Member of Morris Group International
About Us
Larsen’s Manufacturing Company has been serving the building construction and fire protection equipment industries since 1958.
With our two U.S.-based manufacturing plants in Minnesota and Florida and the support of a worldwide network of distributors, Larsen's serves customers all over the world with one of the largest and most complete product lines in the Fire Safety Industry.
Larsen’s product line includes fire extinguisher cabinets, Flame-Shield® fire-rated cabinets, access panels, fire hose/valve cabinets, and heavy-gauge cabinets and access panels for detention facilities.
Want to know more about how fire cabinets and access panels are made? Watch this three-minute tour of the entire Larsen’s facility in Minnesota. You’ll see our team of experts working on fabrication, painting, assembly, and shipping—and find out how Larsen’s works every day to remain a leader in the fire protection equipment industry.
Larsen’s Manufacturing Company actively participates in industry professional organizations including FEMA and NAFED.
Our History
Larsen’s Manufacturing Company began in the 1930s as a sheet metal job shop in Northeast Minneapolis, founded by Walter Larsen, who came to the United States from Denmark.
When Walter Larsen retired in 1958, he sold the company to his close friend Bill Fudge. Bill envisioned a product line belonging to Larsen’s, rather than simply making parts for other companies. In the early 1960s, he saw an opportunity in the market for cabinets housing fire protection equipment.
In 1965, Bill Fudge made the decision to push into the fire cabinet market to the fullest extent possible. By 1973, Larsen’s Fire Extinguisher Cabinet line was so successful the company left the job shop business entirely, and has manufactured 100% Larsen's products ever since.
Over the years, innovations utilizing multiple materials, design options, and specialized features made Fire Extinguisher Cabinets a true architectural piece of equipment. Larsen's became known for an unsurpassed level of quality across its entire product line, which now includes fire extinguisher cabinets, fire hose and valve cabinets, access panels, detention equipment, and marine industrial and fire equipment.
In 2016, Larsen’s Manufacturing became a member of Morris Group International. Combining the strength of Morris Group International with the quality of the Larsen’s product strengthens our company while we continue to offer the same quality our customers have come to expect.
In 2023, Larsen’s Manufacturing celebrated 65 years in business. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and world-class service will allow Larsen’s to continue meeting the demands of the fire protection market for years to come.