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Prysmian FP PLUS Cable Chosen To Secure 6 Bevis Marks Building In London

FP PLUS is an ‘enhanced', damage resistant, dressable fire resistant cable that meets the requirements of BS 5839-1 Prysmian FP PLUS has been selected and installed as part of the emergency building services and used throughout 6 Bevis Marks, the new addition to London’s blossoming skyline at the heart of city. Designed by Fletcher Priest Architects, 6 Bevis Marks is the result of Bevis Marks Developments Ltd - a joint venture between AXA and Black Rock and re...

Apollo’s Fire Detection Systems Deployed At 5 Merchant Square In London

The smoke beam detectors continually correct against building movement and ensure maximum protection at all times 5 Merchant Square is a landmark office building arranged over 15 floors in Paddington’s prestigious waterside setting, with spectacular views over the West End and City. Designed by award-winning international architects Mossession & Partners, it has a dynamic façade and a stunning full height glass atrium. The unique shape of the atrium creat...

Fike Safety Technology To Exhibit Its Fire Detection Solutions At Elex 2014

Fike Safety Technology will showcase its TWINFLEXpro 2-wire fire detection system at the regional show UK manufacturer, Fike Safety Technology (FST), is exhibiting at each of the Elex 2014 regional shows with one of its local approved distributors, to showcase its intelligent fire detection solutions. Visitors will be able to see at first hand innovative systems such as TWINFLEXpro, a 2-wire system popular with electrical contractors, electricians, facilities managers and in...

Fike Safety Technology Provides Fire Detection System To Protect Unilever’s New Warehouse Facility In Nigeria

The fire detection solution consisted of Fike’s SigniFire VFD and CyberCat Fire Alarm systems Fike Safety Technology (FST), the UK-based manufacturer of intelligent fire detection solutions, has provided a state-of-the-art system to protect Unilever’s new $25M warehouse facility in Nigeria. Combining Video Fire Detection (VFD) with traditional fire alarm technology, the solution ensures any fire is detected at the earliest opportunity, before any serious damage is...

UK’s Leading Life Safety System Specialists Take Centre Stage At London’s First International Firex

Kentec Electronics Ltd will showcase their Conventional & Extinguishant FIre Control Panel Solutions at Firex 2014 Stand P500, ExCel Centre London, 17 – 19 June 2014  An exciting new London venue for International Firex is the perfect location for leading fire detection and alarm control products specialists Kentec Electronics Ltd to showcase their extensive EN, UL & FM Analogue, Conventional & Extinguishant Fire Control Panel Solutions. Life Safety S...

FSL To Showcase Its Latest Products At FIREX International 2014

The event marks one year of trading for the company, which officially launched at last year’s FIREX International FSL will be showcasing its latest products and innovations on stand No. P300 at FIREX International 2014, which takes place on 17th-19th June at ExCeL, London. The event marks one year of trading for the company, which officially launched at last year’s FIREX International and is part of Nitin Fire Protection Industries – well-known throughout In...

WAGNER To Showcase Its Innovative Fire Protection Solutions At Firex International 2014

Protecting high-value assets and enabling zero-downtime are key features of WAGNER’s solutions Visitors to WAGNER’s stand at this year’s Firex International will be able to experience at first hand innovative fire protection products and solutions designed for the most demanding applications. Protecting high-value assets, ensuring business continuity and enabling zero-downtime are key features of WAGNER’s solutions - OxyReduct® fire prevention...

Kentec’s Wireless Fire Alarm Systems Installed For Cirque Du Soleil’s Quidam Tour Performances In Munich

The wireless fire alarm system is used to protect the main Circus Big-Top and the artiste tent during performances A wireless fire alarm system has been specially designed for Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam tour performances in Munich with a Kentec fire alarm control panel at its heart.  The wireless fire alarm system, believed to be the first of its type to be installed in Germany, is used to protect the tunnel between the main Circus Big-Top and the artiste dressing/h...

Vimpex To Showcase Its Range Of Alarm And Ancillary Products At Firex International 2014

The Vimpex VAD23TM range of EN 54-23 Visual Alarm Device The newly developed Vimpex VAD23TM range of Visual Alarm Devices combines great aesthetics with innovative design. The detector base-mounted three-way platform sounder/beacon offers one point of installation for those requiring an EN 54 Part 23 compliant beacon and unambiguous voice messaging or multi-tone sounder. A wall mounted Banshee ExcelTM sounder/beacon, a wall mounted beacon and a ceiling beacon complete the...

Hochiki’s Survey Of UK And Overseas Customers Reveals High Levels Of Service Delivery

The survey also covered Hochiki’s products with 96% of respondents saying product quality was ‘very good’, or ‘excellent’ Hochiki, leading manufacturer of commercial fire detection solutions, has announced the results of its latest wide ranging survey of both UK and overseas customers, revealing extremely high levels of service delivery across all customer- facing functions. Hochiki carefully tailored questions to suit each department, including...

