Photoelectric Pioneers

Gentex was originally founded as a manufacturer of high-quality fire-protection products. Our team had long recognized a need for better smoke detection; in 1974, a product was introduced that literally revolutionized the industry. The world's first dual-cell photoelectric smoke alarm.

1st

Dual-Cell Photoelectric
Smoke Alarm

in the world

27

Fire Protection
Patents

16 U.S. | 11 Foreign

25

Fire Protection
Registered Trademarks

7 U.S. | 18 Foreign