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European manufacturer of certified fire detection and alarm systems, exporting to over 90 countries.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

Global Fire Equipment (GFE) is a European manufacturer of fire safety systems, specialising in fire alarm control panels, detectors, manual call points, and audible and visual warning devices. Founded in Denmark in 1994 by João Paulo Ajami, the company has built a long-standing reputation for excellence in fire alarm control panels and has achieved remarkable organic growth in both turnover and customer numbers since its inception. Today, GFE operates as a truly global player, supplying customers across more than 90 countries through a network of partners. Its equipment is installed in a myriad of buildings and prestigious premises worldwide. GFE is part of the Global Safety Systems (GSS) Group of companies, which also comprises CREATECH Lighting and NIBBLE. The group is committed to setting the highest standards of customer service in the industry, working in close partnership with customers to establish mutually beneficial long-term relationships and to develop innovative, reliable, and durable products. GFE's approach is designed to be both innovative and responsive to customer needs, from assisting with system installations to designing products that are simple and easy to install and implement. In Autumn 2022, GFE moved into a new 9,000 m² manufacturing facility located in the Algarve region of Portugal. From this southern European base, the company designs, manufactures, and exports a complete range of reliable and affordable fire detection systems and solutions. GFE's product portfolio includes popular models such as GEKKO, OCTO+, G-One, OWL SOFTWARE, ZEOS AS, OCTO+ LB, GFE MCPE A, and VALKYRIE CB, alongside a comprehensive range of control panels, detectors, manual call points, and audible and visual devices. The company also offers customer services including support, warranty, maintenance, and training through its Training Academy. With over 30 years of innovation, GFE continues to focus on delivering innovatively designed and fully certified fire safety systems while offering a world-class customer service experience. Its headquarters and manufacturing operations are based in Portugal, and it serves a global customer base.

History

Global Fire Equipment (GFE) was founded in Denmark in 1994 by João Paulo Ajami. Building on a long-standing tradition of excellence in the field of fire alarm control panels, the company experienced remarkable organic growth in both turnover and customer numbers since its founding. Over more than three decades, GFE established itself as a European-based manufacturer of high-quality, competitively-priced fire safety systems, with a design approach centred on innovation and responsiveness to customer needs. As the company expanded, it developed a network of partners that enabled it to become a truly global player, supplying customers across more than 90 countries with state-of-the-art products and systems. GFE's equipment has been installed in a myriad of buildings and prestigious premises worldwide. The company's product range evolved to include a complete portfolio of fire detection systems and solutions, including control panels, detectors, manual call points, and audible and visual devices, marketed under model names such as GEKKO, OCTO+, G-One, OWL SOFTWARE, ZEOS AS, OCTO+ LB, GFE MCPE A, and VALKYRIE CB. In Autumn 2022, GFE moved into a new 9,000 m² manufacturing facility located in the Algarve region of Portugal. From this southern European base, the company designs, manufactures, and exports its complete range of reliable and affordable fire detection systems and solutions. GFE operates as part of the Global Safety Systems (GSS) Group of companies, which also comprises CREATECH Lighting and NIBBLE. The group is committed to setting the highest standards of customer service in the industry, working in close partnership with customers to establish mutually-beneficial long-term relationships and to develop innovative products and solutions that are both reliable and durable. Today, GFE continues to focus on delivering innovatively designed and fully certified fire safety systems while offering a world-class customer service experience. Its operations include expert technical support, product warranty, maintenance, and training through its Training Academy, supporting customers globally from its Portuguese headquarters.

  • 2022

    Moved into a new 9,000 m² manufacturing facility in the Algarve region of Portugal in Autumn 2022.

  • 1994

    Global Fire Equipment founded in Denmark by João Paulo Ajami.

Products and positioning

Innovatively designed, fully certified, competitively priced fire safety systems with world-class customer service.

  • GEKKO

    Popular fire alarm control panel.

  • OCTO+

    Popular fire alarm control panel.

  • G-One

    Popular fire alarm control panel.

  • OWL SOFTWARE

    Software for fire alarm systems.

  • ZEOS AS

    Fire alarm control panel.

  • OCTO+ LB

    Fire alarm control panel variant.

  • GFE MCPE A

    Manual call point.

  • VALKYRIE CB

    Audible and visual warning device.

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