What AF-X Fireblocker does

AF-X Fireblocker is a privately held Dutch specialty industrial company headquartered in Purmerend, Netherlands, that manufactures and distributes a single product line of aerosol fire extinguishing systems. The core technology is a patented, potassium-based dry aerosol co-developed with Aerospace Propulsion Products (APP) of ArianeGroup (the Airbus/Safran joint venture); upon activation, the solid compound converts to sub-2 ppm particles that bind free radicals and interrupt combustion chemistry without depleting oxygen, with particles remaining suspended for at least 30 minutes to prevent re-ignition. The system is pressureless, waterless, plug-and-play, and certified across ISO, EN, BSI, KIWA, IMO, Global Mark, NFPA, BRL, and CE+B standards, including a specific certification for lithium-ion battery fire protection.

The company sells through a combination of direct enterprise quotation (multi-year contracts) and an exclusive global distributor network, with USSC Australia (acquired by United Safety in 2019) serving as the flagship Australian channel partner. Target verticals include lithium-ion battery storage (ESS/BESS), IT and server rooms, marine and offshore, industrial and technical facilities, wind turbines, automated parking garages, and government/public sector. Named customers span GO Sharing, VodafoneZiggo, the Amsterdam Fire Department, the Dutch National Archives, Janssen Vaccines, Medical Centre Leeuwarden, Indaver, Primco, a Peruvian copper mine, and yacht builders Vripack and Drettmann, with at least 50 installations deployed across Europe.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales supplemented by installation and ongoing maintenance contracts; pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed tiers. The company is actively recruiting additional exclusive distributors worldwide and has framed aerosol fire extinguishing as the fastest-growing segment of the fire safety market. No revenue, headcount, funding, or institutional investor information is disclosed in available sources.

Name

AF-X Fireblocker

Legal name

AF-X Fireblocker

Website

https://afxfireblocker.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AF-X Fireblocker is a Dutch privately held manufacturer of patented potassium-based aerosol fire suppression systems, co-developed with APP of ArianeGroup, sold globally via exclusive distributors to industrial, marine, energy storage, IT, and government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Suppression Systems

akta.pro primary industry

Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO₂/Kitchen Hood) (BPABAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems (Firewater, Suppression, Detection, Alarm) (EUAEAFAG), Fire Detection & Suppression Systems (HDABAKAI), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE)

Keywords

• Aerosol fire suppression
• Fire extinguishing systems
• Lithium-ion battery protection
• Marine fire suppression
• Industrial fire safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Purmerend

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Extinguishing System Sales: AF-X Fireblocker manufactures and sells aerosol fire extinguishing systems. The company sells its proprietary fire suppression units to distributors and end customers, with revenue generated from product sales, installation services, and ongoing maintenance contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AF-X Fireblocker manufactures and sells a patented aerosol fire extinguishing system for enclosed spaces across industrial, marine, energy storage, IT/server room, and critical infrastructure applications. The system uses potassium-based dry aerosol particles to bind free radicals and suppress fire without depleting oxygen, eliminating the need for water, gas, or pressure cylinders. It carries a 15-year operational lifespan, plug-and-play installation, and is certified for lithium-ion battery fire protection.

Product overview

AF-X Fireblocker offers a single unified product line centered on aerosol fire extinguishing technology. The core offering is the AF-X Fireblocker system, an environmentally friendly fire suppression solution that uses patented aerosol technology. The product is manufactured and marketed as a state-of-the-art fire extinguishing system, designed for enclosed spaces across diverse applications including lithium-ion battery protection, electrical cabinets, IT server rooms, industrial environments, marine, offshore, wind turbines, and automated parking garages. The system features modular units that can be configured for different space sizes and requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AF-X Fireblocker (aerosol fire extinguishing system)

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully suppressed lithium-ion battery fires by blocking thermal runaway
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• USSC Australia (United Safety)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019USSC Australia was founded in 2004 as Firestorm and acquired by United Safety (USSC) in 2019. They serve as the exclusive distributor for AF-X Fireblocker in Australia, providing safety and protection equipment across many product lines with strong presence in the Mining Industry. USSC has installed AF-X Fire suppressing systems in multiple 500KW Energy Storage Hi-Cube Units.
• APP of ArianeGroup (Airbus & Safran Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAF-X Fireblocker is powered by Aerospace Propulsion Products (APP) of ArianeGroup, a joint venture of Airbus and Safran. APP is an aerospace company and world leader in access to space. This partnership provides AF-X with access to aerospace-grade technology and development expertise for their fire extinguishing systems. The patented aerosol technology was developed through this collaboration.
• VripackcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch naval architecture firm Vripack partnered with AF-X Fireblocker to provide fire protection for the Flynt 956 Nova yacht. Vripack is an international yacht design firm that contributed to the design requirements for the CE+B Classification compliance, including automatic extinguishing system specifications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls International: Global leader in building safety, fire detection, and suppression through its Tyco-era product lines (ANSUL, Chemetron). Serves the same enterprise and industrial customer base with integrated detection-plus-suppression solutions, representing the dominant incumbent AF-X must displace at the specification stage.
• Honeywell International: Operates a large fire detection and life safety portfolio (Notifier, Gamewell-FCI, Xtralis) covering enterprise, industrial, and specialty hazard applications. A scaled incumbent competing for the same enterprise and infrastructure accounts AF-X targets.
• Siemens (Smart Infrastructure): Operates Cerberus-branded fire safety and detection portfolio serving industrial, commercial, and critical infrastructure customers. Comparable to other broad incumbents in offering integrated fire protection solutions at scale to the same enterprise verticals AF-X addresses.
• Minimax: Global full-line fire protection company offering detection, suppression, and specialty hazard systems across marine, industrial, and commercial segments. Represents another broad incumbent with the resources to enter or expand in lithium-ion battery suppression.

Direct peers

• Fike Corporation: US-based manufacturer of fire suppression and explosion protection systems, including clean-agent and specialty hazard solutions. Competes with AF-X in industrial fire protection with broader product portfolio and longer operating history.
• Marioff (Hi-FOG): Specialist in high-pressure water mist fire suppression, particularly strong in marine and offshore applications where AF-X also has certifications. Comparable niche specialist competing in similar enclosed-space, weight-sensitive applications.
• Fireaway Inc. (Stat-X): US-based manufacturer of condensed aerosol fire suppression systems, the closest direct competitor to AF-X Fireblocker. Both companies sell potassium-based aerosol generators for enclosed-space protection in industrial, marine, and energy applications, competing head-to-head on lithium-ion battery protection and similar certifications.
• Firetrace International: Specialist in automatic fire suppression systems using clean agents and aerosol technologies for small enclosures, electrical cabinets, and mobile equipment. Highly comparable to AF-X's modular, compact suppression units targeting similar OEM and industrial niches.
• Dafo Brandteknik: Swedish manufacturer of aerosol and clean-agent fire suppression systems, serving marine, industrial, and vehicle applications. Comparable European-headquartered peer with similar product positioning and customer overlap in marine and industrial segments.

Emerging players

• Ceasefire Industries: India-based fire safety company specializing in clean-agent and aerosol-based suppression systems for automotive, industrial, and commercial applications. Comparable emerging competitor with similar aerosol technology focus but primarily serving Asian markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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