What Abarisk does

Abarisk SA is a Swiss fire protection company founded in 1902 and headquartered in Dübendorf (Zurich), with a French-language subsidiary in Romanel-sur-Lausanne and a network of branches and agencies across all Swiss language regions, employing approximately 150 people. The company designs, installs, and services fire detection, suppression, and prevention systems spanning water-based systems (sprinkler, low- and high-pressure water mist, spray, foam, kitchen systems), gas extinguishing systems including Novec 1230 solutions for IT, smoke and heat extraction systems with EMB 7300/8000+ control units, oxygen reduction installations (Oxeo-Eco-Prevent), wall hydrants and hose reels, textile smoke and fire curtains, manual and mobile extinguishers (foam, CAFS, powder, CO2, design variants), and ancillary fire protection articles.

Abarisk operates an integrated business model combining one-time product and project sales, professional engineering and planning services (risk analysis, CAD-based hydraulic calculations, fire protection concept development), recurring maintenance contracts including 24/7 emergency piquet service, usage-based construction site extinguisher rentals, and recurring compliance training workshops. The company holds AEAI specialist recognitions for fire detection and water extinguishing installations and is ISO 9001:2015 certified (SQS and IQ-Net), giving it the qualifications required to participate in regulated Swiss fire protection tenders. The e-commerce Boutique and Mailchimp-distributed newsletter provide a direct-to-consumer digital channel alongside the primary field-sales motion across 11 Swiss locations.

Name

Abarisk

Legal name

Abarisk SA

Website

https://abarisk.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Abarisk SA is a Swiss fire protection company (founded 1902, ~150 employees) that designs, installs, and maintains fire detection, suppression, and smoke/heat extraction systems for enterprises, public institutions, and transport/logistics operators across all Swiss language regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Systems and Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smoke Control & Fire/Smoke Damper Inspection & Testing (IMAIAJAI), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE), Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF), Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG)

Keywords

• Fire protection systems
• Fire extinguishers
• Sprinkler installations
• Fire detection alarms
• Smoke heat extraction

Headquarters

HQ city

Dübendorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Products Sales: Sale of fire protection products including extinguishers (foam, powder, CO2, design), sprinkler systems, fire detection systems, gas extinguishing systems, fire hose reels, wall hydrants, fire blankets, smoke detectors, fire safety signage, smoke curtains, and fire curtains. Products are sold directly through the online shop and via the branch network.
2. Fire Protection Engineering and Planning Services: Risk analysis, fire protection concept development, fire protection planning, CAD-based hydraulic calculations and system design, and integrated fire command control device realization. Services are provided from project inception through completion.
3. Maintenance and Service: Ongoing maintenance services for installed fire protection systems including extinguisher servicing, sprinkler system maintenance, fire detection system upkeep, and a 24/7 emergency piquet service. A service network ensures rapid and competent intervention.
4. Construction Site Extinguisher Rental: Rental of fire extinguishers for construction sites and events (indoor/outdoor, including freeze-resistant models for outdoor use).
5. Fire Training and Workshops: Fire extinguisher training sessions and practical workshops for clients, including theoretical fire triangle education, practical extinguisher use, fire blanket demonstrations, and environmental-friendly fire simulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Abarisk SA designs, distributes, installs, and services fire detection and extinguishing systems in Switzerland, spanning manual and mobile extinguishers, water-based sprinkler and mist systems, gas extinguishing (Novec 1230, CO2), fire detection installations, smoke and heat extraction (EFC), oxygen reduction systems (Oxeo-Eco-Prevent), textile smoke and fire curtains, and fire hydrant/hose reel systems. The company complements these products with fire protection engineering and planning, risk analysis, 24/7 maintenance, extinguisher training, and an online shop for direct product sales.

Product overview

Abarisk is a Swiss fire protection company founded in 1902, offering a comprehensive portfolio of fire protection products, systems, and services. The core offering consists of manual and mobile extinguishers (foam, CAFS, powder, CO2, design variants), fire detection and gas extinguishing systems, water-based extinguishing systems (sprinkler, water mist, foam), smoke and heat extraction systems (with EMB 7000/8000+ control units), fire hydrant and hose reel systems (Models 2000-8000), oxygen reduction systems, textile smoke/fire barriers, and fire protection articles. These products are complemented by engineering, planning, maintenance, and documentation services. The company operates as a system integrator, combining products into complete fire protection solutions for diverse sectors including private, industrial, public institutions, and transportation/logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oxeo-Eco-Prevent: Oxygen reduction system for fire prevention
• OneU
• EMB 7300
• EMB 8000+

