Fire Industry News for March 2016

Security & Counter Terror Expo will provide valuable knowledge to those tasked with protecting nations and assets Over recent years the threat of terrorism has increased exponentially and today terrorist activity is undertaken on an almost a daily basis. In 2015 alone, there were more than 380 recorded terrorist attacks by violent non-state actors for political or unknown motives. These attacks are now wide reaching and intercontinental. The Nigerian government is jus...

The system comprises of Apollo’s reflective beam detectors, XP95 optical smoke detectors, XP95 manual call points and sounders After years of restoration and extension, the new National Gallery of Slovenia in Ljubljana finally reopened its doors on 27 January 2016. Founded in 1918, The National Gallery is the main art museum in Slovenia and contains the largest visual arts collection from the late medieval period to the early twentieth century. Soon after its opening, t...

Each data centre uses Kentec Syncro Analogue Addressable fire control panels that communicate directly with Reliance MODBUS RTUs Fire safety systems installed at 200 4G data centres across India that are designed to house communication equipment, and provide the base for an operational workforce, are using Kentec’s fire safety control panel technology. Reliance Industries, one of India’s largest private sector companies, is installing 4G mobile communication netwo...

The VADs are available in ceiling category, C-3-8.5 and C-3-15 and wall category W-2.5-7 Apollo Fire Detectors, the world-leading independent fire detector manufacturer, has added to its range of products with the launch of their new visual alarm devices (VADs). The devices have been created by Apollo’s specialised in-house design team, with two available in the ceiling category, a C-3-8.5 and a C-3-15 VAD, and one wall category W-2.5-7 VAD available to compliment the o...

Headlining programme of 300+ speakers will be Colonel Tim Collins OBE, Kate Adie OBE and James Cracknell OBE IFSEC International and FIREX International, organised by UBM EMEA, have recently unveiled the speaker line-up for the Protection and Management Series 2016, Europe’s leading events for security, fire, safety, facilities and service management, taking place at London’s ExCel from 21-23 June 2016. Headlining a programme of more than 300 speakers will be keyn...

The installation includes Advanced’s TouchControl terminal/repeater networked with MxPro 5 and MxPro 4 panels An Advanced intelligent fire system with touchscreen repeaters, internet control and backwards compatibility, has been chosen to protect Ringmer Community College in East Sussex. The Ringmer Community College Originally opened in 1958, Ringmer Community College is a leading secondary school Academy with specialisms in technology and the arts. The college a...

David Galt, Port Security Officer, Port Security Authority, Liverpool & Manchester will discuss weaknesses of the ISPS code SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security will return to London on the 1st and 2nd June, 2016. With continued migration into the EU through sea borders and the serious threat of terrorism, there is a pressing need for the maritime security community to collaborate and further strengthen relations in order to boost security. International Sh...

HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended “Aftershock 2” live demonstration on responding to crises and emergencies Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated on 15th March the activities of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016). The eve...

According to Achille Fulfaro, VP Middle East Market Development, Fincantieri is proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor of DIMDEX The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) recently signed a sponsorship agreement with Fincantieri as the Diamond Sponsor for DIMDEX 2016, to be held at the Qatar National Convention Centre from 29 to 31 March. This year's edition of DIMDEX, the fifth, will be held under the patronage of His H...

Opening ceremony edutainment titled "The Aftershock II” will shed light on emergency response and public safety readiness scenarios  Under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the events of the seventh edition of the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016) will kick off tomorrow, Tuesday, 15 March. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Interior a...

Ballyclare donates to help protect firefighters who often wear badly maintained kit, or no protective kit at all Ballyclare is always pleased to support the fire and rescue community. Over the year’s the company has donated protective clothing to charities and countries across the world to help protect firefighters who often wear badly maintained kit, or no protective kit at all. Charity with IFRA One charity Ballyclare work with is the International Fire and...

