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The VESDA VLI is designed for harsh environments and does not require application engineering Drawing on more than 25 years of experience and over 1660 projects with ASD in industrial applications, Xtralis™, the leader in air-sampling smoke detection (ASD), launches Industrial VESDA VLI, the ultimate solution for fire protection of harsh environments in one box. VLI is the only solution specifically designed for harsh environments without any need for application engine...

ESP is a total communications solution used in fire detection and integrated systems Currently riding high in the Championship, things are looking good for Cardiff City FC. After being based at Ninian Park for the previous 99 years, in 2009 the team played its first game at the 28,000 capacity Cardiff City Stadium, a perfect example of a state-of-the-art sporting environment where life safety is a top priority. Promotion challenge The second largest stadium in Wales after th...

Honeywell to expand its gas and flame detection through the acquisition Honeywell acquired Fire Sentry Corporation, a privately-held manufacturer of innovative fire detection and control products for a broad range of industrial markets. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Yorba Linda, California, Fire Sentry’s product portfolio consists of fast-responding electro-optical flame detectors, portable test lamps, and dedicated control panels that are us...

TwinFlex Pro offers outstanding versatility, performance and value for money The new LPCB-approved TwinFlex Pro two-wire fire protection system, which offers outstanding versatility, performance and value for money for small and medium sized applications, is star feature of the Fike stand at this year’s Firex South. Sharing the spotlight on the stand are the groundbreaking SigniFire video-based fire protection system for larger applications; the latest Quadnet and Duonet...

The website features more than 300 products from makers of EN 54-certified voice alarm systems The Big Red Guide is pleased to announce the launch of SourceEN54.eu, a comprehensive information resource for the European voice alarm industry. Featuring over 300 products from several leading manufacturers of EN 54-certified voice alarm systems and loudspeakers, including Bosch Security, Bardic and TOA, SourceEN54.eu will provide an unrivalled product comparison tool for specifi...

The MCP6 is the latest addition to KAC's range of manual call points The MCP6V is a specially terminated unit fitted with a mains voltage microswitch. Externally identical in size and user interface with the normal low voltage version. The latest addition to KAC’s range of manual call points for specialist applications is the MCP6V, an indoor call point for flush or surface mounting that will switch up to 2A at 240VAC mains voltage. Whilst the overwhelming majority of...

The Oshkosh Striker has triple agent firefighting capabilities Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), has placed an Oshkosh Striker ARFF vehicle into service at Canyonlands Field, serving Moab, Utah and the surrounding region. The Striker will help support the growth for this gateway airport that serves southeastern Utah, and is located close to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and the Colorado River. “Our Striker is the f...

Apollo’s Discovery, XPander and XP95 ranges were selected for headquarter protection Fire detectors from Apollo’s Discovery, XPander and XP95 ranges have been chosen to protect West Sussex County Hall, Chichester, the headquarters of West Sussex County Council. The contract for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the fire detection system was awarded to Southern Fire Alarms Ltd, acting as a specialist sub-contractor to the main contractor, Willard...

Chubb's guide promotes fire alarms and fire extinguishers as fire prevention and preparation tools With almost 13,500 people killed or injured each year in domestic fires, snaps of cold weather bring an added risk as people heat their homes. To help in the prevention, detection, containment and escape from Fire, Chubb has put together a 12-point guide to fire safety. 1.    Fit a fire or smoke alarm. Test your alarm and change the batteries at le...

The new technology from Chubb includes a network of fire control panels and multi-spectrum detectors Chubb Fire and Security is to design and install a new fire alarm system that will help ensure the continuity of power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The Little Barford Power Station is a combined cycle gas turbine power station operated by RWE npower...

The EV-PS optical smoke sensor comes with the sounder fully integrated within the sensor itself Nittan, a leading UK manufacturer of conventional and addressable fire detection products, has had its first UK installation of the new EV-PS analogue addressable photoelectric smoke sensor with built in sounder, installed into a new, medical centre in Bridgwater, Somerset. The Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre is a purpose built facility, fully assessable for disabled patients. As...

FIRERAY 3000 can protect large, open area spaces where ceiling-mounting is difficult or inappropriate Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd., the leader in beam-type fire detection, is pleased to introduce the new FIRERAY 3000 end to end infrared optical beam smoke detector. The detector offers particularly cost effective protection of large, open area spaces, and in situations where ceiling-mounting is difficult or inappropriate. All FIRERAY beam detectors are designed primarily fo...

Apollo's XPander fire detectors are ideal for use in educational buildings Apollo has updated and extended its XPander range of wireless fire detectors. Designed for use in areas where hard-wired fire detection is impossible or impractical, XPander devices are ideal for use in educational buildings such as schools and universities. Educational establishments may typically consist of a number of buildings that are spread across a site, such as sports centres and exterior class...

Dockwise is now more secure with the latest AutroSafe from Autronica Autronica has been tasked with providing the entire fire detection system for Dockwise’s super vessel. With such a large space to cover, AutroSafe was the natural choice as it has been designed to provide reliable, fail-safe coverage on large transport and offshore vessels.When Dockwise forwarded plans for a new build vessel to service the emerging market for ultra-large transports, a new category had t...

OSID life safety smoke detection product has been recognised with three esteemed awards in 2011 Xtralis, a leading provider of early warning fire detection and security solutions worldwide, announced that it was named the recipient of the top product award in the 2011 ASIS Accolade competition for its revolutionary new Open-Area Smoke Imaging Detection (OSID) product. Xtralis has shipped and installed over 400,000 Early Detection products in most mission-critical locations, pr...

