Fire Industry News for June 2015

Forum will address issues including present and emerging security challenges for investors Global Summits organiser, IRN, is delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural Mexico Corporate Security 2015 Forum, taking place on 14th-16th of October 2015 in Mexico City. Mexico is currently undergoing major reforms to the energy, telecommunications, education, and financial sectors and the Government is opening the door to $50 billion of international investment by 2018 in...

Steve is looking forward to increasing Apollo's worldwide presence World-leading independent fire detection manufacturer, Apollo Fire Detectors, has appointed Steve Brown as its new Managing Director with regional responsibility for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Steve has an excellent record of growth and business transformation in his previous roles, and joins Apollo from ITW, where he was Group President of the International Catering Equipment division. Steve's...

The technology behind SOTERIA, known as PureLight incorporates enhancements to the smoke entry process The unique technology behind SOTERIA, known as PureLight incorporates both enhancements to the smoke entry processFollowing the successful introduction last year, Apollo Fire Detectors has unveiled the new addressable detectors which form the initial line-up in the SOTERIA™ detection range, the next generation in fire recognition technology which is designed to improve...

The Chubb FX range was selected for the design excellence award in the Protective Equipment category Chubb Fire & Security Ltd. has won 2014 GOOD DESIGN® Award for its Chubb FX stored pressure fire extinguisher range. The range features an innovative quick release mechanism and an ergonomically redesigned handle, lever and hose grip. Launched in late 2012, it was designed in consultation with DCA Design International, one of the world's leading product design and d...

Event brought together over 4,200 exhibitors, speakers, delegates & trade associations BuildTech Yangon, Myanmar’s definitive trade show for the building and construction industry concluded on 29 May 2015 after three days of fulfilling knowledge sharing, trade discussions and successful commercial engagements. The second edition of this much sought- after trade show unveiled innovative products and solutions for Myanmar’s built environment sector, resulting...

The new exhibition, built on foundations of an AFAC event, will be called 'AFAC powered by INTERSCHUTZ' On Friday, June 5, Hannover Fairs Australia (an Australian subsidiary of Deutsche Messe AG) and the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) finalised a partnership agreement for a new exhibition in Australia. Now professional associations and solution providers can use this new showcase to pursue their objectives in Down Under, which will cover sim...

Barnoness will address professionals from across security, safety, fire. facilities and service management industries Baroness Karren Brady CBE will deliver a powerful talk focusing on business management and the importance of strong leadership regardless of age, gender and industry on the first day of UBM EMEA’s Protection and Management Series at London ExCel. Baroness Brady - first of three inspirational keynote speakers Addressing a 400 capacity theatre of prof...

Choice was appointed by Mitie Technical Facilities Management under a rolling annual contract Choice Fire & Security Solutions has been appointed by the leading strategic outsourcing business Mitie Technical Facilities Management to provide an array of fire protection maintenance services, under a rolling annual contract, for The Ark – the landmark, 10-floor, multi-tenanted office building in Hammersmith, West London with 168,000sqft of lettable floor space. The Ark...

E2S Central Europe Sales Manager Joachim Ebert will be heading up the company’s presence at the event Joachim Ebert, Central Europe Sales Manager for E2S Warning Signals, the world’s leading independent manufacturer of audible and visual warning signals, will be heading up the company’s presence at ACHEMA on Stand G86 in Hall 11.1. The booth will feature existing, updated and new E2S products that are widely specified in chemical industry and process control...

Once again, the number of exhibitors from abroad will exceed the number of German exhibitors From 8 to 13 June, everyone who plays in role in the world of fire prevention, disaster relief, rescue and safety & security will be meeting up at INTERSCHUTZ in Hannover, Germany. Some 1,500 exhibitors, including around 800 from 51 countries apart from Germany, will be showcasing their products and services to visitors from around the world. “In partnership with the German F...

The Oshkosh booth will feature a stunning Oshkosh Striker 6 X 6 – with the Snozzle high reach extendable turret Oshkosh Fire & Emergency Group is unveiling the new Oshkosh® XP fire apparatus at Interschutz 2015 on June 8-13 at Messegelände, D-Hannover in Hannover, Germany. The new vehicle will be displayed at the Oshkosh Corporation booth, located at open-air site (FG) Stand M06/3. Upon the completion of its debut at Interschutz, the Oshkosh XP fire appa...

