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AirForLife – Award-winning, life-saving aerosol product is the new kid on the block
Statistics indicate that around 85% of deaths from fire-related incidents are due to being overcome by gas or smoke. This is a devastating problem for which AirForLife has created a life-saving solution contained in an award-winning and innovative aerosol can.…
FireDos – Stands out as a specialist for monitors and proportioners for firefighting
The Germany-based company FireDos has become an established specialist in the field of designing and manufacturing high-quality foam proportioners and monitors for firefighting worldwide. “About 20 years ago, we were the first company to develop a proportioning concept for firefighting…
Not all fire extinguisher disposal methods are made equal
Our world is changing. Trends in urbanisation and population growth require more sustainable solutions to move the world forward. From a business perspective, sustainability means that companies can do good for the planet whilst also doing good for employees, communities…
Swansea University future-proofs campus
The university has installed 25 one-, two- and four-loop MxPro 5 fire-alarm control panels throughout its 11 academic Bay campus buildings, specified thanks to their superior networking abilities. Installed alongside over 5,000 Hochiki and Apollo protocol devices, each fire panel…
All-consuming fire safety
As part 2 of the Grenfell Tower Public Enquiry gets underway, many members of the Fire Safety community are asking themselves: How did this happen? And how can we prevent it from happening again? Of course there are many technical…
PPG protects world’s largest airport terminal
PPG has announced that its interior and exterior coatings are enhancing protection, safety and sustainability for the new Beijing Daxing International Airport terminal building. The terminal, which is the largest in the world at 7.5 million square feet, was designed…
What’s new with… Passive fire protection
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,…