When it comes to specifying Passive Fire Protection (PFP) products and solutions, it is mandatory to include the fire resistance rating, i.e., the period in which these products perform their protective role and can contain a fire. Different fire ratings…
Hytera strengthens foothold in Middle East, set to transform industries operating in high-risk environments
Hytera’s latest Intrinsically Safe (IS) communications devices of different technological protocols, including Digital Mobile Radio (DMR), Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA), and Push-to-talk over Cellular (PoC), offer industrial workforces a solid boost in workplace safety and collaboration efficiency, especially in sites…
GSS Group announces acquisition of fire detection and security manufacturer, NIBBLE
Global Safety Systems (GSS) Group has today announced the completion of the acquisition of the European electronics manufacturing company, NIBBLE. The acquisition strengthens the group’s portfolio of advanced safety system electronics and enhances its already impressive research and development capabilities. …
Elizabeth Schoonman Joins Telgian Engineering & Consulting
Telgian Engineering & Consulting, LLC (TEC) recently announced the addition of Elizabeth Schoonman as Strategic Account Manager. In this position, Schoonman will be responsible for implementing business development initiatives, while building strategic customer relationships. She will focus on partnering with…
Hochiki Europe welcomes three expert sales professionals, Adrian Willis, Jason Bryant and Nick Brammall, to its dynamic regional sales teams
Hochiki Europe, a leading provider of innovative life safety solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of three highly experienced sales professionals, Adrian Willis, Jason Bryant and Nick Brammall, to its growing team. With their wealth of industry knowledge and…
ASFP launches new firestopping training for installers
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched a new e-learning course aimed at passive fire protection installers. The ASFP Firestopping for Installers course equips learners with the essential knowledge and skills to install different types of firestopping products. …
Intelligent ESP Range from Hochiki offers so much more
Hochiki’s ESP intelligent range of addressable fire detection and alarm equipment has been leading the market in addressable life safety for over 30 years. And now with the opening of the new state of the art warehousing facility in Kent…
Fire-stopping expert to rebrand as FSi Promat
Leading fire stopping specialist FSi is to rebrand its products as FSI Promat and, at the same time, become responsible for Promat’s fire stopping products within the UK. The move aims to capitalise on the technical support and knowledge across…
Thieves trigger supermarket fire alarms to beat store security
Shoppers were recently evacuated from an Epsom supermarket after thieves maliciously activated a fire alarm call point at Sainsbury’s Kiln Lane store and then, under cover of the building evacuation, attempted to steal two televisions. While people were evacuating the…
Fredrik Rosén appointed as Business Line Manager for Material Handling at Dafo Vehicle
Dafo Vehicle, a global leader in safety for vehicles in high-risk industries, is excited to announce Fredrik Rosén’s new position within the company as Business Line Manager for Material Handling. As a key member of Dafo Vehicle since its inception,…
The Control of the Ventilation System of the Poisonous Gases in Closed Parking Areas
Today, underground parts of many buildings such as shopping malls, trade centers, residences, fair and congress centers, culture-arts and entertainment centers are designed and implemented as an underground car park. Also, underground parking areas are being built in major cities.…
Siderise celebrates latest curtain wall perimeter firestop system certification and listing
Siderise Insulation, market-leading passive fire protection manufacturer for building envelopes, is delighted to announce the successful certification of its innovative stonewool lamella solution for curtain wall façade applications – reinforcing the reputation of its passive fire safety products and systems…
BRE Global signs MoU with Dubai-based fire testing laboratory Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants
BRE Global and Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations. This agreement provides the fire testing and certification market with the opportunity to access the services of…
Siemens Cerberus Pro protects home to UK surgeons
A facility known worldwide as a centre of excellence for the surgical profession is being protected with a Cerberus Pro fire safety system, backed by a service and maintenance contract from Sensetech Systems. The Royal College of Surgeons of England…
Johnson Controls introduces CLEANGUARD+ clean agent extinguishers
CLEANGUARD+ is safe in spaces as small as 40 cubic feet Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced an extension to its commercial portable fire extinguisher lines with the newest, more environmentally…
Historic Timothy Taylor’s Brewery Gets Hyfire Wireless Protection
Keighley’s historic Timothy Taylor’s Brewery, renowned for its popular Landlord cask ale, recently received a significant fire safety upgrade carried out by PWP Fire & Security. The team designed and installed over 300 Taurus wireless fire devices from Hyfire, helping…
Kask Quantum Helmet Series Engage The Extreme Elements
KASK, the premium designer and manufacturer of performance head protection, launched Quantum as its first helmet series in the wildfire firefighting and technical rescue category for first responders undertaking high risk activities with extended operational use. KASK has created a…