Viking Group Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1897

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,600

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

  • Investments
  • 1

Viking Group General Information

Description

Manufacturer of fire protection sprinklers, valves, systems, and devices.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 210 North Industrial Park Drive
  • Hastings, MI 49058
  • United States
+1 (269)
Primary Industry
Other Commercial Products
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 210 North Industrial Park Drive
  • Hastings, MI 49058
  • United States
+1 (269)

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Viking Group Valuation & Funding

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Viking Group Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Manufacturer of fire protection sprinklers, valves, systems, and devices.
Other Commercial Products
Hastings, MI
1,600 As of 2018

Concord, Canada
 

Elmsford, NY
 
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Viking Group Competitors (2)

One of Viking Group’s 2 competitors is National Fire Equipment, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Concord, Canada.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
National Fire Equipment Corporate Backed or Acquired Concord, Canada
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Private Equity-Backed Elmsford, NY
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Viking Group Patents

Viking Group Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-10940348-B2 Push on/pull off protective cap for fire protection sprinklers Active 10-May-2016
CA-3019002-A1 Push on/pull off protective cap for fire protection sprinklers Active 10-May-2016
US-20170326393-A1 Push on/pull off protective cap for fire protection sprinklers Active 10-May-2016
EP-3429698-A4 Push on/pull off protective cap for fire protection sprinklers Active 10-May-2016
EP-3429698-A1 Push on/pull off protective cap for fire protection sprinklers Active 10-May-2016 A62C35/68
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Viking Group Acquisitions (1)

Viking Group’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with General Pension Planning. The deal was made on 01-Feb-1994.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
General Pension Planning 01-Feb-1994 Merger/Acquisition Consulting Services (B2B)
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Viking Group Exits (1)

Viking Group’s most recent exit was on 01-Feb-1994 from General Pension Planning. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
General Pension Planning 01-Feb-1994 Completed
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Viking Group FAQs

  • When was Viking Group founded?

    Viking Group was founded in 1897.

  • Where is Viking Group headquartered?

    Viking Group is headquartered in Hastings, MI.

  • What is the size of Viking Group?

    Viking Group has 1,600 total employees.

  • What industry is Viking Group in?

    Viking Group’s primary industry is Other Commercial Products.

  • Is Viking Group a private or public company?

    Viking Group is a Private company.

  • What is Viking Group’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Viking Group is .

  • Who are Viking Group’s competitors?

    National Fire Equipment and Reliable Automatic Sprinkler are competitors of Viking Group.

  • When was Viking Group acquired?

    Viking Group was acquired on 17-Nov-2009.

  • Who acquired Viking Group?

    Viking Group was acquired by Minimax.

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