Brandschutz Ettiswil

Name

Brandschutz Ettiswil

Legal name

Brandschutz Ettiswil AG

Website

https://be-ettiswil.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Equipment

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire/Rescue & Emergency Services Gear Laundry (HSAJAEAJ), Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI), Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE)

Keywords

• Fire protection equipment
• Firefighting hoses
• Rescue gear supplies
• Fire suppression systems
• PPE protective clothing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ettiswil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (E-commerce): The company sells a comprehensive range of fire protection, firefighting, and rescue equipment through its own online shop. Products range from small consumables (sandbags at CHF 1.50) to large mobile systems (forest fire trailers at CHF 25,980). Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions, with prices displayed in Swiss Francs (CHF) excluding VAT.
2. Professional Services (Cleaning, Repair, Maintenance): The company offers professional services including PFAS-free washing and cleaning of PPE clothing ('Clean und Repair' program), hose inspection and pressure testing per fire brigade standards, and general repair services. These services provide recurring revenue and strengthen customer retention.
3. Training Courses: The company provides training courses (Kurse) for firefighting personnel, with dedicated infrastructure and accommodation facilities referenced on the website, indicating a training and education service offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brandschutz Ettiswil AG sells fire protection equipment, fire hoses, valves and fittings, couplings, protective clothing, helmets, rescue gear, and related accessories through its own online shop (be-ettiswil.ch) and direct pickup in Ettiswil. The portfolio includes proprietary fire hose manufacturing compliant with DIN 14811, IBC high-pressure fire suppression systems (forest fire trailers, agricultural systems), e-mobility fire extinguishing agents and the DEKRA-tested E-Löschlanze, mobile LED lighting, and flood emergency equipment. The company also provides professional services including PFAS-free PPE laundry, hose inspection and pressure testing, repair, and training courses with accommodation facilities.

