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Fire Protection Solutions — Buildings, Industry and OEM Supply

Three ways buyers come to us, and they need different things. A building fit-out needs a schedule and a document pack. A tank farm needs the agent to be legal where it lands. An own-brand programme needs to know which line can carry your label. Start from the one that describes you.

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6 product lines: One ISO 9001 factory
CE confirmed: Sprinklers and alarm valves
MOQ 200 pcs: 2,000 pcs for sprinklers

Buyer situation

The same six product lines, three different jobs

What changes between these routes is not the catalogue. It is what has to be settled before a quotation means anything, and what the documentation package has to contain when it arrives.

A building order is settled by schedule and paperwork. The specification usually arrives fixed. The work is matching BOQ lines to real models, getting certification into the project file, and phasing delivery so risers land before corridor equipment.

An industrial order is settled by regulation and system design. Roof type, chemical class, flow requirement and actuation are decided upstream of us — and the agent itself may be restricted in the destination market.

An own-brand order is settled by what each line can carry. Labelling method differs per line, minimum quantity differs per line, and CE exists on two lines only. A programme built on the wrong assumption fails on the second batch, not the first.

Three routes

Pick the one that describes your buying context

Each route has its own page with the product groups, the buyer workflow and the specifications that apply.

Fire protection equipment for commercial buildings

Building & Commercial

Best for hotels, offices, hospitals, schools and malls. CE-certified sprinklers and alarm valves, hose reels, extinguishers, hydrants and cabinets, supplied to project specification with the compliance documentation the file needs. For M&E contractors, fire contractors, developers and QS teams, and regional distributors.

Suitable for: M&E contractors sourcing sprinkler system components for new-build and fit-out; fire protection contractors procuring across all categories for compliance work; developers and quantity surveyors buying direct against specification and budget; and regional distributors building a stocking range.

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Foam suppression and industrial monitors

Industrial & High-Hazard

Best for warehouses, petrochemical plants, fuel storage tank farms, aircraft hangars and power stations. Foam suppression systems, industrial monitors, CE deluge valves, trolley extinguishers and pillar hydrants, quoted line by line against a BOQ.

Suitable for: EPC and systems integrators working to a fixed system design; plant and terminal operators replacing or extending existing protection; and procurement teams who need lead time quoted per line rather than one date for the whole BOQ. Note: foam concentrates containing PFAS are restricted in several markets — confirm your destination before ordering.

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Private-label production and project supply

Project Supply & OEM

Best for distributors building a private-label range, engineering supply companies buying against a BOQ, and own-brand buyers. All six lines are OEM-capable; CE documentation covers the CE-eligible lines only; confidential manufacturing with no Minwen branding is available.

Suitable for: distributors putting their own brand on a fire protection range; engineering supply companies needing full-BOQ coverage from one manufacturer; and international procurement arms who require the manufacturer to stay invisible to the end customer.

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Product fit

Which lines each route usually draws on

Every line is available on every route. This is where they are normally used, and the certification position for each — because that is what a tender asks about first.

Product line	Building	Industrial	OEM	Certification
Fire extinguishers	Fire points, corridors	Trolley units for process areas	Screen print, 200 pcs	CCC / ISO 9001
Foam suppression	Rarely	Tank farms, hangars	Nameplate, 200 pcs	ISO 9001
Sprinklers & alarm valves	Wet pipe systems	Deluge and preaction	Engraving, 2,000 pcs	CE confirmed
Hydrants & monitors	Risers, landing valves	Yard rings, fixed monitors	Casting or label, 200 pcs	CE not confirmed
Hoses, reels & couplings	Corridor first-aid reels	Bulk hose and couplings	Jacket print, 200 pcs	CCC / ISO 9001
Cabinets & accessories	Public-area enclosures	Yard and plant enclosures	Door label, 200 pcs	ISO 9001

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Before you split the order

What consolidating actually buys you

Splitting a project across five suppliers means five negotiations, five QC audits, five certification packages and five arrival dates. Four of those five costs land after the purchase order, which is why they get discounted at the time.

One order, one shipment

Extinguishers, sprinklers, reels, hydrants and cabinets in a single consignment, with one set of export documents and one arrival date aligned to the installation schedule.

CE documents in three business days

Declarations of Conformity for the CE-certified lines, ready for tender submission or customs clearance. On the lines where CE does not exist, we say so before the tender rather than after.

No specification drift between batches

ISO 9001 across all six lines, the same production team on reorders, and documented batch inspection records shipping with the order.

Full BOQ coverage without compromise

The six lines cover the complete scope of most commercial building and industrial BOQs — extinguishers, suppression systems, sprinklers, valves, hydrants, monitors, hoses, reels, couplings and cabinets. The vendor list gets shorter without the coverage getting thinner.

OEM across all six lines

Body labelling by screen print, nameplate or laser engraving, custom packaging, and confidential manufacturing. The same flexibility applies whether the line minimum is 200 pcs or 2,000.

One named contact

Lily runs the enquiry, quotation, production coordination and documentation from first contact to shipment. No call centre and no account rotation, which matters when a specification question needs answering today.

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How it runs

From enquiry to shipment, in four steps

The same sequence works for a building BOQ, an industrial system and an OEM programme. A rough product list with quantities is enough to start — a finished BOQ is not required.

