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Between 2013-2018, the distilleries industry has grown more than four percent each year. Much of this growth has been driven by the rise in micro-distilleries, which are now popping up in cities all across the United States. Micro-distilleries are small, often craft-style facilities that produce beverage-grade spirit alcohol in small quantities, usually in single batches. In contrast to large facilities that are typically located in rural areas, these operations – their barrel warehouses,...

Senju Sprinkler, a Japanese fire suppression manufacturer and an innovative pioneering company, recently announced the launch of a new intermediate 205°F temperature Flat Concealed Residential Sprinkler (RC-RES series) to their lineup. The new intermediate 205°F sprinklers are suitable for use where maximum ceiling temperatures are up to 150°F and available on 3.7, 4.9, and 5.8 K-factors. Moreover, these sprinklers have improved specifications on ordinary and intermediate temperatur...

In the south Texas city of Edinburg, the community’s firefighters recently received delivery of two fully customized pumper apparatus that were built by Toyne Inc., a foremost fire apparatus manufacturer based in Breda, Iowa. The department’s new engines will help bolster its firefighting efforts in and around the city as the community continues to expand. Aiding Fire Suppression Both the apparatuses are mounted on a Spartan Metro Star LFD chassis with a 10-inch rais...

Your Homes Newcastle (YHN) manages more than 26,000 properties on behalf of Newcastle City Council. They are piloting an innovative fire detection system in partnership with OpenView Security Solutions, the UK’s largest privately-owned independent security company and a national supplier of fire, electrical and mechanical services to the public and private housing sector. Thermal Imaging Cameras MOBOTIX thermal imaging cameras have been installed in 3 multi-story blocks across the city...

Kentec, a manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched the XT+, a new multi-area releasing control unit designed to be easily interfaced with Kentec’s UL864 single and dual loop fire safety products. It features intelligent functionality to make it simple to install, configure and use, and manages the activation of gas suppression systems and all associated releasing monitoring and control circuits. The interface with the fire detection system is via a simple RS485 communica...

Batley and Spen MP, Tracy Brabin, has officially opened a new factory at Angloco, Britain’s manufacturer of fire engines – doubling the company’s production capacity. The 12,000 sq ft site on Alexandra Road, Batley, is now up and running, alongside Angloco’s 30,000 sq ft headquarters, meaning it can now turn out more than 100 fire engines per year. And the business, currently employing 90 people, is searching for 15 new employees to join the team before the end of the y...

A Sigma XT extinguishing panel and accessories manufactured by Kentec, a life safety control systems manufacturer, are protecting a power storage station built in Hefei in China, and brought over to Yorkshire, in Northern England. Guangzhou Wanzhen Information Technology Co. Ltd completed the installation and commissioning of the project for Sungrow Power in Hefei earlier this year, after which it was transported to Yorkshire, where the storage container was fixed to the site. The storage stati...

Sigma A-XT gas extinguishing panels from Kentec, a life safety control systems manufacturer, are at the heart of a new fire safety solution protecting users of the magnificent Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB). The HZMB is a 55km-long bridge-tunnel system consisting of three cable-stayed bridges, an undersea tunnel and four artificial islands. It spans the Lingding and Jiuzhou channels, connecting Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai, three major cities on the Pearl River Delta. The HZMB includes a 4...

G-One Fire recently assisted Cape Parts Distributors in Port Elizabeth to protect their building, staff, and stock with a Nittan Evolution One. Cape Parts Distributors specializes in brake and clutch hydraulic components.  Keeping the wide range of stock and specialist manufacturing equipment in good working order is essential to business operations. The Evolution One Loop Addressable system provided a cost-effective detection system throughout the building, while minimizing disruption to...

Fike Corporation hosts a meeting with Damian Porcari, Regional Director for the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office in Detroit. Fire Suppression Solutions Porcari visited Fike because it is one of the corporate stakeholders in the Midwest region that regularly files for the patent protection of the intellectual property associated with innovative designs and products developed by Fike in rupture disc technologies, explosion protection, pressure activa...

Evacuation planning is one of the most difficult tasks in emergency management. Bottlenecks on evacuation routes have resulted in deaths. Because of this, StreetLight Data researched small towns across the U.S. and their evacuation routes. The results are available free to government agencies looking to develop disaster evacuation plans or improve infrastructure. Research details  The research involved 30,000 towns in the U.S. with populations under 40,000. These communiti...

The West Chester Fire Department will now enforce the most current version of Ohio Fire Code in order to remain on the forefront of fire and life safety. Each year, the West Chester Fire Department conducts thousands of fire safety inspections and conducts hundreds of plan reviews for fire safety. The move to enforce the most current Ohio Fire Code, approved by the Board of Trustees on Aug. 27, allows Fire Safety Inspectors to apply the most current and relevant fire codes. Safeguarding Life A...

Manholes on-board ships or in industrial or offshore plants are generally only used from time to time. The manholes are closed most of the time and are only opened when there is a need for maintenance or other activities to be performed on the installation. Gaskets are used to ensure the steel sealing plates reliably seal off the manhole. The NOFIRNO gaskets supplied by Beele Engineering for these types of systems were recently subjected to one of the most severe fire tests possible. Tested To...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is excited to announce that recruitment for wholetime firefighters opens next week. People interested in becoming wholetime firefighters will need to register online before they can apply. Registration opens at 9 am on Monday 2 September and will stay open until midnight on Sunday 15 September at 23.59pm. firefighter recruitment campaign Chief Fire Officer Chris Strickland said, "We’re excited to launch our wholetime firefighter recruitment...

Fire doors are often the first line of defense in a fire, yet the strict specification, maintenance and management of these doorsets is still not fully understood. This is something that ASSA ABLOY is passionate about changing. So, to coincide with Fire Door Safety Week 2019 (23-29 September), ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland will be hosting two dedicated events to help people responsible for fire doors, unlock compliance to fire door safety. The two events will take place at the...

