Červinka-Czech Republic

What Červinka-Czech Republic does

Červinka-Czech Republic s.r.o. is a privately held Czech fire protection equipment manufacturer and distributor founded in 1992 by Jiří Červinka and formally incorporated in 1993. The company operates as the production-and-wholesale entity within the ČERVINKA®FIREGROUP, which was consolidated in 2023 and comprises four wholly-owned subsidiaries: Červinka-Czech Republic (production and wholesale), BETA Corporation (manufacturing for Western Europe), Červinka s.r.o. (services and retail), and ČERVINKA-Battery Fires (lithium-battery fire suppression). The product portfolio spans fire extinguishers and accessories, hydrant systems, passive fire-protection materials (PROTECA), specialized lithium-battery cooling tanks and quarantine solutions, fluorine-free (PFAS-free) foam extinguishers, flood-protection barriers, workwear and protective equipment, and distributed brands including JUST ladders, VM Footwear and ARDON workwear.

The business operates a hybrid B2B/D2C model combining wholesale distribution to 500+ accounts across Czech Republic and 35+ export countries (representing ~60% of sales), own e-shops in CZ/SK/AT, brick-and-mortar retail in Uherské Hradiště, recurring inspection and maintenance services to 1,000+ customers, and certified installer training. Products are EN3-certified by APRAGAZ, KIWA, SZU, RINA and VKF Switzerland, enabling cross-EU market access. Go-to-market relies heavily on international trade fair participation (15+ events annually including Interschutz and eMobility Expo), supported by an EU OP PIK co-financed export promotion project. Target segments include municipalities, industrial and manufacturing facilities, the emerging EV industry, volunteer fire brigades, and flood-prone property owners.

Name

Červinka-Czech Republic

Legal name

Červinka - Czech Republic s.r.o.

Website

https://hasicitechnika.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Červinka-Czech Republic is a 30-year-old Czech fire protection equipment manufacturer and wholesaler within the ČERVINKA®FIREGROUP, producing extinguishers, lithium-battery fire suppression systems, hydrants and flood barriers, and exporting to 35+ countries with a hybrid wholesale, e-commerce and recurring-service model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler System Installation & Retrofit (IMAIAJAB), Fireproofing & Intumescent Coatings (IMAIAKAH)

Keywords

• Fire protection equipment
• Fire extinguishers manufacturing
• Passive fire protection
• Flood protection systems
• Lithium battery fire suppression

Headquarters

HQ city

Uherské Hradiště, Zlínský

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Equipment Wholesale: Wholesale distribution of fire extinguishers, hydrant equipment, passive fire protection materials, and safety products to 500+ wholesale customers across Czech Republic and Europe. Products certified according to European Standard EN3 by multiple testing institutes including APRAGAZ, KIWA, SZU, RINA, and VKF Switzerland.
2. Retail Sales: Retail sales through brick-and-mortar stores in Uherské Hradiště and multiple e-commerce platforms serving Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria markets.
3. Services and Inspections: Inspection and repair services for fire extinguishers, hydrant systems, fire doors, emergency lighting, stable extinguishing systems. Documentation preparation and employee training in fire safety. Installation and maintenance of electrical security systems (EPS, CCTV). Approximately 1000+ service customers.
4. Export Sales: Export operations to more than 35 countries. Exports comprise approximately 60% of total company sales, supported by EU co-financed export promotion projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Červinka-Czech Republic manufactures and supplies fire protection and prevention equipment, including portable fire extinguishers, hydrant equipment, passive fire protection materials, flood protection systems, and specialty lithium battery fire suppression technology. The company also performs inspection, maintenance, and repair services for installed fire and safety equipment, operating as part of the broader ČERVINKA®FIREGROUP.

