Skop Fire & Security

What Skop Fire & Security does

Skop Fire & Security (legal name Skop Sprinklers) is a Brazilian industrial manufacturer of automatic fire sprinklers and installation accessories, headquartered at Rua Braga 57 in the Penha Circular neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. The company was established in 1977 by Jayme Chepsel Roter, a military engineering graduate who began working in the sprinkler installation market in 1967; the premium JCR sprinkler line is named in his honor. Skop positions itself as the only sprinkler manufacturer in Latin America and the only one in the Southern Hemisphere holding FM Approvals and ULBr certifications on the JCR line, alongside ABNT NBR 16400 product certification, ABNT NBR 10897 installation compliance, and ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification.

The product portfolio centers on three sprinkler families — RTR (standard and quick response, pendant/upright/lateral configurations), JCR (premium, triple-certified), and B-11 (high-capacity K160 / K11.2 factor, the only such line in Latin America) — complemented by certified accessories including the Canopla Skop decorative escutcheon, the proprietary Chave de Fixação Skop installation wrench, and the Gaiola de Proteção 1G12I (ULBR) protective cage. Underlying technology is built on heat-sensitive glass-bulb actuation at preset temperatures (68°C, 79°C, 93°C, 141°C) with quick-response (3mm) and standard-response (5mm) bulbs, and includes CMDA spray-pattern and intermediate-level in-rack sprinkler designs for warehouse storage. Approximately 300 certified models are offered, with standard SKUs delivered in 5 business days and specials in 10.

Skop sells primarily to commercial and industrial construction projects (shopping centers, warehouses, data centers, stadiums, hotels, and public infrastructure) through a hybrid go-to-market: direct enterprise sales for major projects, an authorized distributor and reseller network for regional and mid-market coverage, and an owned e-commerce storefront (loja.skop.com.br) for individual and small-contractor purchases. Reference customers include the Estádio Olímpico João Havelange (8,000 RTR units), Vila Olímpica (10,000 units), Cidade do Samba (11,000+ units), Shopping Iguatemi de Florianópolis (4,800 units), and Salvador Shopping (10,000+ units). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investment, subsidiaries, or ownership transactions, and operates exclusively in the Brazilian domestic market.

Name

Skop Fire & Security

Legal name

Skop Sprinklers

Website

https://skop.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Skop Fire & Security is a Brazilian manufacturer of automatic fire sprinklers and installation accessories, founded in 1977 in Rio de Janeiro. It sells JCR, RTR, and B-11 sprinkler lines plus certified accessories to commercial and industrial construction projects across Brazil through direct sales, distributors, and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Piping & Sprinkler System Components (IMADALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB)

Keywords

• Fire sprinkler manufacturing
• Automatic fire protection
• Fixed fire suppression systems
• Fire safety equipment
• Sprinkler installation accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Penha Circular

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sprinkler Manufacturing and Sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling automatic fire sprinklers. Product lines include RTR, JCR, and B-11 series with various configurations (pendent, upright, lateral), temperature ratings, and certifications. Revenue generated through direct sales, distributors, and e-commerce.
2. Accessories Sales: Sale of complementary installation accessories including protection cages (gaiolas de proteção), installation wrenches (chave de fixação), and decorative escutcheons (canoplas). These accessories support the core sprinkler product line.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Skop Fire & Security manufactures automatic fire sprinklers and complementary installation accessories for fixed fire protection systems in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The company produces three sprinkler lines (JCR, RTR, and B-11) with various configurations, temperature ratings, and certifications (ABNT, FM, ULBR), and sells them via direct sales, distributors, and e-commerce.

Product overview

Skop Fire & Security is a manufacturer of automatic fire sprinkler systems with over 45 years of experience in Brazil. The product portfolio centers on three sprinkler lines (JCR, RTR, and B-11) complemented by installation accessories (canopies, fixing wrenches, and protective cages). The JCR line represents the premium offering with triple international certifications (ABNT, FM, ULBR), while RTR and B-11 serve standard and high-capacity applications respectively. The company positions itself as the only manufacturer of certified sprinklers in Latin America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JCR Sprinkler Line Premium sprinkler line with triple certification (ABNT, FM, and ULBR), available in standard and quick response variants, pendant (H), upright (F), and lateral (LH) configurations, with K-factors of K80 (5.6) and K115 (8.0). Named after founder Eng. Jayme Chepsel Roter.
• RTR Sprinkler Line Standard response and quick response sprinklers with ABNT and ULBR certifications, available in pendant, upright, and lateral configurations with 15mm and 20mm thread diameters.
• B-11 Sprinkler Line High-capacity sprinkler line with K160 (K11-US) discharge coefficient, the only one in Latin America, certified by ABNT and ULBR.
• Canopla Skop

