Casco Industries Inc.

What Casco Industries Inc. does

Casco Industries, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned B2B distributor of firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE), life-safety gear, and maintenance services, founded in 1950 and headquartered in Shreveport, Louisiana. The company operates 7 branch offices across 5 states — Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Colorado — and serves municipal fire departments, individual firefighters, and emergency response agencies within those territories. Its catalog is a multi-brand aggregation of third-party products from manufacturers including MSA/Cairns (helmets, SCBA, thermal imaging), Globe (turnout gear, boots), Streamlight (flashlights and area lights), Bauer (breathing air compressors), PGI (hoods), R&B Fab (hose equipment), and Sterling (rescue rope). Casco carries structural firefighting helmets, turnout coats and pants, gloves, hoods, boots, nozzles, fire hose, hose accessories, gear drying cabinets, and rescue equipment, with unit prices ranging from approximately $3 to $12,850.

The business model is primarily one-time hardware sales via an e-commerce storefront (cascoindustries.com), toll-free phone ordering (800-551-8787), and regional sales representatives, supplemented by recurring service contracts on breathing air equipment (Bauer compressors, MSA SCBA). Six factory-certified technicians, with more than 60 years of combined experience, perform SCBA flow testing, breathing air compressor maintenance, quantitative facepiece fit testing, and quarterly air testing, supported by over $1 million in parts inventory. Casco participates in three government cooperative purchasing programs — Sourcewell, HGACBuy, and Buy Board — enabling streamlined procurement by municipal buyers. Distribution is regional rather than national, marketing relies on organic search, the company Facebook page, and trade-show exhibits, and the company has no disclosed technology stack, APIs, or proprietary software beyond its Wix-based e-commerce storefront.

Name

Casco Industries Inc.

Legal name

Casco Industries, Inc.

Website

https://cascoindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Casco Industries is a family-owned B2B distributor of firefighting PPE, equipment, and maintenance services, serving municipal fire departments across Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Colorado since 1950 through 7 branch offices and an e-commerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Shreveport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated from the one-time sale of firefighting PPE, equipment, and accessories sourced from manufacturer brands (MSA/Cairns, Globe, Streamlight, Bauer, and others). Products include helmets, boots, gloves, hoods, nozzles, lights, rescue equipment, fire hose, SCBA, and gear dryers. Also generates revenue from service contracts on breathing air equipment (Bauer compressors, MSA SCBA).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Casco Industries is a family-owned distributor of firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), supplying municipal fire departments across Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Colorado. The company distributes multi-brand firefighting gear including MSA/Cairns helmets, Globe turnout gear, Vanguard/PGI gloves and hoods, Streamlight lighting, MSA G1 SCBA systems, Kuriyama fire hose, Bauer breathing air compressors, and gear dryers. It also provides factory-certified maintenance, testing, and repair services for SCBA and breathing air equipment.

