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Hochiki’s HFP range includes photoelectric detectors, which feature its High Performance Chamber Technology Hochiki Europe will be demonstrating the features and benefits of its cutting edge fire detection and emergency lighting solutions at the 2014 HefmA National Conference. This year’s Hands Across the Water conference takes place over 15th and 16th May and will be two days packed with valuable resources for those in the industry. On the Hochiki Europe stand vi...

The certifications replace the GOST-R and Ex GOST-R national Russian certification system E2S are pleased to announce the attainment of these new certifications for products from their fire & industrial, explosion proof and wide area disaster notification portfolios. The new TR CU Declaration of Conformity certifies compliance to the new, harmonised Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Community (Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan) and fulfillment of safety requireme...

Advanced’s MxPro 4 network offers long-term security for buildings Providing a fire system for the most sacred site in Scotland was always going to be a challenge, especially considering the remoteness of its historic location, but for the custodians of Iona Abbey global fire systems manufacturer Advanced was the only choice. Located on the Scottish island of Iona, south west of the Isle of Mull, the Abbey is at the heart of a globally important religious centre, founde...

The FAAST aspiration system achieves false alarm immunity in real life hostile environments System Sensor, part of Honeywell, has installed a live demonstration of its FAAST aspiration system at the KAC Manufacturing Facility in Redditch. The system is housed in a new, purpose-built customer experience centre, where regular CPD webinars and events will be hosted from the end of March. Part of the demo system is configured to replicate a hostile, powder rich manufacturing env...

Sprue is donating one CO alarm to Gis A Hug for every 20 FireAngel CO-9XT alarms sold from wholesalers and merchants Installers in Northern Ireland have been snapping up thousands of FireAngel carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in support of manufacturer, Sprue Safety Products’ campaign with the Gis A Hug Foundation to keep more people safe from the dangers of this deadly gas. Sprue is donating one carbon monoxide alarm to Gis A Hug for every 20 FireAngel CO-9XT alarms sold fr...

Number of fires at waste management sites has remained constantly high According to FireVu, the number of fires at waste management sites has remained constantly high. Statistics for the past 10 years, supplied by the Environment Agency, have averaged, more or less, a fire every day. While figures for 2012 had come down from 2011 to 96 fires at regulated waste transfer stations and 247 fires at all regulated sites, the trend has not continued downwards. In 2013 there were...

FireVu offers Video Smoke Detection technology solutions for the early detection and prevention of fires Mark Tansey has joined FireVu, an innovator in Video Smoke Detection, as a new business development manager. Tansey joins from wireless fire solutions supplier Sterling Safety Systems where he was UK sales manager. Tansey’s extensive fire detection industry experience includes a number of long-term business development industry positions at ADT, Romec Services, TFS...

Hochiki’s photoelectric smoke chamber improves immunity to noise and reduces false alarms Here at Hochiki, when it comes to our fire detection equipment, we are continually striving for technological perfection. So we are pleased to introduce our newest generation of sensors fresh from our clever R & D boffins over in Japan. With Enhanced Performance Chambers and a handful of software advances the new range is smarter and more immune to noise and false alarms than ev...

The use of Fike’s fire detection technology has resulted in significant cost savings for the project Fike Safety Technology Ltd, the UK-based manufacturer of intelligent fire detection solutions, has supplied its popular Quadnet analogue addressable system for a large residential building complex in India. The Wembley Estate in the Gurgaon District of Haryana has 8 tower blocks with 13 floors in each. The use of Fike’s fire detection technology has resulted in sign...

Hochiki’s (ESP) provides flexibility to accommodate integrated building management and complex life safety systems As one of the mainstays of the UK breakfast cereal market, few will be unfamiliar with Sugar Puffs. Immensely popular for nearly 60 years, since the 1970s the Honey Monster has been at the forefront of a number of memorable advertising campaigns that have seen him working with people as diverse as Boyzone, Kevin Keegan and ‘punk poet’ John Cooper...

NYFRS is urging chip lovers to take care when they indulge in the National Chip Week North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, as part of the Fire Kills campaign, are urging chip lovers to take care when they indulge in one of the nation’s favourite foods this National Chip Week (17 – 23 February 2014). Last year, over half of all accidental fires in the home started in the kitchen, with chip pan fires having a very high rate of casualties. Leaving a chip pan...

During a tour of e2v, Lord Livingston saw imaging sensors from the billion pixel device for the recently launched Gaia satellite Trade Minister Lord Livingston reiterated his support for businesses during a visit to e2v, the Chelmsford based high technology manufacturer, as part of a series of meetings and visits across the East of England recently. Lord Livingston was making his first visit to the region, following his appointment in December, to hear first-hand the experien...

Crowcon’s F-Gas detector provides an effective gas leak detection package Fluorinated (Freon) gases, which include hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), hydro-chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), are a family of man-made chemicals containing fluorine. These ’F-gases’ are extremely powerful greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming – most are between 1,000 and 20,000 times more...

The significant increase will provide system integrators and end clients peace of mind regarding their investment in E2S For greater peace of mind, signalling products for hazardous areas, fire and industrial applications and wide area disaster warning are now available with a five-year warranty. Priding itself on stringent quality procedures being applied throughout the product manufacturing process, the company has backed up this claim by extending its product warranty...

Hochiki's FIREscape utilises light emitting diode technology, which is ideal for the university Teesside University has become firmly established as one of the UK’s foremost higher education establishments. Located in Middlesbrough, on the south bank of the River Tees, it began life as a technical college designed to support the region’s engineering, bridge and shipbuilding industries. Officially opened by the future King Edward VIII on 2nd July 1930, it was...

