Let鈥檚 face it: A project not backed by top-of-the-line fire protection and sprinkler professionals has extraordinary risks. Without proper safety practices, contractors and clients could find themselves in dangerous situations. And the lack of these protocols could only add fuel to the fire.
According to ‘s 2022 data, the following fire protection and sprinkler firms are the highest-earning and performing companies in their field. Let鈥檚 take a look at what separates them from the rest.
| Rank | Company | Revenue | Previous Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | API Group | $1.69 billion | 1 (-) |
| 2 | EMCOR Group | $990.4 million | 2 (-) |
| 3 | J.F. Ahern Co. | $170.9 million | 3 (-) |
| 4 | Sentinel Safety & Security Group LLC | $65 million | 4 (-) |
| 5 | Wachter Inc. | $51.9 million | Not previously ranked |
| 6 | MDU Construction Services Group Inc. | $41 million | 8 (+2) |
| 7 | Palmetto Automatic Sprinkler | $38.6 million | 6 (-1) |
| 8 | John E. Green Co. | $36.1 million | 13 (+5) |
| 9 | McKinstry | $36 million | 9 (-) |
| 10 | Power Design | $35 million | Not previously ranked |
1. API Group Inc.
Total revenue: $1,694.2 million
Previous year鈥檚 rank: 1
API Group Inc. has held its #1 spot again this year as the highest-earning fire protection and sprinkler firm in the U.S. While the company鈥檚 success in America is monumental, API also has locations across the globe, reaching cities like Hong Kong, Sydney, Paris, London, and more.
With expertise in fire protection, HVAC and entry system design and installation, fabrication, transmission, and inspection services, API Group boasts an of company values that define its mission. The group prides itself in safety, health and well-being, and collaborative relationships with clients, offering 鈥渟mall company agilities with large company advantages.鈥�
Some of API鈥檚 primary include backflow devices, emergency fire suppression systems, emergency and exit lighting, fire pumps, security and surveillance systems, standby systems, and fire alarm systems.
2. EMCOR Group Inc.
Total revenue: $990.4 million
Previous year鈥檚 rank: 2
EMCOR Group Inc. is a contractor headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, with a large national reach and a substantial of services. In addition to providing 鈥渓ife-safety systems鈥搃ncluding fire detection and suppression鈥揳nd the most advanced security technology available today,鈥� EMCOR offers mechanical construction, electrical construction, indoor air quality, and mission-critical data center work.
EMCOR has locations throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. One of the company鈥檚 major focuses is sustainability, and it offers a comprehensive . It even holds a , a credential given to companies that have reduced large amounts of carbon dioxide emissions.
The group has with many construction, electrical, mechanical, life safety, and energy associations, some of which include the and the LEED-certified .
Despite having no reported incidents of slow payment in the last year, the company has received quite a few negative reviews. Other contractors have given several one-star ratings.
3. J.F. Ahern Co.
Total revenue: $170.9 million
Previous year鈥檚 rank: 3
Another firm holding steady in the rankings this year is , a Wisconsin-based contractor specializing in fire protection and life safety, preconstruction, HVAC, plumbing, and building control systems, . The company in 1880 and has continued to expand its reach, officially starting its fire protection firm in 1981.
J.F. Ahern鈥檚 is huge, showing off its work providing fire extinguishers, kitchen systems, dry chemical systems, emergency lighting, fire/smoke damper and alarm testing as well as inspections for .
Some of the group鈥檚 most notable projects include the in Davenport, Iowa, and the in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
4. Sentinel Safety & Security Group LLC
Total revenue: $65 million
Previous year鈥檚 rank: 4
is a 鈥渓eading regional provider of fire protection systems,鈥� mainly offering services in the commercial, retail, large residential, and industrial markets. It is headquartered in Port Washington, Wisconsin.
The company its focus on fabrication, design, installation, computer-aided design, and hydraulic calculation as well as its desire to cut back on waste and provide clients with top-tier services.
