SARASOTA, FL – January 31, 2026 – As reports of lithium-ion battery fires in waste facilities, electric vehicles, and industrial warehouses continue to rise, Interstate Products, Inc. (IPI) has announced the release of a new line of Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Cabinets designed to tackle the specific physics of thermal runaway.

Unlike standard safety cabinets, these specialized units are engineered with a critical dual-function safety system: they keep flames contained inside while allowing explosive gases to vent safely out. According to William Bolton at Securall the manufacturer, "Interstate has led the way with lithium battery cabinet storage sales and innovative thinking that really helps prevent damage due to fires. That's why they're the distributor of the year"!

Standard storage solutions often fail during a lithium event because they cannot handle the rapid pressure buildup caused by off-gassing. This can lead to catastrophic ruptures or explosions. IPI’s new cabinets solve this by acting as a thermal quarantine zone—protecting the facility from the fire while managing the pressure that makes lithium incidents so dangerous.

"As we enter our 30th year in the industrial safety business, we are seeing a shift in the risks our clients face. Lithium battery fires are chemically different from standard solvent fires," said Rich Eisenberg, President and Founder of Interstate Products, Inc. "You cannot just lock these batteries in a box and hope for the best. You need a system that manages the pressure. Our new cabinets are designed to keep the flames in but let the gases out, preventing the explosion that typically causes the most damage."

Key Features of the Line Include:

• Thermal Runaway Management: Specialized venting systems that relieve internal pressure to prevent cabinet rupture.
• Double-Walled Steel Construction: Heavy-duty barriers designed to contain intense heat and fire for up to 90 minutes.
• Liquid Tight Sumps: Integrated containment to catch leaking electrolytes or cooling fluids, preventing environmental contamination.

This release comes at a critical time. With major automotive recalls placing thousands of potentially defective EV batteries into dealership custody, and waste facilities reporting record numbers of battery-related fires, the need for "quarantine-grade" storage has never been higher.

"Whether it’s a car dealership storing a recalled battery module or a manufacturing plant holding power tools, the liability is real," Eisenberg added. "We are providing the hardware that turns a potential headline-making disaster into a contained, manageable event."

Full specifications and ordering details can be found at https://store.interstateproducts.com/lithium-battery-storage/

About Interstate Products, Inc. Based in Sarasota, Florida, Interstate Products, Inc. has been a leading provider of industrial safety, environmental compliance, and spill containment solutions since 1996. Now celebrating its 30th year of business, IPI serves government, military, and private sector clients with a focus on practical, high-performance safety equipment.

Richard Eisenberg
President/Founder
Interstate Products, Inc.
941-377-8610

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