FireVu Offers Preventive Measures To Combat Food Processing Industry Fires

Manufacturing environments have high risk processes making the threat of major fires a constant possibility Manufacturing plants’ vulnerability to fire ensures that safety, detection and preventive measures should never be compromised. Yet, fires still occur with alarming regularity and often terrible outcomes. Process Industry Informer takes a closer look at manufacturing fire risk and what can be done to reduce it. Manufacturing environments possess inherently hig...

Advanced’s MxPro 5 Fire Panel Range Secures UK’s Leading Pharmaceutical Research And Development Sites

Advanced’s MxPro 5 components including fire panels, repeater panels and fireman’s controls have been installed One of the UK’s leading pharmaceutical research and development sites is now being protected by industry-leading Advanced fire panels following a multi-million pound redevelopment project. The complex installation encompassed a large number of buildings fulfilling diverse functions, including offices and more challenging laboratory environments. Ad...

Advanced Launches QuickZone Conventional And Twin-wire Fire System

Advanced’s QuickZone system can cover 2-12 zones and is EN54-2&4 approved Industry-leading fire systems business, Advanced, has launched a new conventional and twin-wire fire system called QuickZone. Renowned across the globe for the quality of its intelligent fire systems, Advanced now also delivers the ease-of-use, flexibility and performance it is famous for to the conventional world. QuickZone, as the name suggests is quick on the wall, quick to configure and q...

FireVu Announces Appointment Of Ali Aleali As Business Development Manager

Aleali moves from parent company AD Group where he was a training and communications specialist Fire detection solution provider FireVu is further strengthening its business development team with the appointment of Ali Aleali in April. Aleali moves from parent company AD Group where he was a training and communications specialist. In his new position as business development manager Aleali will concentrate on the petrochemical, chemicals, food and drink processing industries...

Hochiki Expands Its Range Of Safe Compatible Devices With CHQ-ISM Sounder Module

The CHQ-ISM is designed for use in the ‘safe’ area of a hazardous area fire detection system Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has announced the latest addition to its expanding range of intrinsically safe compatible devices – the CHQ-ISM sounder module. Hochiki Europe’s intrinsically safe devices are incapable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal energy to cause the ignition of a specific hazard...

Fike Safety Technology’s Fire Detection System Installed In Conversion Of An Old Victorian Pumping Station

Fike’s TWINFLEX pro system was recommended and installed as it provided cost-effective fire detection Fike Safety Technology’s TWINFLEX®pro smart 2-wire fire detection system has been installed in a fabulous conversion of an old Victorian Pumping Station that was recently featured on Channel 4’s popular ‘Restoration Man’ TV series. Hosted by Architect George Clark, each episode follows one restoration project from start to finish, focusing on...

Panasonic’s 4402 Fire Alarm System Promises High Reliability In Fire Detection

The alarm has been designed to be an ideal solution for applications such as theatres with artificial smoke generators The alarm has been designed to be an ideal solution for applications such as theatres with artificial smoke generators, or factory settings where oil mist may be present. Because it only triggers when smoke, heat and carbon monoxide are detected, the Panasonic 4402 promises the highest reliability in fire detection. Gerard Figols, European Product Manager at...

Apollo’s Fire Detection Solution Protects Eastman Dental Hospital

Apollo's new XP95 manual call points are supplied with isolators and makes installation and testing quick A world-renowned specialist dental hospital in London, UK, is the most recent NHS facility to be protected by the very latest in fire detection solutions from Apollo Fire Detectors, installed by Fisk Fire Group. The Eastman Dental Hospital has been established for over 60 years and treats around 85,000 outpatients every year.  As well as providing dental care to...

Hochiki Europe To Showcase Its Fire Detection System ‘HFP’ At FIM Expo 2014

HFP range includes Hochiki’s photoelectric detectors which features high performance chamber technology Hochiki Europe will be inviting attendees of FIM Expo to its stand in order to discuss important new developments planned for its fire detection and emergency lighting systems. Being held at Warwick Racecourse on April 2nd 2014, this event showcases the latest products and developments in the fire industry from the manufacturer’s perspective. Hochiki will be pro...

KAC Releases New Range Of EN54-3 And EN54-23 Approved AV Warning Devices ‘ENscape’

ENscape reduces costs for contractors and improves the effectiveness of Audible Visual Alarm Devices for end users KAC Alarm Company, the market leading call point and AV device manufacturer, has developed ENscape, a new range of EN54-3 and EN54-23 approved conventional AV warning devices for use in fire detection systems. Offering outstanding performance, fast installation and safe evacuation for all building occupants, ENscape reduces costs for contractors and improves the e...

