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Based on a long history of relevant expertise and many years of experience with safety-critical communication systems, Frequentis provides solutions to support corporate safety and security, threat management and protection, and civil protection and emergency management. Evonik Industries, one of the world’s pioneer specialty chemicals companies, has equipped its sites in Darmstadt/Weiterstadt and Worms (Germany) with a networked and integrated command and control center as well as with a...

As of 1 February 2012, Rolf Unterberger (45) will join the Frequentis AG executive board as the successor to Christian Pegritz, taking responsibility for sales and marketing. As a sales professional with strong international experience, Mr. Unterberger will build on the success of Mr. Pegritz, who has played a key role in driving both the growth and internationalization of the Frequentis group of companies over the past 20 years. Frequentis AG is an international supplier of communication and i...

Frequentis is an international supplier of communication and information systems in safety-critical markets and the company is a global market pioneer in air traffic control. Frequentis solutions are in operation in over 100 countries, and its customers include police, fire, and ambulance services, as well as organizations and public authorities in civil/military air traffic management, rail, and maritime shipping markets. The safety expertise In order to provide the safety expertise required...

MSA Safety Incorporated, a global pioneer in firefighter safety equipment and technology, will be introducing a new line of firefighter protective clothing for the Middle East fire market at Intersec 2023. MSA® Bristol X4 The MSA® Bristol X4 uses the very latest fabric and fiber technology alongside modern streamlined styling to provide enhanced comfort, ergonomics, and protection. Originally launched at Interschutz for firefighters on the continent, the Bristol X4 design has been ada...

With the ever-increasing danger of state and national wildfire based on global climate change conditions, Alchera X, an international AI software development company, has launched the most effective, dynamic, and innovative SaaS (Software as a Solution) product that will be incorporated into the wildfire early detection and monitoring program on SJW lands. With a 24/7 capability to detect and alert wildfires within minutes and often before a 911 call comes into first responders, FireScout&...

Detector Testers’s 2023 exhibition calendar kicks off early with the return of Intersec, the international exhibition for fire, security and emergency services. The 24th edition of the Intersec exhibition runs from 17th January to 19th January, 2023 and is set to re-unite the industry through conversation and product demonstrations that are focused on the latest technologies designed to overcome the challenges faced by fire and security professionals. Intersec 2023 The company will be...

Lexmark, a global imaging and IoT solutions provider, has announced that Melanie Hudson has been named as the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective from Dec. 1, 2022. She will join the Lexmark Executive Team, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Allen Waugerman. In this leadership role, Melanie Hudson will be responsible for Lexmark’s global commercial organization, ensuring Lexmark is best positioned to meet the needs of customers...

A Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) team is working to enable the use of trusted digital identity products across the UK economy. This means ensuring there are secure digital ways to prove that people are who they say they are, or are entitled to do particular things, without repeatedly having to present a mish-mash of documents and bills. Right from the start, they have been asking people what they want from these products. They heard time and time again that people want...

Media and the public are advised that TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 26 November 2022 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Extreme Mid-North - Extreme Yorke Peninsula - Extreme Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted. The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow. The CFS recommends implementing Bushfire Survival Plan. Fire Danger Rating If users don...

Airbus provides its Tactilon Agnet communication and collaboration platform to the fire brigade of Ghent for use on existing public broadband networks in Belgium. Through this new contract, the Belgian city’s fire brigade will be the first of twelve involved fire brigades that will benefit from empowered communication and smart action support on- and off the field, as well as augmented situational awareness. voice and multimedia solutions Airbus’ Tactilon Agnet helps users embrace...

The NHS Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Mid-Point Event, celebrated last week on November 17, offered a unique platform for KTP Associates, Program Partners, and Senior Health Authorities to meet in person and learn about the development of the KTP projects over the past nine months. UKAS was represented at this event by Accreditation Director, Lorraine Turner; Accreditation Specialist, Alyson Bryant; Head of Development, Dave Compton; and Senior Assessment Manager, Martin Stearn. NHS KTP...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced its Canada-based dealer, Commercial Emergency Equipment Co., has relocated and expanded its Edmonton, Alberta operations to a new service center in Sherwood Park, located near the interchange of Anthony Henday Drive and Sherwood Park Freeway east of the city of Edmonton. With nearly 50,000 square-feet, the new facility is double the size of the previous building and well situated in an area offering convenient access to custom...

Estimates suggest that Class 4 moisture content according to ISO 8573-1 is acceptable in the majority of compressed air system applications, thus supporting the use of refrigeration dryer technology. However, where applications demand higher levels of moisture removal, desiccant tends to be the go-to technology. hybrid solution The long-standing problem here is the higher cost associated with desiccant dryers, which is why Hi-line Industries, a UK-based pioneer in the design, manufacture, and...

In early 2021, UKAS saw the culmination of an important project in which they re-launched their Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values, as well as updating their strategic priorities to align with the updated strategy. Once launched, the challenge of the past year has been to live up to these values and statements, while delivering their strategic priorities. UKAS’ values contained within their ‘PRIDE’ acronym UKAS’ values are neatly contained within their ‘PRIDE&rs...

Fire Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has published an Interim Final Rule in the Federal Register implementing the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act on Nov. 14, 2022 and is now seeking public comment on this Interim Final Rule. The public comment period will run from Nov. 14, 2022, through Jan. 13, 2023, and comments can be submitted at Regulations.gov. The Federal Register Notice docket number is FEMA-2022-0037. Hermit’s Peak/Canyon Fire Assistance Act The Hermit&rs...

REV Group, Inc. (REVG), a globally renowned company that designs and manufactures specialty vehicles in the fire & emergency, commercial and recreation industries, has announced that Dan DesRochers has joined their executive leadership team as the President of REV Fire Group. Reporting to Rod Rushing, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of REV Group, DesRochers will oversee the REV Fire Group brands - E-ONE®, Ferrara™, KME™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal...