Compact K2 and NFPA-1801 compliant K65 cameras enable firefighters with life-saving thermal imaging technology FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced the addition of the new FLIR K2 and FLIR K65 to its industry-leading lineup of K-Series thermal imaging cameras (TICs) that provide firefighters with the capability to see through smoke, locate and rescue victims, identify hot spots, navigate safely, and stay better oriented during response missions. NFPA-1801 compliant K65 camer...

Target audiences for the week are young drivers & their passengers who run at high risk for accidents Fire and Rescue Services across the UK will be coming together between the 8th and 14th June to raise awareness of the dangers to young drivers of driving whilst distracted. Services will be running events and activities as part of the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA)’s 2015 Road Safety Week highlighting that, as a risky activity, driving requires full att...

The Pierce Arrow XT tiller apparatus features Detroit diesel DD13 500 HP engine as well as TAK-4 independent suspension Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has delivered a Pierce® Arrow XT™ 100-foot aerial tiller apparatus to the Minneapolis Fire Department in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Purchased through an HGAC procurement services contract, the apparatus will be placed into service in early June. “We are thrilled to be chosen by the Minne...

Event will involve a number of demonstrations & interactive session for pupils who attend school Between the 8th and 14th June 2015 Fire and Rescue Services across the UK are coming together to raise awareness of the dangers to young drivers of driving whilst distracted. Driving is a risky activity, so it requires full attention at all times. Drivers who are distracted significantly increase their risk of causing a devastating crash. Target audience - young drivers &...

6 X 6 ARFF vehicles will be placed into service at Kuwait International Airport, while the 11th apparatus is to serve the their Royal Fleet Oshkosh Airport Products Group, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is supplying 11 Oshkosh® Striker® 6 X 6 aircraft rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Kuwait Fire Service. Ten of the Oshkosh Striker 6 X 6 ARFF vehicles will be placed into service at Kuwait International Airport, while the eleventh apparatus is slated...

TenCate's new thermal barrier and liner fabrics is for use in firefighting turnout gear TenCate Protective Fabrics in Europe is launching new thermal barrier and liner fabrics for use in firefighting turnout gear, based on the TenCate Defender™ M flame-resistant fabrics already used for military combat uniforms. These new fabrics for firefighter turnout gear use TenCate Coolderm™ technology to provide better insulation and protection from heat while offering an...

Competition will help young engineers and apprentices to showcase their skills Engineers of Tomorrow, the annual competition that encourages the development of future talent within the security sector, is a true advocate for apprenticeships. Helping young engineers and apprentices to showcase their skills, Engineers of Tomorrow is a competition that allows apprentices in the security sector to prove themselves. Undertaking a 90-minute assessment, participants assess a pr...

FAAST LT easily adapts to meet the challenges of culturally important structures Culturally important historical buildings can present some of the most challenging applications for fire detection. Ornate architecture - which often draws high visitor numbers - requires careful consideration and care, creating the need for discreet fire detection that preserves aesthetical impact, without causing structural damage. Many applications of this nature are home to priceless and irrep...

The 4th annual international conference and exhibition will be held on 13th to 14th July 2015 at The Harte & Garter, UK The Indian Urban Sector is on the threshold of transformational change with the Government of India’s commitment to improve the quality of urban life and provide clean and sustainable environment by efficiently utilising available assets, resources and infrastructure. In order to achieve these objectives, the Indian government has already launched...

The announcement follows the campaign launched by the BBC’s Watchdog programme The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) has welcomed retailer Sainsbury’s announcement that from Halloween 2015 it will be testing all children’s dress-up outfits to the British nightwear flammability standard. The supermarket has further announced that it will introduce tests that are more rigorous than the British nightwear flammability safety standard during 2016. Watch...

Lux Intelligent ensures all emergency lighting is compliant and functioning with no engineer intervention required A landmark, £11.6 million new building at the University of Sheffield has been equipped with the industry-leading, Lux Intelligent emergency lighting test system from Advanced. Lux Intelligent ensures all emergency lighting is compliant and functioning with no engineer intervention required, saving money, time while maintaining compliance. It has recently b...