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Bristol Becomes New PPE Supplier For Avon Fire & Rescue Service

Bristol to supply 1700 sets of fire coats and trousers, as well as helmets, gloves and boots Following a strategic decision by the Fire & Rescue Authority in late 2010 to adopt the ICP procurement facility, Avon FRS began the move to Bristol as its new PPE supplier for its 800 firefighters. This is now being completed through the deployment of a purchase managed service (PMS) head-to-toe ICP contract involving the supply of 1700 sets of fire coats and trousers along with h...

Cosalt’s Workwear Division Relocates To Consolidate Business Departments And Improve Services

The move to the new offices enables Cosalt to consolidate its business departments and to build on recent successes such as the contract to supply a fully managed service to North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.  The new address is: Union House, Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 4LG.Tel.:      08444 932 804Fax:     08444 932 801Email:            workwear@cosal...

TFT Reinvents Suction Hose

Patent pending "V-seal" and Binding Strip allows the hose to flex without leaking. TFT custom boxes and flat ships hose to insure its undamaged delivery. TFT offers a five-year warranty. The competition does not. The hose has 50 percent more flow visibility than the competition's. Unlike competitive powder coated models, TFT's hard coat anodized components prevent scratching and chipping. TFT's hose is about 10 percent lighter than the competition's. TFT's patent pending polymer ri...

Firefighter Protective Clothing Manufacturer Bristol Uniforms Launches New Xflex Product Range For Structural Firefighting

XFlex™ products boast features such as comfort, ergonomic, fit and composite flexibility Bristol Uniforms, a world leader in the design and manufacture of firefighter protective clothing, is launching an innovative systems approach to providing structural firefighters with a range of mix and match options. Comfort, ergonomic fit and composite flexibility are core features of the their new XFlex™ range of products. Building on the success of their groundbreaking E...

Cosalt Appoints Alex McAllister As New Senior Account Manager To Strengthen Sales Team

Alex McAllister has several years experience working in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clothing Cosalt's Workwear business has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Alex McAllister as Senior Account Manager. The move will help the company expand its presence in the highly competitive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) market, particularly the fire and police sectors.  Well known in the industry for his knowledge and technical expertise, Alex joins C...

Suffolk Fire Officer Ivan Layzell Completes 2011 London Marathon In Just Over Six Hours

Suffolk fire officer completes 2011 London marathon dressed in full fire kit On call fire officer Ivan Layzell, stationed at Haverhill Fire Station, wore a Cosalt structural fire suit, comprising tunic and overtrousers, as well as fire boots and helmet. He was aiming to break the Guinness World Record of 4 hours 45 minutes for running a marathon in a fire suit but the hot weather slowed his progress and the 45-year-old grandfather finished the race in just over six hours. Sa...

Saint-Gobain To Exhibit ONESuit® Shield Level B Splash Suit At The A+A International Trade Show

The ONESuit Pro is ideal for law enforcement and fire and rescue organisations Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, the leading supplier of chemical-protective hazmat equipment for emergency response, chemical, military and industrial applications, has announced that it will display for the first time in Europe the ONESuit® Shield Level B Splash Suit at the A+A international trade show, Düsseldorf, 18-21 October 2011.  This will be showcased alongside the ONESuit&r...

FIREX 2011 In Pictures

TheBigRedGuide.com was at FIREX 2011 this year to check out the latest offerings in the fire industry: See the album with captions

FDIC 2011 In Pictures

FDIC is the largest fire rescue and training conference and exhibition and this year saw the largest audience of the event to date. With over 28,700 registered attendees, the FDIC 2011 was buzzing with industry professionals viewing the latest innovations, equipment, and fire apparatus in the industry.  TheBigRedGuide.com was at show to capture some of this year's highlights. See the album with captions  

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Firefighters Praise Bristol Firefighter Clothing In Flashover Incident

Examination of fire kit shows only superficial discoloration and damage to areas of the coat and trousers exposed Neither firefighter was seriously injured in the incident. Each has praised the level of protection provided by their PPE.Two Derbyshire Fire & Rescue firefighters called to a house fire in Somercotes were engulfed in a flashover, believed to have been caused by an exploding aerosol. One was thrown to the floor in the blast, on the first floor of the proper...

