Product focus for Intersec 2026 outlined by Kentec

Kentec will be demonstrating some of its latest innovations, all of them purpose-designed to help the industry meet its own challenges: whether that’s in relation to complying with evolving regulations or overcoming safety concerns in emerging industries.

One such solution is K-Detect-iON. This calibration-free flammable gas detector actively detects hydrogen at the earliest off-gassing stage to prevent ignition and enable automatic safety responses in battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Those working in the growing BESS sector know the challenges of fire safety at their high-risk facilities. As the only UL 2075 calibration-free hydrogen sensor, K-Detect-iON offers ten years of maintenance-free operation, robust performance from -30°C to 75°C and compliance with global EN and UL standards. K-Detect-iON integrates with Kentec’s Sigma ZXT fire panels, which will also be displayed at Intersec, enabling real-time monitoring and rapid response during incidents.

While there are still gaps in compliance across this new area of fire prevention, Kentec has taken a ‘whole-system’ certification approach to its BESS solution by ensuring its panels, detectors and ancillary devices are UL-listed together. This means that its integrated BESS fire prevention solution will include a UL 864-approved panel, a UL 268-approved smoke detector and the K-Detect-iON hydrogen sensor, which carries UL 2074 and UL 2075 listings referenced against the panel.

PAVA solution

At Intersec 2026, members of the Kentec team will also be demonstrating PAVA solutions with the latest version of the EN 54-2 and BS 7273-4 Category A-compliant Taktis fire control panel at its centre. The solution on show also deploys K-System, Kentec’s wired addressable fire detection technology.

Created in response to the global market and specifiers requiring a single-branded system, while continuing Kentec’s ethos of ‘open protocol’ and supporting its community of technology partners, K-System now extends its functionality to PAVA needs. Solely available through Kentec Installation Partners and those on the Kentec Authorised Distributors Plus Programme, the K-System is backed by Kentec’s reputation for high quality, excellent technical support and comprehensive product training.

Premier global event

Derrick Hall (pictured), director of sales and marketing at Kentec, informed Fire Safety Matters: “Intersec is the premier global event for the security, safety and fire protection industries. Last year, it attracted upwards of 52,000 visitors and featured 1,200 exhibitors from 61 countries. The 2026 edition is expected to draw an even larger international audience. Visitors will want to explore cutting-edge technologies, engage in thought leadership discussions and forge connections that will keep the world safe for years to come.”

Hall continued: “That makes Intersec the perfect platform to showcase how Kentec continues to lead the way in life safety innovation. Our mission has always been to deliver technology that not only meets, but also anticipates the evolving needs of our industry.”

Further, Hall noted: “We are investing in the skills and experience needed to further establish Kentec as a market leader. Only this year, Kentec’s experience was recognised with the appointment of our managing director, Kevin Swann, as global strategy director to shape the global market and commercial strategy for the Hochiki Corporation. More recently, Gaurav Arora was appointed as general manager for product management and technical support to strengthen service, support and training.”

In conclusion, Hall observed: “Every person and solution behind the Kentec brand visitors will see at Intersec 2026 reflects our commitment to safeguarding people and property through reliability, compliance and innovation.”

*Kentec will be exhibiting on Stand E22 at to Intersec 2026

**Further information is available online at www.kentec.co.uk