This past week has seen two serious fires impact high-rise buildings in New York and Dubai, highlighting the continued dangers of lithium-ion battery charging and cladding issues. On the morning of 5 November, a significant fire broke out at an apartment building in Manhattan after a charging e-bike battery malfunctioned. The spreading fire and smoke prevented people from escaping, meaning firefighters had to perform a daring rope rescue, as footage showed residents hanging out apartment window...

FirePro, in association with the Cyprus Organization for Standardization (CYS), has co-organized the meetings of ISO/TC 21 Committee, and its Subcommittees ISO/TC 21/SC3, ISO/TC 21/SC 5 and ISO/TC 21/SC 8. The event, sponsored by FirePro, took place from the 25th October to the 28th of October 2022, at Miramare beach hotel in Limassol, Cyprus, with Working Groups also taking place during that week. ISO/TC 21 Committee The ISO/TC 21, Equipment for Fire Protection and Firefighting Committee dev...

Firefighters and staff have been praised for keeping communities across Tyne and Wear safe this Bonfire Night. Senior officers at Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Service (TWFRS) have revealed the busy Bonfire weekend passed without serious incident. TWFRS saw a 1.1% decrease of total incidents from the 1st to the 6th November (Bonfire reporting period) across Tyne & Wear, when compared with the same time last year. Pockets of anti-social behavior, and calls about illegal bonfires, meant it...

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigations Board’s (CSB) safety video released on October 27, 2022 has reached one million views in just over a week, passing the one million mark on Friday, November 4, 2022. The video titled ‘Wake Up Call: Refinery Disaster in Philadelphia,’ details a fire, explosions, and toxic hydrofluoric acid (HF) release that occurred at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) refinery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, on June 21, 2019. CSB&rsq...

Detect hidden sources of heat and energy loss with Teledyne FLIR’s thermal imaging cameras to save energy and cut heating and energy costs. The global energy crisis is hitting homes and businesses hard across the UK and Europe, with many people feeling their energy costs are spiraling out of control. According to the Department for Energy, Business, and Industrial Strategy, domestic fuel prices in the UK have increased by 60% compared to 2021. And the recent Business Energy Tracker report...

For the first time, coatings manufacturer - Hempel A/S participates in the UN climate summit COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Hempel joins the summit to support and push for accelerated decarbonization, especially in the maritime and renewable energy industries. Addressing climate crisis “The climate crisis is an urgent global challenge. Nobody can stand alone in this. I am proud that Hempel is at COP27 to take part in conversations about how we can accelerate moving the needle toward a...

From December 7th to December 8th, 2022, the ninth edition of the VdS-BrandSchutzTage will take place in Cologne, Germany. The fire protection solution provider - WAGNER will present its portfolio of products and systems for plant fire protection at its booth C-06, focusing in particular on fire protection for lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are versatile and an indispensable part of everyday life. However, they also place special demands on fire protection. As an example, in addit...

The ninth edition of the VdS Fire Protection Days will take place in Cologne, Germany, from December 7th to 8th, 2022. The fire protection solution provider - WAGNER will be presenting its product and system portfolio for technical fire protection at its stand C-06, with a particular focus on fire protection for lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are versatile and have become an indispensable part of everyday life. But they also pose special requirements when it comes to fire protecti...

In the article for UKAS’s 2021/2022 Annual Report, Emanuele Riva, Chair of the International Accreditation Forum, shares his perspective on the importance of collaboration and IAF and ILAC’s decision to come together as a joint entity. To paraphrase the philosopher Plato: "Each problem has three solutions: my solution, your solution and the right one."  For centuries this has been the basis of collaboratively increasing collective knowledge, where democratic and peaceful debate...

Running from 7th to 11th November 2022, World Quality Week offers the chance to celebrate and highlight the vital role that quality plays in all aspects of people's daily lives. The theme for the event is ‘Quality Conscience’; something which either gaining accreditation or using accredited services both indicates and helps to develop. Accreditation Working in tandem with standards and measurement, UKAS accreditation is one of the pillars that the UK’s national quality infra...

UK crime statistics are published annually by the Office for National Statistics and are open to public to assess the state of crime in the country. These statistics can be used to see trends in the country’s crime rates. The statistics used in this article can be found published by the Office for National Statistics for the year ending in September 2019. Burglary Statistics UK The Burglary Statistics UK feature: Vehicle Offences: Duing the year September 2018-2019 the UK Police Forc...

A.P.E Fire & Security offers maintenance and servicing agreements to anyone who they have installed a system for. Fire, intruder, CCTV, and access control are all systems that can maintain the fire and security system. Servicing the system regularly will elongate its lifespan and also, potentially reduce the overall cost of the system. Finding an issue with the system early means that parts can be fixed or replaced without having to replace the entire system. Replacing the entire system T...

Having the right fire alarm system installed could not only prevent serious damage to a property, but it could also save lives. In this guide, they discuss the various fire alarm systems suited to office environments. As a business owner or office manager, the priority is the safety of the staff and visitors to the office. With the amount of electrical equipment in offices, it is essential that users have installed an adequate fire alarm system. Good Fire Alarm System Why it is Important to h...

Shoplifting is the most commonly recognized security problem in retail. Crime statistics indicate there were 382,000 incidents of shoplifting in 2018 and there has been a steady rise in the number since 2013. Most thefts occur during busy shopping days and hours. Shop staff is usually too busy serving honest customers to recognize and deter the shoplifter. So, how can retail spaces improve their security to prevent potential theft and break-ins? CCTV Installing a retail store security device,...