Quantifiable outcome

• Sprinklers function effectively in 91% of major building fires (per NFPA/Hall Jr. study)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABSpk (Associação Brasileira de Sprinklers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKOP is an associate member of the Brazilian Sprinkler Association, contributing to industry standards development, education initiatives, and market advocacy. The association works to promote sprinkler adoption and quality standards in Brazil.
• Ipê ConsultoriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for technical webinars and educational content. Conducted three joint live sessions between March-June 2020 covering sprinkler system standards and applications.
• ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas)coreTechnology or IntegrationSKOP products certified to ABNT standards including NBR 16400 (product) and NBR 10897 (installation). Active participation in ABNT technical committee for automatic sprinklers.
• FM Global (FM Approvals)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternational certification body for fire protection products. SKOP holds FM certification for JCR sprinkler line, enabling access to projects requiring international standards.
• UL do Brasil (Underwriters Laboratories)coreTechnology or IntegrationBrazilian certification entity for product safety testing. SKOP sprinklers certified following ABNT NBR 16400 standards through ULbr inspection and verification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Hochiki Corporation: Japanese fire-safety manufacturer focused primarily on detection devices (smoke/heat detectors, alarm panels) with limited suppression offering. Adjacent comparable to Skop as a certified fire-safety equipment manufacturer, but on the detection side of the system rather than the suppression side.

Direct peers

• NAFFCO: UAE-based global manufacturer of firefighting equipment, sprinklers, and suppression systems with extensive FM/LPCB certifications. Comparable to Skop as a fast-growing certified sprinkler manufacturer serving emerging-market construction, though NAFFCO operates across a much broader fire-safety portfolio.
• Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Long-established US sprinkler manufacturer offering FM/UL-listed commercial and residential sprinklers. Closely comparable to Skop as a third-generation family-influenced sprinkler specialist serving institutional, commercial, and storage customers through certified products.
• Viking Group: US-headquartered global manufacturer of fire sprinklers, valves, and sprinkler system components with FM/UL-certified product lines. Direct comparable to Skop as a sprinkler-component manufacturer targeting commercial, industrial, and storage applications; competes in many of the same end-markets globally.
• Senju Sprinkler Co. Japanese specialty manufacturer of fire sprinklers and suppression components with strong Asian market presence. Direct comparable to Skop as a region-leading sprinkler manufacturer with similar product portfolio across standard, quick-response, and storage sprinklers.
• Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation: US-based manufacturer of automatic fire sprinklers and accessories with FM/UL-listed products serving commercial, residential, and storage markets. Direct comparable to Skop as a similarly positioned mid-sized sprinkler manufacturer with a multi-decade operating history.

Broad incumbents

• Victaulic: Global leader in mechanical pipe-joining systems and fire protection piping solutions, including couplings, valves, and fittings used alongside sprinklers. Comparable to Skop as a fire-protection ecosystem supplier, but broader portfolio and global footprint exceed Skop's component-manufacturing focus.
• Johnson Controls (Tyco Fire Protection Products): Global fire protection incumbent owning Tyco sprinklers and a broad fire-and-security portfolio including detection, suppression, and integrated systems. Comparable to Skop as a global sprinkler product line competitor, but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple geographies and adjacent security verticals.
• Minimax GmbH & Co. KG: German fire-protection specialist offering sprinklers, gas suppression, extinguishers, and integrated detection. Comparable to Skop in sprinkler manufacturing but operates a broader full-portfolio fire-safety business across European and international markets.

Emerging players

• Marioff (Hi-Fog): Finland-based manufacturer of high-pressure water mist fire protection systems serving data centers, marine, and industrial clients. Comparable to Skop in fixed fire-suppression manufacturing, but focused on water mist technology rather than wet sprinkler heads — relevant where Skop's in-rack and high-capacity products compete for specification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 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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