Earlier this year, Johnson Controls partnered with a third-party consulting firm and research group to successfully test a new technology that could potentially save countless lives with early fire identification and intervention for rapid fire protection to the external facade…
Draka Extends Firetuf Cable Series for use in Tunnels, Subways and Fire Alarm Systems
Draka’s Firetuf cable series for the cabling of tunnel systems has grown with the launch of the new Firetuf OFC-LT-SWA fire resistant loose tube cable with steel wire armour. As with all Firetuf cables, Firetuf OFC-LT-SWA has been designed for harsh environments…
Nexans FLAMEX® FR fire-resistant Ethernet cables maintain circuit integrity in the most demanding situations
Nexans FLAMEX® FR Ethernet cables for rolling stock can maintain Category 5 data transmission performance in fire situations to maintain the operational integrity of critical onboard safety functions INFITTM technology makes the cables easy to strip for fast and safe connection…
PSCE and ARCIA To Share Information To Support Policy and Advocacy Roles in Public Safety
In November 2018 Public Safety Communications – Europe (PSCE) and the Australian Radio and Communications Industry Association (ARCIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to share information regarding the development and use of wireless and associated communications technologies by Public Safety…
Anniversary of the Flagship – Rosenbauer delivers 1,500th PANTHER to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport
Maximum three minutes for the journey, maximum two minutes until all on-board extinguishing agents are discharged. In just five minutes, a PANTHER has fulfilled its role – and ideally prevented an airport disaster. Airport operators around the world rely on…
Bureau Veritas applauds combustible materials ban
Bureau Veritas has applauded the government’s swift response to officially ban the use of combustible material in external walls in new buildings, in a move that has surprised many in the construction industry. The amended building regulations guidance in Approved Document…
GCC’s construction sector to see US$140 billion worth in new contractor awards in 2019 – Ventures ONSITE
A surge in activity expected to drive demand for security, safety and fire protection solutions at Intersec 2019 The Gulf region’s construction sector is tipped to see a 12 percent year-on-year rise in the value of new contractor project awards…
Unique fire-resistant shelters simplify chemical plant’s control system upgrade
Novel outdoor equipment shelters from Intertec Instrumentation have been chosen to help a leading European chemical manufacturer to upgrade its distributed plant control system. Constructed using unique composite GRP (glass fibre reinforced polyester) materials, four Intertec shelters will provide advanced…
Element to retain Warringtonfire brand
Following Element Materials Technology’s (Element’s) acquisition of Exova Group Ltd (Exova) last year, the Fire & Building Products part of the business has officially been rebranded and, in recognition of its market leading position, Element will retain the distinct Warringtonfire…
Hempel to gain market share with new Centre of Excellence
On 29 November 2018, world-leading coatings manufacturer Hempel officially opened its new Centre of Excellence in Barcelona. The centre’s focus will be on the research and development of coating products within the field of passive fire protection in which Hempel…
Let the countdown begin
SICUREZZA AND SMART BUILDING EXPO WILL BE BACK AT FIERA MILANO NEXT YEAR Innovation, training, and renewed synergy between the two shows. SICUREZZA is ready to consolidate the leadership of an event with an increasingly international appeal. SMART BUILDING EXPO…
Telgian Celebrates 33rd Anniversary as a Global Leader in Fire Protection, Safety and Security
November marked the 33-year anniversary of the founding of Telgian Holdings, Inc., a worldwide provider of comprehensive fire, security, and life safety solutions. Since 1985, Telgian has grown from a modest firm providing code development and consulting, fire testing, and…
Cyclones Luban and Titli
Luban is the third cyclone to develop in the Arabian Sea in 2018. While much of the Western Hemisphere has been focused on the destructive Hurricane Michael, two storms have also roiled the northern Indian Ocean. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on…
Advanced Insulation Win EIC Innovation Award
Advanced Insulation, a UK-based manufacturer, has been awarded the EIC (Energy Industries Council) Innovation award for its underdeck and bulkhead fire protection and insulation system – ContraFlame® MS400. In the first week of October, the oil price hit its highest level…
Brace Yourself for IMPACT!
4EVAC’s new IMPACT launched at Security Essen. Security Essen 2018 provided a broad platform for all aspects of technology and services aimed at the protection and safety sectors. Among the 950 exhibitors benefiting from this international showcase was Dutch voice…
Vimpex vision becomes a reality
‘The fire sector is undergoing rapid change whilst constantly evolving, which requires manufacturers to adapt and innovate,’ Vimpex Managing Director James Jones explained to guests at the unveiling of the company’s ambitious new state-of-the-art manufacturing production facility at Great Wakering, Essex. He was responding to…
Johnson Controls partners with Lumkani to bring fire safety to urban informal settlements
Smart fire detection devices provide safety for vulnerable people in South Africa Families living in informal settlements in South Africa will now be better protected against devastating fires thanks to a newly announced partnership between Johnson Controls and Lumkani. The…
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