AFC International, Inc.
AFC International is a privately held industrial safety distributor in DeMotte, Indiana, representing 30+ gas detection and respiratory protection manufacturers to confined space, fire/hazmat, IAQ, and industrial hygiene buyers via e-commerce and direct phone sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersDeMotte, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AFC International, Inc. does
AFC International, Inc. is a privately held specialty distributor of gas detection and industrial safety equipment founded in 1992 and headquartered in DeMotte, Indiana. The company represents more than 30 major manufacturers including Honeywell BW, Industrial Scientific, RKI Instruments, Crowcon, GfG Instrumentation, Rae Systems by Honeywell, Trolex, and Analytical Technology (ATI/Badger Meter), offering a single-source catalog of single-gas and multi-gas portable detectors, fixed gas detection transmitters and receivers, photo-ionization detectors (PIDs), detector tubes and pumps, calibration gas and bump test stations, air sampling equipment, and respiratory protection including PAPRs and supplied-air respirators. Beyond distribution, AFC manufactures proprietary products including SDM bump test stations, the UNI Docking Box calibration station, and its AFC-OVF Universal VOC Organic Zeroing Filter, which delivers 10-20x filter life versus competing granular charcoal filters.
The company's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through an e-commerce storefront at afcintl.com and toll-free phone sales, with a heavy mix of quote-based pricing for higher-value instruments and calibration systems. Revenue streams consist of hardware product sales and post-sale service and repair. Customer segments are organized around use cases - confined space entry (OSHA compliance), fire and hazmat response, indoor air quality, environmental monitoring, industrial workplaces, and industrial hygiene - with vertical go-to-market emphasis rather than horizontal SMB distribution. Anchor customers include the City of Chicago Fire Department, which AFC has supplied for over twelve years across Truck and Engine crews, Hazmat Teams, and support units.
AFC holds WBNEC Women's Business Enterprise and SBA WOSB certifications, plus an Indiana Hazmat license, providing procurement eligibility in government and institutional RFPs. The firm operates with approximately 12 employees, no disclosed outside funding, no parent company, and no M&A activity, and it does not appear in any disclosed funding round, merger, or leadership change. There are no published financials, no API or software products, and no AI/ML capabilities in the current portfolio.
AFC International, Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AFC International, Inc.
- Legal name
- AFC International, Inc.
- Website
- https://afcintl.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AFC International is a privately held industrial safety distributor in DeMotte, Indiana, representing 30+ gas detection and respiratory protection manufacturers to confined space, fire/hazmat, IAQ, and industrial hygiene buyers via e-commerce and direct phone sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where AFC International, Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- DeMotte
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
AFC International, Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Product Sales: AFC International generates revenue through the sale of gas detection instruments, respiratory protection equipment, calibration supplies, and accessories. Products range from single gas detectors to multi-gas monitors, fixed gas detection systems, air sampling equipment, and detector tubes.
- Service & Repairs: Post-purchase support including repairs, maintenance guidance, and technical support for gas detection equipment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Single Gas Detectors - Entry to Mid-range |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Multi-Gas Detectors - Mid to High-range |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Calibration Stations - Professional |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Dust Monitors - Range based on features |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories and Consumables |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
AFC International, Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AFC International is an industrial safety equipment distributor that sells gas detection instruments, fixed gas detection systems, respiratory protection products, calibration supplies, air sampling equipment, and detector tubes from more than 30 manufacturers. The company also manufactures a proprietary line of bump test stations and the AFC-OVF Universal VOC Organic Zeroing Filter, and provides post-sale repair and technical support services.
Product overview
AFC International, Inc. is a distributor and service provider of gas detection and safety equipment, representing multiple manufacturers including Honeywell, RKI Instruments, Crowcon, Industrial Scientific, GfG Instrumentation, and Analytical Technology (ATI). Their product portfolio encompasses single and multi-gas detectors (Tango TX1, Gas-Pro, EC-600), fixed gas detection systems (F12/D transmitter, Series B14 receivers, A14/A11 system), confined space monitoring equipment, respiratory protection products, calibration supplies (bump test stations, calibration gas, UNI Docking Box), air sampling equipment, and water quality monitors (Q46H/79PR, Q46P/R). They also manufacture proprietary products including calibration stations and VOC zeroing filters. Accessories include detector tubes (KwikDraw, Uniphos), tubing, and fitting kits. The company provides related services including repairs, technical support, and training.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AFC-OVF: VOC Organic Vapor Zeroing Filter product line manufactured by AFC International
Products and services
- Tango TX1 Single Gas Detector Single gas detector featuring DualSense technology with two redundant electrochemical sensors, two-year runtime, and detection of CO, H2S, NO2, SO2, and H2-compensated CO. Includes Guaranteed for Life warranty. Distributed to industrial and hazmat users.
- EC-600 Carbon Monoxide Monitor Wall-mounted indoor carbon monoxide monitor with 0-150 ppm range, electrochemical sensor, 3-color LED display, audible/visual alarms, relay outputs, and field-replaceable plug-in sensor for facility IAQ applications.
