installation of fire detection, suppression, extinguishers, alarms, CCTV, access control, and related physical security equipment across customer sites.
2. System Maintenance and Servicing: Ongoing service and maintenance contracts for installed fire and security systems, covering both on-site and remote maintenance services. Provided to single-site and multi-site customers, national and global organisations.
3. Always-On Connected Services (Chubb visiON+): Recurring subscription services including remote alarm monitoring, remote video guarding, remote maintenance, and personal safety monitoring via Chubb's own monitoring centres, operating 24/7/365.
4. Security Alarm Monitoring and Response: Alarm receiving centre services that monitor fire and security events and coordinate emergency response. Always-on connected services provided from Chubb's owned monitoring centres.
5. Medical Alert / Telecare Monitoring: Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) monitoring services for elderly and vulnerable individuals, offered in Australia (VitalCall), Hong Kong (Easilink), and UK (Chubb Community Care). Includes 24/7 response centre monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Chubb Edwards (operating as Chubb Fire & Security) designs, installs, monitors, and maintains integrated fire safety and security systems for enterprises, governments, and select residential customers across 17 countries. Its flagship Chubb visiON+ platform delivers always-on connected services including remote monitoring, remote video guarding, remote maintenance, and personal safety applications backed by a network of more than 20 owned monitoring centres operating 24/7/365. The offering spans fire detection and suppression, intruder alarms, CCTV/video surveillance, access control, and personal emergency response/telecare services.

