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About Fire Eater

Fire Eater A/S was founded in 1974 by Aage Laursen on the basis of his great enthusiasm and motivation to develop new methods.

Initially, the company operated from the Laursen family home, the company staff was no more than husband, wife and family. Today, a generation later, turnover and the number of employees has grown, and the company has moved to a central location in Hillerød. Fire Eater is today an active player in the global market.

Fire Eater A/S has remained true to the founder’s ambition of developing new methods to prevent fire through innovative thinking, great motivation and enthusiasm.

Our philosophy

Fire Eater focuses on creating cutting-edge innovative fire protection products for business applications.

Our goal is to provide fire protection solutions that protect human life, property and the environment.

 

Important milestones in the history of Fire Eater:

  • 1974

    The beginning

    Fire Eater A/S was founded in 1974 by Aage Laursen. As a pilot, Aage knew about halon as a fire extinguisher for aircraft.

    Aage Laursen saw opportunities in marketing halon for the marine industry and he also entered into a collaboration with the English company Fireater, which developed halon systems for rally cars and pleasure boats.

  • 1984

    The discovery of Inergen®

    Fire Eater A/S became the Danish market leader in specialised fire extinguishing with Halon 1301.

    The idea for Inergen® arose following an unsuccessful full-scale test with Halon, which Fire Eater undertook in Iran, where the now well-known disadvantages of using synthetic chemicals became very clear.

    After conducting various tests and making a thorough study of human respiratory physiology, Torbjørn Laursen invented the concept of using inert gases together with a little CO2 for fire-extinguishing – without side effects.

  • 1987

    Patent

    Inergen was patented.

  • 1991 – 2008

    Trademark registration

    The Inergen® trademark was registered in 1991 by Fire Eater.

  • Today

    Market leader

    Inergen is sold all over the world, and is one of the most widely used fire-extinguishing methods for automatic indoor extinguishing systems.

  • Tomorrow

    New markets

    While Inergen® remains the key element, our business area is constantly being expanded with new markets and business models.

Read more about fire protection with Inergen here

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Why Fire Eater?

Fight fire with Fire Eater

Fire prevention is your concern, but it’s our expertise. Receive the optimal fire protection system with comprehensive customer support, from system design to maintenance services. With over 40 years of experience with inergen technologies and innovation, we bring hyper-focused knowledge and a proven solution to your data center.

Our systems are meticulously designed and manufactured to adhere to strict standards, undergoing rigorous testing, and certification processes to ensure compliance with international fire safety regulations. We provide customized solutions that cater to your facility’s unique fire protection requirements, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and seamless integration.

By selecting Fire Eater, you’re choosing a partner dedicated to providing the tools that make your job easier.

How it works

How Inergen systems work in a data center

The Inergen® fire suppression system is an automated solution designed to swiftly and effectively extinguish fires. It employs an aspiration system, which incorporates highly sensitive fire detection technology capable of identifying fires in their initial stages. Once a fire is detected, Inergen® is promptly released into the room. Reducing the oxygen level just enough to stop combustion, without posing any risk of harm to individuals present.

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Sustainability

From fireproof to future-proof

Choose a sustainable fire suppression system that benefits your business and the environment.

Inergen is an inert gas that is entirely eco-friendly and sustainable. It is composed of naturally occurring atmospheric gases, including 52% nitrogen, 40% argon, and 8% carbon dioxide.

Inergen is entirely safe to breathe and has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) and Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of zero. Additionally, unlike some fire suppression agents, Inergen leaves no residue and requires no cleanup after discharge. This eliminates the need for extensive cleanup or costly downtime. Making it a cost-effective and future-proof fire suppression system for data centers.

Why Inergen?

Extinguish your risk

Keep people and assets safe with no secondary damage. Inergen® efficiently suppresses fire in just 40 seconds, causing no damage nor harm to people, equipment, or the planet.

Reasons for inergen fire protection in your data center

Quick and automated response time.
Rapid extinguish rate.
Proven and reliable technology.
No subsequent re-ignition.
Harmless to humans.
Automatic room shut-off system.
Zero damage to servers, data, and server racks.
Waterless system.
100% sustainable.
No clean up.
No downtime.