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Autronica is proud to celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary, marking six decades of innovation in fire and gas detection. Since 1957, Autronica has played a major role in developing the modern smoke detector as it is known today. In 1970, Autronica introduced a low-voltage smoke detector and in 1979, the company developed an analog addressable fire detection and alarm system. In 2004, Autronica launched the IEC61508 SIL 2-approved system. These innovations, and many others, have all go...

The event was able to build on its leading position both in terms of numbers and content More buyers and more visitors from abroad from emergency services, civil defence and fire protection – that is the positive upshot of “REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ” – Italy’s leading trade fair for civil protection and rescue services. The event was able to build on its leading position both in terms of numbers and content. Over the three-day show, more than 2...

LSO St Luke's church opened in 1773 and was deconsecrated in 1959 due to subsidence LSO St Luke’s, home of the world-renowned London Symphony Orchestra’s community and education programme, LSO Discovery, is now protected by industry-leading fire panels from Advanced. LSO St Luke’s fire system upgrade LSO St Luke’s is an 18th-century Grade I-listed Hawksmoor church in the London Borough of Islington. The church, which has an unusual obelisk spire, ope...

Choosing a fire suppression system for one’s mobile equipment may look like a daunting task, especially when considering the number of options available. To assist in the choice of system, this article will give one a general overview of its main components and the factors that dictate the design of an effective system. Ardent Vehicle Fire Protection invites everyone to read though their blog posts so they can familiarize themselves with the key principles, technology and design decisions...

Under the motto "Those who do not understand the present cannot shape the future," the SICHERHEIT 2017 trade fair will take place from November 14 to 17 in Zurich. Interest is high: around 10,000 visitors and 100 exhibitors are expected at the 21st edition. For four days, WAGNER Schweiz AG will be presenting two of its best-selling solutions in technical fire protection under the trade fair's main theme of "Fire and disaster protection technology and fire alarm, smoke, water and gas warnin...

Viking SupplyNet, a global provider in the distribution of fire protection and life safety systems, announces the availability of a new FlexHead® flexible sprinkler drop for commercial suspended ceilings. SuperFlex™ is the only fully welded, two inch bend radius, commercial fire sprinkler drop in the industry. The product features a flexible, stainless steel hose with full ten-braid strand construction. The new product is UL Listed with a tight two inch bend radius – offering up...

The campaign managed to reach more than 500 local residents with information on fire door safety A local fire door safety campaign to inspire hope and raise awareness of fire safety in Southend-on-Sea following the tragic death of a mum-to-be, is one of three initiatives to receive awards this month from the British Woodworking Federation (BWF). Rutendo Chitiga and Terry Brown from the Balmoral Estate Tenants Association in Southend-on-Sea organised a week long fire safety ca...

2017 has sadly provided a litany of high profile fire-related disasters and brought the need and awareness for better fire safety to the forefront of everyone’s mind. Fire doors are critical Fire Door Safety Week (September 25 – October 1), is a timely opportunity to bring to light the critically important role of fire doors in building fire safety and to remind responsible individuals of the legal requirements and to give tips and guidelines to reinforce this c...

Carl Bryan, Managing Director of WAGNER UK, was an interviewee on "The Business Debate". Journalist Sarah Lockett spoke to him about the latest developments in fire protection. The focus of the interview was active fire prevention using oxygen reduction. Water from sprinkler systems The fire protection solution called OxyReduct® aims to prevent fires before they even start. Buildings, production facilities and resources are thus comprehensively protected and are not affected by, for e...

At Secutech Vietnam 2017 there were 270 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions The 10th edition of Secutech Vietnam will be remembered for its record-breaking increase in visitor numbers. The show welcomed 12,097 global visitors (2016: 7,473) – up 62% on last year, as exhibitors seized the opportunities presented by one of the most promising security markets in Southeast Asia. 270 exhibitors from 20 countries Across 9,000 sqm of gross exhibition space, there were 270...