- Gas-Pro Multi Gas Detector Compact multi-gas detector monitoring up to 5 gases (LEL, O2, CO, H2S plus toxic) in pumped or diffusion modes, with top-mount display, IR/PID sensor options, IP65/IP67 rating, and 14-hour Li-Ion battery for confined space and industrial use.
- UNI Docking Box Bump Test and Calibration Station Portable docking and calibration station for UNI and UNI 321 single gas detectors providing semi-automated bump testing, calibration, data downloading, and instrument configuration with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery supporting up to 3,000 calibrations per charge.
- F12/D Toxic Gas Transmitter Fixed-mount toxic gas transmitter with Auto-Test feature providing daily sensor verification, accommodating over 60 different gas modules with 4-20 mA analog output and optional HART digital signaling for fixed plant monitoring.
- Series B14 Gas Detection System Receivers Compact DIN rail-mounted alarm module receivers accepting 2-, 3-, or 4-wire 4-20 mA transmitter input up to 10,000 feet away, providing local alarm, display, signal retransmission, and three assignable alarm relays.
- Dri-Gas Gas Sampling System Gas sampling system for high-humidity environments that removes water vapor via cold plate condensation, drawing samples from vent stacks, ducts, and wet wells to deliver dehumidified gas to toxic/combustible monitoring equipment; diaphragm pump rated 10,000+ hours.
- Universal VOC Organic Zeroing Filter (AFC-OVF) Proprietary AFC-manufactured activated charcoal filter for PID and multi-gas detector sample inlets providing 10-20x filtering capacity vs. granular charcoal filters, compatible with MiniRae, UltraRae, MultiRae, AreaRae, NEO PID, POLI, and Tiger series detectors.
- KwikDraw Detector Tubes Colorimetric short-term detector tubes for simple gas sample measurement with direct concentration reading from color stain length, available for over 150 different chemicals including water vapor, with measuring ranges from ppm to percent levels.
- Uniphos Short Term Detector Tubes Precision 5mm-format detector tubes used with the ASP-40 piston hand pump, featuring distinct stain characteristics and sharply defined endpoints, available for over 150 chemicals with extended shelf life options.
- Tube Fitting Kits Assorted tube fittings in case for gas detectors, available in 1/8-inch, 3/16-inch, or combination kits, including luer lock, splicer, barb fittings, and Tygon tubing pieces for calibration setups.
- Tygon Tubing Crystal-clear flexible tubing for calibration gas regulators in 1/8-inch, 1/4-inch, and 3/16-inch ID sizes with optional male luer fittings for gas detector calibration systems.
- Nylon Tube Connectors Nylon straight, T, and Y tube connectors in multiple sizes for Tygon tubing, available in 1/8-inch, 1/4-inch, and 3/16-inch configurations for calibration gas plumbing.
- A14/A11 Economy Modular Gas Detection System Modular fixed gas detection system with sensor/transmitter and receiver modules featuring Auto-Test daily sensor verification, 4-20 mA output, and connection distances up to 1,000 feet between sensor and receiver for fixed plant monitoring.
- Q46H/79PR Total Chlorine Monitor Total chlorine monitor using a 3-electrode amperometric membrane sensor for direct measurement with programmable ranges 0.1-200 ppm, dual 4-20 mA outputs, three SPDT relays, and optional pH input for dual-parameter water quality monitoring.
- Q46P/R pH/ORP Monitor pH and ORP monitoring platform with differential or conventional pH sensor options, auto-clean Q-Blast option, automatic buffer recognition, universal power input, dual isolated 4-20 mA outputs, and Profibus DP / Modbus RTU / Ethernet IP digital communication options.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 12 years of relationship with City of Chicago Fire Department
Companies that use AFC International, Inc.
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
AFC International, Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
AFC International, Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Honeywell (BW)coreAFC International represents and distributes Honeywell BW gas detection products including GasAlertMicroClip series, BW Clip, BW Solo, and other Honeywell portable gas detection instruments.
- Rae Systems by HoneywellcoreAFC International is a distributor for Rae Systems by Honeywell, offering wireless gas detectors, multi-gas monitors, and area monitoring systems including AreaRae, MultiRae, ToxiRae, and QRAE series.
- Industrial ScientificcoreAFC International distributes Industrial Scientific gas detection products including Tango TX1 single gas detector with DualSense technology and Ventis Pro5 multi-gas detector.
- RKI InstrumentscoreAFC International represents RKI Instruments, distributing gas detectors such as the GX series, EAGLE, and fixed gas detection systems.
- Crowcon Detection InstrumentscoreAFC International distributes Crowcon products including Gas-Pro multi-gas detector and L-TEK laser methane detectors.
- GfG InstrumentationcoreAFC International represents GfG Instrumentation products including G450 and G460 multi-gas detectors with PID options.
- GVScoreAFC International distributes GVS filter technology including Elipse half-face respirators and respiratory protection products.
