Protection Incendie Cornouaille 29

What Protection Incendie Cornouaille 29 does

Protection Incendie Cornouaille (PIC) is a French fire-safety specialist founded in February 1986 and headquartered in Concarneau, Finistère, Brittany. It operates as a simplified joint-stock company (SAS) with €7,700 in share capital under CEO Dominique Le Lay. The company has built a near-four-decade specialization in two converging verticals: marine fire safety (vessels, fishing fleets, offshore) and industrial fire protection (food processing, manufacturing, research facilities). Its addressable customer base spans enterprise, government, and public-research clients in France and, increasingly, international markets.

PIC's product portfolio is broad for a regional operator and covers the full hardware stack required for compliant fire protection: portable extinguishers (water+additive, powder, CO²), signage and evacuation plans, A.R.I. breathing apparatus distributed under Sperian/FENZY (Honeywell), smoke control systems, RIA/PIA hose reels, BAES emergency lighting, fire alarms, and fixed installations including high-pressure water mist, foam, and underfloor systems. On top of hardware, the company delivers integrated SDI/SSI fire-safety systems design. Service revenue is generated through four lines: installation, training, export, and MCO (maintenance en conditions opérationnelles) contracts — the latter representing the recurring revenue backbone. Strategic partnerships with Bureau Veritas, Honeywell, and Kidde Fenwal (15+ years; Safe Seas Award recipient) provide regulatory legitimacy and preferential equipment access.

The business model is a hybrid of hardware distribution, certified installation, and recurring maintenance contracts. Equipment sales and installation are project-based and likely lumpy, while MCO and training provide annuity-style revenue. GTM is relationship-led and regional, anchored by long-running clients such as Bonduelle, Concarneau Cornouaille Agglomération, Fouesnant Les Glénan, Ifremer, and Scapêche. A new export line and a trilingual (FR/EN/ES) website indicate a deliberate (if early-stage) push beyond the Finistère catchment area. No revenue, headcount, or unit-economics figures are disclosed.

Name

Protection Incendie Cornouaille 29

Legal name

Protection Incendie Cornouaille

Website

https://pic29.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Protection Incendie Cornouaille is a French fire-safety specialist founded in 1986 in Concarneau, Finistère, providing marine and industrial fire protection equipment, certified installation, training, and recurring maintenance services to enterprise, government, and research clients in France and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Safety Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Fire Sprinkler Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) (IMAIAJAA), Safety, Fire Protection & Emergency Systems (Firewater, Gas Detection, Rescue) (IMAJALAL)

Keywords

• Marine fire safety
• Industrial fire protection
• Fire extinguisher distribution
• Fire safety training
• Fixed fire suppression systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Concarneau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Safety Equipment Sales: Sale of fire safety equipment including extinguishers, detection systems, smoke extraction systems, fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fixed installations for marine and industrial applications
2. Technical Services: Technical studies, system design, installation, and maintenance services for fire safety systems. Services include commissioning and ongoing maintenance (MCO) to keep fire safety systems operational
3. Training Services: Customized fire safety training programs delivered to client teams, covering fire awareness, first response, evacuation procedures, and PPE usage. Training modules available in multiple formats
4. Export Services: International fire safety solutions tailored to specific market needs and compliant with international standards. Includes design, logistics, installation, and local compliance support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Protection Incendie Cornouaille (PIC) is a specialist in marine and industrial fire safety, providing end-to-end services including technical studies, system supply, professional installation, ongoing maintenance (MCO), and tailor-made training programs for clients in France and internationally. The company supplies fire extinguishers, detection and alarm systems, fixed suppression installations, smoke control systems, emergency lighting, fire hose reels (RIA/PIA), SDI/SSI fire safety systems, and Sperian FENZY SCBA breathing apparatus with cylinder maintenance.