Product overview

Chubb Edwards (Chubb Fire & Security) offers a comprehensive portfolio of fire safety and security solutions under the Chubb brand. The core offering is Chubb visiON+, an always-on connected services platform that integrates remote monitoring, remote maintenance, remote video guarding, and personal safety capabilities. Security solutions include alarms and detection, video surveillance and CCTV with computer vision analytics, access control (with third-party integrations to Lenel OnGuard and TruPortal), and recovery protection solutions. Fire safety encompasses prevention, alarms and detection, extinguishers and suppression systems, and evacuation and training services. Additional offerings include community care telecare services and supporting services for design, installation, and maintenance. The portfolio spans both stand-alone products and integrated solutions that combine multiple capabilities through the Chubb visiON+ platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chubb visiON+ An always-on connected services platform providing remote monitoring, remote maintenance, remote video guarding, personal safety solutions, and web portal/mobile app access for enterprise and government customers managing multiple sites.
• Remote Monitoring 24/7 alarm monitoring service delivered through Chubb's dedicated network of monitoring centres, with operators responding to remote alerts, investigating causes, and implementing personalised response actions including alarm video verification.
• Remote Maintenance Immediate support and troubleshooting service for technical issues, providing direct access to expert technicians with extended hours availability, remote maintenance, software updates, configuration backups, and on/off-site technical support.
• Remote Video Guarding Remote surveillance service combining human and digital expertise to deliver proactive video tours, access management through video, and remote video bodyguarding across all sensitive areas of customer sites.
• SafeZone Personal Safety Solution Award-winning cloud-based personal safety and emergency management smartphone application allowing users to raise first aid, help, or emergency alerts with GPS location sharing and optional Bluetooth duress button, integrated with Chubb's monitoring centres.
• Chubb Web Portal and Mobile App Centralised web and mobile platform enabling customers to monitor and manage fire and security accounts across multiple sites, including upcoming site visits, invoices, work orders, technician visit reports, and workplace safety suggestions.
• Alarms and Detection Burglar and intruder alarm systems including wired and wireless security alarms, smart water and disabling fog deterrent solutions, and hold-up alarms for immediate police response, for businesses and residential customers.
• Video Surveillance and CCTV Video surveillance systems ranging from simple plug-and-play to advanced high-definition digital and network video recorders, with computer vision analytics for detecting people, vehicles, and objects via CCTV networks.
• Access Control Comprehensive access control solutions scalable from single door to multi-site networked applications, including biometric systems, proximity cards, audio/video door entry, visitor management, and integration with Lenel OnGuard and TruPortal systems.
• Recovery Protection Solutions Post-pandemic workplace re-occupation solutions including body temperature screening, people counting, contactless access solutions, access management, remote video guarding, and video analytics for facial recognition and mask detection.
• Fire Prevention Fire prevention services including employee fire safety training, fire risk assessments, and compliance consultancy with the latest fire regulations to help businesses understand and prevent fire risks.
• Fire Alarms and Detection Fire detection systems including wireless systems, addressable devices, conventional systems, and addressable fire alarm systems designed to identify fires fast and integrate with building controls.
• Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Fire suppression and extinguishing solutions including portable fire extinguishers, gas fire suppression (clean agent systems), water mist fire suppression, and water sprinkler system inspection and maintenance.
• Fire Evacuation and Training Fire evacuation planning including marked escape routes, emergency exit signs and lighting, public address systems, employee training on escape routes, and site inspections.
• Community Care (PERS/Telecare) Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) and telecare services protecting vulnerable and elderly individuals, including fall detectors, bed occupancy monitors, and nurse call systems, monitored 24/7 by Chubb response centres across Australia, Hong Kong, and the UK.
• Supporting Services Design, installation, service and maintenance, security audits, alarm monitoring and response, and security legislation and standards consultation services supporting the core fire and security portfolio.
• Integrated Solutions Bespoke integrated services combining fire safety and security solutions — access control, CCTV, detectors and alarms, fire extinguishers, and fire suppression systems — that work in isolation or as fully integrated systems for complex multi-site customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7/365 protection through always-on connected services — Chubb monitoring centres respond immediately when fire or security breach is detected, alerting emergency services and preventing minor incidents from becoming major crises
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• APi Group Corporationparent companyOthersChubb Fire & Security is a subsidiary of APi Group Corporation, a global, market-leading business services provider of safety and specialty services. APi Group is the parent company that owns and operates Chubb as part of its portfolio of safety and specialty services businesses.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ADT: Major commercial and residential security provider with substantial recurring-revenue monitoring services — comparable on monitoring subscription economics and intrusion/fire alarm installations.
• Prosegur: Global security services group spanning manned guarding, electronic security and monitoring with strong presence in Europe and Latin America — a directly comparable integrated security services peer to Chubb's monitoring-led approach.
• Securitas: World's largest security services group with electronic security, monitoring and managed services alongside guarding — directly comparable on remote monitoring, video guarding and multi-site enterprise security contracts.
• Bosch Security Systems: Global OEM and solutions provider for fire alarm systems, video surveillance, intrusion and access control — directly competes in the same hardware-installation and integration space Chubb operates in.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Provides fire safety (Cerberus PRO), building security, access control and remote services for commercial, industrial and critical infrastructure customers worldwide — directly comparable integrated fire-and-security offering.
• Carrier Global (Kidde, Aritech): Through Kidde, Aritech and related brands, Carrier competes directly in fire detection/suppression and intrusion/access control systems for commercial and residential customers — overlapping product lines and customer segments with Chubb.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Operates the Notifier and Fire-Lite fire alarm lines plus commercial security, access control and integrated building management — a direct competitor in fire detection systems and enterprise security with similar B2B/government customer profile.
• Johnson Controls: Global building-systems integrator combining fire detection/suppression, HVAC controls, security and digital platform services (OpenBlue) for enterprise and government customers — directly comparable end-to-end fire and security portfolio overlapping with Chubb Fire & Security.

Emerging players

• Genetec: Cloud-native unified physical security platform (video, access control, intrusion management) increasingly competing for the same enterprise integration projects Chubb delivers — represents the IT-native shift threatening traditional integrators.

Broad incumbents

• Halma plc: UK-listed group of safety, environmental and medical sensor/technology businesses with fire/security-adjacent portfolio (including fire detection and telecare exposure) — comparable as a UK-based safety holdings consolidator though more component/technology focused than Chubb's service-led model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

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 →

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