Siderise previously supported precast concrete façade applications with its CW-FS Firestop, delivering a fully compliant solution. However, due to growing demand for these durable and efficient-to-build external wall systems, Siderise reapproached this application to develop a dedicated solution that has…
ASFP signs agreement for new branches in New Zealand and Australia in support of the passive fire protection industry
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is extremely proud and excited to announce that, after a year of consultation, the parties of Paul Ryan and the ASFP have reached an agreement which gives Paul the rights to operate fully…
INTERNATIONAL set to unveil next-generation CHARTEK 2218E Passive Fire Protection at ADIPEC 2025
ABU DHABI, 03 NOVEMBER 2025 – AkzoNobel’s protective coatings brand, International®, has officially launched Chartek® 2218E, the next generation of its industry-proven epoxy passive fire protection (PFP) solution, at ADIPEC 2025 in Abu Dhabi, stand number 15038, from November 3-6th. Building on more than 50 years…
Siderise Insulation achieves BES 6001 responsible sourcing certification
Siderise Insulation has achieved certification to the latest version of the BES 6001 standard for all its stone wool passive fire protection and acoustic products manufactured at its Maesteg factory in South Wales. This latest achievement for the global manufacturer…
Siderise passive fire protection install on historic Manchester redevelopment
Siderise has provided a suite of masonry passive fire protection products for Waterhouse Gardens —an exciting five-tower development built on the historic former Boddington Brewery site in the heart of Manchester’s city centre. Named after architect Alfred Waterhouse, designer of…
Promat to take design responsibility for its passive fire protection systems in UK first
Passive fire protection board specialist Promat has announced that it will be formally taking design responsibility for its system information and standard details – the first UK manufacturer to do so. The Bristol-based manufacturer has taken the leading stance to…
Major passive fire protection manufacturer opens Dubai facility
Siderise— a global expert in the manufacture of high-performance passive fire protection solutions for the building envelope – has opened a new manufacturing facility in Dubai, enabling it to better serve its customers in the United Arab Emirates and beyond. …
Promat secures gold certification for low VOCs in passive fire protection products
Passive fire protection specialist Promat has secured Indoor Air Comfort Gold certification in Eurofins VOC testing to demonstrate its fire protection boards support a healthy indoor environment and sustainability-led building design. All of Promat’s standard calcium silicate and mineral bound…
Ten years of advanced passive fire protection for curtain wall facades
Siderise Insulation is celebrating ten years since first having its curtain wall passive fire protection systems tested to the rigorous BS EN 1364-4 fire resistance standard. A decade on and an additional 16 successful tests later, its unique offering is…
Maintaining fire-resistance protection in multi-family and other occupancies
To some degree, existing fire-resistance-rated assemblies and their components have been forgotten. That’s what this article is about: maintaining protection using fire-resistance-rated assemblies in existing buildings. Fire test standards for protection Structures can be built with wood, steel and concrete,…
The unseen heroes that save lives and property
Recent devastating and tragic events around the world continue to highlight the importance of fire safety and regulatory compliance. Fire doors, when correctly installed and using fully tested products, not only preserve life from smoke and fire but contain devastating…
FireCORR 2021 Virtual Conference
Explore the latest trends in passive fire protection (PFP) and corrosion from the experts at the brand-new FireCORR 2021 Virtual Conference. This two-day virtual conference, presented by AMPP (formerly NACE International and SSPC) and the Polish Corrosion Society (Polski Stowarzyszenie…
Intumescent materials – the vital technology in passive fire protection systems
They remain inert in normal conditions but expand to many times their dormant size to seal critical gaps around doors, glass, ironmongery and service penetrations when the worst happens. This feature explains the application and characteristics of these key materials.…
Putting expertise into bricks and mortar – Siderise launches masonry passive fire protection package
Siderise has launched a suite of new passive fire protection products specifically engineered for masonry facades, making it easy for specifiers and developers to choose the right protection for their buildings. Designed to meet the specific construction challenges and requirements…
Understanding fire-resistant cables and saving lives in real-life fire scenarios
With the continuing focus on building safety, fire-resistant cables – and their ability to service critical systems in the event of a fire – remain under the spotlight. However, it has become clear that fire-resistant cables offer different levels of…
Take an active approach to passive fire protection with Sika
Leading speciality chemical manufacturer Sika Limited is helping specifiers contain and control the spread of fire with its high-performance passive fire-protection products for linear and penetration seals. Sika’s passive fire-protection range has been specifically developed to restore the fire resistance…
Fire design of composite beams with web openings protected with reactive intumescent coating
Fire engineering designing of structures has been proven to be an effective method of designing constructions. However, that does not mean the elimination of protective methods, but the efficient use of protective products. This paper reviews the most common method…