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Command™ Brand has partnered with actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth to kick off a nationwide call for nominations to celebrate the merrymakers in their lives. Just in time for the holiday season, consumers can share a bit of magic by nominating the person in their life who goes the extra mile to deliver and spread cheer to others. One lucky winner will receive $25,000, a $1,000 gift card for holiday decor and a Command Brand Holiday Product Package – fit with everything needed t...
3M has announced the appointment of Bryan C. Hanson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the independent health care company, when it is spun off from 3M. Bryan Hanson will join 3M on Sept. 1 as CEO of the Health Care Business Group. Hanson comes to 3M from Zimmer Biomet, a global MedTech innovator with annual revenue of more than US$ 7 billion. He has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2017, and Chairman since 2021. Extensive industry experience Bryan Hanson is a proven exe...
Command™ Brand announces its first official Director of Dorm Design, Bobby Berk, who will provide style inspiration for students and young adults to help transform their space to match their current aesthetic ‘era’ this Back to College season and fearlessly express themselves with ease. Bobby Berk is a design expert, Emmy-nominated host of Queer Eye and author of ‘Right at Home: How Good Design is Good for The Mind,’ publishing September 12, 2023. Former college...
Feld Fire is known for being one of the fire industry’s equipment and gear suppliers. With a location in Iowa, two in Missouri, as well as sales and service support in South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Illinois, Feld has been making moves with its manufacturing arm. Offering customized skid units, rapid attack apparatus, and made-to-order equipment customization, the company continues to be an innovative pioneer in the market. Headquartered in Carroll, Iowa, Feld Fire has provided firef...
3M™ Littmann® announced its 3M™ Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope received honorable mention accolades in the health category of the 2022 Fast Company World Changing Ideas global awards program recognizing companies, products, and initiatives that support innovation for the public good and tackle social inequality, climate change, and public health crises. Smart Stethoscope features Currently available in 21 countries, the 3M Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope is a first-...
As health care becomes more patient-centric and data and technology grow more sophisticated, medical device developers have an opportunity to lead the health tech sector into the future. The key is making devices that integrate into users' lives. This enables users to comply with their health and wellness regimen while relevant data is collected, striving toward more meaningful outcomes. Adhesives can help make this possible. 3M's latest medical adhesive, 3M™ Spunlace Extended Wear Adhesi...
The Ethisphere Institute today recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the ninth straight year. 3M is one of only seven industrial companies worldwide to be honored this year. "For the past 120 years, 3M has built its reputation on doing things ethically," said Michael Duran, 3M senior vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer. "Our purpose as a company and unwavering integrity help us deliver to our customers and make 3M a great place to work...
As the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads rapidly, 3M has been providing information about the company’s 3M N95 respirators, including information on where to buy them, how to ensure a proper fit, and why they are considered the standard equipment for protection. “As we have throughout the pandemic, 3M is committed to making sure everyone who needs an N95 has access,” said Raymond Eby, the President of 3M’s Personal Safety Division, adding”3M's N95 respi...
NEOGEN Corporation and 3M announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which 3M will separate its Food Safety business and simultaneously combine it with NEOGEN in a transaction that is intended to be tax-efficient to 3M and its shareholders for U.S. federal and income tax purposes. The combination will create an innovative pioneer in the food safety sector with a comprehensive product range and a strategic focus on the category's long-term growth opportunities. Tra...
Join the 3M Scott Fire & Safety Application Engineering Team for a free webinar on fireground communications. Whether one is charging into a burning building, accessing a roof for ventilation, or rescuing a victim, the ability to communicate on the fireground is paramount to a successful operation. Hosted by 3M Scott Fire & Safety, the webinar will be presented by application engineers Gary Silsby and Brad Harvey. The following topics will be discussed: Importance of fireground com...
The Ethisphere Institute recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the seventh straight year. 3M is one of only eight industrial companies worldwide to be honored this year. Ethics And Values Recognizing that corporate integrity, character and transparency impact the public trust of companies, the Ethisphere Institute defines and advances standards of ethical business practices through data-driven insights. “For more than a century, we have built a fo...
Foam is the most effective agent for fighting numerous fires. But as firefighters know, foam is more than just foam. The Hamburg-based company Sthamer has almost 100 years of experience with fire-extinguishing foam. A while back, fluorinated foam was considered the most effective means of putting out oil and fuel fires. But research at the turn of the millennium produced new findings and, with the general growth of environmental awareness, fluorinated foam came under increased scrutiny. Accordi...
It is now widely recognized that regular cleaning of PPE is important and helps reduce firefighters’ long-term exposure to harmful contamination. However, it’s not always possible to use off-site cleaning services for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Most firefighters share SCBA and often this vital equipment needs to be kept onsite in case of a major incident. This is where the Solo Rescue decontamination machine comes in. stainless-steel machines Bristol Uniforms is the...
Fire & Safety, concurrently held with Secutech Taiwan April 2020, will have international and local manufacturers showcasing products and solutions for best practices in fire safety for various verticals as well as effective disaster prevention and mitigation technologies. Countries from the APAC region is expected to see an increase in fire safety demands as increase in infrastructure developments requires both in pass and active fire safety equipment. Government regulation also plays a ma...
