Firefly US LLC

Firefly is a Swedish corporate group that provides industrial fire prevention and protection systems to the process industry worldwide. Since 1973, Firefly has specialized in creating customized system solutions of the highest technical standards and quality. Based on customer needs and research, Firefly has developed and patented products and solutions, creating a unique portfolio of innovative products and system solutions to increase the level of safety.

The company’s head office is located in Hammarby Sjöstad in Stockholm. The company is represented worldwide and conducts sales directly to customers and via distributors in over 90 countries.

Firefly has subsidiaries in both Poland and Italy.

Fire protection for the recycling industr

Enhancing safety in material crushing and shredding processes

Recycling facilities face heightened fire risks during material processing. Crushing operations increase particle surface area, rendering materials more prone to combustion. Certain recyclables, like paper and wood, are inherently flammable, while even household waste poses fire hazards. Of particular concern are fires sparked by discarded lithium-ion batteries, with incidents on the rise in recent years.

Managing risks in the recycling process

The recycling process faces various risks, notably the threat of fires within machinery like shredders. Fires can stem from multiple sources such as friction, bearing failures, or foreign objects, spreading swiftly and posing significant hazards.

While friction or mechanical issues traditionally trigger fires, a concerning trend has emerged in recent years: the surge in fires at recycling plants ignited by discarded lithium-ion batteries. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, incidents involving these batteries have spiked dramatically, increasing by 30 times over seven years. Alarmingly, the agency reports that lithium-ion batteries are responsible for a staggering 89% of fires at waste management facilities.