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Jess has held various roles within Wessex Fire and Security, most recently as a Service Manager Wessex Fire & Security has appointed Jess Lutwyche as its new Managing Director. The company is part of the Dorset-based Wessex Group that Jess joined more than 10 years ago. Jess has held various roles within Wessex Fire and Security, most recently as a successful Service Manager. Fire detection and fire suppression systems Wessex Fire & Security employs almost 100 staff...

At FIREX International 2017, Apollo will introduce the new Apollo Test Set Apollo Fire Detectors, specialists in the design and manufacture of high-quality fire detection products, is looking forward to its return to FIREX International 2017 and the opportunity to showcase its latest ranges to the industry. Red flash VADs and sounder VADs Visitors to this year’s three-day event, being held June 20–22 at ExCeL London, will be able to see a variety of Apollo produc...

The system comprises of two MxPro 5 panels, linked by fault-tolerant network cards Durham Cathedral, the 1,000-year-old World Heritage Site and one of Britain’s most visited buildings, is now protected by intelligent fire panels from Advanced. Founded in 1093 and the final resting place of St Cuthbert, Durham Cathedral remains the seat of the Bishop of Durham, the fourth most senior cleric in the Church of England. As well as being the North-East home of the Magna Carta...

The VPS FireAlert Wes+ solution is certified to the European EN54 standard for fire alarms Construction site protection experts, VPS Site Security, have added a wireless emergency system (WES) early warning fire safety and evacuation network to their range of specialist rental products and services. Enhanced fire safety The VPS FireAlert Wes+ has already built a substantial track record, with over 50,000 units operating on some of the biggest and most high profile constructi...

Hochiki Europe, a provider of life safety solutions, has launched a brand new analogue addressable life safety platform, L@titude. At the heart of the system is an innovative, modular panel that is easy to operate and install. This allows maintenance teams to rapidly locate and examine any incidents occurring across their premises, in real-time, from any location. Fully Customisable Life Safety System L@titude will also enable customers to create a fully customisable life safety system thanks...

The project saw Advanced Axis EN panels installed in the building at the core of a network A fire system from Advanced has been selected to protect the world-renowned Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy at Bulgaria’s Sofia University. Originally founded in 1925 and restructured into its present form in 1962, the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy is one of the most respected university departments in Europe, working closely with many global organisations and private compani...

Honeywell’s latest firefighter gear, Life Guard Hood ensures firefighters’ safety Honeywell, global supplier of protective gear for firefighters and other emergency responders, has developed a new hood to better protect firefighters from the long-term health threats of hazardous substances produced when today's building materials burn. Honeywell Life Guard Hood Honeywell's new Life Guard Hood features an innovative design and fabrics that provide better blocking...

The Opal photoelectric smoke detectors are linked to Pearl control panels for enhanced protection money.co.uk recently completed a £3m renovation project to transform a Grade II listed castle into the ultimate high-tech workplace. To keep employees and visitors safe, innovative fire detection technology from Notifier by Honeywell has been installed throughout. Reliable fire detection system A Star Wars themed cinema, a library that has a secret passage i...

Over 6,000 devices are linked to fire control panels which communicate via a central monitoring system The India Habitat Centre (IHC), a new national business centre located in India’s capital city of New Delhi, has chosen an Apollo fire detection system to safeguard the staff, visitors, buildings, and property at its innovative site. Designing a fire detection system The IHC is a multipurpose building combining work, commercial and social spaces. The idea for the cent...

Not long after Autronica’s Trondheim headquarters moved, the Bergen office also moving into newly renovated premises. On the ground floor of the old NERA building, Autronica will have its own customized new offices, with bright environments and a good climate. Kokstad is located ten minutes from Bergen Airport and has a separate city rail stop and plenty of parking. Autronica welcomes all old and new partners. The office is in place from Monday, 3 April, and the new address will be Autr...