Product overview

Červinka-Czech Republic is a fire protection equipment manufacturer and supplier with over 30 years of experience, operating as part of ČERVINKA®FIREGROUP. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of fire safety products including: fire extinguishers (ČERVINKA FIRE BALL automatic extinguishers, UNIEX fluorine-free foam extinguishers, portable and mobile extinguishers), fire extinguishing sprays, lithium battery fire solutions (cooling tanks for electric vehicles, quarantine cooling tanks, fire blankets), hydrant equipment and accessories, passive fire protection materials (PROTECA® seals and gaskets), and flood protection systems (PVC flood barriers, flood bags, garage door seals). The company also provides VM FOOTWEAR work and safety footwear, ARDON workwear and protective equipment, and JUST ladders. Services include inspection and repair of fire equipment, installation of stable fire extinguishing systems (sprinkler, gas, foam), CO2 filling, and professional Protecta training with certification. Products are distributed to wholesale customers and end customers across Europe through brick-and-mortar stores and e-shops in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria and Poland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers (pressure-vessel-based suppression units) manufactured and supplied for use in commercial, industrial, public and infrastructure facilities to address incipient-stage fires. Targeted at organizations required to maintain compliant first-response fire-safety equipment.
• Hydrant Equipment Fire hydrant systems and associated equipment supplied for fixed fire-water infrastructure in commercial, industrial and public-sector sites, supporting firefighter and trained-user water-based suppression.
• Passive Fire Protection Materials Materials and products used to compartmentalize buildings and stop the spread of fire and smoke through walls, floors, and service penetrations. Supplied to construction, renovation and facility-safety projects requiring code-compliant passive fire protection.
• Flood Protection Systems Barrier-based flood protection systems designed to protect buildings, equipment and sites from water ingress and flood damage. Targeted at commercial, industrial, public and infrastructure facilities in flood-exposed locations.
• Lithium Battery Fire Suppression Technology Specialized fire suppression technology targeting fires involving lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems — an emerging hazard class associated with battery storage, EVs and electronic equipment. Supplied to facilities with battery storage, data centers, EV infrastructure, and similar high-risk sites.
• Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Services Periodic inspection, maintenance and repair services for installed fire protection and safety equipment, supporting regulatory compliance and operational readiness. Targeted at the same commercial, industrial, public and infrastructure buyer base as the equipment line.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lithium battery cooling tanks can hold more than 15 tons of water for effective thermal management
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JUST (Aluminium Ladders)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorČervinka-Czech Republic s.r.o. is the official distributor of Austrian manufacturer JUST for the Czech Republic. JUST has over 130 years of experience in aluminium ladder production, platforms, scaffolding, and special construction solutions. All products manufactured and tested according to EN 1147 and national standards.
• PROTECA (English Manufacturer)coreTechnology or IntegrationQuality English manufacturer of passive fire protection materials including fireproof seals, gaskets, and penetration sealing products. Company provides training and certification for installers with 3-year validity, along with installation guides and technical data sheets.
• VM FootwearcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWork and safety footwear brand distributed by Červinka. Products certified to EN ISO 20347:2012 (work footwear) and EN ISO 20345:2011 (safety footwear). Includes high-technology footwear with Michelin-inspired sole designs, work CE footwear, safety CE footwear, outdoor CE footwear, and Worktime footwear.
• ARDONminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkwear brand whose products including safety glasses (ARDON V1011E, GLANCE, JASPER, M4001, M4100, P1, P2, P3 series) are distributed through Červinka's retail and e-commerce channels.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marioff (Carrier): Finland-based high-pressure water mist fire protection specialist (now part of Carrier). Comparable to Červinka in offering specialized fire suppression technologies — though Marioff focuses on water mist rather than Červinka's lithium-battery cooling tank approach, both serve the same enterprise facility fire protection segment.
• FLAMRO Brandschutz-Systeme: German manufacturer of passive fire protection products including fire-resistant seals, gaskets, and penetration seals (similar product category to Červinka's PROTECA distribution line). Direct peer in the passive fire protection materials space with similar technical certification and installer training programs.
• Rosenbauer International: Austrian manufacturer of firefighting vehicles, equipment, and extinguishing technology with strong presence across Europe including Central Europe. Comparable to Červinka in serving volunteer firefighters (SDH) and professional fire services with intervention equipment, hydrant accessories, and specialized extinguishing systems.
• Wagner Group (Minimax Viking): European fire protection systems specialist offering detection and suppression systems including gas, foam, and water mist technologies. Comparable to Červinka in offering complete stable extinguishing system design, installation, and servicing alongside portable extinguishers.
• Gloria GmbH: German fire extinguisher manufacturer with a broad portfolio of portable and mobile extinguishers, foam systems, and specialized lithium-battery fire suppression products. Directly comparable to Červinka as a European manufacturer of certified fire extinguishers including fluorine-free and EV-battery-focused solutions.
• Minimax: One of Europe's largest fire protection companies, manufacturing extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and detection systems with broad European coverage. Directly comparable to Červinka as a fire protection equipment manufacturer and service provider operating across multiple European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Kidde (Carrier Global): Global fire safety brand under Carrier Global, manufacturing extinguishers, smoke alarms, and suppression systems. Overlaps with Červinka in portable extinguisher manufacturing and residential/commercial fire protection distribution at much larger scale.
• Drägerwerk: German safety and medical technology company offering respiratory protection, gas detection, and fire service equipment. Comparable to Červinka in serving professional and volunteer firefighters with specialized safety equipment, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Johnson Controls (Fire Protection / Tyco): Global fire protection incumbent formed via the Tyco merger, offering detection, suppression, and extinguisher solutions at scale across all major markets. Broader and larger than Červinka but overlaps directly in portable extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and integrated fire protection services.

Regional players

• PRESTO Brandschutz AG: Swiss fire protection company specializing in sprinkler systems, extinguishing technology, and fire safety services primarily in Switzerland and neighboring markets. Comparable to Červinka as a regional fire protection equipment and services provider in the DACH/Central European region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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