HISTORY AND FUTURE OF THE COMPANY
ColemanEngineered Fire Protection, Inc. was incorporated on January 27, 1969. Originally three individuals were included as incorporators but one withdrew within ten days leaving John M. Coleman and George Schultz. On April 28, 1972, Mr. Schultz sold his portion of the corporation to John M. Coleman who then became the sole owner of EFP.
The Corporation is owned and operated by the John M. Coleman family. Dennis C. Coleman is Chairman and President. The Coleman family has a long history in the sprinkler industry. John M. Coleman’s father, Dennis Francis Coleman, started work in the sprinkler industry in 1908 and in the sprinkler industry in St. Louis in 1928. The 4th generation of Coleman’s in the sprinkler industry now works at EFP.
Plans for the company’s future include continuance of the current organizational structure as a family owned and operated company with the principal product being design and installation of fire protection systems. Plans also include the pursuit of additional services and new products in the areas of service, repair, inspection, testing, design/build and special hazards.
PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS
Engineered Fire Protection, Inc. protects life and property from fire through the design and installation of “the best” in fire suppression systems. The company and the entire staff take seriously their responsibility for the lives of the individuals in the buildings in which the company installs fire protection systems. The company has a reputation for designing and installing superior systems.
A strong value, and more importantly the operating policy at EFP, is that the success of individual employees and the success of the company are linked together. Success and profitability are the result of every employee’s constant commitment to quality work every day, and on every job. Loyalty and excellence in work contribution are valued and rewarded at Engineered Fire Protection, Inc.
WE VALUE
Integrity in everything we do.
Safety of all employees.
Commitment to quality, excellence and continuous improvement.
Efficient use of time and resources.
Mutual respect and fair treatment in all relationships.
Recognition of individual contributions and performance.
Developing and building strong customer relationships.