Horbury Property Services, part of the Horbury Group of companies, has secured a project to replace fire doors and update fire compartmentation in a number of buildings, including offices and a library for Nuneaton and Bedworth Council. This is part…
Advanced Insulation Win EIC Innovation Award
Advanced Insulation, a UK-based manufacturer, has been awarded the EIC (Energy Industries Council) Innovation award for its underdeck and bulkhead fire protection and insulation system – ContraFlame® MS400. In the first week of October, the oil price hit its highest level…
C-TEC Appoints New UK Sales Manager
Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has announced the promotion of Brian Foster to the newly-created role of UK Sales Manager. Reporting directly to Charlotte Manley, C-TEC’s Sales Director, Brian will head up the company’s External Sales Team. With over 30 years’ experience at C-TEC, Brian started his career…
Fire protection for steel reaches new levels
A breakthrough in fire protection from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings is offering a combination of durability and ultra-fast curing not previously possible. In most environments 20 years durability can be achieved with FIRETEX FX6002 intumescent coating, even without the…
Brace Yourself for IMPACT!
4EVAC’s new IMPACT launched at Security Essen. Security Essen 2018 provided a broad platform for all aspects of technology and services aimed at the protection and safety sectors. Among the 950 exhibitors benefiting from this international showcase was Dutch voice…
Vimpex vision becomes a reality
‘The fire sector is undergoing rapid change whilst constantly evolving, which requires manufacturers to adapt and innovate,’ Vimpex Managing Director James Jones explained to guests at the unveiling of the company’s ambitious new state-of-the-art manufacturing production facility at Great Wakering, Essex. He was responding to…
Advanced Emergency lighting protects exclusive Knightsbridge Hotel
One of London’s most prestigious hotels, The Berkeley in Knightsbridge, London, is now protected by a Lux Intelligent emergency lighting test system and MxPro fire panels from Advanced. With a history dating back to the 1800s, the current 214-bedroom Berkeley…
Johnson Controls partners with Lumkani to bring fire safety to urban informal settlements
Smart fire detection devices provide safety for vulnerable people in South Africa Families living in informal settlements in South Africa will now be better protected against devastating fires thanks to a newly announced partnership between Johnson Controls and Lumkani. The…
FIA Survey reveals impact of Grenfell Tower, Brexit, and ‘cutting corners’ on fire industry
The FIA (Fire Industry Association) has released the results of the Market Conditions Survey, Wave 10. This survey is a snapshot of the current trends within the fire industry nationwide. Each Wave is conducted annually. Wave 10 reveals the impact…
Coltraco Ultrasonics are excited to announce the brand-new generation of flow meter, the Portasonic® 2.FL0
After rigorous research and design, Coltraco are proud to release a more accurate, reliable and flexible ultrasonic flow meter. Accurate – the Portasonic 2.FL0 is accurate to +/-1% accuracy Reliable – the Portasonic 2.FL0 is calibrated to ISO17025 standards Flexible – the Portasonic 2.FL0 has 3 modes of operation, making it…
Kentec confirms two new senior appointments to support the company’s international growth
Kentec, a leading life safety control systems manufacturer, has appointed Derrick Hall as Director of Sales and Costas Constantinides as Head of International Business Development to further drive the company’s domestic and international growth. The appointments will support Kentec’s successful…
Johnson Controls announces new Tyco® Series TY-B and TY-FRB Poly-Stainless Sprinklers
Corrosion-resistant sprinklers designed for use in commercial occupancies Johnson Controls announces its new Tyco® Series TY-B and TY-FRB Poly-Stainless Sprinklers intended for commercial applications where corrosive conditions may exist. The TY-B has a 5 mm diameter heat-sensitive glass bulb rated standard…
MDM welcomes new member to the sales team
The Director’s of MDM Publishing Ltd are delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Coward as International Sales Manager. Mike is well respected within the industry having worked within international fire publishing as a Sales Manager for 16 years. Commenting…
Faster and simpler testing of ASD systems
is not always easy, with various methods of testing used and access often problematic. This can lead to testing being carried out separately from the main system, which lengthens the site visit and leads to greater disruption. Solo 365, the…
The importance of fire suppression in wind turbines
Wind power is an exciting emerging sector that needs those of us involved in fire safety to get on board. As electricity generation becomes more reliant on renewable energy, wind power is becoming increasingly important in the energy mix. As our reliance on wind turbines grows, keeping them fully operational and at reduced levels of risk is becoming more important, and as a result, so is safety management. There are over 340,000 wind turbines around the world; yet the vast majority of turbines have no fire suppression system installed.
Additional Speakers at Dammam Safety Design in Buildings
Safety Design in Buildings, Dammam Conference October 10, 2018, Sheraton Dammam SDiB is the leading debating platform for safety and fire professionals in the construction industry. Initiated in collaboration with Intersec in 2012, the Safety Design in Buildings Campaign debates…
Reducing carcinogens with Compressed Air Foam and other topics during iCAFS
Are you involved in firefighting and open to innovation on extinguishing methods or are you already a user of Compressed Air Foam (CAF) and do you want to know more about the various extinguishing possibilities of this versatile extinguishing technology? Then you shouldn’t miss the first brand independent Compressed Air Foam Symposium (iCAFS) in Amsterdam on the 19th and 20th of September
Buyers to gather in Doha for the much anticipated launch if the BIG 5 QATAR
Government investment in Qatar’s manufacturing sector has increased the country’s potential as an export hub. The Big 5 Qatar will welcome buyers to Doha in September. Qatar’s export potential is growing steadily on the back of a government led vision to…
Safety Design in Buildings – Muscat Conference
Safety Design in Buildings, Muscat Conference September 5, 2018, Crowne Plaza Muscat SDiB is the leading debating platform for safety and fire professionals in the construction industry. Initiated in collaboration with Intersec in 2012, the Safety Design in Buildings Campaign…
Debunking the EN54 myth
The EN 54 standard on fire detection and fire alarm systems is a mandatory standard that specifies requirements and laboratory tests for every component of a fire detection and alarm system. However, there is a significant misunderstanding about the scope of EN…