Product overview

Protection Incendie Cornouaille (PIC) is a specialist in marine and industrial fire safety with over 30 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of fire safety products including Fire Extinguishers (water additive, powder, CO² types), Signage, A.R.I respiratory protection equipment (Sperian/FENZY brand), Smoke Control Systems, RIA/PIA fire hose systems, BAES emergency lighting, Fire Alarms, Fixed Installations (high-pressure water, foam, underfloor systems), and SDI/SSI fire safety systems. These products are complemented by a full range of services including Installation, Training, Export, and MCO Maintenance. PIC serves both marine and land environments across France and internationally, providing complete fire safety solutions from installation to ongoing maintenance and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Extinguishers

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% participant satisfaction rate on training courses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered key and core.

• Kidde FenwalkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Kidde Fenwal is a major international player in fire safety and a key provider of gas for fixed installations. PIC has been a major gas supplier partner for Kidde Fenwal's fixed installations for over 15 years. PIC received the Safe Seas Award from Kidde Fenwal recognizing their solid and committed collaboration for global maritime safety.
• Bureau VeritascoreTechnology or IntegrationBureau Veritas provides solutions for managing risks, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement. They support PIC in QHSE (quality, health, safety, and environment) management of assets, projects, products, and systems throughout France and internationally.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationHoneywell SPS provides products, software, and connected solutions that improve productivity, workplace safety, and asset performance. They offer mobile devices, cloud technologies, automation solutions, personal protective equipment, gas detection technology, and custom-designed sensors and controls.
• IPC (Interprofession du Port de Concarneau)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPC is the interprofessional organization for the Port of Concarneau fishing industry. PIC is a historical member of IPC, participating in industry events like ITECHMER trade show and representing the fire safety expertise within the maritime community.
• APsadcoreTechnology or IntegrationAPSAD certification is awarded jointly with NF Service certification to companies providing fire safety services including study and design, implementation, compliance and periodic inspections, and maintenance of portable and mobile extinguishers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Desautel: French family-owned fire protection services company providing extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and maintenance across industrial and tertiary clients. Directly comparable to PIC in business model, customer profile, and geographic focus on French enterprise and public-sector accounts.
• Survitec: International provider of marine and offshore safety equipment and services, including fire protection, life-saving appliances, and crew training. Overlaps with PIC across marine fire systems and training, though at much larger multinational scale.
• Viking Life-Saving Equipment: Global supplier of marine safety equipment including fire-fighting gear, PPE, and lifeboat systems. Directly comparable to PIC's marine fire safety product and service offering, particularly for shipowners, fishing fleets, and offshore installations.
• Sicli: Historic French fire safety equipment manufacturer and service provider, covering extinguishers, fixed installations, and training. Operates a similar end-to-end model (manufacture/supply + install + maintenance + training) that PIC matches for both marine and industrial markets.
• EUROFEU: Major French fire protection specialist offering extinguishers, alarms, sprinklers, and maintenance services to enterprise and public-sector clients. Closely comparable to PIC's land-based industrial fire safety business and a likely competitor in French tenders.

Others

• Dräger: German safety and medical technology company manufacturing SCBA, gas detection, and respiratory protection equipment that overlaps with PIC's ARI distribution and maintenance service. Relevant peer for the breathing apparatus portion of PIC's product mix rather than as a direct fire services competitor.
• MSA Safety: Global manufacturer of safety equipment including SCBA, gas detection, and fixed gas detection systems used in fire safety applications. Comparable to PIC's distribution/maintenance of Sperian/FENZY SCBA equipment and to PIC's broader industrial gas detection offering.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls (Tyco Fire Protection): Global building systems major whose Tyco Fire Protection Products unit supplies detection and suppression systems used in industrial and marine applications. Competes for the same specification-driven fire system projects that PIC bids on, but as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Chubb Fire & Security (France): Multinational fire safety and security provider with significant French operations covering detection, suppression, extinguishers, and service contracts. Larger and broader than PIC but competes for the same enterprise and public-sector fire safety budgets.
• Minimax: German-headquartered international fire protection company providing detection, suppression, and service across industrial, marine, and offshore markets. Overlaps with PIC's dual marine/industrial positioning but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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