KiddeFenwal Expands Fire Protection Portfolio with NATURA™ Micro
KiddeFenwal, a global leader in fire suppression systems and safety controls, has expanded its portfolio of market-leading fire protection technologies with the launch of NATURA™ Micro. The newest addition to the company’s inert gas system lineup under the Kidde Fire Systems brand, NATURA™ Micro delivers enhanced fire protection in a highly compact format, specifically designed for small, high-value commercial and industrial assets.
Compact, Sustainable Protection for Critical Assets
NATURA™ Micro offers a fast, waste-free, and environmentally responsible approach to fire suppression. The system is engineered to be low-maintenance while providing effective protection for enclosed equipment where space is limited. By combining compact design with advanced inert gas technology, NATURA™ Micro delivers high performance without leaving residue or causing secondary damage.
Product Launch and System Enhancements Unveiled at Intersec
KiddeFenwal officially introduced NATURA™ Micro at Intersec, a leading international trade exhibition for security, protection, and firefighting technologies, held in Dubai from January 12–14. In addition to the new product launch, the company announced several enhancements to its NATURA™ total-flood inert gas system.
These upgrades include an acoustic nozzle optimized for environments with sound- and vibration-sensitive assets, a new recharge program that reduces system reset time to just one day after discharge, and reduced agent quantity requirements, lowering overall system cost of ownership.
Advanced Fire Suppression Without Water Damage
With the NATURA™ platform, KiddeFenwal continues to lead innovation in protecting commercial and industrial operations from fire risks—particularly those associated with water damage from large, legally mandated sprinkler systems. The NATURA™ system detects fires at an early stage and suppresses them through the rapid release of inert gases, preventing sprinkler activation.
Within seconds, the system reduces oxygen levels to a point where combustion can no longer be sustained. The inert gases leave no residue, minimizing asset damage, shortening recovery times, and reducing costly operational downtime. Additionally, NATURA™ is environmentally responsible, featuring zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and zero global warming potential (GWP).
Simplified Installation and Testing Capabilities
The NATURA™ system is designed to ease installation and testing challenges. It supports the use of thin-walled tubing, requires lower ventilation capacity, allows system activation testing without agent discharge, and incorporates quick couplings to streamline installation and maintenance.
Targeted Protection with NATURA™ Micro
NATURA™ Micro delivers the same core benefits of the full NATURA™ system but at an object-specific level. It provides enhanced flexibility and value for protecting compact, enclosed assets such as server racks, power distribution units, and high-voltage cabinets, making it ideal for applications where localized protection is essential.
Addressing Rising Fire Risks in Modern Infrastructure
The expansion of KiddeFenwal’s inert gas systems comes at a time of increasing fire risk across commercial and industrial environments. Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence have fueled exponential growth in data centers, which require higher energy densities and create greater fire hazards.
At the same time, the growing adoption of lithium-ion batteries has increased the risk of thermal runaway incidents. These risks gained global attention in September 2025, when a lithium-ion battery fire reportedly caused an explosion at a data center in South Korea, resulting in a nationwide disruption of government online services and the permanent loss of approximately 858 terabytes of government data, according to official reports.
Leadership Perspective on Innovation and Safety
“The rise in commercial and industrial fire threats, along with the scale of risk they pose, demands continued innovation from leaders in fire suppression and safety,” said Rekha Agrawal, CEO of KiddeFenwal. “We are proud to introduce new solutions that not only enhance fire protection but also deliver meaningful value to our customers in increasingly complex operating environments.”
Certifications and Global Approvals
The KiddeFenwal NATURA™ system is listed, approved, and recognized by major global standards organizations, including Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC), FM Global, Construction Product Regulation (CPR), and the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB).
About KiddeFenwal
KiddeFenwal is a global leader in fire suppression systems and industrial and commercial safety controls. With more than a century of experience and the agility of an independent organization, the company develops advanced technologies that protect lives, critical infrastructure, and high-value assets.
Its trusted brands—including Kidde Fire Systems, Kidde Fire Protection, and Fenwal Controls—serve a wide range of industries, from energy and manufacturing to marine, infrastructure, and OEM markets. Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, KiddeFenwal operates across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
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