Day 1 — send the BOQ, spec list or application description

Within 1 business day — pricing, certifications per line, lead times

15–20 days — optional samples, from the standard production line

35–60 days — bulk production, then EXW, FOB or CIF

By product line

Or come at it from the product instead

If you already know what you are buying and only need specifications, certifications and OEM options, these are the six lines. Each page carries the models, the decision criteria and the quotable inputs.

Fire Extinguishers

Portable, trolley, automatic, clean agent and water-based. CCC certified, MOQ from 200 pcs, OEM available across all types.

Fire extinguisher supplier Get a quote

Foam Suppression Systems

AFFF/FFFP concentrate, bladder tanks, proportioners, foam chambers, monitors and deluge systems for high-hazard industrial applications.

Foam system component supplier Get a quote

Fire Sprinklers & Alarm Valves

CE-certified upright, pendant and sidewall sprinklers, plus alarm valves, deluge valves and water flow indicators. CE documents in three business days.

Sprinkler & valve supplier Get a quote

Fire Hydrants & Monitors

Ground and wall-mounted hydrants, landing valves, industrial monitors up to 8,000 L/min, and fire department connections. Engineered to BS, EN and GB.

Fire hydrant manufacturer Get a quote

Fire Hoses, Reels & Couplings

Rubber-lined and polyester-jacketed hose, reels, nozzles, Storz and instantaneous couplings, and adaptors. Supplied in bulk for distributor and project stock.

Fire hose & coupling manufacturer Get a quote

Fire Cabinets & Accessories

Extinguisher cabinets, hose cabinets, hydrant enclosures and valve accessories, in standard and custom dimensions for commercial and industrial installations.

Fire cabinet manufacturer Get a quote

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Sourcing process

What happens after you send it

The same four steps work for a building BOQ, an industrial system and an OEM programme. The only thing that changes is which documents travel with the quotation.

Day 1 — submit your requirements

Send the bill of quantities, the product specification list, or a description of the application. A rough product list with quantities is enough to start; a finished BOQ is not a precondition. Where a line leaves a real specification choice open, we will name it rather than pick one quietly.

Within 1 business day — quotation and documents

Factory-direct unit pricing, the certifications available per product line, specification documents, and confirmed lead times, in one response. On a mixed order the lead time is quoted per line, because the lines do not run on the same schedule.

15–20 days — sample confirmation, optional

Physical samples for dimensional and performance verification before the bulk commitment. They run on the same production line as the bulk order rather than as a fast-tracked one-off, which is the only way a sample tells you anything about the delivery.

35–60 days — production and export

Bulk production from deposit. We pack, label to OEM or standard, and ship EXW, FOB or CIF. Export documents include the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, test certificates, and CE Declarations of Conformity for the eligible lines.

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Common questions

Questions before you pick a route

What applications do you supply for?

Three. Commercial buildings — hotels, offices, hospitals, schools and malls, drawing on sprinklers, hose reels, extinguishers, hydrants and cabinets. Industrial and high-hazard — tank farms, hangars, chemical plants, warehouses and power stations, drawing on foam systems, monitors, deluge valves and trolley units. And OEM or project supply, which is any of the above under your own brand.

Which products carry CE marking?

Sprinklers and alarm or deluge valves. CE is not available for extinguishers, foam components, hoses, reels or cabinets, and it is not confirmed for hydrants. The factory runs ISO 9001 across all six lines and extinguishers and hoses hold CCC.

Can I mix products from different routes in one order?

Yes, and most orders do. The routes describe buying context, not separate catalogues. A single purchase order can carry building sprinklers, an industrial monitor and OEM-labelled extinguishers, packed into one container.

What is the MOQ?

200 pcs per model on most lines. Sprinklers are 2,000 pcs because of the production batch. The minimum applies per model rather than per order, so a mixed order spreads across models without multiplying the commitment.

What are the lead times?

Samples 15–20 days from payment confirmation; bulk 35–60 days from order confirmation. On a mixed BOQ we quote lead time per line, because foam concentrate and a motor-driven monitor do not run on the same schedule.

Do I need a finished BOQ to get a quotation?

No. A rough product list with quantities, or even a description of the application, is enough to start. We come back with the products that fit and mark the lines where a specification decision is still open rather than assuming one.

Is AFFF foam still permitted where I am?

That is a question for your local environmental regulator, not for us. PFAS-containing AFFF is restricted or being phased out in the EU, Australia and the United States. Confirm the position for your destination and tell us the outcome, and the quotation will match it.

Is there a minimum order value as well as a minimum quantity?

The commitment is quantity-based rather than value-based: 200 pcs per model on most lines, 2,000 pcs on sprinklers. A mixed order that meets the per-model minimum across several lines is the normal way distributors enter, because it spreads the inventory rather than concentrating it in one product.

Can we audit the factory before committing?

Yes. The plant is 15,000 m² in Nan’an, Quanzhou, with twenty production lines and 193 employees, and it is self-owned manufacturing rather than a trading operation. Third-party pre-shipment inspection is supported, including SGS, Bureau Veritas and Intertek, and a remote audit by video can be arranged where travel is not practical.

What payment and shipping terms apply?

T/T, typically 30% deposit to confirm production and 70% before shipment. EXW from the factory, FOB Xiamen or Quanzhou, or CIF to your destination port. We work with your nominated forwarder or recommend one.

One factory, three routes, six lines

Send the requirement, whichever route you came by

A building BOQ, an industrial system specification, or an own-brand programme brief. We reply within one business day with factory-direct pricing, the certification position line by line, and a confirmed production schedule.

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