With the greatly increased emphasis on building safety, the leading manufacturers have boosted their research and development efforts to provide the end user with the safest, most efficient and reliable passive fire protection solutions. In this Buyer’s Guide we highlight the latest offerings from the worlds leading suppliers.
Pyroplex – Making glazed doors fire-safe
Glazed doors are in demand. And for good reason. Not only are they safer in high footfall areas, they’re often an important design choice in commercial and residential buildings. More glass enables more natural light to transfer between different areas.…
Hochiki Europe multi-sensors protect Belgrade’s cultural heart
After 15 years of work, the National Museum of Serbia completed an extensive Ä12 million refurbishment, finally opening its doors to the public in 2018. The historic building is iconic in the city and contains over 400,000 precious objects, including…
Intersec – Middle East security, safety, and fire protection industries in the spotlight
The 22nd edition of Intersec, the world’s leading security, safety, and fire protection trade show, will open doors early next year in Dubai with a long list of dedicated features set to complement a packed exhibition floor featuring more than…
AUDAX-Keck
Based on more than 25 years’ experience in the field of construction chemicals, AUDAX specializes in individual solutions for the building industry. The aim of the merger with Rudolf Hensel GmbH in 2016 is to use current synergies to the…
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN has been offering innovative fire safety systems for more than 25 years, specialising in the areas of cable, pipe and combination penetration seals, as well as firestop joint seals. In addition to our proven product line of intumescent moulded…
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams delivers smart asset protection and unmatched commercial, technical and specification service to customers in a wide array of markets, including Oil & Gas, Water & Wastewater, Bridge & Highway, Steel Fabrication, Flooring, Food & Beverage, Mining, Rail, Marine, Power…
Wrexham Mineral Cables
Established in 1989 Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) developed a new and unique process for the continuous manufacture of Mineral Insulated Cables – the Ultimate Fire Survival Cable. Specially designed equipment is housed in a 5,000 square metre purpose built factory…
Pyroplex Limited
A leading authority in the specification, manufacture and testing of passive fire protection products, Pyroplex Ltd operates internationally to help the construction industry ensure high levels of fire safety in both commercial and residential buildings. UK based with worldwide reach,…
Maple Armor – Innovative technology and user-friendly solutions
In a fiercely competitive industry, where product development and technological advancements are so slow they seems stagnate, consumers are in dire need of innovation catering to their needs. Enter Maple Armor. Maple Armor is a new designer and manufacturer of…
Victaulic – Innovative disturbances: Providing value and consequences
Disruptive innovation is relatively new expression, but the phenomenon of new concepts radically impacting traditional ways of working is not. Harvard business school professor Clayton Christensen, who coined the expression, defines disruptive innovation as a product or solution that creates…
Tema Sistemi – Protecting people and goods since 1990
Tema Sistemi S.p.A is an international company highly specialised in engineering, manufacturing, installation and maintenance of certified and customised firefighting systems and products. With six worldwide offices (five in Italy and one in Nigeria), it now has about 18,000sqm of…
Honeywell Gent helps Fircroft with major fire health and safety reconstruction, following panel failure
Fircroft College of Adult Education recently found themselves in urgent need of a new fire safety system for their historic building. They called in specialists from Bradford-based Kings Secure Technologies to design a solution that would meet their specific requirements,…
Fire Safety North and Health & Safety North – Unparalleled line-up of free education content for 8-9 October 2019
The co-located events will return to EventCity for the third consecutive year and will attract more than 2,000 delegates and boast 150+ exhibitors showcasing all the latest products, innovations and services in the health and safety and fire safety sectors.…
FIREX International 2019 records another successful event
The 2019 FIREX International, held on 18–20 June at ExCeL, London, was another enormous success. Once again, the event saw increased attendance, with a 4% rise in visitors from 73 countries, representing a combined annual budget of £6.3bn, helping FIREX…
Spotlight on Daniel Wake – Product manager of sprinklers and devices at Victaulic
Daniel Wake is the product manager of sprinklers and devices at Victaulic and is celebrating more than 20 years in the industry. He began as an apprentice in 1998 and worked as a sprinkler fitter in Australia and the United…
AUDAX – Providing fire protection coatings for General Electric, Rio de Janeiro
General Electric’s newest multi-disciplinary research and development centre is located in Rio de Janeiro. Researchers and engineers from all over the world work here to solve the biggest challenges facing GE clients in Brazil and South America. In addition to…
International Water Mist Conference in Berlin
For the past 19 years, the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) have organized an annual conference solely dedicated to the water mist technology. In 2019, the event will take place in Berlin, Germany from 23rd – 24th October 2019. The…
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) – Providing expertise, research and training for fire-industry professionals
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) is Europe’s largest trade association for the fire-protection sector, with a focus on providing excellence in fire safety. A not-for-profit organisation, the FIA focuses on funding vital research into methods of fire protection. Recent studies…
Victaulic – Celebrating 100 years of customer – focused patented innovation
Milestones Include One Billion Solution Installations Worldwide, Contributions to the Eiffel Tower, Hoover Dam and other iconic projects Victaulic recently celebrated a century of innovation – 100 years since it was granted its first industry patent for mechanical pipe joining…