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Fike has expanded their Atlas rupture disc product line to include Inconel 625 material of construction. The material will now be offered in sizes 1″ (DN25), 1.5″ (DN40), 2″ (DN50), 3″ (DN80), and 4″ (DN100). Inconel 625 paired with Fike’s G2 technology creates a rupture disc with outstanding corrosion resistance at a wide range of temperatures. In addition to burst pressures ranging from 60-1500 psig (4.13-103.42 barg), Inconel 625 is the preferred material...
Honeywell’s FAAST is the first detection system to be approved by NPP operators for installation at their reactor building Honeywell’s FAAST is the first aspiration detection system to be approved by one of Europe’s leading nuclear power plant (NPP) operators for installation in their facilities’ most demanding locations, the reactor building. Understandably, equipment installed in enterprise-critical locations in NPPs has to conform to extremely strin...
The new garments will reduce the number of garments each firefighter will need to fulfill the European standards of protection An innovative layered approach to garment design sees Greater Manchester become the first UK fire and rescue service to meet all its response duties in one garment in which the different levels and types of protection for structural, USAR and wildland are met through wearing different combinations of outer and under garments. The contract for the 3...
Advanced Electronics MxpPro fire panels and ExGo extinguishant release system secures the Tyne Tunnels One of the UK’s busiest river crossings, the Tyne Tunnels are being protected by industry-leading fire panels and extinguishant control systems from Advanced. The first Tyne Tunnel was originally opened in 1967 and an ambitious project saw the addition of second tunnel in 2011, including an upgrade of infrastructure and safety systems, at a cost of £140 million....
Aico created the South East and East of England posts in response to customer demand Aico, a market leader in domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) protection products, has appointed three new Regional Specification Managers (RSMs) as part of its growth strategy. Two new RSM posts have been created by Aico in response to customer demand. These are the South East covered by Guy Merrick and the East of England covered by Tim Martins. The remaining RSM appointment is Barr...
Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has demonstrated commitment to its overseas markets with the appointment of Ilian Lukanov to the position of Regional sales manager for Central and Eastern Europe. He will be responsible for key accounts and opening new sales channels. Lukanov, who graduated from Sofia University and the Hamburg Business School is fluent in both German and Russian. He has considerable experience in fire...
The new EN54-20 aspirating smoke detector is designed to operate in a wide range of environments Apollo Fire Detectors, the world-leading independent fire detector manufacturer, has added an EN54-20 approved Point Based ASD to its range of specialist detection products. The Aspirating Smoke Detector (ASD) is an essential tool when it is impractical to place the detector head in situ. The point based ASD has an IP65 enclosure, which provides protection against ingress from th...
HM Prisons Grendon & Springhill chose Aico’s 10 year lithium battery operated standalone optical smoke alarms HM Prisons Grendon & Springhill in Buckinghamshire are installing Aico battery operated standalone optical smoke alarms in 230 prison cells as part of their transition to a Category M/L5 system. Following the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, existing prisons are required to review and upgrade their fire detection systems o...
The new spray can holder’s heavy-duty, steel and aluminum design keeps cylindrical cans up to 2-3/4” dia Keep the compartments organized with Zico's new QUIC-MOUNT Spray Can Holder, Model QM-PMH-2. The heavy-duty, steel and aluminum design keep cylindrical cans up to 2-3/4” dia. secured where customers need them most. Lowers risk of rolling, denting, leaking, and puncturing. Great for use with spray/marking paint, Rapid Tool Guard, silicone spray, bug spray,...
The revolutionary Deltair offers superior air management, single-power supply and clearer communications Deltair™, a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) designed for the fire service industry, has been recognised with the GOLD Industrial Designers Society of America, International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) for research relating to the Deltair product development. Started in 1980, the prestigious design industry IDEA program recognises excellence in industrial...
Fike’s TWINFLEXpro system incorporates the Multipoint combined smoke and heat detector with built-in sounder Some of Costa’s newest outlets in the UK are being protected by Fike’s TWINFLEXpro intelligent 2-wire fire alarm systems. From full-sized branches to small kiosks, from Minehead to London, Costa is relying on flexible and reliable protection from an innovative fire detection solution manufactured in the UK by Fike Safety Technology (FST). All the...
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...
The funds raised during Pierce’s Memorial stair climb event will benefit the NFFF and families of fallen firefighters Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced plans to host its second annual Pierce 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at historic Lambeau Field on September 6, 2014, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Last year, Pierce’s inaugural stair climb at Lambeau Field – with nearly 600 participants – was among the largest first time stair cli...
The eight Jacksonville pumpers include a 194-inch wheelbase, a 400-hp ISL9 engine, seating for six firefighters Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, sold eight Pierce® Enforcer™ pumper fire apparatus to the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department in Jacksonville, Fla. The vehicles will be delivered beginning in September, 2014. “We are elated to have Jacksonville Fire & Rescue select the new Pierce Enforcer chassis for this significa...
Elmdene estimates you can lose half of the power that goes into a linear PSU simply due to the heat which is being radiated Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - believes that greater attention needs to be paid to the quality and performance of power supply units for security and fire systems. With this in mind, the company is spotlighting five key things that purchasers shou...