The event will witness confluence of technology and service providers falling under the category of Building Automation The event will serve as a platform for the leading players representing project owners, operators, developers, architects, civil engineers, structural designers, procurement leaders to meet world class suppliers and solution providers. April will witness the confluence of leaders from the realms of construction, real-estate development, technology and servic...

To celebrate working partnership, Bristol joined Concorde members to host presentation for its senior staff Bristol’s strategy of building a worldwide network of appointed distributors began in 1975 when Concorde Trading Company in Abu Dhabi was appointed to be the company’s first representative. To celebrate this historic 40th anniversary of a successful working partnership, Bristol joined senior members of Concorde to host a presentation for its sen...

Captain Attilio Montalto, Italian Coastguard will give a presentation entitled ‘Maritime Security and Security Controls’ SMi are delighted to announce the Italian Coastguard will join the speaker line-up at SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference which returns to London on the 1st and 2nd June 2016 International Port Security 2016 will bring together key decision makers in the industry to discuss current issues surrounding port security and h...

In the survey, Chubb retained its number one spot for fire and security brands while falls inside top 100 for all brands Chubb Fire & Security has retained its status as the UK’s number one fire and security brand in the 2016 Business Superbrands survey. The annual survey is independently administered by The Centre for Brand Analysis with input from an independent expert council and 2,500 business professionals with purchasing or managerial responsibility. Chubb, a l...

TWINFLEX SRP can be used as standalone solution, or can be interfaced to external fire safety systems Fike Safety Technology (FST) has launched TWINFLEX SRP, an innovative Extinguishing Control Panel, as part of its extensive Fire Suppression systems portfolio. TWINFLEX SRP can be used as a standalone solution, or can be interfaced to external fire safety systems through its versatile set of monitored inputs and outputs. The panel offers unrivalled performance and a unique set...

In addition to exhibiting, Lionel Paillet, GM Europe for Nest will be speaking within the FIREX Expertise and Guidance Theatre FIREX International is delighted to announce that Nest Labs, the architect of the thoughtful home, will be exhibiting at its 2016 event this June. Nest‘s mission is to create a home that‘s thoughtful - one that takes care of itself and the people inside it - and will be showcasing the very latest in design in technology at the only even...

Assistant Commissioner joins an educational programme that has been expanded to more than 50 sessions in five tracks ASIS International is pleased to announce that Mark Rowley, Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations, Metropolitan Police Service of London, will be a keynote speaker at the ASIS 15th European Security Conference and Exhibition (ASIS Europe 2016), 6 to 8 April in London, UK. Assistant Commissioner Rowley joins an educational programme that has been expa...

The 2017 event in Bahrain will serve ASIS members and stakeholders from across the region ASIS International has announced that its 8th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will take place from the 5th-7th November 2017 in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Expanding ASIS educational event portfolio ASIS has decided to move its flagship event in the Middle East from the late February timing of recent years in order to better accommodate its expanding portfolio of global edu...

All vehicles are mounted on an IVECO Eurocargo chassis and have large water tanks and a Magirus MPN230 centrifugal pump After delivering 40 Magirus fire engines to the “Junta Nacional de Bomberos de Chile” one year ago, another 100 vehicles from a second order has now been sent to Chile as well. In the presence of Chile’s Minister of the Interior Jorge Burgos together with the leader of the Chilean fire departments Miguel Reyes, representatives of 45 fire dep...

Attendees gained update on different components of show & received detailed info for smooth participation of delegates With the fifth Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2016) fast approaching on 29 to 31 March, the Qatar Armed Forces held a briefing session for ambassadors, defence attachés, sponsors and the media at the Diplomatic Club, Doha. Attendees gained an update and overview on the different components of the forthcoming sh...

FP200 Gold was specified and installed to supply the emergency lighting system throughout the building Prysmian FP200 Gold cable has been specified for the Central Library in Manchester, one of the most instantly-recognisable landmarks of the city. The Grade II listed library was built in the 1930s, and refurbished between 2010 and 2014. The Central Library is the second-largest public lending library in the UK. For such an important public building, fire safety was a pri...