About Us / History

Potter Roemer was founded in 1937 as a manufacturer’s representative agency by Glee K. Potter and Ray H. Roemer. Like many small companies, it was started with modest capital. Growth in the early years was slow, but steady.Read more...

Commitment

Potter Roemer Fire Protection Equipment - Our 7th decade of innovation, quality and service.

Operating from its new 110,000 sq. ft. ultra modern headquarters and manufacturing facility in City of Industry (near Los Angeles), CA, Potter Roemer remains dedicated to its core business of fire protection equipment, while changing dramatically from the company that was founded in the 1930’s. Over the years, our product range has grown to cover a wide range of fire protection equipment and accessories to include Fire Extinguisher, Hose and Valve Cabinets, Fire Hose & Accessories, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Department Valves, Connections, Specialty Equipment and a refined line of Architectural Products.Read more...

Family of Companies

Potter Roemer is a division of Acorn Engineering Company and its Family of Companies. You can find the rest of the companies in the family below:Read more...

Green Statement

STAINLESS STEEL FIRE PROTECTION SPECIFIC TO THE JOB

Potter Roemer and Fire Pro, two of Acorn’s joint ventures with Smith Industries, is one of the many divisions from Acorn Engineering Company to offer sustainable stainless steel plumbing solutions for an entire industrial facility, institution, or commercial building. Potter Roemer/Fire Pro, in association with Jay R. Smith, provides an all-encompassing line of custom-engineered products, which also contribute toward LEED point opportunities for Green Building Certification. Made from 80 percent recycled material, stainless steel products stand up to any building’s challenge and are less likely to need replacing. This stainless steel “footprint” results in a net savings to the environment as well as providing a long-term monetary savings for customers.Read more...

What is LEED?

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Developed by the USGBC, the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for designing, constructing and operating high-performance, sustainable buildings. LEED was created to:Read more...