The BWF has also carried out FOI research which suggests worrying problems in other London tower blocks Less than a year since fire door safety campaigners turned a spotlight on high rise tower blocks, the country wakes to news of the devastating inferno at Grenfell Tower, West London. Endemic fire safety problem Hannah Mansell, chair of the Passive Fire Protection Forum, trustee of the Children’s Burns Trust and spokesperson for the BWF’s Fire Door Safety W...

Rich and Dino will be responsible for all operations, business strategy and growth for the global security and fire businesses, respectively Honeywell, a pioneer in products, software and technologies for connected buildings and homes, announced Richard (Rich) Lattanzi as the president of Honeywell’s global security business and Dino Koutrouki as the president of Honeywell’s global fire business. In their new leadership roles, Lattanzi and Koutrouki will drive grea...

Laidlaw are passionate about the fact that selecting the correct fire door hardware can save lives Fire doors are a crucial part of the passive fire protection of every commercial, public and multiple occupancy building. They save lives and property. Fire safety information and education on this topic is so important and this is why Laidlaw endorses Fire Door Safety Week this September, raising awareness of the critical role of the fire door. With over 3 million new fire door...

Two psychological therapists from The Fire Fighters Charity will also be speaking on the the emotional impact of emergency medical response Responding to fires in tall buildings will be a key focus at this year’s Emergency Services Show which returns to Hall 5 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK from 20th to 21st September 2017. Russ Timpson, founder of the Tall Building Fire Safety Network will present a session in the Lessons Learnt seminar theatre (sponsored by UCLan) on tall...

Bronto Skylift has received Achiever 2017 certification from Kauppalehti, a major Finnish business media. The certificate was granted by Balance Consulting, the analysis unit of Kauppalehti Oy, to Bronto Skylift for its financial performance. Companies receiving Achiever certification are stable businesses with solid growth, good financial results and profitability, a strong financial structure and liquidity to ensure continued operation. positive development A comparison of these key indicato...

Bronto Skylift has received Achiever 2017 certification from Kauppalehti, a major Finnish business media. The certificate was granted by Balance Consulting, the analysis unit of Kauppalehti Oy, to Bronto Skylift for its financial performance. Companies receiving Achiever certification are stable businesses with solid growth, good financial results and profitability, a strong financial structure and liquidity to ensure continued operation. positive development A comparison of these key indicato...

The Viking Corporation, a global provider in the design and manufacture of fire protection systems, announces the availability of two new attic sprinklers; the VK660 Model V-HIP and the VK697 5.6K Attic Upright models. These new cULus Listed Specific Application Attic Sprinklers provide enhanced fire protection for sloped attics, allowing these challenging spaces to be protected using less water and far fewer sprinklers, branch lines, and associated material. The new 5.6 K-factor Model V-HIP At...

Ultimately, one wants a fire suppression system that is not only effective when it counts, but a system that is also trouble-free and requires minimal unplanned maintenance. How a fire suppression system is installed has a direct impact on remedial maintenance works and consequent machine downtime. At Ardent, the company understands this and put system installation at the core of every fire suppression system they supply. They might take a bit longer to fit a system than other suppliers, but th...

REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ highlights the three segments of firefighting, disaster relief and emergency services Running from 6 to 8 October at the Montichiari exhibition centre, “REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ” is set to be a major draw. As Italy’s flagship exhibition for rescue services, civil defence and fire prevention, the event has acquired even more international appeal, ever since Centro Fiera di Montichiari and Deutsche Messe, the producers of the INTE...

Secutech Vietnam 2017 to feature 270+ exhibitors from 18 countries and regions, increasing the total number of exhibitors this year by 10% The 10th edition of Secutech Vietnam is scheduled to take place at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, from 16 – 18 August 2017. Over the past 10 editions, the show has established itself as one of the top sourcing platforms for security and fire and safety solutions in Vietnam. In response to the gro...

