Kidde Global Solutions
Kidde Global Solutions manufactures fire safety products and fire and life-safety systems - including smoke, carbon monoxide and fire detection - for residential and commercial customers in 18 countries.
Kidde Global Solutions (KGS) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of fire safety products and fire and life-safety solutions, serving residential and commercial customers. The company employs more than 6,000 people and operates in 18 countries, with headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its work spans fire detection, smoke detection, carbon monoxide detection, fire suppression technology and the development of integrated fire and life-safety systems.
The company's product range includes smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and comprehensive fire detection systems for residential and commercial settings. These sit within a portfolio of brands - Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech - covering a broad spectrum of fire safety hardware and services.
KGS traces its heritage back more than 100 years to Walter Kidde, a pioneer in early smoke detection and fire suppression technology. The company states a focus on continued safety technology innovation and on raising industry standards.
Geographically, KGS operates across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany and the United Kingdom, in addition to its United States base. Roles at the company span engineering and product development across its core technical domains, as well as commercial and operational functions supporting its global footprint.