KiddeFenwal Unveils “The Phoenix” Fire Suppression Control Unit

Latest iteration of leading AEGIS^™ control unit improves flexibility and ease-of-use, keeping technicians and end users top of mind, while maintaining the company’s reputation for safety and reliability.

KiddeFenwal, a world leader in designing and manufacturing industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls, has unveiled the AEGIS^™-PHX Conventional Control Unit or the “Phoenix,” the latest iteration of its leading AEGIS^™ fire suppression control unit. Newly offered under the Kidde Fire Systems brand, the product has been specifically enhanced for special hazard fire suppression applications requiring gaseous (chemical, CO₂, inert gas), chemical (wet chemical, dry chemical) or water-based agents, keeping the needs and challenges of technicians and end users top of mind.

The Phoenix improves the flexibility and ease-of-use of its legacy unit through the addition of cutting-edge features. It boasts a 1,000-event history log with a real-time clock, automatically time-stamping events that triggered the release of fire suppression agents. It also features fully programmable Input-Output circuits, an enhanced user interface with a 4x40 LCD screen and advanced diagnostics capabilities. In addition, its 15 pre-defined configurations make sequence-of-operation selections for typical clean agent and low-pressure CO₂ systems quick and easy while its PC-based configuration utility allows for more complex operation configurations.

The Phoenix is backwards compatible with current and legacy smoke and heat type fire sensors, notification appliances, and Kidde Fire Systems, Fenwal Protection Systems and Chemetron Fire Systems fire suppression platforms. The control unit is also compatible with water-mist and sprinkler solenoid releases. It is intentionally designed for “Plug-and-Play” retrofit with existing AEGIS^™ installations and fits seamlessly into existing AEGIS^™ enclosures, ensuring a short learning curve and reduced installation times. In addition, it includes an enclosure option with door-mounted controls that is less costly to install, offering a fully code-compliant system for facilities with tighter budgets and/or limited space. Like all KiddeFenwal control unit products, it features triple redundancy (Triple-R) safeguards, significantly reducing the risk of inadvertent activation of suppression systems.

“This exciting new Phoenix offering exemplifies KiddeFenwal’s enduring commitment to product innovation and our laser-like focus on the experience of technicians, operators and end users,” said Rachid Ouenniche, CEO of KiddeFenwal. “What’s more, it reflects the longstanding KiddeFenwal reputation for renowned reliability that has defined the company, the Kidde Fire Systems brand and its Detection-Alarm-Control product line for decades.”

Mr. Ouenniche added: “We look forward to bringing to market many more highly integrated, competitively priced, customer-supported fire suppression and safety controls that set the industry pace.”

KiddeFenwal unveiled The Phoenix at an event specifically designed for authorized distributors, including those offered the opportunity to test out the product prior to its launch. Already, the company has received stellar feedback about the new unit, with Colorado-based XDS Fire conveying that “it exceeds almost all expectations.”

Kidde Fenwal anticipates The Phoenix will be available for shipping by early November 2024.

In July 2024, KiddeFenwal was acquired by Pacific Avenue Capital Partners—a middle market-focused private equity firm specializing in carve-outs and complex situations. The deal has positioned the company for substantial growth while allowing it to further expand its market share, both in the U.S. and globally.

Kidde Fire Systems, Kidde Fire Protection and Fenwal Controls products are created exclusively by KiddeFenwal. All trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

About KiddeFenwal

KiddeFenwal is the global market leader in designing and manufacturing innovative industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls with proprietary, fully certified offerings that save lives, protect property and minimize business interruption. The company’s Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection brands produce highly engineered fire suppression, detection and control systems for the industrial, commercial and marine end markets, while Fenwal Controls serves OEMs in diverse end markets with products for gas ignition, temperature control, and fire and overheat detection. KiddeFenwal is headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts and has facilities in the U.S., United Kingdom and India. Learn more at www.kiddefenwal.com.

About Pacific Avenue Capital Partners

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on corporate divestitures and other complex situations in the middle market. Pacific Avenue has extensive M&A and operations experience, allowing the firm to navigate complex transactions and unlock value through operational improvement, capital investment, and accelerated growth. The members of the Pacific Avenue team have closed over 105 transactions, including over 40 corporate divestitures, across a multitude of industries throughout their combined careers. Pacific Avenue takes a collaborative approach in partnering with strong management teams to drive lasting and strategic change while assisting businesses in reaching their full potential. Pacific Avenue has more than $1.7B Assets Under Management (AUM) as of March 31, 2024. For more information, please visit www.pacificavenuecapital.com.

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