Carl Stephen Patrick Hunter, CEO of Coltraco Ultrasonics has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Prime Minister’s list for the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his Services to Business and International Trade, on Saturday 8th June 2019,…
Tenos adopts Employee Ownership Trust, supported by Allied Irish Bank (GB)
Leading fire engineering consultants Tenos have formed an Employee Ownership Trust, thanks to a seven-figure funding deal provided by Allied Irish Bank (GB)*. Tenos has made the exciting decision to transfer 66% of its shares into an Employee Ownership Trust…
Johnson Controls celebrates the one-year anniversary of Autocall™ brand
The occasion coincides with the launch of the AutocallTM brand in Canada Johnson Controls marks the one-year anniversary of Autocall™ as it introduces the brand of proven fire detection systems to the Canadian market. By bringing Autocall to Canada, Johnson Controls is providing market…
Installer Training – MIC Cable – Removing Barriers to Use, Promoting Best Practise, driving safety
In 2018, a reason raised consistently by international contractors for not using MI cable is the perceived high level of skill required to correctly install it. Skills gaps within contractor teams and the frequent migration of personnel in and out…
BSI releases full revision of standard for fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic buildings
In the UK, around 80% of all fire deaths and injuries occur in domestic premises , totalling over 300 deaths and around 9,000 related injuries each year. Fire detection and fire alarm systems are proven to substantially reduce the risk of…
Vanzetti Equipment changes name and becomes Damotek
A new name, a new brand to strengthen the corporate identity and endorse the wish to change. A history of innovation and development. Changing means growing and making progress: it’s always a new challenge to keep the pace with the…
Kentec Launches New Fire-Cryer Plus For Extinguishing Systems
Kentec, a leading manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched Fire-Cryer Plus as an enhancement to its highly established range of extinguishing control panels. Fire-Cryer Plus voice sounders with visual indicators are an alternative to standard electronic sounders and bells…
INTERSCHUTZ now with even wider coverage of fire prevention solutions
INTERSCHUTZ is heading into its 2020 season with an enlarged fire prevention lineup and an even more transparent site layout. The result is a new site layout that gives visitors a clearer overview of what they can expect to see…
ASFP launches online passive fire protection training course
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection has launched a new e-learning course designed to equip installers or new entrants to the sector with a basic knowledge of passive fire protection and its role in the overall fire strategy of a…
Kentec wins Health and Safety Innovation award for Taktis fire panel
Kentec, a leading manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has won the Fire Innovation of the Year Award at the second National Safety and Health Excellence Awards for its next-generation 16L Taktis analogue addressable Fire Panel. The Awards took place at…
BREAKING NEWS : Coltraco Ultrasonics Win The Queen’s Award For Enterprise: International Trade 2019
We are proud to announce that we are the winners of the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade, for Outstanding Continuous Growth in overseas sales over the last six years. We would like to thank all those who judged us…
The 316L stainless STEx family from E2S – corrosion proof and DNV approved
The explosion/flameproof STEx family from E2S Warning Signals encompasses audible, visual and combined warning devices and manual call points, all employing 316L stainless steel enclosures. Designed for installation in the harshest of onshore and offshore environments where corrosion is a particular problem,…
Fire Rover Is Named the 2019 Gold Edison Award Winner for Innovation in Industrial Safety
Fire Rover wins at New York ceremony; awards celebrate 32 years of honoring innovators and innovation. The Edison Awards, celebrating 32 years of honoring the best in innovation and excellence in the development of new products and services, announced today…
Patol Introduce New Video To Highlight Importance of Coal Conveyor Protection
Industrial fire detection specialists Patol have demonstrated the particular suitability of their transit heat sensor to coal conveying applications with a new video shot at Wales’ last remaining coal fired power station. Patol’s 5000 series of early warning infrared transit…
Euralarm welcomes new member Halma
Following a decision of its Board, Euralarm has welcomed its newest member, Halma plc. The company will join the Fire Section of Euralarm. Halma will now benefit from Euralarm’s services in terms of representation towards European institutions and standardisation organisations.…
C-TEC Safeguards Award-Winning Care Home
Northern Ireland’s first ‘lifestyle inspired care home’ is being protected by C-TEC’s innovative life-safety systems. Designed by Bailie Associates, installed by Turner Electrical NI and supplied and commissioned by Fire NI, the systems provide the highest levels of protection for residents…
Wexham Park Hospital Selects Advanced to Protect New £49million Emergency Assessment Centre
Industry-leading MxPro 5 fire panels from global systems leader, Advanced, have been installed at Wexham Park Hospital as part of a major upgrade to the hospital’s fire system. Wexham Park Hospital is a large acute NHS hospital situated near Slough…
Breakthrough fire protection coating accelerates project completion with highest levels of durability
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS FIRETEX FX6002 NOW AVAILABLE ACROSS EUROPE Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings has developed its new FIRETEX® FX6002 intumescent passive fire protection (PFP) coating to provide developers and fabricators across Europe unprecedented speed of curing and dry handling times with the…
Fire-safe building – incorporating certified passive fire protection
Architects are pushing the boundaries to great effect, as building design becomes more ambitious and creative. Fire safety however, must remain at the core of every construction project and using certified and tested products is the diligent choice. Why? Andy…
Helping The Fire Service Keep Pace With Explosive Alternative Energy Growth
To help first responders handle the potential challenges aligned with energy storage systems (ESS) and solar energy, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has updated a first- of-its-kind ESS safety training for the fire service with new technology insights, relevant…