As Thermal Runaway Becomes Transit's Biggest Risk, moviTHERM and Troman Industries Deliver a Unified Answer
    As Thermal Runaway Becomes Transit's Biggest Risk, moviTHERM and Troman Industries Deliver a Unified Answer
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    As Thermal Runaway Becomes Transit's Biggest Risk, moviTHERM and Troman Industries Deliver a Unified Answer

    13 March 2026

    The collaboration combines moviTHERM's advanced infrared monitoring technology with Troman's purpose-built mobile detection and suppression systems to address growing thermal safety demands across bus, rail, and paratransit operations.

    IRVINE, Calif., March 13, 2026 – moviTHERM, a leading provider of advanced thermal imaging and remote monitoring solutions headquartered in Irvine, California, today announced a strategic partnership with Troman Industries, a privately held transit safety company based in Elkhart, Indiana. The collaboration brings together moviTHERM's expertise in automated infrared monitoring with Troman's growing portfolio of thermal detection, notification, and suppression products to deliver a first-of-its-kind, fully integrated thermal safety platform for bus, rail, and paratransit fleets.
    Transit agencies nationwide are navigating a significant shift as fleets move toward electric propulsion and lithium-ion energy storage. That transition introduces new thermal risk profiles that conventional fire protection systems were not designed to address. The Troman-moviTHERM solution closes that gap by pairing Troman's on-vehicle detection hardware with moviTHERM's high-resolution thermal imaging and cloud-connected monitoring platform -- covering vehicles, depots, charging infrastructure, and maintenance facilities from a single, unified system.

    "The transit industry is under real pressure to modernize its approach to thermal safety, and this partnership gives agencies the tools to do that without having to piece together solutions from multiple vendors," said Markus Tarin, President and CEO of moviTHERM. "Troman brings proven mobile detection hardware and deep transit domain knowledge. We bring two decades of thermal imaging systems expertise. Together, we cover the full picture."

    Markus Tarin, President & CEO of moviTHERM

    Founded in 1999, moviTHERM has spent more than 25 years developing thermal imaging solutions for early fire detection, condition monitoring, non-destructive testing, and quality inspection. The company specializes in selecting, integrating, and deploying the right thermal camera hardware for each application -- pairing that hardware with its own software platforms and system engineering to deliver complete monitoring solutions. Its iTL platform -- a ready-to-deploy IoT solution for early fire detection and condition monitoring -- has been deployed across industrial facilities including electrical substations, where it has demonstrated measurable improvements in fire prevention outcomes. The iTL platform's cloud monitoring capabilities and real-time alerting architecture form the backbone of the companies' joint transit offering.
    Troman Industries brings a complementary depth of transit-specific experience to the partnership. The company's leadership team holds a combined 100-plus years in the transit industry, and its product portfolio reflects that focus. In early 2025, Troman entered into an asset purchase and IP license agreement with Collins Aerospace to acquire the Commercial Ground Vehicle assets of the former Kidde Fire Protection Systems business -- adding established suppression systems to its thermal detection and notification offerings. The company has since expanded further through a distribution agreement with Protectowire FireSystems, bringing linear heat detection technology into its safety portfolio.

    "We are delivering more than thermal detection -- we are delivering peace of mind," said Tony Cunnane, CEO of Troman Industries. "Transit agencies will now have a unified system capable of detecting overheating batteries, electrical components, and other thermal events, while simultaneously providing real-time notifications and actionable data. This is the first system of its kind designed specifically for the unique challenges of bus, rail, and paratransit environments."

    Tony Cunnane, CEO of Troman Industries

    The combined platform provides transit operators with mobile and facility-wide thermal coverage, early detection of lithium-ion battery thermal runaway, real-time notifications accessible from any device, and insight-driven data designed to reduce costly downtime and strengthen passenger safety. The solution is built for the operational demands of transit -- ruggedized for vehicle environments and scalable across an entire agency's infrastructure.
    The partnership is available immediately. Transit agencies and fleet operators interested in a demonstration or assessment can contact moviTHERM directly at www.movitherm.com or Troman Industries at www.tromanind.com.
    About moviTHERM
    Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Irvine, California, moviTHERM is a leading provider of thermal imaging and remote monitoring solutions for early fire detection, condition monitoring, non-destructive testing, and quality inspection. The company designs and deploys complete thermal monitoring systems -- integrating best-in-class infrared hardware with its own software platforms to serve clients across industrial, aerospace, transit, and manufacturing markets. moviTHERM's iTL platform delivers a ready-to-deploy IoT-based thermal monitoring solution with cloud connectivity and real-time alerting. For more information, visit www.movitherm.com.
    About Troman Industries
    Troman Industries is a privately held company based in Elkhart, Indiana, specializing in thermal detection, notification, and suppression solutions for the transit industry. The company's portfolio includes its own Troman thermal detection hardware (formerly Kidde, acquired through a 2025 asset purchase from Collins Aerospace), Protectowire linear heat detection systems, and a curated lineup of transit safety and monitoring products. With a leadership team that brings more than 100 years of combined transit industry experience, Troman serves bus, rail, and paratransit operators across North America. For more information, visit www.tromanind.com.