We are pleased to announce Rihsi Fire Protection Co., Ltd. as our new authorised distributor in Taiwan. This partnership marks an important step in strengthening regional access to proven solutions designed to counter the growing risk of lithium-ion battery fires.
Through this collaboration, customers across Taiwan will benefit from local expertise, faster support, and direct access to advanced fire-suppression technologies engineered specifically for modern battery hazards.
Lithium-ion batteries are now integral to everyday life, powering electric vehicles, e-bikes, scooters, energy storage systems, portable electronics, and industrial equipment. While these batteries deliver high energy density and performance, they also introduce unique and severe fire risks when damaged, overheated, or improperly charged.
Once a lithium-ion battery enters thermal runaway, fires can:
Burn at extremely high temperatures
Reignite after initial suppression
Spread rapidly to adjacent cells or equipment
Release toxic and flammable gases
These characteristics mean that traditional fire suppression methods are often insufficient for lithium-ion battery incidents.
Preparedness is critical. Having the correct fire-suppression solution in place can mean the difference between a contained incident and a catastrophic escalation.
AVD Fire products are specifically developed to address lithium-ion battery fires at their source, offering a targeted and effective method of control.
AVD Fire products utilise Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion (AVD) technology — a patented, water-based extinguishing agent designed to encapsulate, cool, and contain lithium-ion battery fires.
AVD liquid is discharged through hand-held fire extinguishers, sized appropriately for the level of risk and the environment in which batteries are used or stored.
When applied to a lithium-ion battery fire:
Fine vermiculite particles are delivered within a controlled mist
These particles settle on the surface of the burning fuel
A protective film forms almost instantly on top of the fire
As the film dries, overlapping vermiculite platelets bond together to create a robust oxygen-excluding barrier between the fire and the surrounding atmosphere.
In addition to oxygen starvation, AVD provides a vital cooling effect on the fuel source. As the water component of the agent evaporates, vermiculite platelets continue to accumulate, reinforcing the barrier and suppressing heat transfer.
This dual action:
Reduces the temperature of the battery cells
Slows or halts thermal runaway propagation
Minimises the risk of re-ignition
The result is rapid fire control, even in scenarios where conventional extinguishing agents struggle.
By working closely with Rihsi Fire Protection Co., Ltd., we aim to support fire safety professionals, facility managers, transport operators, and industrial users across Taiwan with locally available, internationally proven solutions.
This partnership ensures:
Regional technical knowledge and support
Faster response times
Improved access to lithium-ion battery fire mitigation solutions.
If you would like to learn more about lithium-ion battery fire risks, AVD technology, or how our solutions can be deployed within your organisation, please get in touch.
