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Kidde Global Solutions (KGS) – a world leader in security and fire protection solutions – focuses on developing highly complex projects, mainly for the petrochemical, chemical, mining, Oil & Gas and civil construction sectors, which face the challenge of updating their fire detection and fighting systems in an optimized way, following national and international regulations to protect lives and assets.
“Our team has the necessary know-how to assess the facilities of a building or manufacturing plant and design, install and ensure maintenance of the entire fire detection system as well as fire suppression mechanisms, delivering a quick and adequate response in the event of an incident”, highlights Marcelo Zeppelini, General Director of KGS in Latin America.
Growth and investments in the Latin American market:
In December 2024, Lone Star Funds acquired Carrier Global Corporation’s commercial and residential fire business for $3 billion. Last year, the companies, which are now part of KGS, had revenues of $2 billion. Over the next five years, KGS plans to invest in new hires, product innovation and logistics capacity to expand its market presence, while maintaining its focus on accelerated double-digit growth.
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To serve the market more efficiently, the company adopted a new strategy, investing in a local inventory of GST™ brand detection and alarm equipment, located in Extrema (MG). This same unit manufactures CO2, water and dry chemical fire extinguishers, available in portable, wheeled and automotive versions, for classes A, B and C, as well as special extinguishers for Class K. The plant also produces Kidde brand fluorine-free hoses and foams, further expanding its range of solutions.
With the arrival of the GST™ brand in Brazil – a supplier of a wide range of fire products and customized fire system solutions – KGS seeks to meet the demands of low-complexity commercial applications, offering smaller, easy-to-install systems at competitive prices. According to Zeppelini, this expansion positions the company in a broader market that values simple, affordable solutions, in addition to making its products available for immediate delivery to the domestic market.
KGS's operations in Latin America:
• Fire systems integration – focused mainly on the industrial market, it offers integration, design and engineering services for fire detection and fighting solutions with products that integrate KGS and other brands.
• Suppression – sells fire-fighting products under the Kidde™ brand, manufactured in Extrema (MG), such as extinguishers, hoses and fluorine-free foam, as well as similar imported products under the Badger™ brand.
• Detection and Alarm – sells fire detection and alarm systems from renowned brands such as Edwards® Kidde™ and GST™. It operates throughout the region, using various distribution channels, in addition to offering high-quality solutions, providing comprehensive technical and commercial support, certifications and specialized services in the application and operation of systems.
In Brazil, it offers more than 7 fire prevention and fighting items to serve all sectors of the economy. For more information, follow KGS on social media at www.linkedin.com/company/kidde-global-solutions.
Source: Press KIDDE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
