Heiser Logistics

What Heiser Logistics does

Heiser Logistics is a private B2B wholesale distributor of fire protection and life safety equipment serving commercial facilities and foodservice operators across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1972, the company distributes products across eight categories including fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, exhaust hood accessories, emergency lighting, first-aid and safety products, sprinklers, and fire hose equipment. Operations are based in Canandaigua, NY under the legal entity Heiser BHC, LLC (registered in Charlotte, NC), with a headcount in the 51-100 range.

The product portfolio is sourced from major fire protection manufacturers including Amerex, Ansul, Badger, Buckeye, Kidde, Pyro-Chem, ProTex-II, Fireboy, FireTech, GetzEquipment, and Monarch. In November 2023, Heiser acquired the Grease Lock Filter System, extending the line into proprietary grease vapor management for commercial kitchens, and in February 2026 launched a dedicated Grease Lock website to merchandise that product. The company maintains membership in nine industry associations including NAFED, NFPA, OSHA, IKECA, FFEDA, CALSAFE, GAFSED, PaFed, and FEDOT, reinforcing its standing with code-driven commercial buyers.

The business model is traditional wholesale distribution. Revenue is generated through direct sales via phone and fax, an online eCatalog, and a partner/reseller program, with quote-based pricing, Net 30 terms, no minimum order, and same-day shipping across the US and Canada. There is no mobile application, no public API, and no disclosed software platform or proprietary technology stack, and no AI or machine-learning capabilities are referenced in the available information.

Name

Heiser Logistics

Legal name

Heiser BHC, LLC

Website

https://heiserusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Heiser Logistics is a US-based B2B wholesale distributor of fire protection and life safety equipment, serving commercial facilities and foodservice operators across the United States and Canada since 1972.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Canandaigua

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Equipment Distribution: Revenue generated through distribution and sale of fire extinguishers, fire system accessories, exhaust hood accessories, emergency lighting, first-aid & safety products, sprinklers, standpipes, and fire hose. The company stocks products from manufacturer brands and sells through direct sales, online catalog, and partner channels.
2. Custom Products and Solutions: Custom tailored business solutions for Heiser Partners and custom order products (custom imprinted seals, signs, labels, fire extinguisher covers, service tags).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Heiser Logistics distributes fire protection and life safety products to commercial and industrial customers through direct sales, an online eCatalog, and a Heiser Partner network. Its portfolio spans fire extinguishers and chemical agents, fire suppression systems, extinguisher and system accessories, exhaust hood components, emergency lighting, first-aid and safety products, sprinklers/standpipes/fire hose, and custom-order branded seals, signs, labels, and covers. The company also sells the proprietary Grease Lock Filter System for grease vapor management in commercial cooking operations.

Product overview

Heiser Logistics is a fire protection equipment distributor operating as a single-product-portfolio business model (not a software platform). The company distributes a comprehensive range of fire protection products organized into eight main categories: Fire Extinguishers & Chemical, Fire Systems, Fire Extinguisher Accessories, Fire System Accessories, Exhaust Hood Accessories, Emergency Lighting & Supplies, First-Aid & Safety Products, and Sprinklers/Standpipes/Fire Hose. The product portfolio includes both manufactured products from partner brands (Amerex, Ansul, Badger, Buckeye, Kidde, Pyro-Chem, ProTex-II) and the acquired Grease Lock Filter System for grease vapor management in commercial kitchens. The company also offers custom order forms for imprinted labels, seals, and signs. Customers primarily interact through an online electronic catalog and account-based ordering system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Extinguishers & Chemical Complete range of fire extinguishers and chemical fire suppression agents distributed from major brands including Amerex, Ansul, Badger, Buckeye, and Kidde, sold to facility managers and Heiser Partners via the online catalog, phone, fax, and email.
• Fire Systems Fire suppression systems including wet chemical systems for commercial kitchens such as Ansul R-102, Pyro-Chem Kitchen Knight II, and Kidde WHDR/Range Guard systems, distributed to commercial and industrial buyers.
• Fire Extinguisher Accessories Accessories for fire extinguishers including cabinets, alarms, gauges, hoses, mounting brackets, O-rings, tamper seals, inspection tags, service tools, and safety equipment sold to fire equipment service providers and facility buyers.
• OEM System Components OEM system components used by manufacturers and service providers building or servicing fire protection equipment, distributed through the Heiser eCatalog and direct sales channels.
• Fire System Accessories Components for fire suppression systems including alarm bells, horn strobes, cartridges, fusible links, gas valves, heat detectors, hood seals, pipe fittings, and recharge materials.
• Exhaust Hood Accessories Commercial kitchen exhaust accessories including duct access doors, duct wrap, grease filters (stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized), filter locks, and hood light units for hood cleaners, inspectors, and foodservice operators.
• Emergency Lighting & Supplies Emergency and exit lighting equipment including batteries, bulbs, lamps, LED combination units, emergency lights, remote heads, exit signs, and related accessories for commercial buildings.
• First-Aid & Safety Products Safety products including smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire blankets, life ladders, first aid kits, eye wash stations, personal protective equipment, respirators, safety cans, and safety training materials.
• Sprinklers, Standpipes, & Fire Hose Fire sprinkler systems and fire hose equipment including alarm switches, brass adapters, fire hose (double jacket, single jacket, rack & reel), nozzles, cabinets, sprinklers (pendant, upright, sidewall), waterflow detectors, and related fittings.
• ProTex II ProTex II distributed-brand fire protection products featured on the Heiser homepage, with a dedicated distributor resource page for Heiser Partners selling the line.
• Grease Lock Filter System A proprietary grease vapor management solution for commercial cooking operations that helps restaurant and foodservice operators mitigate fire hazards, compliance issues, and maintenance costs associated with grease vapor buildup.
• Custom Order Forms Custom ordering service offering imprinted seals, engraved signs, fire extinguisher covers, hazardous materials labels, imprinted labels, service tags, and verification of service collars for Heiser Partners and end customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% satisfaction guarantee with returns accepted even if customer changes their mind

