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In the survey, Chubb retained its number one spot for fire and security brands while falls inside top 100 for all brands Chubb Fire & Security has retained its status as the UK’s number one fire and security brand in the 2016 Business Superbrands survey. The annual survey is independently administered by The Centre for Brand Analysis with input from an independent expert council and 2,500 business professionals with purchasing or managerial responsibility. Chubb, a l...

In addition to exhibiting, Lionel Paillet, GM Europe for Nest will be speaking within the FIREX Expertise and Guidance Theatre FIREX International is delighted to announce that Nest Labs, the architect of the thoughtful home, will be exhibiting at its 2016 event this June. Nest‘s mission is to create a home that‘s thoughtful - one that takes care of itself and the people inside it - and will be showcasing the very latest in design in technology at the only even...

Attendees gained update on different components of show & received detailed info for smooth participation of delegates With the fifth Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2016) fast approaching on 29 to 31 March, the Qatar Armed Forces held a briefing session for ambassadors, defence attachés, sponsors and the media at the Diplomatic Club, Doha. Attendees gained an update and overview on the different components of the forthcoming sh...

The event will bring together key decision makers in the industry to discuss modern methods of port security SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference will return to London on the 1st and 2nd June 2016 "The port environment is constantly changing with new technologies and procedures in all areas of port operations, but security will always remain a core part of a port's operations. Security has always been needed for protection against theft, sabotage...

Mark will be responsible for all Irish-based operations and developing further the business in the region Evolution, the international integrated security and fire solutions business, has promoted Mark Corrigan to Country Manger Ireland, giving him responsibility for all Irish-based operations and developing further business in the region. Mark joined Evolution as a Service Engineer in 2013, since when the number of Evolution’s Ireland-based employees has increased five...

The event will provide effective learning experiences for all delegates through the carefully selected expert speaker line up SMi Group reports: Registration is now open for SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference which will take place on the 1st and 2nd June 2016 in London, UK. As the last line of defence, port security teams play a critical role in ensuring that the nation is protected from external harm. Therefore, it is essential for ports to boa...

The headquarters was equipped with five Bosch Modular Fire Panels 5000 Series, as well as 800 smoke and heat detectors Bosch Security Systems has just installed a state-of-the-art fire alarm system at the headquarters of Etisalat, the leading provider of telecommunications services in the United Arab Emirates. Etisalat supplies the UAE’s 4.2 million inhabitants with 4 million mobile connections, and has one of the highest saturation rates in the mobile sector worldwide....

Bield Response24 alarm receiving centre uses Gent by Honeywell’s pioneering WINMAG software Bield Housing and Care’s Bield Response24 alarm receiving centre (ARC) is one of the first facilities of its kind to provide fire detection system monitoring and management from multiple sites using Gent by Honeywell’s pioneering WINMAG software. Bield Housing & Care Since it formed in 1971, Bield Housing & Care has remained committed to improving the quality...

18th edition of the three-day event will open 10 per cent larger than previous year, featuring 1,290 exhibitors from 55 countries Spending on the Middle East physical security market is set to surge by 36 per cent in 2016, as infrastructure investment coupled with increased urbanisation fuels demand for equipment to protect critical assets and people, according to new research. Global analysts Frost & Sullivan estimated the regional demand for physical security equipment...

Eric will manage the Fire/EMS & OEM sales activities within the Northeast territory Eric Doty has been hired as the new Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Fire/EMS markets for Code 3® Inc. In this role, Eric will manage the Fire/EMS & OEM sales activities within the Northeast territory, to ensure delivery of the OEM Division sales and order goals, as well as manage the key end-user contacts. Background Eric brings 27 years of business experience in sales, a...

Will will manage the Fire/EMS & OEM sales activities within the Southeast territory Will Crouch has been hired as the new Southeast Regional Sales Manager for Code 3® Inc. In this role, Will will manage the Fire/EMS & OEM sales activities within the Southeast territory, to ensure delivery of the OEM Division sales and order goals, as well as manage the key end-user contacts. Background Will started his career as a Systems Analyst with Hewlett Packard. His mos...

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...