The startup has crafted a patented learning algorithm to anticipate disaster before it begins OneEvent Technologies co-founders, Kurt Wedig and Dan Parent were inspired by a TV segment about a hotel fire and how occupants needed to crawl through smoke-filled hallways to find an exit. Seeing how little the alarm system could do to prevent the fire, the pair began to develop a software model that could identify key precursors to a fire or flood event in a building and OneEvent T...

Amthal Fire & Security provides remote monitoring of advanced electronic fire and security solutions Serving thousands of happy commuters and tourists across leading London stations on a weekly basis, Sourced Market has peace of mind that its newest premises is safe and secure with Amthal Fire and Security. Designing and delivering security solutions Sourced Market, the artisan food and drink retailer, has brought the concept of a farmer’s market to the convenience...

FireVu’s innovative method of measuring the color and intensity of flame in an image results in exceptional detection rates, exceptional detection range and zero false alarms. FireVu is superior to all other visual flame detectors on the market which rely on flicker. However, UK and International Patents Pending. FireVu’s flame detection system is ideal for the early detection and warning of smoke and flame in industrial processes which utilize motors, conveyor belts, bearings and m...

The courses provide information on the EN54-23 standard for the use and function of VADs Apollo Fire Detectors has reinforced its commitment to promoting best practice in industry training by achieving Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation for two courses offered by the company. CPD-approved training courses Delivered at Apollo Fire Detectors’ Havant headquarters, the two courses aim to help boost the understanding of how different sensors, convention...

The focal points of the installation are six Notifier ID3000 control panels Fire detection technology from Notifier by Honeywell has been installed to protect patients, staff, and visitors at Sussex’s pioneering purpose built medium secure NHS unit. Opened in 2012 at a cost of £15m, Sussex boasts one of the UK’s state-of-the-art purpose built units for people aged over 18 with mental health problems. Operated by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, it ha...

ZIEGLER, also known as Albert ZIEGLER GmbH, announced that it has acquired shares in the globally renowned manufacturer of aerial rescue platforms, CELA srl, company based in Italy. The cooperation will be on the development, production and sales of aerial rescue platforms. At the beginning of the year, ZIEGLER had sealed the cooperation with CELA srl by purchasing 25 percent of CELA srl shares. Through the cooperation, ZIEGLER is, therefore, able to expand its vehicle portfolio in the area of...

Leading life safety system manufacturer, Hochiki Europe (UK) Limited, has strengthened its position in the Italian market by acquiring fire and security product distributor, Device and Electronic Systems (DES srl). Expanding Into Italian Market Located in the historic city of Verona, DES srl is a distributor of life safety solutions across Italy, with many customers situated in the north of the country. This acquisition allows Hochiki Europe to expand the DES distribution channels and further...

The Viking Corporation, a global provider in fire protection and life safety systems, announces the availability of a new 5.6 K-factor Quick Response Flush Pendent Sprinkler. The new Model VK478 is cULus Listed for Light Hazard and Ordinary Hazard Group 1 and 2 occupancies, making it an attractive option for applications including apartments, schools, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, retail stores, churches, and office buildings. The new VK478 flush pendent sprinkler is offered in two standard w...

Napco Security Technologies, renowned for developing innovative technology and reliable security solutions for security professionals, announces the release of their new full line catalog. The new 28 page catalog includes a range of product lines including award-winning StarLink, StarLink Fire & StarLink Connect Communication Technologies Solutions and cross-reference chart, Gemini & GEMC Commercial 24V Addressable/Conventional/Wireless Systems; Firewolf Fire Panels & Devices; and i...

Napco Security Technologies, renowned for developing innovative technology and reliable security solutions for security professionals, has just super-sized their StarLink Tradeup Incentive with the new "Free For All" Program, reenergized, post-sunset, to suit every dealer looking to reduce equipment costs on each and every installation. universally supporting alarm panels The Company's new program, kicking off Jan 1, 2017, now includes communication tradeup incentives applicable to old POTs la...

