In December of 1986, Puerto Rico experienced the Dupont Plaza Hotel fire.  A significant  and catastrophic event which tragically claimed 98 lives. The event was a wake-up call for the first responders of Puerto Rico.

 

Carlos Riego, our co-founder, was already working in the fire industry and saw an opportunity.  In 1992, Carlos and his wife Nivia Maldonado founded Industrial Fire Products Corp., a family-owned business. 

 

Together they brought new products, knowledge, and innovation to Puerto Rico's fire and rescue services while becoming the island's industry leader.  A one-stop shop to  around-the-clock support. 

 

In 2022, as we celebrate our 30th anniversary, the timing is perfect to re-brand, by changing our name to Paladius.  This is part of our evolution and targeted expansion plan, as we strategically grow into new public and private sectors of the industry.