OpenConnect Gateway is a 'plug and play' device that can be incorporated into a fire control panel  Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd has developed a new product that allows fire detection to be fully integrated into building management systems (BMS) without the need for complex bespoke solutions or the use of multiple interfaces.   OpenConnect Gateway® is effectively a "plug and play" device that can be incorporated into a fire control panel by the manufacturer. I...

Chubb has a two-year contract to service and maintain fire alarm systems and extinguishers at Screwfix's retail outlets Chubb has been awarded a contract by Screwfix, a direct and online tool and hardware supplier, to service and maintain essential fire systems and equipment at more than 170 outlets in the UK. The contract is in addition to the turnkey security solutions already provided by Chubb. Chubb is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies...

The ECO1000 series can now be employed in fire detectors installed in ships, cargo vessels and tankers  System Sensor Europe has gained Marine Equipment Directive (MED) approval for its ECO1000 range of conventional fire detectors, enabling them to be used in fire detection systems installed in passenger ships, cargo vessels and tankers. The MED directive guarantees the uniform application of standards in Chapter 11-2 of the international SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea Co...

Gas-Pro from Crowcon is ideal for confined space use Crowcon will be showing its new Gas-Pro confined space entry gas detector at the Offshore Europe show in Aberdeen between 6-8 September. The Gas-Pro has a number of special features that make it ideal for confined space use, including a top-mount display, an internal pump, five gas capability and Positive Safety™ (tri-colour status indicator).  Crowcon will also be showing other new products, including its IRmax...

The fire detection system was designed and supplied by Ampac and installed by Dayshelf Fire Systems Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre and Wolston Correctional Centre, both located at Wacol in Queensland, Australia, have been equipped with a new Apollo-based fire detection system as part of an upgrade to the existing system. Ampac, who have been representing Apollo in the region since 1993, were responsible for designing and supplying the system, whilst Dayshelf Fire...

Crowcons Gas-Pro has several special features that makes it ideal for confined space use Crowcon will be showing its new Gas-Pro confined space entry gas detector at A+A 2011 in Düsseldorf between October 18-21. The Gas-Pro has a number of special features that make it ideal for confined space use, including a top-mount display, an internal pump, five gas capability and a tri-colour status indicator. Crowcon will also be showing other new products, including its IRmax in...

Chubb Fire & Security have installed new digital fire alarms in two buildings of the school Chubb Fire & Security is upgrading existing fire alarm technology from analogue to digital to better protect pupils at Latymer Upper School, an independent secondary school in London.Chubb is a business of UTC Fire and Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The new ‘addressable’ system will have considerable advantages, according to Tom Fishe...

Crowcon Detection Instruments aim to take their brand to a new level with newly appointed managing director Crowcon Detection Instruments has appointed Mike Ophield as its new Managing Director. He takes over from Warren Rees who will be retiring at the end of September 2011.Mike joins Crowcon from fellow Halma company Diba Industries, based in the USA, where he was VP of Sales and Marketing. He was instrumental in helping Diba grow its business significantly during his time t...

M Shed's specific choice of fire detection is Apollo's Multi Alarm GB Apollo fire detection technology has been chosen to protect M Shed in Bristol; an exciting and innovative new museum that tells the story of Bristol’s history. The contract to supply, commission and maintain the fire detection system was awarded to Multi Alarm GB.M Shed museum explores the city’s history from prehistoric times to the 21st century through extensive collections of objects, art and...

Intertek commend Firex for its bringing together of fire industry leaders and innovators Global Testing and Certification Body, Intertek revealed the first glimpse of their new £1million life safety product test facility, currently being developed in Leatherhead, Surrey.  As a European Notified Body under the Construction Products Directive for over 20 standards, mostly within the EN 54 series, Intertek have been actively working within in the Life Safety &...

Apollo's Xpander range has been designed to be used in conjunction with a standard fire detection system Apollo has updated and extended its XPander range of wireless fire detectors. Designed for use in areas where hard-wired fire detection is impossible or impractical, XPander devices are ideal for use in historic buildings, remote annexes and temporary structures. Large amounts of cabling for hard-wired fire detection can be impractical where there is a need to protect a bui...

NAFFCO is a leader in reliable fire protection solutions and safety engineering Mr. Jaradat informs of the company's involvement in prestigious projects, and plans for the development of eco-friendly products.Fire fighting equipment manufacturer and fire safety specialist, NAFFCO, is a leader in the industry within the Middle East and, increasingly, in the global marketplace.National Fire Fighting Manufacturing FZCO (NAFFCO) was established in 1991 and has...

C-Tec's new manager will oversee the release of their new range of fire alam control panels Top electronics company, C-TEC, has appointed a new Technical Account Manager for the South East. With over 24 years’ experience in technical sales, direct sales and account management at some of the world’s leading fire detection companies, and a wealth of technical qualifications under his belt, Phil Walford is exceptionally well-qualified for the role which will involve...

Crowcon Detection manufacture a complete range of portable and fixed gas detection products Tetra 3 has been used to detect hydrogen sulphide gas in the Indonesian volcano’s crater.A BBC film crew filming sulphur miners in the crater of an active volcano used a Crowcon Tetra 3 portable gas detector to warn them of dangerous levels of hydrogen sulphide (H2S). The crew were filming in Indonesia as part of the BBC’s landmark ‘Human Planet’ series...

Hush Buttons meet the requirements of BS 5839, the code of practice for fire alarm systems in dwellings One of the UK’s most innovative Housing Associations has installed C-TEC’s award-winning Hush Buttons at several of its sheltered blocks of flats. With an annual turnover of £15 million and a target development programme to develop on average each year at least 140 properties, Cottsway Housing is the largest registered provider of social housing in West Ox...