- Sundstrom SafetycoreAFC International distributes Sundstrom Safety products including SR200 full-face respirators, SR500 PAPR, and escape respirators.
- TrolexcoreAFC International distributes Trolex products including XD1+ personal dust monitors and Air XD environmental monitors.
- mPower ElectronicscoreAFC International distributes mPower products including UNI single gas detectors, UNI 321 maintenance-free detectors, and POLI multi-gas detectors.
- Analytical Technology Inc. (ATI/Badger Meter)coreAFC International represents ATI products including GasSens A14/A11 fixed gas detection systems, F12/D toxic gas transmitters, B14 receivers, Q46 water quality monitors, and Dri-Gas sampling systems.
- Morphix TechnologiescoreAFC International distributes Morphix products including Chameleon WMD detection badges, TraceX explosives detection kits, and EasyRAE PIDs.
- Uniphos Envirotronic Inc.coreAFC International distributes Uniphos products including detector tubes, ASP-40 piston tube pumps, and smoke tube kits. Uniphos acquired KwikDraw product line.
- Allegro IndustriescoreAFC International distributes Allegro products including ventilation systems, air filtration panels, breathing air systems, and cooling vests.
- Sensit TechnologiescoreAFC International distributes Sensit Technologies products including Gold G2/G3 multi-gas detectors and HXG-3 combustible gas leak detectors.
- Praxair/Portagas/LindecoreAFC International provides calibration gases from Praxair/Portagas/Linde for gas detector calibration applications.
- Gentex CorpcoreAFC International represents Gentex products including gas detection equipment and safety products.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
AFC International, Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Dräger: Global safety and medical technology company with portable and fixed gas detection plus respiratory protection. Comparable across AFC's gas detection and respiratory protection segments at a much larger enterprise scale.
- MSA Safety: Large, diversified safety equipment manufacturer offering its own gas detection products alongside fall protection, respiratory, and head protection. Overlaps with AFC's industrial safety and respiratory categories as a much larger incumbent.
- Honeywell BW (Rae Systems): Honeywell's gas detection portfolio (GasAlertMicroClip, MultiRae, AreaRae) is one of AFC's most important distribution lines. Honeywell is a much larger incumbent that could compete directly with AFC through its own direct sales channels, making it both a partner and a competitive threat.
Direct peers
- RKI Instruments: Manufacturer of GX series, EAGLE, and fixed gas detection systems — a core brand in AFC's portfolio. Directly comparable on product category, target customers, and distribution channel dynamics.
- Sensit Technologies: Manufacturer of Gold G2/G3 multi-gas detectors and HXG-3 combustible gas leak detectors — distributed by AFC. Comparable on combustible gas detection and leak detection products for industrial and utility markets.
- GfG Instrumentation: Manufacturer of G450 and G460 multi-gas detectors with PID options, distributed by AFC. Closely comparable on portable multi-gas detection for confined space and industrial hygiene applications.
- Trolex: Manufacturer of XD1+ personal dust monitors and Air XD environmental monitors — distributed by AFC. Comparable on industrial hygiene dust and environmental monitoring instrumentation for mining and industrial applications.
- Crowcon Detection Instruments: Manufacturer of Gas-Pro multi-gas detectors and laser methane detectors, distributed by AFC. Comparable on portable and fixed gas detection products, industrial/hazmat end markets, and global distribution.
- mPower Electronics: Manufacturer of UNI single gas detectors, UNI 321 maintenance-free detectors, and POLI multi-gas detectors — all distributed by AFC. Directly comparable on single/multi-gas portable detectors and calibration accessories.
- Industrial Scientific: A leading manufacturer of portable and fixed gas detection instruments (Tango TX1, Ventis Pro5) — the same products AFC International distributes. Direct comparable on core product offering, target customers (industrial, hazmat, confined space), and technology category.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
AFC International, Inc. social profiles
Digital presenceAFC International, Inc. financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AFC International, Inc. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
AFC International, Inc. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
AFC International, Inc. M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about AFC International, Inc.
What does AFC International, Inc. do?
AFC International is an industrial safety equipment distributor that sells gas detection instruments, fixed gas detection systems, respiratory protection products, calibration supplies, air sampling equipment, and detector tubes from more than 30 manufacturers. The company also manufactures a proprietary line of bump test stations and the AFC-OVF Universal VOC Organic Zeroing Filter, and provides post-sale repair and technical support services.
Is AFC International, Inc. a public or private company?
AFC International, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was AFC International, Inc. founded?
AFC International, Inc. was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AFC International, Inc. based?
AFC International, Inc. is headquartered in DeMotte, United States, in the North America region.
How does AFC International, Inc. make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are service & Repairs.
Who are AFC International, Inc.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Dräger, MSA Safety and Honeywell BW (Rae Systems). Direct peers are RKI Instruments, Sensit Technologies, GfG Instrumentation, Trolex, Crowcon Detection Instruments, mPower Electronics and Industrial Scientific.
Does AFC International, Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for AFC International, Inc..