Product overview

Brandschutz Ettiswil AG operates an online shop offering firefighting equipment, rescue gear, and fire protection products for fire departments, rescue services, industrial facilities, and agricultural operations. The portfolio includes fire hoses (compliant with DIN 14811), valves and fittings (Gallet F1XF helmets, nozzles, couplings, foam equipment), high-pressure IBC fire fighting systems (forest fire trailers, agricultural systems), specialized emergency lighting (LED floodlights, area lights, lighting balloons), and flood/forest fire equipment. The company also provides PFAS-free laundry services for protective clothing. Key brands include Gallet (MSA Safety), SEIZ, and Taillens, with subsidiaries Taillens & fils Sàrl (since 1929), TERRA PROTECT GmbH (oil binding), and SE-Slovakia Fire Protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gallet F1XF Fire Helmet (Gallet F1XF Feuerwehrhelm) Professional fire helmet developed with firefighters worldwide, setting standards for protection, multifunctionality and wearing comfort. Modular construction supports customization with visors, neck protection, lamps, and communication systems. Priced from CHF 292.00. Conforms to EN 443:2008.
• IBC High-Pressure Fire Fighting Systems (IBC Hochdruck Löschanlagen) Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) based high-pressure fire fighting systems for forest fire protection, agricultural equipment, and fire department vehicles. Pressures up to 270 bar with Honda/Waterax pumps and Briggs & Stratton Vanguard motors.
• IBC Forest Fire Trailer 2000 Liter (IBC-Waldbrandanhänger 2000 Liter) Mobile forest fire trailer with 2000-liter water tank, Briggs & Stratton Vanguard professional motor, and low-pressure unit for recycling and vegetation fires. Priced from CHF 15,100.00 up to CHF 25,980.00.
• IBC Agricultural Fire Fighting System (IBC-Landwirtschaft Löschsystem) Mobile fire fighting system with 300-liter water tank and high-pressure pump designed for tractor mounting for balers and straw presses.
• Fire Hoses (Feuerwehrschläuche) High-quality fire hoses including flat hoses, suction hoses, form-stable hoses, forest fire and special hoses, pressure lines with Storz couplings. Compliant with DIN 14811 standards with coated fabric construction, abrasion-resistant jackets, high pressure resistance, and kink stability.
• Valves and Fittings (Armaturen) Comprehensive range of fire fighting valves and fittings including couplings (C, B, A), nozzles, foam equipment, water distributers, shut-off valves, suction and pressure fittings, and forest fire equipment. Pump systems priced from CHF 353.00 to CHF 7,800.00.
• Mobile LED Floodlights (Mobiler LED Flutlichstrahler) Portable battery-powered LED work lights for fire service and emergency applications including 20W mobile floodlight and 45W Worklight with tripod stand.
• Spotlights and Area Lights (Scheinwerfer / Flächenstrahler) Professional lighting equipment including AlphaLUXX area lights (60, 100, 120W models), Streamlight Scene-Light tripod LED lights, Setolite Akku-Flutlichtstrahler Aldebaran Raptor R, and Nightsearcher Tower Pro 5k.
• Lighting Balloons (Beleuchtungsballone) LED lighting balloons including SIROCCO models (60W, 120W, 240W) for mobile applications providing shadow-free illumination.
• Flood Emergency Equipment (Elementar / Hochwasser Ausrüstung) Comprehensive range of flood emergency equipment including submersible pumps (Rössle MEGA, KILO, C-ROSS, B-ROSS, FLAT-ROSS), drainage seals, water barriers (Boxwall), sandbags (from CHF 1.50 each), and water protection cushions.
• Forest Fire Equipment (Waldbrand Ausrüstung) Specialized forest fire fighting equipment for vegetation and open-air fires, including lightweight equipment, low-pressure distributors, D-system couplings, and ergonomic hand valves.
• PFAS-Free Fire Foam (Feuerwehrschaum PEFAS-frei) PFAS-free fire foam and foam equipment for liquid fires and hard-to-reach fire sources.
• Operational Protective Clothing (Einsatzbekleidung) Personal protective equipment including fire-resistant operational clothing and service uniforms for fire departments and rescue services. Brands include S-GARD Ultimate-Serie and SEIZ (Premium Partner).
• E-Mobility Fire Extinguishing Agents (Löschmittel E-Mobilität) Specialized extinguishing agents and equipment for electric vehicle fires and lithium-ion battery incidents.
• PFAS-Free Laundry Service for PPE (PFAS-freier Wäschereiprozess / 'Clean und Repair') PFAS-free washing process for personal protective equipment (PSA-Bekleidung) under the 'Clean und Repair' program. Protects PPE clothing while eliminating environmental contamination from fluorinated compounds and extends equipment life.
• PureNature Fire Extinguishers (PureNature Feuerlöscher) Environmentally sustainable fire extinguishers combining safety and sustainability, priced from CHF 48.00 (discounted from CHF 60.00).
• E-Extinguishing Lance (E-Löschlanze) Electric extinguishing lance specifically designed for electric vehicle fires, tested at DEKRA facilities alongside full electric vehicle fire scenarios, demonstrating effectiveness for battery fire events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products conform to DIN 14811 for fire hoses and EN 443:2008 for fire helmets, meeting mandatory Swiss and European fire safety standards.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Taillens & Fils SàrlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 May 2021Brandschutz Ettiswil entered into a strong partnership with Taillens & Fils Sàrl in May 2021. Taillens is a Swiss specialist for firefighting equipment and rescue service supplies, operating since 1929. The partnership consolidates双方的 strengths and extends market reach in French-speaking Switzerland. Taillens serves as a subsidiary within the BE GROUP structure.
• SEIZ (SEIZ-Handel AG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrandschutz Ettiswil is a Premium Partner (Premium-Partner) of SEIZ, a well-known brand in fire protection and firefighting gloves and clothing. This partnership provides access to SEIZ's specialized protective clothing products.
• TERRA PROTECT GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTERRA PROTECT GmbH is a Swiss company specializing in oil binder products for roads and environmental cleanup. Listed as a subsidiary within the BE GROUP, TERRA PROTECT offers products that absorb oil and similar substances in water and on solid ground.
• SE-Slovakia Fire ProtectionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSE-Slovakia is a fire protection specialist operating in Slovakia, offering fire extinguishers, hose equipment, fire brigade and hydrant hoses and accessories. Listed as a subsidiary of BE GROUP, extending the group's geographic reach.
• BE GROUPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBE GROUP (Gemeinsam für Sicherheit - Together for Safety) is the parent/group structure under which Brandschutz Ettiswil AG operates alongside subsidiaries Taillens & fils Sàrl, TERRA PROTECT GmbH, and SE-Slovakia Fire Protection. The group focuses on innovation, strong brand concepts, and uncompromising quality while expanding its portfolio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SÖHNGEN GmbH: German manufacturer and distributor of first aid, emergency medical, and rescue equipment. Comparable as a mid-sized European specialist in rescue and emergency services equipment serving professional responders.
• Angus Fire: UK-based manufacturer of fire hoses, foam concentrates, and firefighting equipment. Directly comparable as a manufacturer of DIN-standard fire hoses and valves, serving similar fire brigade customers in Europe.
• IVG Colbachini: Italian manufacturer of industrial and fire hoses including layflat and suction hoses. Comparable as a DIN-compliant fire hose manufacturer competing in the European fire brigade supply market.
• Task Force Tips: US-based manufacturer of firefighting nozzles, foam equipment, valves, and monitors for fire departments. Comparable as a specialist supplier of fire fittings and valves directly to professional fire services.
• Bockermann GmbH: German manufacturer of hose care systems (Schlauchpflegeanlagen) whose equipment Brandschutz Ettiswil resells. Comparable as a specialist supplier of fire hose testing and maintenance equipment for fire departments.
• SEIZ (SEIZ-Handel AG): Swiss-based specialist manufacturer of firefighter gloves and protective clothing. Directly comparable as a Swiss fire protection equipment specialist; Brandschutz Ettiswil is a Premium Partner reseller of SEIZ products, indicating significant product-line overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Drägerwerk: German global leader in safety and medical technology, including respiratory protection, gas detection, and fire service equipment. Comparable as a broad fire/rescue equipment manufacturer serving professional emergency responders across Europe.
• Rosenbauer International: Austrian global leader in firefighting vehicles and equipment, serving municipal fire brigades and industrial customers worldwide. Comparable as a comprehensive fire protection equipment manufacturer/distributor with a similar customer base of professional and volunteer fire services.
• Survitec Group: Global provider of survival and safety solutions for marine, aviation, and fire/rescue markets, including firefighting PPE, hoses, and equipment. Comparable as a multi-category fire/rescue equipment distributor serving professional emergency services.
• MSA Safety Incorporated: Global manufacturer of safety equipment including the Gallet fire helmet brand that Brandschutz Ettiswil resells. Comparable as a fire/life safety equipment provider targeting professional firefighters with similar PPE and helmet offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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