Industry leaders will share centre stage at Intersec's new Smart Home section, to showcase their latest technologies The increasing interconnectivity of smart home technology and its influence on safety and security will be under the spotlight this month in Dubai, as global manufacturers prepare to launch their latest high-tech smart home solutions at Intersec 2016. With analysts Gartner predicting 6.4 billion ‘things’ – from toasters and teapots to cars and...

The global gathering at the three-day event is as impressive as ever, reinforced by 14 country pavilions The global significance of the Middle East’s security and safety market has been underlined by top German and US companies leading a large turnout of international exhibitors at Intersec 2016 next month. The 18th edition of Intersec, the world’s leading trade show for security, safety, and fire protection, will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors from 54 co...

The certification is applicable over 50 different E2S explosion proof, intrinsically safe & general industrial product E2S Warning Signals, the world’s leading independent manufacturer of audible and visual warning devices, recently renewed its Russian Fire Certificate applying to a series of popular products. The extended Certificate of Conformity to GOST 53325 -2012 issued by Fire Safety Technologies, the independent Russian Approval authority, is valid until...

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...

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...

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 2016 event will focus on industrial security, associated with safety & security protection of industrial facilities & assets Saudi Arabia’s leading security, fire and safety workshop and exhibition will return in 2016. The Saudi Safety & Security Forum and Exhibition 2016 will be taking place from the 16-18 May at The Dhahran International Exhibitions Center, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2016 welcomes a rebranded SSS, including new logos and branded...

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...

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...

Choice was appointed by Mitie Technical Facilities Management under a rolling annual contract Choice Fire & Security Solutions has been appointed by the leading strategic outsourcing business Mitie Technical Facilities Management to provide an array of fire protection maintenance services, under a rolling annual contract, for The Ark – the landmark, 10-floor, multi-tenanted office building in Hammersmith, West London with 168,000sqft of lettable floor space. The Ark...

E2S Central Europe Sales Manager Joachim Ebert will be heading up the company’s presence at the event Joachim Ebert, Central Europe Sales Manager for E2S Warning Signals, the world’s leading independent manufacturer of audible and visual warning signals, will be heading up the company’s presence at ACHEMA on Stand G86 in Hall 11.1. The booth will feature existing, updated and new E2S products that are widely specified in chemical industry and process control...

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...

With Keyholder Care alert an on-site employee can be contacted by the ARC to ensure their safety Chubb Fire & Security Limited has introduced a new keyholder alert service to help employers protect employees who work alone or respond to activated alarms. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. With the new Keyholder Care alert, an employee’s mobile phone is allocated a unique reference number and a dedicated...

The company also contributed $10,000 for renewal of its “Bronze Helmet” NFFF sponsorship Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting for first responders, donated $30,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), including $20,000 in proceeds from sales of the company’s specially marked NFFF Red Nano Light® and Red Vantage® helmet light. Streamlight earmarks $1.00 and $3.00, respectively, from the sale of e...

Agrippa Pillow Alarm is a battery powered, wire-free unit with a pad attachment Visitors to fire technology specialist Geofire’s FIREX International stand E80 will be able to get a sneak preview of the latest addition to the highly successful Agrippa acoustic range – a new Agrippa Pillow Alarm. The Agrippa ‘listen and learn’ technology, also available in the door holder and closer, is being used to alert deaf...

MxPro 4 panels are connected to Apollo & Hyfire detection equipment covering student bedroom, kitchens & communal areas The University of Buckingham has selected intelligent fire alarm control panels from leading global fire systems manufacturer, Advanced, for the refurbishment of its campus accommodation. Founded in 1973, as Britain’s only private University with a Royal Charter the University is currently undertaking a comprehensive revamp of its historic esta...

Lux Intelligent can be networked & retrofitted onto existing wiring and luminaires reducing installation costs Global fire systems business Advanced has launched Lux Intelligent, a new emergency lighting testing system with cloud monitoring and mobile management. It offers time and cost savings, a host of unique technical features and proves compliance with BS5266-1. Lux Intelligent is an addressable, automatic test system that shows all emergency lighting is complian...

E2S’s full range of explosion proof, safe & marine approved warning devices will be available for the exhibit E2S Warning Signals, manufacturer of audible and visible warning devices, design and manufacture a large number of different sounders, beacons and call points for use in onshore and offshore hazardous areas. At the end of March, the company will be showcasing its product ranges at two exhibitions some 8000 km apart. From 26 – 28 March at the China...