Netatmo unveils a new product in its Security range: the Smart Smoke Alarm. Netatmo's Security range already includes Welcome, the indoor security camera with face recognition, that recognizes the faces it sees, and Presence, the outdoor security camera that detects and resorts on people, cars and animals. People worry about the security of their homes when they're away; it's a source of anxiety for 70% of English people'. They want solutions for monitoring and protecting their homes. Home Sec...

The FireSafety was opened by the mayor of Cologne Hans-Werner Bartsch (CDU) The VdS-FireSafety on December 7th and 8th brought over 2,600 experts from 18 countries to the Cologne Exhibition Centre – 30% more than last year. As usual, the industry-gathering combined a large number of high-quality offers: six VdS conferences (“Fire Detection and Alarm Systems”, “Fire Extinguishing Systems”, “Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilation Systems&rdquo...

Failure to pay the fine within 14 days will result in 18 months’ imprisonment On the 8th August, 2015, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service carried out a fire safety inspection of The Kam Thai (Whitby) Ltd Restaurant, 63-65 Church Street, Whitby. During the inspection, Fire Safety Officers found a number of serious fire safety deficiencies regarding the accommodation provided for employees. This included a failure to carry out a written fire risk assessment, a failur...

Gent has refined the design of its previous device by incorporating an anti-tamper lip, which ensures that contraband cannot be stored within it Gent by Honeywell, the manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, announces the introduction of its new and improved S-Quad Anti-Ligature Base (ALD302) which is designed to provide additional safety within buildings that accommodate individuals who are considered to be at risk. The redesign is a direct result of customer feedba...

Fireray is the first choice for installers and engineers looking for smoke detection in large open areas Fire safety company FFE is bringing its Fireray wide-area smoke detection and Talentum flame detection technology to Intersec in Dubai in January 2017. The company will be located in the UK Pavilion (Booth 4-D32), where industry experts will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Held between 22-24 January, 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Intersec is the wo...

Intersec Saudi Arabia 2017 is expectedto host more than 100 exhibitors, including 22 launch partners Saudi Arabia and the UAE are leading the upward trend for the fire safety systems market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as stringent government regulations fuel demand for the replacement of existing and outdated equipment. According to consultancy firm 6Wresearch, the GCC’s fire safety systems market was worth US $ 1.36 billion in 2015, with Saudi Arabia (US...

The new range is the latest addition to the range of CoreProtocol enabled devices following the launch of the new Apollo SOTERIA detectors Fire detection provider, Apollo Fire Detectors announces the launch of a new range of Intelligent Interfaces designed to complement its full range of fire detection devices. The new range, which meets EN 54-17 and EN 54-18 standards, is the latest addition to the range of CoreProtocol enabled devices following the launch of the new Apollo...

There will also be live demonstrations of the company’s all-new Taktis range of fire alarm control equipment Kentec Electronics, one of the world's independent fire control panel designers and manufacturers, is set to ‘dazzle’ visitors to Intersec 2017 with their extensive EN, UL & FM, Marine, Analogue, Conventional & Extinguishant ranges of Fire Control Panel Solutions. Syncro and Sigma Life Safety System Specialists Kentec will be featuring their...

The award recognises Advanced’s role in driving higher standards in the fire industry and its ongoing role in relevant fire standards committees Global fire systems manufacturer Advanced announces that it has received an award from BSI, the business standards company, for 10 years of standards excellence in fire systems. The award recognises Advanced’s role in driving higher standards in the fire industry and its ongoing role in relevant fire standards committees....

Kidde announced the winner of the “Step Up and Stand Out” contest at the Firehouse Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. The honor goes to Bob Love, Assistant Chief of North Hays County Fire Rescue in Dripping Springs, Texas. The contest is part of a national campaign developed by Kidde and national fire service organizations to raise awareness of the need for fire department volunteers and recognize those who have already stepped up to support their communities. Kidde, a renowned manufactu...