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• NAFED (National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors)minorOthersHeiser proudly participates in NAFED, founded in 1962, where members pledge the highest level of professionalism in their products and services. This is an industry membership organization for fire equipment distributors.
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)minorOthersHeiser participates in NFPA, organized in 1896, which advocates scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research and education for fire and related safety issues.
• OSHAminorOthersHeiser participates in activities related to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) which works to save lives, prevent injuries and protect worker health.
• IKECA (International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association)minorOthersHeiser participates in IKECA which represents hood cleaners and inspectors of commercial kitchen exhaust systems and offers certifications for individuals who perform such tasks.
• FFEDA (Florida Fire Equipment Dealers Association)minorOthersHeiser participates in FFEDA, the Florida Fire Equipment Dealers Association.
• CALSAFE (California Association of Life Safety and Fire Equipment)minorOthersHeiser participates in CALSAFE, the California Association of Life Safety and Fire Equipment.
• GAFSED (Georgia Association of Fire Safety Equipment Dealers)minorOthersHeiser participates in GAFSED, the Georgia Association of Fire Safety Equipment Dealers.
• PaFed (Pennsylvania Association of Fire Equipment Distributors)minorOthersHeiser participates in PaFed, the Pennsylvania Association of Fire Equipment Distributors.
• FEDOT (Fire Equipment Distributors of Texas)minorOthersHeiser participates in FEDOT, the Fire Equipment Distributors of Texas.
• AmerexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerex is one of the manufacturer brands whose fire extinguishers and related products Heiser distributes. Heiser carries a wide selection of Amerex fire extinguishers, recharge products, and accessories.
• AnsulminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnsul is one of the manufacturer brands whose fire protection products Heiser distributes, including Ansul fire extinguishers, CO2 fire extinguishers, Cleanguard, wet chemical extinguishers, and related accessories.
• BadgerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBadger is one of the manufacturer brands whose fire extinguishers and related products Heiser distributes, including Class D dry chemical, CO2, Halotron, water, wet chemical, and foam fire extinguishers.
• BuckeyeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuckeye is one of the manufacturer brands whose fire extinguisher products Heiser distributes, including Buckeye dry chemical recharge powder and related accessories.
• KiddeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKidde is one of the manufacturer brands whose fire protection products Heiser distributes, including Kidde dry chemical recharge powder and related products.
• Pyro-ChemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPyro-Chem is one of the manufacturer brands whose fire protection products Heiser distributes, including Pyro-Chem Kitchen Knight II system cartridges and dry chemical recharge powder.
• ProTex-IIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProTex-II is one of the manufacturer brands whose products Heiser distributes, with dedicated distributor resources available on the Heiser website.
• FireboyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFireboy is one of the manufacturer brands whose products are distributed by Heiser.
• FireTechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFireTech is one of the manufacturer brands whose products are distributed by Heiser.
• Getz EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGetz Equipment is one of the manufacturer brands whose products are distributed by Heiser, including cylinder dryers, drying racks, recovery systems, and Vacu-Fill systems.
• MonarchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMonarch is one of the manufacturer brands whose products are distributed by Heiser, with dedicated distributor resources available on the Heiser website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Safeware Inc. Safeware is a specialty distributor of fire, safety, and emergency response equipment selling through catalog and online channels to commercial, industrial, and government customers — a very close comparable to Heiser's catalog-driven, multi-brand distribution model.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Koorsen Fire & Security is one of the largest independent fire protection and life safety distributors/service companies in the US, serving commercial facilities with extinguishers, suppression systems, alarms, and emergency lighting — directly overlapping with Heiser's product portfolio and customer base of facility managers and commercial end-users.
• Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection: Kistler O'Brien is a regional fire protection equipment distributor and service provider covering the Mid-Atlantic US, directly comparable to Heiser as a multi-brand fire equipment wholesaler serving commercial and industrial facilities.
• Getz Fire Equipment: Getz Fire Equipment is a regional fire extinguisher and equipment distributor (related to the Getz Equipment brand that Heiser already carries), making it a peer competing for the same distributor and end-customer accounts.
• Guardian Fire Protection Services: Guardian Fire Protection Services distributes and services fire extinguishers, suppression systems, sprinklers, and alarms across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US, serving the same facility-manager and contractor customers as Heiser with a similar product mix.
• Acme Fire Equipment Co. Acme Fire Equipment is a specialty distributor of fire extinguishers, suppression systems, and related safety products, serving commercial and industrial customers in select US markets — a close functional analog to Heiser's distributor-led go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• W.W. Grainger: Grainger is a large MRO distributor that carries fire extinguishers, sprinklers, safety, and emergency lighting products alongside a much broader industrial catalog; it competes with Heiser on broad-line facility supply orders from larger commercial buyers.
• APi Group Corporation: APi Group is a parent of multiple fire and life safety service companies (including Summit Companies and several regional distributors), making it a major scaled incumbent in the fire protection distribution and services market where Heiser operates.
• Cintas Corporation Fire Protection: Cintas is a large, publicly-traded business services company with a dedicated Fire Protection division providing extinguisher sales, inspection, and recharge services across North America; it competes with Heiser for the same facility-manager buyer while offering a much broader portfolio (uniforms, first aid, etc.).
• Allied Universal Fire & Life Safety Services: Allied Universal operates a dedicated Fire & Life Safety division offering extinguisher, sprinkler, suppression, and alarm services to commercial customers across North America, overlapping with Heiser's distribution and inspection value proposition at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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