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Advanced MxPro fire panel range has been specified for its flexibility, reliability and ease of use The UK’s newest Harvey Nichols, which recently opened in Birmingham, is protected by industry-leading intelligent fire panels from Advanced. The Harvey Nichols store Advanced’s benchmark MxPro fire panel range has been specified for its flexibility, reliability and ease of use. The fully integrated 4 loop MxPro 4 panel covers the entire Harvey Nichols store, which...

FP200 Gold with excellent data & signal transmission characteristics, is an ideal choice for voice alarm, addressable & networked systems A substantial volume of Prysmian’s FP200 Gold fire resistant cable has been specified and installed for the fire alarm systems in a significant refurbishment of the Tulip Factory in Redruth, Cornwall. Customer Tulip is a leading food producer in the UK, with 16 sites across the country, supplying to retail and food servic...

Premier Waste UK selected Honeywell’s FAAST system, controlled by Notifier’s Pearl control panel for removal of unwanted alarms With high levels of dirt and dust, waste recycling plants are challenging environments for life safety systems to operate in. Disruption from unwanted alarms can result in unnecessary costs, such as waste redirection, moving stored materials to safety and process downtime. This makes the use of ultra-reliable and accurate fire detection es...

Also, Honeywell D1 system and All-Spec air sampling device were installed at the zoo In 1930, George Mottershead bought Oakfield House in Chester, along with seven acres of land, for the grand total of £3,500. He then visited a zoo in Manchester and what he saw that day inspired him to create ‘a zoo without bars’. George opened Chester Zoo in 1931 with his family and a small group of animals, never forgetting the vow he made. By the time he died in 1978, aged...

Advanced Axis EN fire system and AlarmCalm false alarm management software chosen for the nursing home One of Poland’s premier nursing and care establishments, Dom Seniora Willmanowa Pokusa in Krzeszow, is now being protected with an industry-leading Axis EN fire system from Advanced also running its AlarmCalm false alarm management software. Customer The exclusive nursing home is a private resort located in close proximity to the historic Basilica Krzeszowska, in the...

SOTERIA detection range is designed to improve detection, reduce false alarms and deliver improved reliability World-leading independent fire detector manufacturer, Apollo Fire Detectors, will showcase its new SOTERIA® range of products at Intersec 2016 (Dubai, 17th – 19th January 2016). Visitors to Apollo’s stand (Hall 4, Stand E09) will have the opportunity to find out about the company’s extensive product and service offering and witness in action...

Xtralis provides a wide range of safety and security solutions for vehicle research and retail applications Xtralis VESDA VLP & VLC aspirating smoke detectors are providing very early warning smoke detection for the Ricardo Vehicle Emissions Research Centre (VERC), a new facility for the development of next-generation of clean, low carbon vehicles located in Shoreham, UK. Ricardo is a global engineering, strategic and environmental consultancy, founded by Sir Harry Ricardo...

Chubb received a Gold Award for the third consecutive year, for its systems business Chubb Fire & Security Limited has received a Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for the third consecutive year, for its systems business. Chubb Fire & Security’s branch network business received a Silver Award. Chubb is a leading provider of security and fire-safety solutions for businesses and industry nationwide, and is a part of...

Mr. Aaron Mellor was fined £76,000 for allowing dangerous fire safety conditions to exist in both nightclubs At York Crown Court the responsible person for the Tokyo nightclubs in York and Lincoln, Mr. Aaron Mellor, was fined a combined total of £76,000 for allowing dangerous fire safety conditions to exist in both nightclubs. Tokyo Industries was also awarded a fine of £30,000. Fire Officers carried out a number of visits to the Tokyo Nightclub in York betw...

Allcooper will recruit 20 new employees over the next year, growing its current team of 80 A leading provider of security and fire safety services will create jobs over the next 12 months after purchasing new premises in Gloucester, with a six-figure funding package from Clydesdale Bank. Allcooper will move from its current premises in Hucclecote to the new 0.7 acre site in Kingsholm after the business carries out a full refurbishment of the premises. The move will bring the...

FFE will showcase its explosion-proof Fireray smoke detectors and Talentum flame detectors at the event FFE is bringing the latest in wide-area smoke and flame detection to the ADIPEC International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi between 9th - 12th November. Fireray optical beam smoke detectors The company, located in Hall 8, Booth 8510C, will be showing its ATEX certified, explosion-proof Fireray optical beam smoke detectors and its Talentum flame detector...

Mini Fire-Cryer slimline base sounders were installed under ceiling mounted fire detectors in all parts of the building The former St Thomas More Community Centre in East Dulwich, London is home to a new three-screen cinema with a café-bar and a courtyard garden. Refurbished in 2015, East Dulwich Picturehouse & Café offers diverse programmes to all sections of the local community and is equipped with the latest digital and satellite technology, enabling...

