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The WAGNER Group, headquartered in Langenhagen near Hanover, Germany, has once again achieved pleasing corporate growth. With consolidated total group sales of EUR 138 million, the company achieved growth of EUR 14.8 million or 12.0% in the fiscal year 2023/24 compared to the previous fiscal year. The company was thus able to meet the current market challenges - high inflation, rising energy costs and continued market uncertainty - by adapting to the changing environment and successfully maint...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the release of SafeLINC, a cloud-based data-hosting infrastructure that gives users the power to remotely access and gather actionable data from their entire suite of FireClass fire alarm control panels. SafeLINC provides users with a cloud-connected gateway and a cloud application platform accessible via web browsers and native iOS and Android mobile apps. SafeLINC gateway device Together, these...

The WAGNER Group, based in Langenhagen near Hanover, can once again report pleasing company growth. With a consolidated total group output of EUR 138 million, the company achieved growth of EUR 14.8 million or 12.0% in the 2023/24 financial year compared to the previous fiscal year. The company was thus able to master the current market challenges - high inflation, rising energy costs and ongoing market uncertainties - by making targeted adjustments to the changed framework conditions...

ThinCats, the alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs has supported Ranger Fire and Security with their latest acquisition of fire door business, Fire Door Specialists Ltd (FDS). First acquisition Ranger, which launched in February 2024, has already acquired four other businesses following Transitional Capital from ThinCats and private equity backing from Hyperion Capital – all in the active fire space – AFIL Ltd, Ignis Fire Protection Ltd, Syncro Group Ltd and IPH Fire Solu...

Specialised Fire & Security is using BigChange job management software to improve customer service with engineers live-linked to back-office systems using a mobile app. Using the system, Specialised Fire & Security has already automated around 80 percent of its routine job management workflows allowing back-office staff and field engineers to focus on the customer experience.  Tailored solutions Based in Northern Ireland, the independent fire and security provider has established...

Please be advised that configurations for WeCanX® 2250 lightbar transferred prior to the Whelen Command® update version 2.2.18.0 (released on October 18th, 2023) may experience overload issues with the 2250 Load Lights. To resolve this issue, configurations created or transferred before the update will need to be retransferred to the affected devices, by following the steps outlined in the market advisory below. Steps to Correct the Issue Automatic Correction: Users must still tr...

Codelocks has secured CE marking for its mortice locks and tubular latches, establishing an extensive range of access control solutions and fire door assemblies with CE-certified locks and latches. This achievement provides specifiers, installers, and end-users with comprehensive quality assurance, fire safety, and legal compliance across a broad selection of access control products. CE marking CE marking indicates that products have been rigorously assessed to meet stringent safety, health,...

Light Science Technologies Holdings plc, comprising three divisions: Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA); Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM); and Passive Fire Protection (PFP), announces two new contracts in its PFP division with construction companies in London and Liverpool, together worth c. £145,000. The Liverpool-based contract is for a research facility and is valued at c. £120,000, with revenues expected to be fully recognized within this financial year. PFP proje...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is expanding its network of owned service stations in Norway by acquiring the safety department of Tromsø-based company Lindrup Martinsen AS. The move will ensure VIKING can deliver even better service to customers in Northern Norway, as it expands its business in the region. Lindrup Martinsen facilities Lindrup Martinsen has been a service partner for VIKING for fifteen years. VIKING and Lindrup Martinsen have agreed that VIKING will take over Lindrup Mart...

The collection and transport of waste, returned or recovered ozone-depleting substances (refrigerant gases and halons) is controlled, to ensure environmental protection and compliance with waste law, the same requirements apply also to the collection and transport of waste, returned or recovered fluorinated greenhouse gases. Contractors must have made a Prior Annual Notification to the Environmental Protection Agency, and where that Prior Annual Notification has been acknowledged by the Agency...

Daniel May of Consort Architectural Hardware discusses the proposed standard change from BS 476 to EN 1634-1 and the impact it may have on door hardware and the built environment should it pass. Building regulations are designed to govern the methods and materials used throughout construction projects. For decades, modern regulations have developed to form a minimum standard and without them, many structures would be considered dangerous and risking the safety of their occupants. dual approach...

The Canadian Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Convention (CEPCA) will be hosted from September 24 to 26, 2024 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.  This is the largest scale event ever planned in the sector, with organizers targeting attendance of over 3,000 attendees and delegates, 100 exhibiting companies, and 100+ expert speakers from across the nation. evidence-based approach CEPCA will address Canada’s growing vulnerability to natural disasters by promoting a sy...

Dräger is donating self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and helmets to the ‘Fire Angels’, two female firefighters who will be attempting seven marathons, in seven days, across seven continents – while wearing firefighter kit – as part of the ‘Great World Race’. The challenge is a part of their ongoing ambition to ‘change the narrative of what it means to be a girl’.  awareness for women’s issues The intrepid pair h...

Advanced, a global pioneer in fire safety solutions, is set to participate for the first time in Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s premier exhibition and conference for the security, safety, and fire protection industries. The Intersec Saudi Arabia 2024 event will take place from 1st-3rd October 2024, at the Riyadh International Convention Centre, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.   Axis AX, Axis EN, and MxPro 5 Located at stand 3-C36, Advanced will showcase its innovative range of...

The publication of the final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry is a long-awaited milestone in the response to the tragic loss of 72 lives in June 2017. It is another difficult and traumatic moment for the bereaved, the survivors, and relatives of the Grenfell Tower victims and CIC recognizes once again all that they have suffered and we extend our sympathy once more to all the victims. report and recommendations Sir Martin Moore Bick has made many recommendations for further action in th...