Hochiki To Demonstrate Its Fire Detection And Emergency Lighting Solutions At 2014 HefmA National Conference

Hochiki’s HFP range includes photoelectric detectors, which feature its High Performance Chamber Technology Hochiki Europe will be demonstrating the features and benefits of its cutting edge fire detection and emergency lighting solutions at the 2014 HefmA National Conference. This year’s Hands Across the Water conference takes place over 15th and 16th May and will be two days packed with valuable resources for those in the industry. On the Hochiki Europe stand vi...

Advanced’s MxPro 4 Fire Panel Range To Secure Historic Iona Abbey

Advanced’s MxPro 4 network offers long-term security for buildings Providing a fire system for the most sacred site in Scotland was always going to be a challenge, especially considering the remoteness of its historic location, but for the custodians of Iona Abbey global fire systems manufacturer Advanced was the only choice. Located on the Scottish island of Iona, south west of the Isle of Mull, the Abbey is at the heart of a globally important religious centre, founde...

Advanced Launches New Conventional And Twin-wire Fire System ‘QuickZone’

QuickZone supports a range of modular expansion zone cards and is EN54-2&4 approved Industry-leading fire systems business, Advanced, has launched a new conventional and twin-wire fire system called QuickZone. Renowned across the globe for the quality of its intelligent fire systems, Advanced now also delivers the ease-of-use, flexibility and performance it is famous for to the conventional world. QuickZone, as the name suggests is quick on the wall, quick to configure a...

System Sensor Installs Live Demonstration Of Its FAAST Aspiration System At KAC For CPD Webinars

The FAAST aspiration system achieves false alarm immunity in real life hostile environments System Sensor, part of Honeywell, has installed a live demonstration of its FAAST aspiration system at the KAC Manufacturing Facility in Redditch. The system is housed in a new, purpose-built customer experience centre, where regular CPD webinars and events will be hosted from the end of March. Part of the demo system is configured to replicate a hostile, powder rich manufacturing env...

FireVu Welcomes Mark Tansey As New Business Development Manager

FireVu offers Video Smoke Detection technology solutions for the early detection and prevention of fires Mark Tansey has joined FireVu, an innovator in Video Smoke Detection, as a new business development manager. Tansey joins from wireless fire solutions supplier Sterling Safety Systems where he was UK sales manager. Tansey’s extensive fire detection industry experience includes a number of long-term business development industry positions at ADT, Romec Services, TFS...

Electronic Security Association’s Latest Fire Certification Approved By Louisiana Life Safety & Property Protection Advisory Board

Louisiana is the latest state to approve the ESA's newest fire certification Louisiana is the latest state to approve the Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) newest fire certification, Certified Fire Alarm Designer – Level III (CFAD), as an acceptable form of education to meet the requirements for fire alarm contractors in the state. Louisiana joins Iowa and Tennessee as the third state to approve the designation as an education requirement since it launched in...

Hochiki Unveils Its Photoelectric Smoke Chamber With Three New Generation Sensors

Hochiki’s photoelectric smoke chamber improves immunity to noise and reduces false alarms Here at Hochiki, when it comes to our fire detection equipment, we are continually striving for technological perfection. So we are pleased to introduce our newest generation of sensors fresh from our clever R & D boffins over in Japan. With Enhanced Performance Chambers and a handful of software advances the new range is smarter and more immune to noise and false alarms than ev...

Fike Safety Technology Installs Its Quadnet Analogue Addressable System At A Residential Building Complex In India

The use of Fike’s fire detection technology has resulted in significant cost savings for the project Fike Safety Technology Ltd, the UK-based manufacturer of intelligent fire detection solutions, has supplied its popular Quadnet analogue addressable system for a large residential building complex in India. The Wembley Estate in the Gurgaon District of Haryana has 8 tower blocks with 13 floors in each. The use of Fike’s fire detection technology has resulted in sign...

Hochiki Enhances Working Condition At Honey Monster’s Manufacturing Facility In Southall, Middlesex

Hochiki’s (ESP) provides flexibility to accommodate integrated building management and complex life safety systems As one of the mainstays of the UK breakfast cereal market, few will be unfamiliar with Sugar Puffs. Immensely popular for nearly 60 years, since the 1970s the Honey Monster has been at the forefront of a number of memorable advertising campaigns that have seen him working with people as diverse as Boyzone, Kevin Keegan and ‘punk poet’ John Cooper...

Crowcon’s F-Gas Infrared Detector To Detect Wide Range Of F-gases

Crowcon’s F-Gas detector provides an effective gas leak detection package Fluorinated (Freon) gases, which include hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), hydro-chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), are a family of man-made chemicals containing fluorine. These ’F-gases’ are extremely powerful greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming – most are between 1,000 and 20,000 times more...

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