Saint-Gobain Extends Shelf Life Of ONESuit® Pro Chemical-protective Hazmat Suit To Ten Years

ONESuit® Pro's increased shelf life improves longer-term cost-efficiency while ensuring maximum protection Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has extended the shelf life of ONESuit® Pro gas-tight chemical-protective hazmat suits from seven to ten years following accelerated ageing and resistance testing.  The ONESuit® Pro’s increased shelf life improves longer-term cost efficiency while ensuring maximum protection over a ten-year period for fire, che...

Saint-Gobain Introduces ONESuit Shield At FDIC, Indianapolis

OneSuit Shield from Saint-Gobain will cater to the demands of firefighters who want it to be light and user friendly ONESuit Shield's unique face mask interface is seamlessly engineered for an air-tight configuration, assuring maximum protection. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics introduced its first Level B hazmat suit, ONESuit Shield, to firefighters at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, IN, March 24-26. The new suit was recently certified to...

FEMA Announced $16.3 Million In Support Of Louisiana Mitigation Work

$16.3 million additional mitigation aid for flood protection measures for Katrina and Gustav recovery projects FEMA mitigation aid for flood protection comes in the form of four FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grants and will benefit the Katrina and Gustav recovery projects.The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced more than $16.3 million in additional mitigation aid for flood protection measures in St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson parishes, as well as for...

TenCate Defender(TM) M Products Witness Strong Revenue Growth And Progress

TenCate Protective Fabrics USA created more than 10,000 American jobs US Congress extends waiver under US Berry Amendment which includes additional extension until 2015 of the existing waiver as regards the import of flame-resistant (FR) rayon fibers in the United States.TenCate Protective Fabrics USA has achieved a turnover of TenCate Defender(TM) M products in the fourth quarter of 2010 in conformity with the forecast (approximately US$ 60 million). This means more than...

Plan And Prepare Against Extreme Cold And Winter Storms Urges FEMA

Places become desolate and hard enough to travel after winter storms making navigating directions difficult The National Weather Service refers to winter storms as the "Deceptive Killers" because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm. While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives. That could mean snow or subfr...

Greater Manchester Fire And Rescue Service Firefighters Provide Help To Local Communities In Snowy Weather

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service firefighters clearing the snowy terrains to make travel easier Firefighters from across Wigan visited the elderly shovelling away the snow to clear car windscreens and paths. Fire crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have been venturing into their local communities helping neighbours to stay safe in the snowy weather, as well as put big smiles on lots of faces. Firefighters from across Wigan visited the elderly...

TenCate To Move Ahead In The Asian Geosynthetics Market With Emas Kiara Industries

The new transaction will provide TenCate Geosynthetics with a significantly larger position in market TenCate will strengthen its position in the Asian geosynthetics market along with Emas Kiara Industries, a full-line producer and supplier of various geosynthetic products and solutions. TenCate has entered into an agreement to purchase the geosynthetics activities of Emas Kiara Industries Berhad, a publicly listed company based in Rawang, Malaysia. This transaction will...

TenCate Reports A Net Profit Growth Of 47% In The Third Quarter

The company expects more growth in future due to increasing demand for industrial protective fabrics Despite the shortages, increased raw material costs, pressure on margins and integration costs at synthetic turf companies related to TenCate (downstream activities), profit growth amounted to 47%. Loek de Vries, President and CEO of TenCate: ‘Sales in the third quarter are at approximately the same level as recorded in the top year 2008. A significant rise in sal...

TenCate Will Supply Thermoplastic Composite For Airbus A350 XWB Program

Application of thermoplastic material  will enable serial production of Airbus A350 XWB in large numbers TenCate Cetex® material - that can be characterized as high strength and low weight - will be applied to the stiffening structure of the body of the Airbus A350 XWB. The TenCate Advanced Composites Europe announced that an enabled material contract has been signed to supply TenCate Cetex® carbon fabric laminates for use in the new Airbus A350 XW...

Saint-Gobain Joins Hands With Trans Europe Enviro Services For ONESuit Pro Distribution In France

TEES believes in the quality and performance of ONESuit Pro in most harsh and tough conditions Trans Europe Enviro Services (TEES) will distribute ONEsuit Pro protective suits in France. ONESuit Pro also offers a wide range of optional equipment and accessories. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announces their partnership with Trans Europe Enviro Services (TEES) for the distribution of the ONESuit Pro chemical protective suit in France. TEES, a well-known supplier of person...

