Afire Oy
Afire Oy is a Finnish specialty contractor founded in 2012 that designs and installs fire suppression systems — sprinklers, water mist, gas, foam, and hybrids — for commercial, institutional, healthcare, parking, and logistics projects across Finland, operating as a member of Habeo Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersLahti, Finland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Afire Oy does
Afire Oy is a Finnish specialty contractor that designs and installs fire suppression systems for new construction and renovation projects across Finland. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lahti, the company is a member of Habeo Group, a network of 22 property-technology companies with approximately EUR 260 million in consolidated revenue and 1,300 employees. Afire's project portfolio spans commercial real estate, education, healthcare, parking, logistics, cultural, and senior-living facilities, with customers including Ratinan kauppakeskus, Lähipalvelukeskus Hertsi, Ideapark, Würth Elektronic, Stockmann, Helsinki City Theatre, and Attendo Sirkola.
The company's technical offering covers the full spectrum of active fire suppression: traditional sprinkler systems using products from Tyco, Viking, Reliable, and Victaulic; high-pressure water mist systems (lowest water consumption, rapid restoration); low-pressure water mist systems (Prevent-system, Minimax EconAqua, Novenco XFlow) for water-sensitive environments such as care homes, schools, and hospitals; gas and foam suppression systems for cases where water is ineffective; and hybrid combinations that integrate multiple technologies. Design and installation are delivered under Finnish KVR (design + installation) turnkey contracts or as a subcontractor for pre-designed projects, with dedicated project managers on each engagement. Approved-only products, EN-norm piping, and EU-manufactured components are standard.
Afire generates revenue primarily through project-based contracts (one-time specialty construction revenue) supplemented by maintenance contracts and consulting. Pricing is quote-based per project, dependent on building type, size, fire risk classification, and system configuration — no public pricing is disclosed. The 41-person direct team (27 sprinkler installers, 14 office staff) is supported by a subcontractor registry actively being expanded. Operational presence spans Lahti, Säkylä, Tuusula, and Tampere, with nationwide sales coverage for water mist and Western Finland coverage for sprinklers. FY2024 revenue stood at EUR 13.0 million.
Afire Oy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Afire Oy
- Legal name
- Afire Oy
- Website
- https://afire.fi
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Afire Oy is a Finnish specialty contractor founded in 2012 that designs and installs fire suppression systems — sprinklers, water mist, gas, foam, and hybrids — for commercial, institutional, healthcare, parking, and logistics projects across Finland, operating as a member of Habeo Group.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Afire Oy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fire Protection Services
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Sprinkler System Installation & Retrofit (IMAIAJAB), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO₂/Kitchen Hood) (BPABAHAD), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE)
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Where Afire Oy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lahti
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Afire Oy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Fire Suppression System Design and Installation (KVR Contracts): Afire designs and installs complete fire suppression systems as prime contractor, including sprinkler, water mist, gas, and foam systems. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts that bundle design and installation services. They also execute pre-designed projects for general contractors.
- Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance services for installed systems, including warranty-period servicing and separately contracted maintenance agreements. Currently only services systems installed by Afire itself.
- Consulting Services: Specialist consulting for fire suppression system selection and technical questions. Assists clients in choosing the right system solution and addresses specialized fire protection queries.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Afire Oy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Afire Oy designs and installs fire suppression systems for buildings in Finland, including traditional sprinkler systems, high-pressure water mist systems, low-pressure water mist systems, gas and foam suppression systems, and hybrid combinations of these technologies. The company delivers projects as a KVR turnkey contractor (design + installation) or as a specialist subcontractor for pre-designed projects, and also provides system design, maintenance for installed systems, and consulting on fire suppression selection.
Product overview
Afire Oy provides a comprehensive portfolio of fire suppression systems and related services for various applications. The core offerings include sprinkler systems (traditional, high-pressure water mist, and low-pressure water mist systems), gas and foam suppression systems, and hybrid combinations thereof. These are complemented by professional services including design, installation, maintenance, and consulting. The company operates as part of Habeo Group, a consortium of 22 property technology companies with approximately 260 million euros in combined revenue. Afire focuses exclusively on systems they have installed themselves, using products from approved manufacturers including Tyco, Viking, Prevent-system, Aquapix, Minimax, and Dahl.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Sprinklerijärjestelmät (Sprinkler Systems) Traditional sprinkler fire suppression systems providing reliable and cost-effective fire protection for commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings in Finland. Includes concealed sprinklers and color-matched sprinkler nozzles using approved products from Tyco, Viking, Reliable, and Victaulic.
- Korkeapainevesisumujärjestelmät (High-Pressure Water Mist Systems) High-pressure water mist fire suppression systems offering minimal water consumption, fast-acting cooling and oxygen displacement, smaller pipes, color-matched piping, and rapid restoration to operational readiness after a fire event. Targeted at performance-critical environments in Finland.
- Matalapainevesisumujärjestelmät (Low-Pressure Water Mist Systems) Low-pressure water mist fire suppression systems designed for water-sensitive environments such as care homes, daycare centres, schools, and hospitals, using less water than traditional sprinklers, smaller pipes, and modest water sources. Implemented with Prevent-system, Minimax EconAqua, and Novenco XFlow products.
- Kaasu- ja vaahtojärjestelmät (Gas and Foam Suppression Systems) Gas and foam fire suppression systems used when water is not effective as a suppression agent, designed and installed by qualified technicians for specialised Finnish industrial and commercial environments.