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s consultation will run until 5th September 2014 At its meeting on the 25th June 2014, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority agreed two proposals for consultation, which will form the Service’s Integrated Risk Management Action Plan for 2014/15. The consultation will run until 5th September 2014, and there are separate feedback surveys for the two proposals. Proposal One- Changes to Our Response to Automatic Fire Alarms...
Emergency services link with volunteers to educate year 6 pupils with real life scenarios to teach them about personal safety Children are learning about fire safety with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service during Child Safety Week. Fire crews from across the county are educating youngsters about the dangers from fire at a series of events. They include playgroup visits to Bridgnorth fire station, Whitchurch firefighters at a supermarket, the brigade's Outreach education...
Aico Ei164RC heat alarm triggers the Plumis’ Automist home fire safety system via a relay module Aico is pleased to announce that its market leading Ei164RC mains powered heat alarm has been recommended by British manufacturer Plumis for use with its award winning Automist home fire safety system. Automist is a more convenient alternative to traditional sprinkler systems that uses innovative watermist technology to put out fires, using just 5% of the water consumed by a...
Vimpex’s Implaser range includes photoluminescent signage and lighting solutions for fire equipment, emergency exits, etc. Vimpex has introduced the Implaser range of photoluminescent life safety signage, which features brightness levels many more times than required by the Standards and innovative products that enhance building safety. The Implaser line is the ideal safety signage in areas such as public buildings, tunnels and escape ways. The range includes photolumi...
Mains powered 140RC series smoke alarms have been supplied by Aico to NRC for its Modern Apprenticeship Scheme Aico, supplier of market leading Smoke, Heat and Multi-Sensor alarms, has donated 140RC Series smoke alarms to Northern Regional College (NRC) in Northern Ireland, for its Modern Apprenticeship Scheme. NRC has around 20,000 students across six campuses in Northern Ireland and offers a wide range of full and part time Further and Higher Education courses for all ages....
Sprue was recognised for its campaign alongside Gis A Hug to keep more people safe from dangers of CO in Northern Ireleand Sprue Safety Products has won the Best Marketing Campaign title at Northern Ireland’s Plumbing & Heating Awards 2014. The company was recognised for its campaign alongside local charity Gis A Hug to keep more people safe from the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) in Northern Ireland. The company joined forces with The Gis A Hug Foundation to help...
The pair of Oshkosh Striker vehicles will support the airport’s new 14,000-foot (4.2 km) long runway Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, has placed twin Oshkosh® Striker® 8 x 8 aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles into service at Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The pair of Oshkosh Striker vehicles will support the airport’s new 14,000-foot (4.2 km) long runway set to open in June....
Honeywell’s FAAST system provided BRI Groep with ultra-fast detection with zero false alarms Chiller, freezer and refrigeration facilities present some of the most challenging environments for reliable fire detection. Low temperatures, dry atmospheric conditions and humidity fog created by temperature changes during normal operation make an advanced technology solution necessary. An increasing number of refrigeration facility managers are specifying next generation aspi...
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...
Advanced’s MxPro 4 panels are integrated with water-based sprinklers, deluge foam systems and inert gas suppression A key part of Malta’s power network, the 2012 extension of the Delimara Power Station, is being protected by a new fire system from industry-leading fire manufacturer Advanced. The contractor, BWSC, selected Advanced’s MxPro 4 fire panels for the fire system at the new diesel engine plant at the Delimara Power Station, which was commissioned in...
Fike’s new multipoint ASD detector incorporates a new advanced optical chamber for enhanced smoke detection Fike Safety Technology has introduced a new detector for its popular TWINFLEX®pro intelligent 2-wire fire alarm system. The Multipoint ASD detector has all of the features and benefits of the existing detector, including 7 modes of detection and optional built-in sounder, as well as a raft of additional features. The new detector includes an optional integral s...
Detection points were reduced with a wide field of view after video smoke detection solution was chosen The particular challenges for professionals tasked with ensuring high levels of fire detection for heritage buildings can be complex. Rarely built with fire safety in mind, historic buildings are often composed of highly flammable materials making them susceptible to fire. Detection and prevention solutions are therefore hugely important. Simon Jenkins of solution provi...
The new light will benefit the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting equipment, introduced a new Red Nano Light® as part of the company’s Lights for a Cause series of flashlights. The new light will benefit the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation. Streamlight will donate $1.00 to the organisation for each of these Red Nano Lights sold. Proceeds will help support re...
Streamlight recycled over 3,210 pounds of Nickel Cadmium, Lithium Ion, and small Sealed Lead Acid batteries Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights, announced that the company and several of its U.S. distribution partners recycled over 3,200 pounds of rechargeable batteries during the first quarter of 2014. Streamlight’s corporate headquarters in Eagleville, PA, and participating distributors throughout the U.S. recycled 3,210 pounds o...
Oshkosh Striker’s firefighting system includes a water tank, foam cell, and dry chemical system for dual agent fire suppression Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, announced that the Administracion Nacional de Aviacion Civil of Argentina (ANAC) purchased 25 newest generation Oshkosh® Striker® 6 x 6 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. Seven Striker ARFF vehicles are on duty at airports in Buenos Aires and across the co...
