Honeywell Expands Battery Safety Portfolio by Acquiring Li-ion Tamer
A new acquisition of Li-ion Tamer, a fire detection technology business specializing in early off-gas detection for lithium-ion batteries, strengthens Honeywell’s fire life safety offerings within its Building Automation division. This acquisition expands Honeywell’s fire life safety offerings within its Building Automation division, building on a five-year partnership with Nexceris to enhance lithium-ion battery safety.
With lithium-ion battery demand expected to grow over 30% annually through 2030, reaching more than $400 billion, safety solutions like Li-ion Tamer are vital. The technology detects off-gassing—a precursor to dangerous thermal runaway events—up to 30 minutes before a fire can start, giving facilities critical time to respond and prevent damage. It is widely trusted by leading battery manufacturers globally.
“As lithium-ion battery use grows rapidly across data centers, EV infrastructure, and grid-scale energy storage, the risk of fire is increasing in parallel,” said Billal Hammoud, president and CEO of Honeywell’s Building Automation segment. “Li-ion Tamer’s early warning technology has been revolutionary for our customers and partners over the last five years. Building on our legacy partnership, the acquisition of this product suite will position Honeywell as a leader in early gas detection and battery fire prevention. We expect this tuck-in acquisition to further bolster growth of our fire detection business.”
Li-ion Tamer’s portfolio, protected by over 30 global patents, will integrate with Honeywell’s existing fire detection systems like VESDA—an advanced smoke detection solution—and the Connected Life Safety Services platform, which uses IoT data to improve fire system management.
This acquisition complements Honeywell’s recent strategic moves, including several acquisitions worth $13.5 billion since December 2023 and the planned spin-offs of its Aerospace Technologies and Solstice Advanced Materials businesses, aimed at driving focused growth and innovation.
