Velten Feuerschutz GmbH

What Velten Feuerschutz GmbH does

Velten Feuerschutz GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned fire protection services company headquartered in Bensheim, Hesse, with branches in Wiesbaden and Limburgerhof serving the Rhine-Main and Palatinate regions of Germany. Incorporated in 1994 under Managing Director Joachim Velten and tracing its origins to a 1950s fire extinguisher retail business founded by Karl and Wolfgang Velten, the company provides an integrated full-portfolio fire protection offering across three pillars: organizational fire protection (training, evacuation drills, risk assessments, fire protection plans); plant-technical fire protection (fire extinguishers, smoke and heat extraction systems (RWA), water suppression, wall hydrants, fire doors, alarm systems, escape route lighting); and structural fire protection (firestopping, fire dampers, fire closures, smoke curtains). The company operates as a certified specialist per DIN standards and holds authorized system partnership status with RWA manufacturers Aumüller and Windowmaster, with approximately 30 years of specialized RWA experience.

The company employs 35 staff (25 field technicians and 10 administrative/sales personnel) and serves approximately 7,000 customers across 15,000 sites. Customers span county and municipal governments, universities (TU Darmstadt, Hochschule Darmstadt), industrial and pharmaceutical enterprises (Merck), specialized facilities (Eumetsat), housing companies (Bauverein AG), trade and craft businesses, and private households. Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales (extinguishers, systems, doors, including the house Neuruppin brand), project-based installation and construction services, recurring annual maintenance and inspection contracts, and training/consulting engagements — all priced on a quote basis tailored to project specifications.

The go-to-market is sales-led and field-driven: 25 mobile technicians operate within their postal code territory, providing direct customer relationships, on-site sales, installation, and recurring maintenance. Distribution is exclusively direct, supplemented by manufacturer partnership channels (Aumüller, Windowmaster) and public sector procurement relationships. The company maintains a professional website with downloadable regulatory resources, a dedicated career portal via Personio, and departmental contact channels for central administration, dispatch, sales, accounting, and training. No public revenue is disclosed and no external funding rounds are present in the record; the business is fully bootstrapped within the founding family.

Name

Velten Feuerschutz GmbH

Legal name

Velten Feuerschutz GmbH

Website

https://veltenfs.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Velten Feuerschutz GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned German fire protection services company (headquartered in Bensheim, Hesse) providing integrated organizational, plant-technical, and structural fire protection — including extinguishers, RWA systems, fire doors, and training — to ~7,000 customers across 15,000 sites in Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI), Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA), Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ), Smoke Control & Fire/Smoke Damper Inspection & Testing (IMAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire safety equipment
• Smoke ventilation systems
• Fire alarm installation
• Fire extinguisher maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Bensheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Fire Protection Equipment: Sales of fire extinguishers, smoke/heat extraction systems, water suppression equipment, fire doors, fire detection systems, and related fire protection hardware. Includes products from their own house brand (Neuruppin) and other manufacturer brands.
2. Installation and Construction Services: Installation and construction services for fire protection systems including fire doors, RWAs, water suppression systems, and structural fire sealing. Includes complete packages with wall repairs.
3. Maintenance and Inspection Services: Annual maintenance and inspection services for all fire protection equipment. As a certified specialist company, they perform regular inspections of fire extinguishers, RWAs, fire doors, and other systems.
4. Training and Consulting Services: Fire protection training, evacuation exercises, practical demonstrations, external fire protection officer services, risk assessments, fire protection regulations, and fire department/rescue route planning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Velten Feuerschutz GmbH is a German fire protection company offering plant-based (anlagentechnischer), structural (baulicher), and organizational (organisatorischer) fire protection solutions. The company installs, inspects, and maintains fire extinguishers, smoke and heat extraction systems, fire alarm systems, fire doors, water-based extinguishing systems, and structural fire compartmentalization products. It also provides fire safety training, risk assessments, and escape route plans, serving approximately 7,000 customers across roughly 15,000 locations from three branch offices in Bensheim, Wiesbaden, and Limburgerhof.

