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WAGNER Schweiz AG celebrated its tenth anniversary. Together with the managing partners and co-founders Dr. Markus Müller and Dr. Peter Stahl, around 100 guests and employees toasted the first decade of the company's history in the elephant house at Zurich Zoo. an established provider Founded in 2007 as a Swiss subsidiary of WAGNER Bayern GmbH and part of an internationally active WAGNER Group, WAGNER Schweiz AG has developed into a successful company for holistic fire protection solutio...

The public contract between the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and Sepura / Hytera was signed after careful and diligent examination of Sepura TETRA radios. Security concerns over radios used on the German BD BOS Digital Radio Network following the purchase of Sepura plc by Hytera prompted an audit. Sepura plc, Cambridge remains independent and responsible for the development of TETRA terminals as part of the Hytera group. The Sepura subsidiary, Sepura Deutschlan...

At the end of 2017, the entire team of the French sales department of POK S.A.S carried out a titanic work in order to present the best possible offer to the UGAP call for tenders concerning 4 lots of fire equipment. UGAP tender offer for fire equipment UGAP is a public industrial and commercial establishment, created in 1985 and placed under the dual supervision of the French Finance Ministry, on the one hand, and the education minister, on the other. To date, it is the only French ‘gen...

The Viking Corporation, a global provider in fire protection and life safety systems, has announced their new 8.0 K-factor Light and Ordinary Hazard Standard Coverage Dry Horizontal sprinklers with expanded UL Listings. Models include Standard Response glass bulb, Quick Response glass bulb, and Quick Response fusible link designs. Due to their newly-designed deflectors, these sprinklers are UL Listed for installation with the deflector from 4 to 12 inches below the ceiling. This feature gives c...

With public awareness now high around fire safety, the glazing component of structures is more important than ever as fire-resistant glass is an important requirement on many projects. Fire-resistant glass is specialist glass that has been proven to provide a period protection against fire during a Fire Resistance Test. The degree of protection offered depends on the type of fire rated glass used but generally speaking all fire rated glass acts as a barrier to help prevent the spread of flames...

The devastating fire at London's Grenfell Tower continues to spark debate among experts. At the annual conference of the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb) in Duisburg, Richard Mills from the management team of the London Fire Department will report on the findings and consequences of the accident.  Although the police investigation is not yet complete, the officer from the London Fire Brigade (LFB) will give an impression of the complicated fire-fighting a...

The fact sheets for all 50 U.S. states serve as a snapshot of where each state has made improvements in meeting the needs of its communities How well are the needs of fire departments in your state being met? Access the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) all-new, state-by-state fact sheets and online portal, which deliver statewide and customisable data, to find out. Both resources were developed using results from the association’s four U.S. Needs Asses...

Mountaineering legend Reinhold Messner visited the WAGNER Group stand during the Hamburg Logistics Days (21 and 22 February) 2018. The Tyrolean was on-site during the 16th edition of the event as a brand ambassador for the Gütegemeinschaft Paletten eV - among other things to present his book of the same name "Wild", published in 2017, during the lecture "Wild - the last trip on earth". oxygen reduction Beforehand, Messner stopped at the WAGNER stand. There, the extreme mountaineer...

‘Black is the new black’ when it comes to the latest statement piece for the home. The new must-have for the interior or exterior are these bespoke steel-framed doors which not only exude elegance and refinement but ooze old-world charm, all while remaining on trend with the latest in chic, modern influences. Porta Nero doors Created by ARA Products, under the Monarch Renlita brand, the Porta Nero doors create a look of sophistication and timeless style that won’t date thank...

WAGNER's Key Account Manager for warehousing and logistics, Christian Jargstorff, presented the WAGNER Group on February 8, 2018, at the 'Cold Chain Executive Connection' networking event in Berlin, Germany. The WAGNER Group is a member of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) and sponsored the event. networking event Decision-makers from the logistics industry came together for the networking event. It took place parallel to the Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin. Experts, especially from...

Streamlight® Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac® HPL USB (High Performance, High Lumen), delivering an incredibly bright 1,000 lumens and an intense, down-range beam. The new model, which uses a Streamlight lithium ion rechargeable battery, includes a built-in USB charge port, permitting it to be charged from a laptop or most USB wall chargers. ProTac HPL USB The next generation of ProTac® design, the ProTac...

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), a trusted partner for safety software protecting millions of individuals, highlights a banner year in 2017 and looks towards another year of growth and innovation in 2018. With customer growth and ongoing technology advancements, Rave is positioned to continue to be a recognized global company in the security space for the foreseeable future. Implementing safety-enhancing technologies Rave has continued to partner with a variety of industries to enhance their securi...

From 21 to 22 February 2018, AQUASYS will be presenting innovative solutions for effective fire-fighting with high-pressure water mist in the areas of industry, buildings, tunnels and rail vehicles at the Feuertrutz 2018 in Nuremberg/Germany, Hall 10, Stand 414. Hans-Gerd Drees, Sales Manager at AQUASYS:"For more than 20 years our main task is the protection of people and material assets. The outstanding effectiveness of the AQUASYS fire fighting systems is based on pure water. Specially design...