Products and services

• Extincteurs (Fire Extinguishers) Manual and design fire extinguishers available in foam, CAFS, powder, and CO2 variants, plus mobile extinguishers for industrial and commercial applications; available for purchase or rental via the online boutique and the branch network.
• Fire Detection and Gas Extinction Systems Integrated fire detection and gas extinguishing systems including fire alarm panels, ECO series detectors, industrial fire detectors, smoke aspiration systems, Novec 1230 solutions for IT systems, CO2 systems, spark extinguishing installations, and integrated fire command control devices for coordinating multiple building systems.
• Water Extinguishing Systems Water-based fire suppression systems including sprinkler installations, low-pressure and high-pressure water mist systems, spray water systems, foam systems, and kitchen extinguishing systems engineered for industrial, commercial, and hospitality settings.
• Smoke and Heat Extraction Systems (EFC) Natural and mechanical smoke and heat ventilation systems including IMEFC installations, pressurization systems, EMB 7300 compact control units, EMB 8000+ modular control units, ventilation elements, and chain, spindle, rack, louver, lever-fold, and locking drives for fire ventilation.
• Fire Hydrants and Armed Fire Hose Systems Wall-mounted fire hydrant and armed fire hose systems in Models 2000 through 8000 with frost-protected variants, BT 6000 and 9534 series hose reels, and accessories supplying water for firefighting in commercial and industrial buildings.
• Oxygen Reduction Installations Oxygen reduction systems including Oxeo-Eco-Prevent installations and CO2 extinguishing systems that prevent fires by maintaining controlled, lowered oxygen levels in enclosed spaces such as IT rooms and archives.
• Textile Fire and Smoke Protection Systems Textile smoke and fire barriers including rigid and flexible smoke curtains (with lateral guide rails), fire curtains for large-area fire compartmentation, façade protection, and welding protection for architectural integration in commercial, industrial, and public buildings.
• Fire Protection Articles Fire safety accessories including fire blankets, smoke detectors for private households, fire safety and evacuation signage panels, fire protection housings, and door interlock systems sold via the online boutique and branch network.
• Fire Protection Engineering and Planning Professional engineering services including fire protection planning, risk analysis, fire protection concept drafting, CAD-based hydraulic calculations and system design, and integrated fire command control device realisation delivered from project inception through completion for building owners and operators.
• Service and Maintenance Comprehensive recurring service package including 24/7 emergency piquet intervention, scheduled maintenance of extinguishers, sprinkler systems, fire detection, and smoke/heat extraction systems, renovation, environment-conscious end-of-life disposal and recycling, and system documentation.
• Construction Site Extinguisher Rental Rental of foam and powder fire extinguishers, including freeze-resistant models for outdoor use, supplied to construction sites and indoor/outdoor events on a usage-based rental basis.
• Fire Training and Workshops Fire extinguisher training sessions and practical workshops for clients including theoretical fire triangle education, practical extinguisher use, fire blanket demonstrations, and environmentally friendly fire simulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every year in Switzerland: approximately 20,000 fire outbreaks (more than 50 per day), approximately 40 fire victims, approximately CHF 600 million in damages, with approximately 1/3 of fires attributable to negligence.

Named customers24 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gnädingers Betriebs AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGnädingers Betriebs AG operates as the ABARISK SA Agentur in Wallisellen, extending ABARISK's reach in the region. It specializes in textile smoke and fire protection and smoke and heat extraction systems (EFC).
• Aumueller-GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationAumueller-GmbH is a technology partner supplying window drive components (chain drives, spindle drives, rack drives, louver drives, lever-fold drives, locking drives, ventilation centers) used in ABARISK's smoke and heat extraction (EFC/IMEFC) systems. ABARISK sources standardized drive components and integrates them into its proprietary smoke extraction control systems (EMB 7300, EMB 8000+).
• Abarisk S.A. (Romanel subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbarisk S.A., located in Romanel-sur-Lausanne (Vaud), operates as a subsidiary covering the French-speaking regions of Switzerland. It is jointly operated with the main ABARISK entity to provide comprehensive coverage across all Swiss language regions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Securitas AG Switzerland: Swiss security services provider offering monitored alarm systems and security technology integration. Overlaps with Abarisk in the security/fire detection installation and monitoring category.
• Chubb Fire & Security (AP Group): Global fire safety and security systems provider offering detection, suppression, and service contracts. Competes with Abarisk for enterprise fire protection contracts and service/maintenance accounts in Switzerland.
• Bosch Sicherheitssysteme (Building Technologies): Provides fire detection panels, voice evacuation, and integrated building safety solutions across Europe. Comparable product categories to Abarisk's fire detection and integrated command control offerings.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Provides Siemens Cerberus fire safety product portfolio including detection, alarm, and integrated building management. Directly competes for integrated fire command control and large-scale facility deployments in Switzerland.
• Johnson Controls: Global building technologies leader providing fire detection, suppression, and integrated life-safety systems (via Tyco integration). Competes with Abarisk for large enterprise and data center accounts in Switzerland, often through multi-country master agreements.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Operates a global fire and life safety business (formerly Notifier/EST) covering detection, alarms, and suppression integration. Competes head-to-head with Abarisk for commercial, industrial, and data center fire protection contracts.

Direct peers

• Minimax AG: Swiss/German-headquartered fire protection specialist with overlapping products (sprinklers, gas suppression, alarms) and shared operational overlap with Abarisk (multiple Swiss branches use Minimax email/branding). Closely comparable in offerings and geographic scope; relationship appears entangled based on Abarisk source materials.
• Wagner Group (part of Minimax Viking Group): Swiss/German fire protection specialist (oxygen reduction systems, fire detection, suppression) operating in adjacent segments of the same Swiss fire protection industry. Highly comparable product portfolio to Abarisk's oxygen reduction and gas extinguishing offerings.

Regional players

• Gifa Feuerlöscher / Safex: Specialist Swiss fire extinguisher and small-scale suppression provider focused on portable extinguishers and basic maintenance. Comparable product category to Abarisk's extinguisher line and accessory business.

Others

• Siemens Schweiz AG: Swiss arm of Siemens with broad infrastructure, building technology, and industrial automation offerings. Adjacent in that building automation and integrated life-safety management ecosystems intersect with Abarisk's integrated fire command control capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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