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The Viking Group, a renowned brand in the manufacture and distribution of fire protection and life safety systems, is pleased to announce that its Chairman and CEO, Mr. Kevin Ortyl, has been named the 2016 recipient of the National Fire Sprinkler Association’s Golden Sprinkler Award. This award, which is the NFSA’s highest honor, is presented each year to an individual that has dedicated his or her career to advancing the fire sprinkler industry. Ortyl began his career at Viking in...

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...

Two MxPro 4 networked panels already installed in station, will increase to four when two MxPro 5 panels are added to Crossrail sections Travellers passing through the flagship Tottenham Court Road Station on London's Northern Line and the new £14.8 billion Crossrail network, set to open in 2018, will be protected by intelligent fire systems from Advanced. The combined Crossrail and London Underground station, which originally opened in 1900 as part of the Central Londo...

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...

The event will bring together leading stakeholders in mining sector to discuss cutting edge technologies TECHSEC in Mining 2016 is a carefully designed event that will bring together the leading stakeholders in the mining sector on an exclusive and candid platform, where they will discuss cutting edge technologies in mining security to take the industry forward. TECHSEC in Mining 2016 offers The inaugural edition of the conference will be held from March 10-11, 2016 in Bogo...

Products from both long-term exhibition strategic partners and professional safe manufacturers will be showcased According to the investigation of Ningbo Safe Industry Association, a strong momentum of development and intense competition simultaneously exist in the safe industry. Under such market prospect, manufacturers are seizing opportunities expanding the sales regions of safe and make it a large market share. Main trends in China's Safe industry: 1. Safe gradually...

SkyTech 2016 is a two-day tradeshow dedicated to advancing the global commercial UAV industry After the success of the first SkyTech event in April of this year, the organisers are delighted to announce the launch of SkyTech 2016, organised in collaboration with SUAS Global, RUSTA and Flightpath Consulting, which will take place on the 27th & 28th January 2016 at the Business Design Centre, London. Advancing global commercial UAV industry SkyTech 2016 is a two-day tr...

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...

Some 2,107 government officials and commercial buyers connected with 75 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions Myanmar Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Maung Maung Thein officiated the opening of the inaugural Myanmar Security Expo. Over the 3 days’ event, some 2,107 government officials, commercial buyers and media convened and connected with 75 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions. Close to 16% of the visitors are government officials and decision makers from priva...

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...

The event featured the leading stakeholders and thought leaders of global mining industry Technology and Innovation in Mining 2015 was held at InterContinental Toronto Yorkville Toronto, Canada on 10- 11 September 2015, featuring the leading stakeholders and thought leaders of global mining industry. The summit organised by Information Exchange Group (IXG) put across the challenges in executing large scale automation projects, shared case studies from successful implementa...

The FP PLUS was installed because it is the highest performing cable on the market Over 5km of FP PLUS fire resistant cable from Prysmian has been installed in Edinburgh College of Art as part of a significant upgrade to fire protection systems in two of the Lauriston Campus buildings. The University of Edinburgh’s plans for an overhaul of fire protection at the College of Art to ensure fire detection and fire alarm systems are providing adequate protection included...

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...

The two-day conference featured interactive panel discussions, speed-networking sessions, fire side chats and presentations Smart City Landscape 2015 was held at The Imperial in New Delhi on 10th – 11th September 2015, featuring the leading stakeholders, thought leaders and subject experts on smart city development in India. The summit organised by Information Exchange Group (IXG) put across the challenges, opportunities, enablers and deterrents of various industry sub s...

Organised by IXG, the conference put across variety of issues facing general aviation including security, aviation legislation, etc. The Aviation Security Conference 2015 was held at the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort, UAE on 16 - 17 September 2015, featuring the leading stakeholders and thought leaders of global aviation industry. The conference organised by Information Exchange Group (IXG) put across a variety of issues facing general aviation including airport and airline sec...

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...

Blueproof follows movement of fire and reduces temperatures in the room in which it activates, in stairwells as well as on upper floors Blueproof, developed by Bluerad, not only fights fire but, for the first time in the history of fire suppression products, reduces the amount of toxic smoke and fumes. The installation in Sneinton, Nottingham, was carried out during a £3m refurbishment of Bentinck Court, Manvers Court and Kingston Courts, three 16 storey tower blocks ma...

The event delivers well-researched, relevant and unique forum to discuss the various facets of Secure Cities Security Watch India (SWI) organised the seventh edition of its critically acclaimed security event, ‘Secure Cities’ in New Delhi on 09th September, 2015. This is the only event to deliver a well-researched, extremely relevant and unique high level forum to discuss the various facets of Secure Cities. The event was supported by a unique showcase exhibition e...

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,...

The fire safety system comprises a 4 loop Kentec Syncro Multi Loop Analogue Addressable fire control panel The newly restored Archive of Serbia in Belgrade, home to some of the country’s most valuable pre-1918 documents and archives, is being protected by a new fire safety system that includes a number of Kentec fire alarm control panels. The Archive of Serbia, houses and protects documents and other archival materials produced by Serbian state bodies and organisations...

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 Axis fire panels offer the flexibility to be upgraded and expanded in the future Global fire systems manufacturer Advanced has been selected to protect the new global headquarters of Landmark Group in Dubai. The Customer Founded in 1973 in Bahrain, the Landmark Group has successfully grown into one of the largest and most successful retail organisations in the Middle East, Africa and Indian Subcontinent. It operates over 1,900 outlets encompassing over 24 million square...

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...

Advanced MxPro 4 panel for training purposes allows staff at the airport to be trained in the latest aspects of fire safety London City Airport has recently opened a new simulation training room, mirroring its fire system which features panels from leading manufacturer, Advanced. Opened in 1987, the airport, situated at the former Royal Docks in Newham, is the only airport to be located within the M25. Servicing over 3.6 million passengers annually, the airport has ten operat...

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...

New AES 7706-ULF is UL listed and NFPA compliant, featuring intelligent FACP for monitoring wet or dry fire sprinkler systems AES Corporation, the leading manufacturer of private wireless mesh alarm communication networks, is proud to introduce the new AES 7706-ULF Integrated Fire Monitoring System. This exciting new fire product was engineered in close collaboration between two leading companies in the security industry, AES Corporation and Potter Electric Signal Co., LLC. Th...

Security alert buttons have been installed at first-floor staff entrance along with a fire microphone The 1,000 pupils and staff at the 570-year-old City of London School – one of Britain’s most photographed educational establishments – are now protected by a Morley-IAS by Honeywell voice alarm system. Installed by Ardent Fire & Security in a major overhaul of voice alarm and public address technology, the school, which is on the Thames embankment near S...

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...