FieldEquip is excited to announce the release of its new solutions for the postal, e-commerce, and packaging industries. Bursys Group’s 14 years of experience with various customers, around the globe, in this domain enabled it to provide the solutions the world is looking for.  A powerful solution with low initial investment will add value in automating and digitizing the day-to-day field operations to ensure the smooth functioning of the assets. easy-to-use advanced technology Fie...

BAFE welcomes the publication of Raising the Bar, the summary and reports from the Working Groups established after the Hackitt review following the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy. They have contributed significantly to a number of the Working Groups and supported the Fire Sector Federation with the work of the Competence Steering Group, which has brought this work together. The ongoing need for competence and third party certification of contractors for fire protection is a priority from this rep...

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC, a portfolio company of Sunny River Management, LLC, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Georgian Bay Fire & Safety, Ltd., one of Ontario’s largest life safety and property protection companies. Georgian Bay is known throughout the region for its high level of customer service and technical expertise. fire & life safety business The acquisition of Georgian Bay is an exciting addition to the Fire Safety & Protection platform....

When it comes to choosing the best fire protection service in South Queensland, building owners, fit-out companies, and property managers can't afford to make mistakes. After all, fire safety and protection are essential for ensuring the safety of both the building's assets and occupants. Choosing the best fire protection service can seem like a challenging task particularly, if the building or area in question has extensive requirements and extensive safety needs. Choosing a fire protection s...

The recently constructed run-of-river power plant on the Inn River in the Swiss-Austrian border region for sustainable energy generation was equipped with an AQUASYS high-pressure water mist fire fighting system. The two transformers placed in the power house are protected. The main fire load is primarily the amount of oil in the transformers, each with 15.1 tons. In comparison to sprinkler systems, the AQUASYS high-pressure water mist system sprays the water extremely finely. High cooling eff...

The ‘MISTRAL 300’ foam generator is mainly made of aluminium alloy with a stainless steel turbine that allows permanent operation, which is not the case with competing models equipped with plastic turbines. Indeed, plastics have a moisture recovery that causes the outer diameter of the turbine to swell, which then rubs into the turbine’s cage and blocks it in less than three hours. The choice of plastic material for a Delaval turbine is due to the difficulties of machining the...

The Cobb County Department of Public Safety (DPS) is announcing its fall session of the Citizens Public Safety Academy (CPSA). This 13-week program provides an opportunity for Cobb County citizens to obtain an insider’s look into the various entities that comprise the Department of Public Safety. During the course, participants will gain knowledge and insight as to how the Police, Fire, Animal Services, and 911 departments are organized and the important role each plays in fulfilling the...

Firefighters in Chichester would like to thank residents for their quick thinking after a fire in a property on Thursday afternoon. Crews from Chichester, Bognor Regis and Selsey were mobilized to the incident on Lennox Road, Chichester, at 3.37pm following reports of a fire in a residential flat, with the first crew from Chichester arriving on scene within five minutes. Upon arrival they found smoke issuing from a window of the property. Rescuing an adult male from the property trapped by fire...

Effective as of 1st July 2019, the ARA Group acquired the Australian manufacturing business - Leda Security Products, which specializes in the fabrication of bollards, gates, fences, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) products and bicycle racks.  Their diverse range of products, offerings and services are dedicated to ensuring the protection of people across the building and construction industry, councils, state and federal government, universities and education centers, stadiums and recrea...

The Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) has criticized the rapid approval of electric scooters on public roads. “Experiences so far with the so-called e-scooters have shown that the legislature urgently needs to make improvements,” said vfdb President Dirk Aschenbrenner.  At the same time, Aschenbrenner called for fire departments and rescue services to be involved in assessing the risk potential well in advance of the introduction of new technol...

West Chester Township’s new logo reflects the community’s strengths and personality in a modern way. “The previous logo has suited West Chester well and has been successful through more than 20 years of growth,” said Barbara Wilson, director of public information & engagement for the Township. “West Chester, however, has evolved and it was time to refresh. We wanted a logo that more clearly represented how our residents view our community and helps communicate...

On June 2019, Fike participated in an explosion prevention seminar held in Santos, Brazil. The seminar was a collaborative effort between Fike and several other subject matter experts to present the latest explosion protection research and products. Over the last few years, Fike Regional Sales Manager Luis Barbim and Fike distributors have hosted road shows for end users, designers, authorities having jurisdiction, and more throughout Brazil. However, for 2019’s road shows, Barbim and the...

The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, located in Hudson, Wisconsin, took delivery of a custom-built Lake Assault Boats rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) in time to serve during this summer’s active July 4th holiday weekend. The new craft enhances the Office’s patrol capabilities and water-based emergency rescue operations on a 27-mile stretch of the St. Croix River, a National Scenic Riverway. “Our stretch of the St. Croix River is a heavily used recreational area, with...

The proposed system will be optimized for warehouses larger than 10000 sqm. With an average goods handling of more than 1000 pallets/day. Such warehouse scenarios require technological solutions that are reconfigurable, low-cost, flexible, as well as easily scalable concerning warehouse size, goods variety, and required spatial resolution for the pallet localization. Partners involved The five industrial partners involved in this project are:- Sofidel SpA- I.S.E. Ingegneria dei Sistemi elettro...

Fire protection systems and equipment are essential in maintaining the safety and security of employees, clients, and building occupants. It is important that they are properly installed and maintained well to ensure that they are functional when a fire emergency does arise. fire protection services Choosing the right fire protection services company to collaborate with can be a bit of a challenge. Some companies offer their services at a very low price sacrificing the quality of work. Here...