Product overview

Velten Feuerschutz GmbH is a family-owned fire protection service company founded in the 1950s and incorporated in 1994, now in its third generation under Joachim Velten. The company offers a comprehensive, integrated portfolio of fire protection services across three main categories: Anlagentechnischer Brandschutz (plant-based fire protection systems) covering fire extinguishers, RWA/smoke extraction systems, water extinguishing technology, fire doors, alarm systems, and emergency lighting; Baulicher Brandschutz (structural fire protection) including fire compartmentalization, dampers, fire closures, and smoke curtains; and Organisatorischer Brandschutz (organizational fire protection) including training, risk assessments, and fire protection planning. The company positions itself as a 'one-stop shop' providing complete fire protection from consultation and planning through sales, installation, expert acceptance testing, and ongoing annual maintenance. They serve approximately 7,000 customers across about 15,000 locations, ranging from private households to large industrial facilities and public institutions. The company operates from headquarters in Bensheim with additional branches in Wiesbaden and Limburgerhof, employing 35 staff members including 25 field technicians and 10 administrative/sales personnel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rauch-Wärme-Abzugsanlagen (RWA) / Smoke and Heat Extraction Systems Design, installation, and maintenance of natural and mechanical smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems for buildings, in cooperation with partners Aumüller and Windowmaster.
• Brandschutztüren und Feststellanlagen (Fire Doors and Hold-Open Systems) Supply, installation, inspection, and maintenance of certified fire-resistant doors and hold-open systems used to compartmentalize fire in buildings.
• Brandmeldeanlagen und Hausalarmanlagen (Fire Alarm and Building Alarm Systems) Installation and servicing of fire detection systems and in-building alarm systems to enable early fire detection and occupant warning.
• Feuerlöscher (Fire Extinguishers) Sale, installation, and recurring inspection/maintenance of portable fire extinguishers per DIN 14406 for commercial, public-sector, and residential customers.
• Löschwassertechnik und Wandhydranten (Water Extinguishing Technology and Wall Hydrants) Design, installation, and inspection of water-based fire extinguishing infrastructure, including wall hydrants, for first-response and trained-user fire suppression.
• Brandschutzklappen (Fire Dampers) Installation and inspection of fire dampers used in HVAC ducting to prevent the spread of fire and smoke between fire compartments.
• Feuerabschlüsse und Rauchschutzvorhänge (Fire Closures and Smoke Curtains) Supply, installation, and maintenance of fire closures and smoke protection curtains for building compartmentalization and smoke control.
• Fluchtweg- und Sicherheitsbeleuchtung (Escape Route and Safety Lighting) Installation and maintenance of emergency escape route lighting and safety lighting systems for buildings.
• Natürliche Lüftung (Natural Ventilation) Design and installation of natural ventilation systems for buildings, delivered in cooperation with Windowmaster.
• Brandschutzschulungen (Fire Protection Training) Fire safety training for employees, designated fire safety officers, and evacuation assistants at customer sites.
• Gefährdungsbeurteilungen und Brandschutzpläne (Risk Assessments and Fire Protection Plans) Preparation of fire risk assessments and fire protection plans for buildings and operations to support compliance and evacuation procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serve approximately 7,000 customers across 15,000 locations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aumüller Aumüller GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSystem and distribution partner for smoke and heat extraction systems (RWA). Velten handles sales within their postal code territory and provides certified installation, service, and repair services for Aumüller products. Partnership spanning approximately 30 years.
• WindowmastercoreTechnology or IntegrationSystem and distribution partner for smoke and heat extraction systems (RWA). Velten handles sales within their territory and provides certified service and repair for Windowmaster products.
• FMC Planen und BauenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction planning partner referenced in customer portfolio, indicating collaborative project relationship for building and fire protection projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Minimax GmbH & Co. KG: Germany's largest privately-held full-line fire protection specialist, covering detection, suppression, service, and maintenance — directly comparable to Velten's three-pillar model but at national/international scale.
• Hekatron GmbH: German fire detection systems manufacturer and service provider; comparable to Velten on the alarm/RWA subsystem side, with deep product expertise and a network of certified installers in the DACH region.
• WAGNER Group GmbH: German fire detection and special hazard suppression specialist with strong service/install footprint; comparable to Velten on the anlagentechnischer Brandschutz and RWA side, with a focus on high-risk industrial applications.
• Securiton GmbH: German subsidiary of the Swiss Securitas Group focused on fire and intrusion detection systems with installation/service capability; comparable to Velten's alarm and life-safety service offering.
• svt Brandschutz GmbH: German passive/structural fire protection specialist covering firestopping, fire doors, and compartmentation — directly comparable to Velten's baulicher Brandschutz offering, with national project execution capability.
• Düperthal Sicherheitstechnik GmbH: German specialist in fire-rated safety storage and hazardous-materials fire protection; comparable to Velten on the special-hazard and industrial fire protection side, particularly for chemical/pharma customers.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building systems incumbent (including Zettler and Tyco fire brands) with end-to-end fire detection, suppression, and service; relevant peer for enterprise-scale integrated fire protection contracts.
• Bosch Building Technologies: Large European fire alarm, evacuation, and integrated security systems provider; overlaps with Velten on fire detection and integrated life-safety but operates as a broad incumbent across many product lines.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global incumbent in fire alarm, detection, and integrated building management; overlaps with Velten on commercial/industrial fire detection but operates at significantly larger scale and breadth.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global building technologies provider offering fire detection, suppression, and integrated building management; competes with Velten on large-scale commercial/industrial projects rather than regional SMB service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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