Wagner’s Oxygen reduction system Oxyreduct receives FM approval
The Wagner Group GmbH's Oxyreduct system has received FM Approval. This technology for active fire prevention through oxygen reduction, introduced to the German market in the 1990s by company founder Dipl.-Ing. Werner Wagner, is now used globally across a variety of applications, including logistics, data centers, and archives. The recent certification by the renowned testing and certification institute FM Approvals, complementing approvals from VdS, VB-Cert, and Pavus, opens the door for many companies to adopt this effective fire prevention technology for the first time.
FM Approval is a globally recognized mark for products and services that meet stringent requirements and standards of performance, safety, and reliability. Often, FM certification is a prerequisite for deploying technology in high-risk environments. The FM certification for Oxyreduct – granted after extensive testing in a rigorous approval process – confirms the reliability of Wagner’s systems and it paves the way for oxygen reduction to become a key technology in fire protection.
Enabling the adoption of a globally certified fire protection system
“With the successful achievement of FM Approval, and a solution tested and certified by FM, we have once again strengthened and expanded our position as a technology and innovation leader in fire prevention. FM Approval not only validates our systems but also provides us with new access to international markets, creating exciting opportunities for growth,” explains Werner Wagner, Managing Director and shareholder of Wagner Group GmbH.
“Our customers can trust that our fire prevention systems meet the highest standards. FM-insured companies, or those whose insurance requires FM-certified solutions, now have a globally recognized system with Oxyreduct when choosing Wagner's active fire prevention technology,” adds Dipl.-Ing. Torsten Wagner, also Managing Director and shareholder of Wagner Group GmbH.
The Oxyreduct system is specifically designed to prevent fires before they can start. By reducing the oxygen content in the ambient air, it creates an environment in protected areas where fires cannot ignite or spread under defined conditions. This makes Wagner’s fire prevention systems particularly valuable for applications with high concentrations of assets or goods and in areas where operational continuity is critical. Examples include logistics, energy, healthcare, industry, IT and telecommunications, and art and cultural heritage.
Oxyreduct as a solution for large storage areas
With FM Approval, companies insured by FM or adhering to FM standards can rely on Oxyreduct to safeguard their buildings, systems, and assets effectively and proactively. Furthermore, Oxyreduct offers an economical and efficient alternative to sprinkler systems, which are often complex to plan, install, and maintain – particularly for large storage areas. Unlike sprinklers, which respond only to active fires and can result in extensive damage, Oxyreduct provides preventive protection, avoiding such risks altogether.