Since 2016, the IWMA (International Water Mist Association) scientific council has evaluated submissions from scientists applying for the IWMA Young Talent Award. To ensure that the prize goes to theses on different levels, it alternately goes to the best master's or Ph.D. thesis. Martin Thielens In 2023, the winner is Martin Thielens who graduated from Ghent University in October 2022. The title of his Ph.D. thesis is: “Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling of Water Spr...

Fire safety supplier CheckFire announces the launch of the Commander Wireless Site Alarm, the latest addition to its renowned Commander Site Alarm range. Following the successful release of the original Commander Single Site Alarm in 2023, this new wireless version, model number EE-AL-002-SIT, represents a significant advancement in fire safety technology. wireless model Building on the reliability and effectiveness of the original push-button Commander Single Site Alarm (EE-AL-001-SIT), the...

Pipe networks for aspirating smoke detectors are often designed digitally. A practice not taken into account in the EU-wide binding standard EN 54-20: There are no specific requirements for dealing with the relatively new design programs. So manufacturers had to spend extra time and money on having their software separately legitimized during the well-known innovation-supporting VdS-Approvals.  precise and compact Guidelines “For facilitating and reassuring their development work,...

The Minister for Building Safety and Homelessness has made a statement regarding construction products.  This announced an extension of the recognition of CE marking for construction products in Great Britain. This extension, and the longer-term future of CE/UKCA marking, is conditional on a commitment from the Government to system-wide reform of the construction products regulatory regime.  announcement summary: CE marking will be accepted past 30 June 2025 for construction pro...

The environmental technology company - Nederman has acquired the Canadian company - Duroair Technologies Inc., strengthening Nederman and the Extraction & Filtration Technology (E&FT) division in the US & Canada. Duroair, founded in 2012, has a unique market position in designing, manufacturing, and selling climate-controlled air filtration with US and Canada as the main markets. Duroair’s unique and flexible enclosures and filtration systems trap and extract fumes, dust and...

Bull Products, the globally renowned provider of temporary fire protection solutions for a wide range of applications, has introduced its new Lithium-ion fire extinguishers, LFX, to its portfolio of life-saving fire solutions. Designed to address the growing risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires, these water-based extinguishers offer protection against lithium-ion battery fires that is both highly effective and widely applicable across various sectors, from construction sites to offic...

The construction industry is undergoing significant change. New technologies, regulatory requirements and working practices are changing the way the industry works. CIC 2050 group The CIC 2050 Group exists to be the voice of those people who will be in the industry in 2050. This means ensuring that the industry is ready to meet its obligations to be resilient to the changes of the climate crisis, but it also means making sure that the industry is inclusive and thriving. As the new Chair of t...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and MAXIMETAL, both Oshkosh Corporation businesses, are pleased to announce a significant fleet purchase by the Township of Langley Fire Department (TLFD) in British Columbia, Canada. Sold through Pierce dealer, Commercial Emergency Equipment, this unique deal combines stock and new-build apparatus, Pierce and MAXIMETAL products, and both custom and commercial chassis to provide a comprehensive solution tailored to the department's needs. fleet purchase Deal The...

Fire curtains are a critical component in modern fire safety systems, offering effective fire compartmentation to protect both life and property. This blog post will delve into these three types, highlighting their features, benefits, and ideal applications. Whether they’re an architect, building control officer, or fire professional, understanding these fire curtains is crucial for optimizing fire safety in any building. Vertical Fire Curtains Vertical fire curtains are among the most...

On Friday, August 23, 2024, Jesse Love, driver of the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet Camaro, took to the Daytona International Speedway with a mission greater than crossing the finish line first. His car carried the names of 226 fallen firefighters, representing Whelen’s partnership with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). This year marked the third consecutive season of this important partnership and is a testament to their shared commitment to...

The WAGNER Group will present its comprehensive fire protection portfolio at the Security in Essen, the trade fair for security, from September 17 to 20, 2024. In Hall 7, Stand 7A13, the focus will be on special solutions for logistics, data centers, and archives. OxyReduct® system One of WAGNER's highlights will be active fire prevention, which intervenes before a fire breaks out. The OxyReduct® system offers optimal protection, especially in closed storage rooms, archives, and data...

The WAGNER Group will present its comprehensive fire protection portfolio at Security in Essen, the pioneering trade fair for security, from September 17 to 20, 2024. In Hall 7, Stand 7A13, the focus is on special solutions for logistics, data centers and archives. One of WAGNER's highlights is active fire prevention, which intervenes preventively before a fire starts. The OxyReduct® system offers optimal protection, particularly in closed storage rooms, archives and data centers...

In a worrying trend, Scotland has seen two major fires at battery recycling centers within a span of three months with a further fire near Halifax in a battery recycling facility highlighting the growing risks associated with the handling and storage of lithium-ion batteries. The incidents, which required a multi-agency response in two cases over a number of days, show the complex and protracted nature of waste fires and the additional risks and challenges in extinguishing this type of incident...

Matrix, a prominent pioneer in the Security and Telecom sector, has wrapped up its successful participation at FSIE 2024 in Mumbai. Drawing on more than three decades of industry expertise, Matrix connected with industry peers gained valuable insights, and explored new opportunities for collaboration.  Technology-driven solutions Matrix is resolute, in its commitment to delivering technology-driven solutions with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. This dedication is reflected i...

Back-to-school season is here for many families and students, and with it many different preparations. One area of preparation that shouldn’t be overlooked by school administrators is fire and life safety. There are special considerations when it comes to schools and fire safety because it’s not a typical workplace environment. The population in schools is primarily children – and children may need extra help in an emergency. life safety measures Nearly two out of every scho...