The FIA Expo 2017 will host two free CPD accredited seminars The FIM Expo 2017 will take place at Glasgow Science Centre, one of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions - presenting concepts of science and technology in unique and inspiring ways. Organised by the Fire Industry Association (FIA), FIM Expo features many of the UK's leading fire detection and alarm manufacturers and focuses on showcasing the latest products and developments in this sector of the industry. CPD a...

HD Deluge Valves models H2/H3 receive CPRI certification HD Deluge Valves models H2/H3 were certified by Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) for use in Seismic Zones. Various test like seismic qualification test, operating basis earthquake (OBE), safe shutdown earthquake tests were successfully performed in CPRI Lab. The tests were performed as per IEEE 344 Standard for Seismic Qualification of Equipment for Nuclear Power Generating Stations.

Viking Plastics has updated their UL Listing for BlazeMaster CPVC piping for use in unfinished basements in accordance with NFPA 13D. BlazeMaster CPVC from Viking is now Listed for exposed composite I-Joists and solid wood joists up to 16” in depth. Additionally blocking requirements have been expanded to 40 ft., and sprinkler spacing has been expanded to 16 x 16 ft. By allowing deeper joist heights, and relaxing the blocking requirements, more of today’s homes can be protected by C...

Both honorees are highly accomplished individuals with impressive career, educational, and certification credentials The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces the 2017 winners of the annual “IAFC Fire Chief of the Year” awards at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) in Charlotte, N.C. Volunteer Fire Chief Brian Wade of the North Lenoir Fire & Rescue Department in Kinston, N.C. and Ca...

FPST offers attendees the chance to network and collaborate with key industry elites and peers The 9th edition of Fire Protection and Safety in Tunnels conference returns to Norway this September, gathering leading operators, experienced service providers and senior fire safety experts in an intimate setting to collaboratively explore pressing topics regarding fire safety; such as technological advances and risk minimisation strategies to enhance fire prevention and suppressio...

GearGrid was pleased to be an exhibitor at the 2017 Fire-Rescue International (FRI) Expo. The show provided a great opportunity for GearGrid to connect with current and future customers, and discuss what is important to them for their storage needs. GearGrid enjoys listening to their challenges, so they can design and manufacture innovative storage solutions perfect for their facility. GearGrid brought a variety of products to Charlotte to display at their booth. Within a couple of hours, GearG...

Recent reports that detail the origin of the deadly Grenfell Tower fire in London suggest that an automatic fire sprinkler system could have prevented the tragedy. According to the London police, the fire that killed at least 79 individuals on June 14th started in a refrigerator within a 4th story apartment, then spread to the building’s combustible exterior cladding. If an automatic fire sprinkler system had been installed in the building, it would have been expected to intervene and pre...

Viking SupplyNet, a global provider in the distribution of fire protection products and services, is pleased to welcome both Wes Letson and Phillip Skillern as new Territory Sales Managers in the Southeast Region. Letson, who joined the company effective May 1, 2017, will be responsible for developing and enhancing the company’s relationships with fire protection contractors in Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and the Central & Southeastern portions of Tennessee. Skillern, who joined th...

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., Amityville, New York, is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Kocek, as new Midwest Regional Sales Manager, reporting to Napco SRVP, Northern Region, Dave Sheffey. Glenn joins Napco's sales team, with many years of security experience, in all facets of the industry, including roles with LRG and Tyco/ADT, as well as founding his own alarm and IT companies early on. Background In Security, Video Dave Sheffey said, "With Glenn's background in security,...

Honeywell TITAN SCBA facilitates easier and faster rescue of downed firefighters Honeywell has announced that its flagship Honeywell TITAN firefighter breathing equipment has been improved with a louder alarm to make it easier to find downed firefighters. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) As part of their standard turnout gear, firefighters wear an air cylinder with a respirator and facepiece known as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). This equipment includes...