Sale to a global supplier of vehicle electrical systems extends FCL-X into the automotive supply chain as lithium-ion battery fire risks continue to evolve
TORONTO, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FCL-X Fire & Safety Inc.
("FCL-X" or the "Company") (TSXV: FCLX) (OTCQB: FCLIF) (FSE: K0Q), a U.S.-based fire and safety technology company focused on protecting people, property, and critical infrastructure from the growing risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires, is pleased to announce its first product sale to a major international automotive components manufacturer, building on its existing automotive sector relationships and
extending its reach into the automotive supply chain.
The customer is a globally established Tier-1 automotive supplier serving leading global automotive brands. It specializes in wiring harnesses, the networks of cables, connectors, and wires that carry power and data throughout a vehicle, as well as electronic control modules and other electrical components, including high-voltage systems for electric vehicles.
With operations spanning numerous international markets, FCL-X is targeting this type of sophisticated industrial customer as it broadens its commercial reach.
"This is an exciting development as we continue expanding within the automotive sector," said Chad Carver, Vice President of Sales & Operations at FCL-X Fire & Safety. "Our work to date has been with vehicle manufacturers. This sale takes us into the supplier base that sits behind them.
These companies operate sophisticated facilities with significant investments in equipment, infrastructure, and production capacity, and as the industry moves toward electrification, lithium-ion batteries and complex electrical systems are becoming a larger part of the manufacturing landscape. We see a growing need for fire safety solutions that address these evolving risks."
An Evolving Fire Safety Environment in Automotive Manufacturing
The automotive industry is undergoing one of the most significant technological shifts in its history. Electric and hybrid vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and increasingly sophisticated electronics are driving greater reliance on electrical systems and lithium-ion battery technologies, and with it, new fire safety considerations throughout the supply chain.
Automotive facilities commonly contain extensive electrical infrastructure, automated production equipment, battery-powered material handling systems, charging areas, and specialized component manufacturing processes. Lithium-ion batteries can present fire hazards when damaged, improperly charged, defective, or exposed to unfavorable operating conditions.
Thermal runaway can cause rapid temperature escalation, fire, and the release of flammable gases.
For automotive manufacturers and suppliers, the consequences of a fire extend well beyond the facility itself. Production interruptions can disrupt manufacturing schedules, customer deliveries, and interconnected supply chains.
According to Global Market Insights, the global automotive wiring harness market was valued at approximately $71.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately $123.1 billion by 2035.[1] Wiring harnesses connect the electrical systems, sensors, and control modules of virtually every modern vehicle, and they represent only one part of a broader components ecosystem that includes electrical systems,
batteries, power electronics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
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