KAC Alarm Company Ltd News

The new KAC online guide helps fire system designers and system integrators meet new obligations under EN54-23 KAC Alarm Company has created an intuitive online guide to VAD coverage, a powerful support tool for its new ENscape range launched earlier this year in response to the new EN54-23 standard for VADs. ENscape is receiving very positive feedback for its ease of installation, powerful performance and versatility, with a significant increase in sales over the last quarter...

Honeywell promoted Sean Clay to the role of General Manager Honeywell Life Safety has made some senior appointments within its multi-million dollar Sensors Division this month. Sean Clay has been promoted to the role of General Manager, and Alexandre Naef, ex Johnson and Johnson Director, has taken on the role of Sales Leader. Sean Clay reports to David Wilson, VPGM of the wider Systems & Sensors Division within Honeywell Life Safety. The Sensors Division employs over 100...

ENscape reduces costs for contractors and improves the effectiveness of Audible Visual Alarm Devices for end users KAC Alarm Company, the market leading call point and AV device manufacturer, has developed ENscape, a new range of EN54-3 and EN54-23 approved conventional AV warning devices for use in fire detection systems. Offering outstanding performance, fast installation and safe evacuation for all building occupants, ENscape reduces costs for contractors and improves the e...

The MCP6 is the latest addition to KAC's range of manual call points The MCP6V is a specially terminated unit fitted with a mains voltage microswitch. Externally identical in size and user interface with the normal low voltage version. The latest addition to KAC’s range of manual call points for specialist applications is the MCP6V, an indoor call point for flush or surface mounting that will switch up to 2A at 240VAC mains voltage. Whilst the overwhelming majority of...

Raxa is responsible for the programme of new products development KAC, the world’s largest manufacturer of call points and AV devices for use in commercial fire and security systems, has appointed Raxa Chauhan to the new position of Product Manager. She is responsible for managing the existing well-established product portfolio and for the successful conclusion of an aggressive programme of new product developments. KAC Marketing Manager, Mark Thomson, said: “We...

MED grants approval to KAC's selected manual and waterproof call points KAC has obtained "wheelmark" approval to the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) for selected manual and waterproof call points. MED approval enables products to be installed as part of fire protection system in passenger ships, cargo ships and tankers. The directive ensures the free movement of equipment within the EU and guarantees the uniform application of standards in Chapter 11-2 of the international S...

KAC provides smoke control management systems UK wide KAC has introduced an orange-bodied version of the MCP indoor call point conforming to EN12101-9 for use as a manual activation device in smoke control management systems. Smoke vents are installed in diverse applications ranging from traditional industrial buildings, large enclosed public spaces and multiple occupancy accommodation through to data centres containing high value, enterprise-critical equipment. Typically, smo...

The manual call point series is available in break glass and resettable versions The manual call point family from KAC, the world’s leading manufacturer, includes units designed for installation in a vast range of applications. The standard MCP indoor version is ideal for offices, hotels and public buildings; the IP67 WCP is for use in environments where water or dust will be present and intrinsically safe units, approved for both gas and dust risk hazardous areas are i...

KAC will outline key developments for fire systems integrators and installers at the International Firex 2011 show “This is an important year for KAC at Firex. It gives us an opportunity to show that we continue to drive the market after 40 years…,” said Mark Thomson, Marketing Development Manager.KAC, the world’s largest call point manufacturer, is back at the International Firex on 16-19 May at the NEC in Birmingham, to outline key developments f...