The housing association will install Aico Ei261ENRC and Ei262 mains powered CO alarms in high risk properties initially Trent & Dove Housing has recently completed a major Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm installation programme using solely Aico mains powered alarms and accessories. Aico 160 Series smoke alarms were originally fitted throughout the 5,200 properties located across East Staffordshire by Trent & Dove Housing shortly after the association took over th...

The system is based around Hochiki’s Enhanced Systems Protocol, a communications solution for intelligent fire detection Located in the Kentish town of Sittingbourne, Milton Court School is a one-form educational establishment for children aged 3-11 years old. Over 250 staff and pupils occupy a two storey Victorian building that has undergone extensive refurbishment over recent years to create a stimulating, comfortable and energy efficient learning environment. However...

Fireray 3000 is Fire Fighting Enterprises’ latest product development, bringing the most advanced technology to end-to-end systems Protecting buildings from the risk of fire is never an easy task, and educational properties often bring their own particular array of problems: irregular and high ceilings, tricky wiring and large indoor spaces – and the potential for rough treatment. Fireray optical beam smoke detectors from Fire Fighting Enterprises are specifically...

Sprue’s involvement was hugely valuable in helping ensure students stay safe from potential CO sources A recent survey carried out among Warwick University students searching for new rented accommodation has highlighted a lack of awareness of symptoms that could be a sign of potentially fatal carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. The survey was carried out by local home safety products specialist, Sprue Safety Products, at the University’s annual Housing Day, where...

Hochiki will display the FIREscape Emergency Lighting range, which features self-contained LED luminaires and signage Hochiki Europe will demonstrate the features and benefits of its cutting edge fire detection and emergency lighting solutions at this year’s Health & Safety event, taking place at The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham between 11 -13 March 2014. The 3-day event encompasses the very best of the UK health & safety industry. Visitors can se...

Two Kentec Syncro 4 loop addressable control panels and a Sigma XT extinguishing control panel were installed When International security company G4S moved their Estonian operations into a new purpose built complex in the country’s capital city Tallinn, a fire system designed around Kentec’s fire control panels was chosen to protect the architecturally innovative building. The building’s design, chosen following an architectural competition, combines innovat...

The Vimpex battery-powered unit is triggered acoustically when the fire alarm sounders are activated Vimpex Limited, the specialist supplier of fire detection, alarm and evacuation solutions, has introduced an innovative wireless magnetic door holder to its range of products. The battery-powered unit is triggered acoustically when the fire alarm sounders are activated. No external wiring is required and a pair of standard 'C' cell batteries provides power for more than a yea...

Fire-Cryer multi-message voice sounders have been installed in London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital London’s famous Moorfields Eye Hospital has turned to voice sounder specialist Vimpex Ltd for a major upgrade to their fire alarm system. In the first phase of the project, Moorfields has replaced fire alarm bells with 250 multi-message Fire-Cryer Plus voice sounders. When the project is complete, the hospital will have over 500 Fire-Cryers fitted. Since staff and occup...

The Repeater Panel is a small remote display unit that can be connected to a 4 or 8 zone version 2 TWINFLEXpro panel Fike Safety Technology (FST) has launched a Repeater Panel as part of its TWINFLEXpro Smart 2-Wire Fire Detection System. The Repeater Panel is a small remote display unit that can be connected to a 4 or 8 zone version 2 TWINFLEXpro panel via an RS485 data link, with a maximum of 8 Repeater Panels connected to a single control panel. The unit does not itse...

City’s H2S and CH4 toxic and flammable gas sensors will be displayed at the event City Technology is set to exhibit with Honeywell at one of the world’s largest oil and gas trade shows, The China International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology Exhibition (CIPPE). The event is taking place at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing on 19-21 March (Stand 540, Hall 1). City is the world’s leading supplier of gas sensors, producing 4.5 mill...

Static Systems recommended Apollo as the best solutions provider for the project  Apollo Fire Detectors’ Discovery range of fire products were chosen by fire alarm specialist Static Systems Group and leading construction and development company, Skanska, to provide life and property protection at the new premises of The Royal London Hospital. The Royal London Hospital has been at its current location on the south side of Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, since 175...

Siemens Sinteso fire alarm system is integrated with ASA technology making it efficient & reliable False alarm callouts are costing London £37 million annually and the economy approximately £1 billion in lost productivity. The cost, risk to lives and drain on firefighting resources has led the London Fire Brigade (LFB) to announce a stringent, new rule which came into effect on the 01 January 2014. LFB's stringent, new rule for more than ten fals...

The Systems Partners Programme helps companies adapt and rise to the challenges presented in this sector Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, recognises the crucial role its installation partners play in its mission to achieve unparalleled levels of customer service and satisfaction. To further its commitment to installer support and development, it has announced the launch of a Systems Partners Programme. Hochiki Europe is continually...

Reflex’s analogue addressable fire detection systems were installed across the hotel facilities Reflex Systems, the integrated fire and security systems specialist, has recently completed a major project to upgrade the fire detection systems for one of the UK’s leading hotel groups QMH UK Ltd. The contract was carried out over a four week period, which involved upgrading the fire detection systems on 18 hotels, including 12 Holiday Inns, three Best Western hotels...

Fire Fighting Enterprises is at the forefront of beam smoke detection technology Protecting buildings from the risk of fire is never an easy task, and historic properties often bring their own particular array of problems: ornate decoration, irregular and high ceilings, lack of wiring and large indoor spaces. Optical beam smoke detectors are specifically designed to overcome these potential issues, with a number of features that make them inherently well-suited to protecting...