Apollo's partner, TVI Belgrade specified XP95 optical smoke and heat detectors for Archive's new fire protection system For a building that is both a historic monument and houses millions of records - mostly on paper- fire protection is of utmost importance. Fires in libraries and archives cause two types of damage: material loss of the collections and perhaps the building and, social damage. Society has suffered some extraordinary losses from ancient times to the present,...

Chubb provides assistive living solution systems and monitoring services through its Chubb Community Care business Chubb Fire & Security Limited has been chosen by Northwards Housing to design and install fire alarm systems integrated with existing assisted living solution technology to protect residents at five sheltered housing developments. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Chubb has worked with Northwards Hou...

The series explore how facilities, fire, security and safety functions operate within London’s most famous buildings FIREX International, the leading international event connecting the global fire and security markets, has commissioned a series of videos, articles and infographics to provide some unique insight into how fire safety is managed in some of the most prestigious buildings and projects in the country. Protecting London series The Protecting London s...

The Intelligent Manual Call Point also supports CoreProtocol, the new generation operating protocol Following the launch of its original Manual Call Point in 2013, Apollo Fire Detectors has announced the development of a version which will support Apollo’s new SOTERIA™ range of detectors. Tom Crane, Product Manager, said: “The development of SOTERIA™ and CoreProtocol™ – our new generation detectors and operating protocol – gave us the...

A total of 11 FAAST LT units have been deployed to provide aspirating smoke detection in the voids of the five lift shafts Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, a new 171-room hotel at the home of Hampshire County Cricket Club, is now fully protected by Notifier by Honeywell fire technology, designed and installed by Notifier Gold Partner Crane Communications. The hotel is one of the centerpieces of the new development at the Eastleigh cricket ground which has hosted test matches and one...

The research found that many landlords and letting agents ignore safety concerns reported to them New research, commissioned by safety charity Electrical Safety First, suggests that landlords and letting agents may be putting their student tenants’ lives at risk, by failing to fix serious safety hazards. The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) is concerned at the findings of the research, which found that many landlords and letting agents ignored safety concerns repo...

Notifier fire protection technology has been installed to protect precious 12th century artefacts Notifier by Honeywell technology has been installed to protect some of the UK’s greatest treasures – the Lewis chessmen. Six of the walrus ivory chess pieces dating from the 12th century are to be housed in a newly-created museum at Lews Castle on the island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Highly-sensitive Notifier by Honeywell technology has been used to protect the...

Integral installed Apollo Intrinsically Safe equipment in the basement, which was used for oil storage Knightsbridge is home to some of the most prestigious addresses in central London. It’s a leafy district, with high end retail stores and Hyde Park on its doorstep. Number 1 Knightsbridge, a landmark office building situated on the south side of Knightsbridge, is now being protected by the latest fire detection products from Apollo. Tony Marsh, National Operations Mana...

Kentec’s unique tamper resistant window was chosen to protect the fire alarm panels from unauthorised access to its controls A major expansion by the UK’s leading gym operator has seen new fire safety systems, using Kentec fire alarm control panels, installed in new premises across the country to protect users and staff. The Gym Group The Gym Group is the UK’s largest gym operator with in excess of 500,000 members, just six years after it first opened i...

NYFRS organises series of information seminars for business owners to understand The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Following the prosecution of a man operating a business in Selby, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding all business owners to make sure that they are managing their fire safety obligations correctly. During a multi-agency visit to the Waterfront Hotel, 36 Ousegate, Selby on 30th July 2014 fire safety officers from North Yorkshire Fire...

The event will feature the latest UAV technology and most innovative end user case studies from around the world The Commercial UAV Show takes place 20-21 October 2015 at the ExCel, London. It’s a conference and exhibition featuring the latest Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology and most innovative end user case studies from around the world. Successful case studies at the event As UAV technology becomes more advanced and accessible, the potential applications acr...

Tim Checketts, Honeywell BDM outlined how FAAST aids transportation facilities overcome traditional fire detection issues Honeywell delivered a speaker session on advanced aspiration smoke detection technology at the Rail Industry Fire Association AGM in York, UK (19th June). Tim Checketts, Business Development Manager for Honeywell Fire Safety, outlined how FAAST (Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology), can help transportation facilities overcome traditional fire detectio...

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...

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...

Speakers will provide industry leaders knowledge of current oil and gas security situation in West Africa The Director of Development of the Nigeria Defence Headquarters from the Nigerian Ministry of Defence will give the Welcome Address at the 2nd West Africa Oil & Gas Security Summit, taking place next month at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos, Nigeria, on 10-11th June. Fight against terrorism, piracy & pipeline vandalism Oil production in Nigeria accounts f...

FAAST uses a sophisticated three-stage filtration technique, dual-optics particle analysis As the market-leading Aspiration Smoke Detector (ASD), it’s no wonder Honeywell’s FAAST is being implemented by a growing number of recycling and waste management plants. Offering the earliest, most accurate smoke detection, class-leading filtration and system design that removes both dust-stimulated false alarms and problems arising from environmental fluctuation, FAAST prov...