According to Protective Clothing Market Global Forecast to 2024 by MarketsandMarkets, the protective clothing market size is projected to reach USD 3.6 billion by 2024 from USD 2.6 billion in 2019, at a CAGR of 6.5%. The key market players profiled in the report include 3M (US), DuPont (US), Kimberly Clark (US), International Enviroguard (US), ULTITEC (Taiwan), and Lakeland (US). ULTITEC is proud to be mentioned as a major influencer as this proven ULTITEC moved beyond Asia into international s...
3M today announced that it has completed the sale of the company’s advanced-ballistic protection business to Avon Rubber p.l.c. for $91 million, before closing and other adjustments. A further contingent consideration of up to $25 million is payable depending on the outcome of pending tenders. Avon Rubber is a provider of advanced chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear respiratory protection systems for military, law enforcement and fire customers. Ballistic Helmets The business...
3M announced that it has completed the sale of its gas and flame detection business to Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, a provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products and software, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems, for $230 million in cash. Gas And Flame Detection The business is a pioneer in fixed and portable gas and flame detection with products sold under the Oldham, GMI, Detcon, Simtronics and Scott Safety brand names. 3M will retain the...
Fike Corporation, a global manufacturer and distributor of industrial fire, explosion and pressure relief safety products, will now offer 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid in its patented Impulse Valve Technology fire suppression system. Fike fire suppression systems are manufactured with impulse valve technology to improve the release of the agent into the zone with greater precision and reliability. Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid “The most globally recognized sustainable clean age...
3M announced it has received a binding offer from Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, to purchase 3M’s gas and flame detection business for $230 million, subject to closing and other adjustments. Teledyne is a provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products and software, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. The gas and flame detection business is part of 3M’s Personal Safety Division. The business is a provider of fixed and portable gas and...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that Finley Fire Equipment, the exclusive Pierce dealer for Ohio, Kentucky, and part of West Virginia, has secured a location for development of the company’s largest service center in Ohio. The Western Ohio Service Center is located off of I-75 at 11600 County Road 99 in Findlay, Ohio, with a planned opening in August 2019. In addition to preventive maintenance and major repair work for apparatus, including...
North America’s largest fire event, FDIC International, brings together more than 34,000 fire industry professionals this month (April 8-13) at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. First constructed in 1928, FDIC continues today in its original tradition of providing a forum for networking about the most vexing issues and sharing the most promising solutions to concerns that face the fire service. FDIC provides opportunities to learn new techniques, train a...
The original fire suppression agent has always been, of course, water. In the age of sail, it was ideal. Not so with the advent of the combustion engine, however. When applied to burning petroleum, the fire spreads. It also simply destroys electronics. Carbon dioxide (CO2) and Halon derivatives were the first widely used commercial fire suppression solutions, gaining popularity in the 1950s and '60s. Unlike water, they were highly effective, electrically non-conductive and didn't leave any resi...
3M Scott has pledged $100,000 in charitable donations to the firefighter community over the next two years as part of a comprehensive cancer prevention and awareness initiative. The program reflects the company’s commitment to protect first responders; its first recipients will be announced at the 3M Scott Customer Event April 25 at FDIC International. Firefighter health and safety “The long-term effects of carcinogen exposure to firefighters is a serious issue that must come to th...
Managing the global finance and IT teams at Apollo, Pete will work closely with the company's offices in the USA and China Apollo Fire Detectors has appointed Pete Browitt to the post of Global Finance Director, reporting directly to Apollo’s Managing Director EMEA, Steve Brown. Announcing the new appointment, Steve, said: “We are delighted to welcome Pete to the management team. Pete’s wealth of finance expertise - coupled with a proven track record in proj...
The 2016 event will focus on industrial security, associated with safety & security protection of industrial facilities & assets Saudi Arabia’s leading security, fire and safety workshop and exhibition will return in 2016. The Saudi Safety & Security Forum and Exhibition 2016 will be taking place from the 16-18 May at The Dhahran International Exhibitions Center, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2016 welcomes a rebranded SSS, including new logos and branded...
This year event had a new workshop-led format where selected critical topics were discussed The Saudi Safety & Security Forum and Exhibition takes place annually and attracts a broad cross section of the industry to the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, the industrial hub for the Middle East region. Launched in 2011, SSS Arabia has combined an international exhibition and strategic workshops to serve these extremely important industries – safety, security and fir...
Event has been supported by Ministry of Public Health & Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan The preparation for the 5th Anniversary Kazakhstan International Occupational Safety and Health Conference and Exhibition KIOSH 2015 is in full swing. The project will take place with the active support of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on April 28-29, 2015 in Astana. MCFR Kazakhstan LLC provides information suppo...
3M's reflective sheeting has been chosen by many fire, ambulance and police fleets 3M demonstrates its product’s superior reflectivity at this year’s NAPFM conference and exhibition. Diversified technology company 3M will be exhibiting at this year’s National Association of Police Fleet Managers conference and exhibition, 6-7 September, held at the Exec Exhibition Centre, Peterborough. The company’s high performance Diamond Grade DG3 Reflective Sheeting...
TenCate and 3M came together to produce stronger, lighterand more durable composites TenCate USA declares the commercialization and supply agreement with 3M. TenCate Advanced Composites USA announced that it has signed a commercialization and supply agreement with 3M for the supply to TenCate of 3M™ Matrix Resin for the creation of customized TenCate prepreg products, bringing innovative 3M technology to multiple new markets. As leading thermoset and thermoplasti...
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