Revenue Growth Expected For TenCate Defender(TM) M Products

Tencate protective fabrics have made working quite safe and approachable for firefighters TenCate Defender(TM) M fabrics have repeatedly been chosen by the US Army and US Marine Corps for ground troops in the FR-ACU and FROG programs. TenCate Protective Fabrics USA has reported a surge in demand for its lead TenCate Defender(TM) M product during the fourth quarter. Sales are forecasted to reach approximately 60 million US dollars during the last quarter of 2010 (29 million US...

Shropshire Fire And Rescue Service Served By The Willis Family

Left to right, Firefighting brothers Craig and Glenn Willis with their sons Adams and (below) Connor There exists a family having all the brothers as firefighters in Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. A family firefighting tradition continued at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service with the “passing out” of new recruits from Shrewsbury and north Shropshire. Among the latest batch of new firefighters were 20-year-old cousins Adam and Connor Willis, wh...

National Safety Council Announces Its 40 "Safety Stars"

There are 40 honorees recognized as 'Safety Stars' by National Safety Council Rising Stars of Safety program recognizes the safety leadership of young safety professionals in the safety and security industry.The National Safety Council has announced the 40 honorees for its Rising Stars of Safety program, recognizing the safety leadership of young safety professionals. The program aims to meaningfully engage tomorrow's safety leaders in addressing current and future safety chal...

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Launches Global Website For Protective Systems

Saint Gobain provides easy way for first reponders to gain useful information on NFPA and EN standards Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics designed new website to be an Informational Resource for Emergency Responders. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announced the launch of a new global website for the company’s Protective Systems division. The website provides firefighters, military personnel, law enforcement, and occupational safety professionals around the world with...

Acklands-Grainger Gets Its Hands On Solus Securite

Solus Securite Inc, now the part of leading industrial, safety and fastener distributor Acklands-Grainger Inc Canada’s largest distributor Acklands-Grainger Inc. purchases leading fire protection distributor Solus Securite Inc.. Grainger announced that its Canadian subsidiary, Acklands-Grainger Inc., Canada's largest distributor of industrial, safety and fastener supplies, has purchased Solus Securite Inc. effective September 17, 2010. With 2009 sales of approximately C...

Active Blast Defence System Majority Share First Refusal Rights Acquired By TenCate

Advanced armour system protects soldiers in the battlefield as they guard against explosive devices Active Blast Defence System offers life-saving protection against a number of improvised explosive devices (IED's). Troops in theatre need the best and most advanced armour protection for the job in hand. ABDS Aps. holds the patent for an innovative defence solution, called Active Blast Defence System, which can offer life-saving protection against a number of improvised explos...

Royal Ten Cate To Appoint International Advisory Board

Ten Cate manufactures functional materials for four major industrial sectors including firefighting industry Royal Ten Cate (multinational producer of functional materials) is to install an International Advisory Board as a strategic and advisory body to the Executive Board. The International Advisory Board of Ten Cate will comprise: Prof. J.G. de Hoop Scheffer, among other positions, Professor at University of Leiden, Co-President of the Security and Defence Agenda (Brussel...

TenCate Doubles Net Profit In The First Quarter Of 2010

The net profit of TenCate doubled in just the first quarter this year  Loek de Vries, Executive Board Chairman and CEO of TenCate said: "The net profit has doubled compared to the first half of 2009, after adjustment for over €5 million of net non-recurring income during the period." The interim results demonstrate the positive effects of the measures taken, particularly in the Geosynthetics & Grass sector. On a lower volume of sales, the operating result...

DRIFIRE Flame Resistant Clothing Praised By Fox's Inside Business Review

DRIFIRE's wares are to appear on Inside Business Review, hosted bySenator Fred Thompson  DRIFIRE, manufacturer of comfortable flame resistant (FR) clothing for U.S. military and commercial markets, will be featured on Inside Business Review, a TV program hosted by actor and U.S. Senator, Fred Thompson, that features the most innovative and groundbreaking companies driving the global economy. The first national airing on Fox Business News is scheduled for August 22nd&...

Firebuy ONESuit® Pro Hazmat Suit Fulfils Essential Fire And Rescue Services Norms

The ONESuit® Pro meets all standards for safety, ergonomics and cost-effectiveness Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has declared that the ONESuit® Pro chemical protective hazmat suit has been accepted onto the Firebuy chemical protective clothing framework agreement after an extensive qualification process. Firebuy is the UK government’s Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) for fire, risk and safety products. Firebuy acts as a centralised procurement body...

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