ith an ever-increasing demand for kitchen fire-suppression systems and at the same time lack of legislation, the market seems to move to low-cost and non- or partially approved fire-suppression systems rather than installing proven and reliable technology protecting all kitchen…
Otego launches Fireguard – Delivering next generation protection against fire for priceless works of art
Otego, the world leader in coated and laminated technical textiles, has announced the launch of Fireguard, a next-generation protective cover designed to shield works of art, valuables and antiquities against the effects of intense heat, soot, smoke and water. Intended…
IWMA Young Talent Award: The runner up is Nicharee
International Fire Protection magazine took the opportunity to speak with Nicharee to discuss ‘Why fire engineering?’, ‘Why watermist?’ and what were the future aspirations for this award-winning scientist. 1. From where does your interest in fire-safety engineering derive? According to…
17th-century National Trust for Scotland property gets Hyfire wireless protection
One of the most historic and valued properties in the care of the National Trust for Scotland is now protected by cutting-edge wireless fire technology supplied by Hyfire. The House of the Binns, or simply The Binns, is a historic…
BAVARIA – A century of experience at the highest level of firefighting and a century of ‘Made in Germany’
In 2023 BAVARIA will reach a great milestone and will celebrate its 100th birthday since its foundation in 1923. This is, of course, not only a great success for the company but also for its customers or, as we like…
GFE’s equipment chosen for prestigious residential development in Istanbul
Following a competitive tender, Global Fire Equipment (GFE) Turkey, was chosen to design, supply and install the fire detection and alarm system for Eston Sehir Mahallem, a prestigious residential development located in the Bahçesehir district of Istanbul, Turkey. Bahçesehir is…
Reacton wins one of the world’s largest retrofit bus fire protection projects in history
Reacton Fire Suppression are proud to announce that they have secured an extremely large project through their partners, Tabra Trading. The first project is for Emirates Transport school bus fleet. In November of 2021, Reacton announced the partnership with market…
Federation calls for a national fire strategy
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) has published a white paper calling for a wider discussion to create a national fire-safety strategy that goes beyond current legislative proposals. The ‘Developing a National Strategy for Fire Safety’ document sets out a possible…
Are you ready for the new UK Building Regulations?
The new amended Part B of the Building Regulations came into force in the UK on 1 December 2022 and comprises some important changes concerning evacuation of buildings, including the new requirement for evacuation alert systems to be fitted in…
Watermist applied
It all started with marine and offshore applications. However, for many years watermist systems have been installed in buildings on solid ground. When it comes to the different classes of fires, watermist ticks more boxes than any other kind of…
Chang Sung Ace – Flame detectors & gas detectors Compact design and reliable quality
Chang Sung Ace (CSA) was established in 1990 and is now one of the most reliable fire-protection system and device manufacturers and a first-grade vendor for Samsung. Why CSA? Chang Sung Ace (CSA) has been manufacturing and supplying flame detectors,…
Advanced – Are you looking for safer, simpler fire protection?
Flexible solutions hold the key to simplifying the complexities of specifying fire-protection systems in a fast-moving, competitive market. Despite the many challenges posed by the global pandemic, the Middle East construction market is recovering well, with some industry estimates predicting…
Intelliclad – A Practical Approach to Fire Safety
The journey of residents affected by dangerous cladding across the UK has already been long and arduous, but the need for action is greater than ever. There are an estimated 321,000 people living in high-rise apartment blocks in the UK…
Intersec Saudi Arabia – Stage set for long-awaited return of fully booked Intersec Saudi Arabia
The stage is set for a fully booked Intersec Saudi Arabia, as the Kingdom’s largest trade fair for security, safety and fire protection prepares for its long-awaited return in Riyadh next month. Taking place from 13 to 15 September 2022…
IWMA Award goes to young Australian Scientist
This year’s International Water Mist Association (IWMA) Young Talent Award winner is Haydn Lewis who has been invited to attend the 21st International Water Mist Conference, taking place in Madrid on 9–10 November, to introduce his master’s thesis. International Fire…
High-pressure water mist protects modernised office building in Berlin
The former post office building in Lübecker street in Berlin was transformed into a modern office in the course of a renovation and equipped with an AQUASYS high-pressure water mist system. AQUASYS already took on an advisory role during the…
DSPA.nl – Product intro at Interschutz 2022
DSPA.nl is a leading manufacturer of highly innovative aerosol fire-suppression systems. Being a preferred Halon and gas substitute, our products are used worldwide by governments, oil & gas, energy and various industries. Unlike other extinguishing agents, DSPA condensed aerosol fire-suppression…
AQUASYS – Efficiently protecting clean rooms with high-pressure watermist
AQUASYS was founded in 1993 as part of a technology group and is a pioneer in the development and manufacture of high-pressure watermist (HPWM) systems. Since then AQUASYS ensured that our products are available in our high-quality infrastructure worldwide. As…
A guide to foam and foam proportioning equipment – Part 1
Fire presents many challenges, not least because of the variables that determine which suppression medium is appropriate for a given fire situation. Our objective in this two-part article is to provide guidance based on a hazard-specific approach and help you…
Emerging technology and fire-protection considerations for the aviation industry
I have spent more than 15 years in the fire service, the majority of that being within the aviation industry. The last four years have brought more significant changes to the industry than any of the preceding. These changes have…