KiddeFenwal Launches NATURA Micro for Compact, Object-level Fire Protection

16 Jan 2026 CW Team

The company unveiled NATURA Micro at Intersec, the international security, safety and fire protection exhibition held in Dubai from January 12 to 14. Alongside the launch, KiddeFenwal also introduced enhancements to its NATURA™ total flood inert gas system, including an acoustic nozzle suitable for sound- and vibration-sensitive environments, a refill programme that reduces system re-arming lead times to one day, and lower agent quantity requirements aimed at reducing overall ownership costs.

The NATURA system is designed to detect incipient-stage fires and suppress them before conventional sprinklers are activated, thereby preventing secondary damage caused by water discharge. Fire suppression is achieved through the rapid release of inert gases, which reduce oxygen levels to a point where combustion cannot be sustained. The system leaves no residue and is environmentally responsible, with zero ozone depletion potential and zero global warming potential.

NATURA Micro extends these benefits to object-specific applications, offering enhanced protection for enclosed assets such as server racks, power distribution units and high-voltage cabinets. The system also simplifies installation and testing through features such as thin-walled piping, reduced venting requirements, test activation without agent release and quick-connect couplings.

The launch comes amid rising fire risks linked to expanding data centre infrastructure driven by artificial intelligence applications and the growing adoption of lithium-ion batteries, which increase the likelihood of thermal runaway incidents. These risks gained global attention following a major lithium-ion battery-related fire at a South Korean data centre in September 2025, which reportedly disrupted nationwide digital services.

Commenting on the launch, Rekha Agrawal, CEO, KiddeFenwal, said, “Heightened threats of commercial and industrial fires, and the mounting, widespread risks they pose, necessitate greater innovation on the part of fire suppression and safety leaders. Given this backdrop, we are especially proud to introduce new, forward-looking solutions that not only offer enhanced fire protection but add value to our growing customer base.”

KiddeFenwal’s NATURA fire suppression systems are listed and approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC), FM Global, Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB).

KiddeFenwal, a global leader in fire suppression and safety control solutions, has expanded its inert gas fire protection portfolio with the launch of NATURA Micro, a compact system designed to protect high-value, small-sized commercial and industrial assets. Offered under the Kidde Fire Systems brand, NATURA Micro delivers rapid, zero-residue and eco-friendly fire suppression in a low-maintenance, space-efficient format.The company unveiled NATURA Micro at Intersec, the international security, safety and fire protection exhibition held in Dubai from January 12 to 14. Alongside the launch, KiddeFenwal also introduced enhancements to its NATURA™ total flood inert gas system, including an acoustic nozzle suitable for sound- and vibration-sensitive environments, a refill programme that reduces system re-arming lead times to one day, and lower agent quantity requirements aimed at reducing overall ownership costs.The NATURA system is designed to detect incipient-stage fires and suppress them before conventional sprinklers are activated, thereby preventing secondary damage caused by water discharge. Fire suppression is achieved through the rapid release of inert gases, which reduce oxygen levels to a point where combustion cannot be sustained. The system leaves no residue and is environmentally responsible, with zero ozone depletion potential and zero global warming potential.NATURA Micro extends these benefits to object-specific applications, offering enhanced protection for enclosed assets such as server racks, power distribution units and high-voltage cabinets. The system also simplifies installation and testing through features such as thin-walled piping, reduced venting requirements, test activation without agent release and quick-connect couplings.The launch comes amid rising fire risks linked to expanding data centre infrastructure driven by artificial intelligence applications and the growing adoption of lithium-ion batteries, which increase the likelihood of thermal runaway incidents. These risks gained global attention following a major lithium-ion battery-related fire at a South Korean data centre in September 2025, which reportedly disrupted nationwide digital services.Commenting on the launch, Rekha Agrawal, CEO, KiddeFenwal, said, “Heightened threats of commercial and industrial fires, and the mounting, widespread risks they pose, necessitate greater innovation on the part of fire suppression and safety leaders. Given this backdrop, we are especially proud to introduce new, forward-looking solutions that not only offer enhanced fire protection but add value to our growing customer base.”KiddeFenwal’s NATURA fire suppression systems are listed and approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC), FM Global, Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB).

Infrastructure Urban

02 Jun 2026

VECV Sales Rise 7.8 Per Cent In May 2026

VE Commercial Vehicles recorded sales of 7,978 units in May 2026, compared to 7,401 units in May 2025, registering growth of 7.8 per cent. This included 7,789 units from the Eicher brand and 189 units from the Volvo brand.Eicher branded trucks and buses reported sales of 7,789 units during the month, up 7.3 per cent from 7,258 units a year earlier. In the domestic commercial vehicle market, Eicher sales rose 9.1 per cent to 7,375 units from 6,758 units in May 2025.Exports declined 17.2 per cent to 414 units from 500 units in the corresponding month last year. Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses recor..

Infrastructure Urban

02 Jun 2026

Table Space Strengthens DESYN Leadership Team

Table Space has announced strategic leadership appointments within DESYN, its integrated Design and Build business, as it looks to strengthen operations across key enterprise and GCC markets in India. DESYN was launched as a strategic extension of Table Space’s workspace solutions portfolio to meet rising demand for agile, high-quality and rapidly deployable enterprise workspaces.Shruti Ookabhoy has joined DESYN as Executive Director and will lead the Design vertical, focusing on design capability, operational excellence and team development across markets. She brings over 22 years of experi..

Infrastructure Transport

02 Jun 2026

Concord Associate Bags Rs 2.79 Bn Kavach Order

Concord Control Systems said its associate company, Progota India, has received a Rs 2.79 bn domestic order from Indian Railways for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of on-board Kavach 4.0 loco equipment.The order is scheduled for execution within 12 months and strengthens Concord’s role in India’s railway safety and signalling ecosystem. Kavach is India’s indigenous automatic train protection system, designed to improve operational safety by helping prevent signal passing at danger and reducing collision risks.Gaurav Lath, Joint Managing Director, Concord Control Syst..