Product overview

Casco Industries is a distributor of firefighter equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of firefighting gear and accessories. The product lineup centers around personal protective equipment (PPE) including Cairns helmets (Cairns 1836 Helmet), Globe turnout gear (High Speed PPE Coat and Pant), Vanguard and PGI gloves and hoods. The company distributes lighting solutions from Streamlight (Survivor X USB, ProTac 90X USB, Portable Scene Lights), thermal imaging equipment (MSA G1 Integrated TIC), SCBA systems and cylinders (MSA G1), and various fire hose equipment including Kuriyama Armtex Attack Hose and R&B Fab hose packs, straps, and vise systems. Additional offerings include Harrington adapters and spanner wrenches, gear drying cabinets (V511 Express 2, Ram Air Gear Dryers), extractors, turnout gear bags, battery-powered ventilation fans (Super Vac DEWALT), and technical rescue equipment including XR2 helmets and Sterling Rope. The company operates as a multi-brand distributor rather than a single-product manufacturer, offering emergency service, maintenance, and calibration services for breathing air equipment through factory certified technicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cairns 1836 Helmet Traditional fire helmet by MSA Cairns featuring lightweight design with low ride, blending tradition and modern firefighting technology. Available in multiple colors with various configuration options including Defender Visor, NFPA Bourkes, faceshield, and goggle options. Sold to municipal fire departments and individual firefighters.
• Vanguard MK-1 Structural Firefighting Glove Structural firefighting glove certified to NFPA 1971, 2018 Edition, featuring 5 layers of 100% Kevlar knit for thermal, cut and puncture resistance, with cowhide reinforced back shell and moisture barrier. For structural firefighting professionals.
• Globe High Speed PPE Pant G-XTREME 3.0 GPS armor AP outer shell in khaki with Glide Ice 2 layer thermal liner and GORE RT7100 moisture barrier. Structural firefighting turnout pant for fire departments.
• Globe High Speed PPE Coat G-XTREME 3.0 coat with armor AP outer shell, Vislon zipper, fleece hand warmers, survivor flashlight holder, and radio pocket. Structural firefighting turnout coat for fire departments.
• MSA G1 SCBA Cylinder Standard lightweight carbon fiber wound cylinders available in 2216, 4500, and 5500 psi configurations, with glow-in-the-dark luminescent band for night visibility. For SCBA-equipped firefighters.
• G1 Integrated Thermal Imaging Camera Thermal imaging camera integrated directly into MSA G1 SCBA, powered by the G1's single integrated power source, featuring 220x176 resolution with five color palettes, NFPA 1981 and 1982 compliant. For fireground situational awareness.
• Streamlight Survivor X USB Right Angle Flashlight USB-rechargeable right angle flashlight with low-profile bezel, Class 1 Div. 2 rated, featuring LED technology with three lighting modes: High (250 lumens), Low (60 lumens), and Flash signaling mode. For firefighter and hazardous-area use.
• Kuriyama Armtex Attack Hose Lightweight all-polyester double jacket rubber lined fire hose with synthetic EPDM rubber ozone resistant lining, 1,200 psi burst rating, available in sizes 1.5 to 3 inches. For fire attack operations.
• PGI BarriAire Gold Particulate Hood High-performance particulate mask with quilted composite water resistant finish, Nomex Nano Flex particulate barrier achieving 95-98% particulate filtration efficiency, washable and reusable. For structural firefighting.
• V511 Express 2 Gear Drying Cabinet Circul-Air gear drying cabinet with up to 6 piece gear capacity, meeting NFPA 1851 2020 edition requirements, 600 CFM air flow, 1500 Watts heating power, with 10 year warranty. For fire station gear maintenance.
• SCBA and Breathing Air Equipment Service Factory-certified maintenance, repair, and testing services for MSA SCBA and Bauer breathing air equipment, including annual flow testing, quarterly air testing, and quantitative facepiece fit testing. Performed by 6 factory-certified technicians with over 60 combined years of experience. For municipal fire departments requiring NFPA/OSHA compliance.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Apollo Fire Equipment: Distributor of firefighting and rescue equipment for municipal and industrial customers. Comparable regional distributor model focused on PPE, SCBA, and turnout gear from leading manufacturers.
• Dinges Fire Company: Midwest-based distributor of firefighting PPE, equipment, and gear, similar in scale to Casco. Directly comparable as a regional multi-brand distributor serving municipal fire departments with cooperative purchasing relationships.
• TheFireStore: Online-focused retailer and distributor of firefighting equipment, PPE, and rescue gear. Comparable business model as a multi-brand distributor with e-commerce as a primary channel, though with broader geographic reach.
• W.S. Darley & Co. Family-owned distributor of firefighting and emergency services equipment established since 1908, serving municipal fire departments nationwide. Closely comparable multi-brand distributor model with a similar focus on PPE, apparatus equipment, and government procurement contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Globe Manufacturing: Manufacturer of structural firefighting turnout gear, boots, and PPE that Casco distributes. Comparable product overlap but is an upstream manufacturer that also sells direct to fire departments.
• MSA Safety: Global safety equipment manufacturer whose products (Cairns helmets, G1 SCBA, thermal imaging cameras) form a core of Casco's catalog. Comparable via overlapping products but operates as a manufacturer with direct sales to large municipal accounts.
• Bauer Compressors: Manufacturer of high-pressure breathing air compressors whose products are serviced by Casco's certified technicians. Comparable in product category but operates as an upstream manufacturer.
• Fire-Dex: Manufacturer and direct seller of firefighting turnout gear, hoods, and PPE. Comparable in product overlap (PPE for firefighters) but operates as a manufacturer selling direct rather than a multi-brand distributor.
• Streamlight: Manufacturer of portable lighting products (flashlights, scene lights, headlamps) distributed by Casco. Comparable product overlap but sells direct and through national distribution channels.
• Municipal Emergency Services (WESCO): Now part of WESCO, MES was a national fire and EMS equipment distributor serving municipal customers. Comparable as a multi-brand distributor in the same vertical but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach than Casco.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CascoIndustries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casco-industries-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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