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Siemens Smart Infrastructure has completed the acquisition of Danfoss Fire Safety, a Denmark-based specialist in fire suppression technology. This strategic step will boost growth and accelerate the expansion of Siemens’ sustainable fire safety portfolio with high-pressure water mist and low-pressure CO2. acquire Danfoss Fire Safety “We are looking forward to working closely with our new colleagues after successfully concluding the acquisition of the fire safety business from Danfoss. With Danfoss Fire Safety’s efficient, non-polluting extinguishing system, we are able to serve customers globally with an environmentally friendly fire suppression solution,” said Susanne Seitz, CEO Siemens Smart Infrastructure Buildings. On October 8, 2024, Siemens announced its intention to acquire Danfoss Fire Safety, which was a fully-owned, non-core business of Danfoss Group since 2019. For now, it continues to operate as a separate legal entity under the name - 'SEM-SAFE Fire Safety A/S'. 

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has agreed to acquire Danfoss Fire Safety, which specializes in fire suppression technology and is a subsidiary of Denmark-based Danfoss Group. The acquisition is expected to boost growth and accelerate the transition towards offering a sustainable fire safety portfolio. efficient extinguishing system Danfoss Fire Safety will report to the Buildings Business Unit, which is part of Smart Infrastructure, mainly enriching its portfolio with its high-pressure water mist, a superior and fast-growing fire suppression technology. The efficient extinguishing system is non-polluting, allowing Siemens to serve customers globally with an environmentally friendly solution. sustainability in fire suppression “With the acquisition of Danfoss Fire Safety, Siemens will be strongly positioned to cater to a shift towards sustainability in the fire suppression market. Improving our offering will position us to better address specific needs, especially in fast-growing industries such as data centers, industrial process space, and tunnels,” said Susanne Seitz, CEO Buildings Business Unit at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “This strategic step will also enhance our position in the global fire safety market, paving the way for further growth.”  certified fixed firefighting systems “Danfoss Fire Safety has grown into a global pioneer in the sales, development, production, and service of certified fixed firefighting systems. However, it falls outside our strategic focus,” said Troels H. Petersen, Senior Vice President for Corporate M&A at Danfoss. "We are confident that the business, along with our Fire Safety colleagues, will thrive under Siemens' ownership. Our priority now is ensuring a smooth transition for our employees, customers, suppliers, and partners." Danfoss Fire Safety Since 2019, Danfoss Fire Safety has operated as a fully-owned, non-core business of Danfoss Group, and currently employs 125 people. It will continue to operate as a separate legal entity, under the banner “A Siemens Business”. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, with closing expected by the end of calendar year 2024. Terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is expanding its fire safety offering on Building X through newly launched applications and an application programming interface (API) to increase transparency, decrease response time in case of incidents, and enhance maintenance processes for service providers. Building X Building X is a digital building platform that supports customers to digitalize, manage, and optimize their building operations. This leads to an enhanced user experience, increased performance, and improved sustainability. It is part of Siemens Xcelerator, an open digital business platform that enables customers to accelerate their digital transformation easier, faster, and at scale. Building X Fire Apps Customers can feed live data from the connected fire safety system into their applications via the Fire API The Building X Fire Apps include the web-based Fire Manager, as well as the mobile-based Fire Connect. Additionally, customers can feed live data from the connected fire safety system into their applications via the Fire API.  All three offerings are part of a new licensing model. This paves the way for increased customer flexibility by letting them choose which data and app bundle suits their specific needs. digitalize the workflow The Fire Apps and API are designed to digitalize the customer workflow for fire safety operation and maintenance. This saves time and resources while improving safety and minimizing the disturbance of building users. It enables service providers to monitor all sites at any time remotely and connect directly to the fire panel. The live status of product maintenance, incidents, or alarms can be reviewed easily via the apps’ dashboard, email, or mobile push notifications. Saving CO2 emissions The enhanced solutions not only drive digital transformation but also yield sustainability benefits This transparency allows for maintenance activities to be planned, carried out, and documented efficiently. The enhanced solutions not only drive digital transformation but also yield sustainability benefits. By offering maintenance options and a remote fire system status, it is possible to save CO2 emissions related to yearly site visits. compatibility and cross-functionality "We are excited to enhance the Building X portfolio with Fire Apps and Fire API while ensuring compatibility and cross-functionality with other smart building applications on the platform. This not only allows for a seamless and holistic solution for smart buildings but also builds the basis for future cross-domain use cases," said Peter Nebiker, Vice President and Head of Fire Safety at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Peter Nebiker adds, "Additionally, it enables our service providers to offer optimized services to their customers while using available experts more efficiently. And ultimately, it pays off in terms of sustainability." Fire Apps and Fire API are currently available in tens of countries globally and are being rolled out in many more.