Streamlight® Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced four rechargeable tactical light systems. Each comes with the new Streamlight 18650 USB lithium ion Battery with integrated micro USB charging port, turning Streamlight’s high performance lights into rechargeable systems. The new models are an economical alternative to using disposable batteries, which the lights also are designed to accept, and give users multiple ways to pow...

In the 2017/2018 academic year, the WAGNER Group is sponsoring the "WIR Scholarship". Half of the scholarship is funded by the federal government as a "Germany Scholarship" and the other half by a private company - such as the WAGNER Group. On January 25, 2018, the ceremonial presentation of the scholarship certificates took place on the premises of the University of Applied Sciences in Hanover, as part of the university event "Invitation to Dialogue". 100 students can look forward to the suppo...

Abbot Fire Group is delighted to announce that the company has been approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board, LPCB, for LPS 1531 Appendix 1: The installation and application of passive fire protection products. This approval follows a rigorous assessment process. During this process LPCB reviewed products, projects, and documentation relating to Abbot Fire Group’s installation and application of passive fire protection products. A review of a number of on-site installations was...

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is excited to announce that it will be recruiting for wholetime firefighters to join fire stations across the county at the end of the month. People interested in becoming a wholetime firefighters will need to register online at the website and book a place on one of the upcoming information events. Registration opens at 10 am on January 29, 2018, and will stay open until midnight on March 8, 2018 – the day before the last information event, o...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest nearly $32 million to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems in 24 states and Puerto Rico. Since 2014, USDA has invested $176 million in 56 Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership Projects, which focus on areas where public forests and grasslands intersect with privately-owned lands. "Through Joint Chiefs, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works with agricultural...

The Viking Corporation, a global provider in fire protection and life safety systems, has received an FM Approval for its Model VK481 quick response (FM Approved as standard response) concealed, horizontal sidewall sprinkler. This standard coverage sprinkler, which is also cULus Listed for Light and Ordinary Hazard applications, is fully concealed behind a flat cover plate, making it an ideal choice for applications with demanding aesthetic requirements. Horizontal sidewall sprinklerThe VK481...

The FeuerTRUTZ trade fair is considered the central information platform for fire protection professionals in Europe. The trade fair and congress is now in its eighth year and combines structural, technical, and organizational fire protection solutions. Under the motto - 'Fire protection rethought', the WAGNER Group will be exhibiting in Nuremberg from February 21 to 22, 2018, focusing on holistic solutions. WAGNER Group's approach Fire protection experts have specialized in innovative soluti...

Streamlight®, Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting, announced its popular Twin-Task® line of work lights now includes a hands-free, rechargeable model, the Twin-Task® USB Headlamp. The new light uses two unique LEDs to provide a spot beam or flood light, allowing for hands-free lighting for both distance and close-up applications. Delivering up to 375 lumens, it also features a built-in USB port for on-the-go recharging in the light. The Twin-Task USB headlamp uses a tradit...

Two additional fire engines will now be available during daytime hours in rural areas of the county. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has reallocated resources to provide extra cover in areas where on-call fire engines are not available. The aim is to reduce attendance times to fires and other emergencies and to provide a resource to carry out fire prevention activities. The roaming pumps will not work out of a fixed fire station, but will be sent to areas – one in the north and one...

Streamlight®, Inc., a provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, launched the Enduro® Pro, a versatile, low-profile headlamp with a sleek design for outdoor enthusiasts, industrial professionals, and consumers alike. The new light offers three lighting modes to cover a variety of tasks, including: spot LEDs for focused, task lighting; flood beams for soft, area illumination; and red LEDs to preserve night vision. The compact headlamp also offers effor...

No fire suppression system is complete without the correct suppression agent tanks; they are used to store the suppression agent and play a vital role in the dispersion of the agent upon system activation. In this post, Ardent Vehicle Fire Protection will look at the common issues affecting agent tanks and the importance of frequent maintenance and inspection. Stored pressure and cartridge operated tanks are commonly use in vehicle fire suppression systems. Both types of agent tank will perform...

Extinguishing agents and detectors are key components of any fire suppression system, but it is the control module that co-ordinates and dictates the response to fire. While the subject of control systems is worthy of a book in its own right, in this post Ardent Vehicle Fire Protection will briefly outline the control system process and the features currently available. fire suppressing agent Control modules essentially receive the information relayed by the sensors and detectors, then process...

"The fact that no fire has broken out for a long time does not mean that there is no danger; rather, it is a stroke of luck for operators, and one that can end at any time," says Marco van Lier from the General Association of the German Insurance Industry. If a fire breaks out, there is a risk that the IT infrastructure in data centers will be damaged. The power outage that can occur in the event of a fire causes particularly great damage due to the resulting data loss. fire protection solutio...

In this post, Ardent Fire Systems Limited continue their series looking at the detection methods used in vehicle fire suppression. Even the most effective extinguishing agents depend upon a rapid and reliable detection system. Here, the company looks at the most common types of detectors and the advantages and disadvantages of each. There are three types of detectors commonly used to sense the presence of fire: smoke, flame and heat detectors. Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors sense the pres...

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...

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...