The team worked for eleven years, from March 2000 through May 2011, to craft a one-of-a kind illuminated manuscript, using traditional methods and materials such as calfskin vellum, powdered mineral pigments, gold leaf and quill pens. The final product included…
Sustainable Fire Protection for QINOUS Smart Energy Storage
Support of critical electricity infrastructure is becoming ever more important. At the same time, a growing number of businesses, including hospitals, hotels and even entire villages, rely on remote independent microgrids for their power supply. QINOUS is a Berlin based…
2019 – an important step in the HFC phase-down under the Montreal Protocol
by Martin Parsons, Gulf Regional Business Leader at 3M 2019 marks an important milestone in the Kigali Amendment and the Montreal Protocol, in phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in many industries, including fire protection. The newly amended Montreal Protocol will…
New 3M SafeTea Break kit
Latest version now available including new Fall Protection module The SafeTea Break, brought to you completely free by 3M, provides you with the toolkit and platform you need to engage your workforce in a discussion about health, safety and long…
A new method for firestopping construction joints
Primary purposes of firestop installations include protecting the overall structure of a building and protecting the lives inside it.
Incorrectly installed firestopping products pose a challenge to both those objectives. Even though most installers know building requirements and codes well and can be highly skilled, mistakes can still be made.
Firestopping is a dynamic, changing field. The industry has gotten better at identifying the causes of building fires and developing ways to prevent them. As building codes become more stringent, proper firestopping becomes more essential to pass inspection and keep people safe. As the industry evolves, shouldn’t our firestopping products evolve as well, so that we can meet those regulations without sacrificing efficiency in application and inspection?
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3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is a sustainable HFC alternative that works quickly, cleanly and efficiently to help stop a fire before it starts. Novec 1230 fluid balances industry concerns for performance, human safety and the environment. This makes…
3M helps customers meet new Montreal Protocol requirements
Global agreement impacts use of HFC-based fire suppression systems and is expected to prompt even faster transition to alternatives 3M, the science-based technology company, has announced its support for the latest update to the Montreal Protocol agreement, which directly impacts…