An expert in sprinkler systems, Sentinel utilizes six types of systems, including wet pipe and standpipe, and operates in accordance with the as well as several other leading associations.
5. Wachter Inc.
Total revenue: $51.9 million
Previous year鈥檚 rank: Not previously ranked
Wachter Inc. is a subcontractor providing services for the healthcare, education, financial, retail, hospitality, mining, transportation, logistics, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. With three main locations in Kansas, Arizona, and New Jersey, the company has a consisting of 14 additional Local Business Units (LBUs), which are smaller offices expanding Wachter鈥檚 scope.
Some of the group鈥檚 major include EV charging stations, conference room technology, security alarms, and digital signage.聽
6. MDU Construction Services Group Inc.
Total revenue: $41 million
Previous year鈥檚 rank: 8
Moving up two rungs on this year鈥檚 top fire protection and sprinkler contractors ladder is MDU Construction Services Group Inc., a specialty contractor with expertise in electrical, mechanical, and fire suppression, as well as distribution, transmission, substation, and excavation. MDU is stationed in Bismarck, North Dakota, but is part of a family of companies that serve the United States. A few of its sister businesses are and .
MDU has a decent 麻豆tv大片 payment score, earning 75 out of 100 points, or a C. The company has no reported incidents of slow payment in the last 12 months.
MDU Construction Services has an extensive of projects, including:
- , Las Vegas, Nevada
- , Cincinnati, Ohio
- , St. Louis, Missouri
7. Palmetto Automatic Sprinkler
Total revenue: $38.6 million
Previous year鈥檚 rank: 6
Palmetto Automatic Sprinkler (Pasco) is a West Columbia, South Carolina-based subcontractor with experience serving the education, industrial, residential, and military sectors. itself as the 鈥淪outheast鈥檚 Leader in Automatic Sprinklers and Fire Suppression Systems,鈥� Palmetto has completed over 3,000 projects.
Palmetto Automatic Sprinkler鈥檚 麻豆tv大片 payment score is 82 points out of 100, a B, which lands the company in the top 45% of medium companies. There have been no reported cases of slow payment in the last year.
With locations in South Carolina and Georgia, the company has racked up a of satisfied customer reviews. One client notes: 鈥淎s an organization we think this type of professionalism and commitment to the highest level of customer鈥檚 satisfaction must be acknowledged.鈥�
8. John E. Green Co.
Total revenue: $36.1 million
Previous year鈥檚 rank: 13
John E. Green Co. has moved up a whopping five spots in ENR鈥檚 ranking this year, no doubt due to its consistent to ensuring the 鈥渟afety and longevity of any structure鈥� and further developing its Fire Protection Services department.
With corporate headquarters in Highland Park, Michigan, John E. Green covers and is also licensed in South Carolina, Wisconsin, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and North Carolina. The company mostly performs work in the healthcare, industrial, automotive, entertainment, and municipal .
John E. Green鈥檚 specialties include fire pumps, underground fire protection, water storage, dry pipe and water-based systems, and fire protection inspection testing and maintenance.
9. McKinstry
Total revenue: $36 million
Previous year鈥檚 rank: 9
McKinstry has held steady to its ranking this year, to provide 鈥渨ell-designed and properly maintained fire and life safety systems.鈥� The company works in the healthcare, data centers, education, warehouses, commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
With locations in 15 states, McKinstry has a huge reach and works with local market clients all over the United States.
A few major projects and partners in McKinstry鈥檚 include:
- , Winona, Minnesota
- , Salt Lake City, Utah
- , Seattle, Washington
10. Power Design
Total revenue: $35 million
Previous year鈥檚 rank: Not previously ranked
Power Design is a multi-trade contractor based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Its is to 鈥渄eliver unmatched performance鈥� while building 鈥渞elationships that last.鈥� Though headquartered in Florida, Power Design works on structures all over the United States.
Power Design has also accumulated several major , including the and .
A few of its most notable include:
- , West Palm Beach, Florida
- , Gainesville, Florida
- , Columbia, South Carolina