The Fire Protection Association has launched a new PDF edition of the LPC Sprinkler Rules manual which can be used on iPads and tablet devices, as well as on laptops and computers. The PDF edition reproduces the entire contents of…
EU funded project LASH FIRE aims to improve ro-ro ship fire safety
Project partners from 13 EU Member States investigate cost-efficient measures to mitigate the risk from ro-ro space fires. The European Commission invests M€ 12 to solve this international maritime fire safety challenge. Comprehensive consortium to update fire legislation The project…
IFSEC extends into MENA with the launch of IFSEC Egypt 2020
IFSEC, representing the world’s largest and most successful series of integrated security events, is expanding into the Egyptian market with the launch of IFSEC Egypt. This event will be held in Cairo’s EIEC on 4-6 November 2020 and will be held alongside fire safety show…
New partnership in Morocco: “ASEC EXPO supported by Intersec”
ASEC EXPO, the African trade fair for security technology, is entering into a partnership with Intersec, the world’s leading trade-fair brand for security and fire-safety technology. The second African Security Exhibition & Conference (ASEC EXPO), which will be taking place…
Kentec launches new Advanced Management Tool for Fire Detection
Kentec, a leading manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched VR Nimbus, an advanced management tool for fire detection, which enables integrators and service companies to remotely access and manage their fire safety system. VR Nimbus allows end-users to gain…
Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection to attend ADIPEC
Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection announced it will be showcasing its wide range of fixed and portable gas and flame monitoring products and services at ADIPEC, which will be held from November 11-14, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.…
Mavili attends the Hikvision Ecosystem Alliance Event in Dubai
Mavili Elektronik, who has been working in the field of fire and gas detection systems for 32 years, continues to develop products and services for the sector. Mavili, a technology partner of Hikvision, took part in the Hikvision Ecosystem Alliance…
ASFP response to the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry Report
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) welcomes the release of the report following the first phase of the Public Inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire and will comment further once the findings have been examined in greater depth. It…
Trelleborg celebrates over 20 years of Elastopipe installed offshore and passive fire protection solutions at ADIPEC 2019
Trelleborg is looking forward to showcasing its advanced passive fire solutions at ADIPEC 2019. It will also be celebrating over 20 years of ElastopipeTM being installed offshore. At ADIPEC 2019, Trelleborg’s offshore operation will proudly be showcasing ElastopipeTM, it’s unrivalled fire-resistant,…
Home oxygen fires claim a life every four days, new study reveals A third of incidents involve a cylinder explosion, putting the public and emergency services at risk
Home oxygen fires claim a life every four days in the US, new data has revealed. The analysis, which is the first of its kind, found that the likely annual death toll is higher than previous estimates by the National…
Further market leaders have confirmed participation in Security Essen 2020
International security trade fair from 22 to 25 September 2020 After a break, Telenot and Securiton return to the leading trade fair. Security Essen is continuing to consolidate its position as a platform for the security industry. Numerous companies have…
Lifetime Achievement for UK Exporting’ Award goes to Carl Hunter OBE, CEO of Coltraco Ultrasonics
The winner of the inaugural BExA Lifetime Achievement Award, which seeks to honour a person who has provided exceptional service to the UK exporting community, is Carl Hunter, the CEO of Coltraco Ultrasonics, a high-exporting manufacturer in the shipping, offshore oil…
Timber frame buildings, cladding and toxicity – the industry is running out of time to influence change
In the last three months alone, we have seen five UK fires in commercial and residential timber framed buildings. Fires which have put multiple lives and property at risk. The Worcester Park fire in September saw a four-story block of…
Hochiki Europe to Launch Series of Life Safety Webinars
Leading manufacturer, Hochiki Europe, is launching a new series of accredited webinars to support those working with life safety and moisture detection systems. The educational seminars will be CPD accredited and hosted by Hochiki experts, running from December 2019 until…
CST Accelerates Growth with New Capital Funding Investments of $8m Upgrading Manufacturing Facilities and Software Systems for Improved Performance
CST Industries, Inc., the world’s largest and leading bolted storage tank, aluminum dome and specialty cover manufacturer, announces substantial company growth led by deploying $8M in new capital investments from owner, Solace Capital Partners, a private investment firm based out of…
Comelit Group and Teletek Electronics combine strengths
An agreement entered into between the Italian and Bulgarian companies aims to strengthen their respective international presence in the fire-prevention market Sofia, Bulgaria, October 2019 – A significant partnership agreement has recently been entered into between the Italian Comelit Group—which…
Securexpo East Africa 2019 – Postshow Report
The results are in for Securexpo East Africa 2019 and organisers have confirmed the show’s visitor growth rate since 2018 at 36%. This year’s post-show statistics have uncovered several other successes from the show, making it their largest and most…
New Draka UC-Connect Structured Cabling Solution Guides for Quick & Simple Reference
Prysmian Group, the world’s largest cable manufacturer, has released three new interactive product guides online for its Draka UCConnect™ structured cabling system in the UK. These provide an overview and quick reference facility to its best-selling Category 6A, Category 6 and Category 5e solutions combining data cables and connectivity into end to end permanent link and channel…
Kentec’s Vizulinx Alarm Management Solution solves residential alarm management challenge
Kentec’s Vizulinx alarm management unit is providing a sophisticated, flexible and cost-efficient solution for a private residential property in Henley-on-Thames. The unit, installed by DPJ Fire and Security, was chosen because the property owners required a monitoring service that would…
Messe Frankfurt Middle East to co-locate three shows to capitalise on visitor and exhibitor synergies
Intersec, Light Middle East, and Prolight + Sound Middle East to run side-by-side in January 2021 Dubai, UAE: Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the regional subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt, one of the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organisers, is…