With a full nine months yet to go before the opening of INTERSCHUTZ 2020, the 1,000th exhibitor – namely Audi – has already signed up. The world’s leading trade fair for fire brigades, rescue services, civil protection and safety/security is…
OCV Control Valves Implements New Global Strategy & Organizational Restructuring Following 2018 Merger
For more than 65 years, OCV Control Valves has been a worldwide industry leader in designing and manufacturing hydraulically operated, diaphragm actuated, automatic control valves. In April 2018, OCV Control Valves, a family-owned company, was acquired by and began operating…
The University of Edinburgh Installs First-Class Fire Protection
The University of Edinburgh, one of the UK’s most prestigious educational establishments with a history stretching back to 1582, is now protected by industry-leading intelligent fire panels from Advanced. Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world, with…
ReSet your thinking: A solution for areas sensitive to broken glass
Specially designed for use within harsh environments: STI’s range of IP67 rated Waterproof Call Points and Push Buttons are ideal for areas where ingress is an issue. The Waterproof ReSet Call Points (WRP2) are a unique IP67 rated Call Point…
Kentec releases integration-friendly gas suppression system
Kentec, a leading manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched the Elite XT+, a new multi-addressable extinguishant control panel designed to be easily integrated as part of a wider fire safety solution. It features intelligent functionality to make it easier…
RBFRS Supports Business Safety Week 2019
From 9-15 September, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is supporting Business Safety Week 2019, a campaign run by the National Fire Chiefs Council. Getting to grips with fire safety regulations can be a daunting prospect. During Business Safety…
SYSTEMGLAS® Ligna provides assured fire safety for prestigious bilingual school
A project to create a high quality meeting room and classroom within the new Upper School of the prestigious École Jeannine Manuel School in London has been completed using the complete fire resistant, timber frame glazing system Promat SYSTEMGLAS® Ligna. The…
Schueco Jansen announces Range of Unlatched, Non-Rebated, Single-Acting Steel Fire Doors
A comprehensive range of unlatched, non-rebated, single-acting fire doors is now available from leading European steel specialist Schueco Jansen. These systems offer a solution for every application, including screens and partition walls. All the systems have a sleek modern look…
DHF publishes new document on changes to CE marking of fire and smoke resisting industrial doors
Tamworth-based trade association, DHF (Door & Hardware Federation), has published a new downloadable document for the industrial door sector, named Changes to CE marking of Fire and Smoke Resisting Industrial Doors. The long-awaited publication reveals what is required, and is…
STANLEY Security UK Fire Product Manager First Person to Pass the First Live New FIA Advanced Designer Exam & Qualification
STANLEY Security is delighted to announce its UK Fire Product Manager, Michael Heasman, is the first person to pass the FIA live advanced designer examination and is now a fully qualified Fire Industry Association Awarding Organisation (FIA AO) Level 3 Fire Detection and Alarm Advanced Designer in the…
Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection AS 5062 certified
Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection has fulfilled the requirements of the Australian Standard AS 5062:2016 – Fire protection for mobile and transportable equipment for their SV-K fire suppression system. This has been granted with a Certificate of Approval by the Certification…
INTRODUCING – The Lith-Ex Fire Extinguisher Range from Firechief
Lithium batteries present a more frequent fire hazard each day as the number of consumer and industrial goods powered by them increases. Firechief has launch the ground breaking and highly effective Lith-Ex Fire Extinguisher range. Firechief is proud to introduce…
Kentec protects world’s longest sea-crossing
Industry-leading Sigma A-XT gas extinguishing panels from Kentec, a life safety control systems manufacturer, are at the heart of a new fire safety solution protecting users of the magnificent Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB). The HZMB is a 55km-long bridge-tunnel system…
Pioneering Innovation in Bulk Liquid Storage to be Showcased at Tank Storage Asia 2019
Tank Storage Asia, one of the most important hubs for the Asian bulk liquid storage industry, will host over 60 of the sector’s most cutting-edge businesses when it returns to Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre on the…
Evac+Chair sharing best practice in emergency evacuation at FM Expo 2019
Evac+Chair will be discussing the importance of inclusivity in emergency evacuation plans and procedures while exhibiting its extensive range of evacuation chairs at FM Expo 2019, 17-19 September, Dubai World Trade Centre. The nature of risk is changing – we’re…
Improvement of preventive fire protection at a tank farm
Tank farms are used for the storage of highly flammable and explosive substances; Consequently, preventive fire protection is of major importance. When rehabilitation of such a tank farm is planned, contractors often recommend extensive – and thus costly – measures.…
With the use of energy storage systems on the rise, the NFPA can help with new research
As the use of energy storage systems (ESS) continues to expand, code officials, designers, installers, and members of the fire service are challenged by the lack of clear direction on fire protection and suppression in these installations. The National Fire…
Visitor registration is now open!
Intersec, the leading trade fair for Security, Safety & Fire Protection, returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 19 – 21 January, 2020. Click here to register online What can you expect? 1200+ exhibitors 7 show sections NEW Intersec Arena: an…
FIRE! New ISO standard will take its breath away
One of the most effective ways of preventing fires in buildings is to reduce the level of oxygen in the air. The world’s first International Standard for oxygen reduction systems has just been published. Prevention is always better than cure,…
Teenage Cancer Trust to benefit from Great North Run
Nick White, International Sales Manager with Savox Communications is taking part in the Great North Run on Sunday 8th September to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Taking part with Nick will be his two daughters Beth and Erin. Their…