Firian strengthens its market position through strategic acquisitions

Firian, a portfolio company of DBAG, has taken two decisive steps to boost its market position, acquiring both ASAP Projekt GmbH (“ASAP”) and Vanstraelen Sprinkler + Piping NV (“Vanstraelen”). These two add-on acquisitions will help to reinforce Firian’s position as a leading European player in active fire protection.

Firian (formerly Fire Holding), which was created through the merger of MULTIMON, TBS Brandschutzanlagen and ABBS, is a consolidator in the market for active fire protection. Firian’s business model is built on designing, installing and maintaining customised fire protection systems used in shopping centres, warehouses, production facilities, logistics centres, underground garages and listed buildings. These systems include different fire-extinguishing technologies such as sprinkler systems, water mist, gas and foam.

Firian combines engineering prowess with a high-performance service network across more than 40 locations in 12 countries, offering reliable and efficient fire protection solutions.

Vanstraelen: Widening the scope of manufacturing and harnessing synergies
Vanstraelen Sprinkler + Piping is a Belgian company specialising in planning and installing fire protection systems and also manufacturing prefabricated steel pipes for sprinkler systems. At a production site covering 10,000 square metres, Vanstraelen deploys state-of-the-art technology and automated welding robots designed for maximum production efficiency. This acquisition has reinforced Firian’s market position in the Benelux countries. It will also enhance its operating performance, opening up strategic procurement synergies that offer significant potential for creating value – including with regard to future acquisitions.

ASAP: Expanding the range of fire protection solutions
ASAP is a German systems integrator for metal tanks with a capacity of up to 10,000 cubic metres that are used in sprinklers and for storing extinguishing water. ASAP is well known in the fire protection market for its expertise in planning and designing tanks, as well as being a reliable partner for the construction of tanks, piping and systems. By acquiring ASAP, Firian has strengthened its position on the value chain for active fire protection systems. 

“The add-on acquisitions of ASAP and Vanstraelen are a key step in Firian’s ongoing development. They will help to strengthen the company’s market position along the value chain, while optimising relevant processes and opening up additional growth opportunities”, says Jannick Hunecke, Member of the Board of Management of Deutsche Beteiligungs AG.