- Asennuspalvelut (Installation Services) Professional installation of fire suppression systems led by dedicated project managers, offered either on pre-designed projects as a specialist subcontractor or as a KVR turnkey total solution including design and installation. Targeted at general contractors, property developers, and building owners in Finland.
- Suunnittelupalvelut (Design Services) Fire suppression system design focusing on functionality, practicality, and cost-effective installation of sprinkler, low-pressure water mist, high-pressure water mist, gas, foam, and hybrid systems for Finnish building projects.
- Huoltopalvelut (Maintenance Services) Professional maintenance services ensuring fire suppression systems remain operational, including warranty-period servicing and separately contracted maintenance agreements. Currently maintains only systems installed by Afire Oy itself.
- Konsultointi (Consulting Services) Expert consulting services for selecting the right fire suppression system solution and addressing specialised fire protection queries for property developers, contractors, and building owners.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced insurance premiums (insurance companies typically offer lower premiums for buildings with certified fire suppression systems)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Afire Oy
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Afire Oy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Afire Oy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Habeo GroupcoreAfire Oy is a member company of Habeo Group, a network of 22 property technology companies operating across Finland. Habeo Group generates approximately EUR 260 million in consolidated revenue and employs approximately 1,300 professionals. The group offers integrated property technology services, and Afire contributes its specialized fire suppression expertise (sprinkler, water mist, gas, and foam systems) to the group's comprehensive offering.
- YITminorAfire collaborated with YIT (a major Finnish construction company) on the Mansikkalan koulu project in Imatra — Finland's largest wooden school building. YIT served as the main contractor for the construction project, with Afire responsible for fire suppression system design and installation.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Afire Oy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Dafo Brand: Swedish-based fire protection specialist with Nordic coverage across sprinkler, foam, and gas suppression. Comparable product breadth to Afire, primarily operating in Sweden and the Nordics rather than the Finnish market directly.
Direct peers
- Marioff: Helsinki-based specialist in high-pressure water mist fire suppression (HI-FOG system), now part of Carrier Global. Competes head-to-head with Afire on water mist installations for Finnish commercial, industrial, and marine projects, and is one of the OEMs whose products Afire may install.
- Caverion: Caverion is a major Finnish-headquartered building systems contractor offering fire safety solutions alongside HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services across the Nordics. Direct competitor to Afire on Finnish commercial and public-sector fire suppression tenders, with substantially larger scale.
- Bravida Finland: Nordic building technical services contractor with a significant Finnish fire protection practice. Competes with Afire on commercial, public, and industrial sprinkler and water mist installations in Finland, with deeper regional coverage and broader service bundling.
- Assemblin Finland: Nordic installation and service contractor with Finnish operations in fire protection, sprinklers, and security systems. Directly comparable to Afire in scope and customer base, often bundled into larger building services contracts.
Broad incumbents
- Minimax Viking: European fire protection specialist offering sprinkler, gas, and foam systems as both an OEM (Minimax EconAqua, Viking) and installer. Directly comparable product portfolio to Afire, but with pan-European scale and direct contracting capability.
- Honeywell Building Technologies: Global fire safety and building technologies incumbent with integrated detection, alarm, and suppression offerings. Competes with Afire at the high end of large commercial and industrial projects, especially where integrated life-safety solutions are procured.
- Johnson Controls (Tyco): Global fire protection incumbent whose Tyco sprinkler and suppression product lines are installed by Afire. Competes via direct contracting on large international and increasingly Finnish projects, while also supplying Afire's preferred product portfolio.
Others
- Securitas Finland: Finnish security services provider with adjacent fire safety service and monitoring capabilities. Not a direct installer competitor to Afire but a related ecosystem participant in integrated building life-safety services in Finland.
Emerging players
- Calanbau Brandschutz: European sprinkler and fire suppression installer with growing Nordic presence. Comparable to Afire as a focused fire protection contractor; smaller international footprint but similar project-driven service model.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Afire Oy social profiles
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Afire Oy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Afire Oy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Afire Oy M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Afire Oy
What does Afire Oy do?
Afire Oy designs and installs fire suppression systems for buildings in Finland, including traditional sprinkler systems, high-pressure water mist systems, low-pressure water mist systems, gas and foam suppression systems, and hybrid combinations of these technologies. The company delivers projects as a KVR turnkey contractor (design + installation) or as a specialist subcontractor for pre-designed projects, and also provides system design, maintenance for installed systems, and consulting on fire suppression selection.
Is Afire Oy a public or private company?
Afire Oy is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Afire Oy founded?
Afire Oy was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Afire Oy based?
Afire Oy is headquartered in Lahti, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Afire Oy make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Fire Suppression System Design and Installation (KVR Contracts) is the primary driver. The others are maintenance and Repair Services and consulting Services.
Who are Afire Oy's main competitors?
Dafo Brand is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Marioff, Caverion, Bravida Finland and Assemblin Finland. Broad incumbents are Minimax Viking, Honeywell Building Technologies and Johnson Controls (Tyco). Securitas Finland is listed as an others. Calanbau Brandschutz is listed as an emerging player.
Does Afire Oy have an API?
No public API is recorded for Afire Oy.
What industry is Afire Oy in?
Afire Oy's product category is Fire Protection Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFALAD, Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression), with a secondary code of BPABAHAB, Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing).