Case Studies

Outpost Al Barari, a luxurious desert retreat nestled in the remote expanse of Qatar, presented a unique challenge for fire safety. The resort’s vast, ever-changing layout and harsh desert environment rendered traditional wired fire alarm systems impractical. To safeguard guests and staff in this extraordinary location, Fire Cloud Qatar implemented a groundbreaking solution: Hochiki Europe’s Ekho hybrid wireless fire detection system.  Outpost Al Barari Outpost Al Barari is a...

Shawston, a market-renowned distributor of fire sprinkler products, is supporting its environmental and social objectives with the roll-out of Podfather logistics software. next-day delivery The only multi-depot supplier to the Mechanical Services, Fire Sprinklers, and Dry and Wet Riser markets, Shawston offers next-day delivery, across the UK.  By delivering 1 million items a year, Shawston has already achieved significant increases in operational efficiency, boosted its customer servic...

The Den, home to Millwall Football Club, has been enhanced with an upgraded fire safety system courtesy of Trustee Fire & Security Ltd.'s installation of Advanced panels, providing thorough protection and reassurance for fans, staff, and players. Located in Bermondsey, London, The Den has been home to Millwall Football Club since 1993. With a seating capacity of 20,146, the stadium is a cornerstone of football heritage and community pride renowned for hosting memorable matches and major eve...

A mobile children’s heart hospital, built in El Salvador, was recently equipped with an Advanced wireless fire safety system, ensuring top protection for children undergoing heart surgery, their doctors, and staff. Run by Kinderherzen, the mission of the hospital is to ensure that children born with serious heart conditions receive the treatment they need to go on and enjoy healthy lives. Kinderherzen operates in Germany and mobilizes doctors to provide critical care for young patients in...

Oskar Strøm, a renowned expedition pioneer, heads film expeditions in Svalbard. These expeditions focus on documenting polar bears in their natural Arctic habitat. To capture unique footage, the film crew lives in extreme conditions: enduring very low temperatures, residing in small sleeping pods, and positioning themselves near polar bears. Strøm required a solution to secure the camp and protect his team and valuable equipment from polar bears wandering around searching for...

Providing innovative fire safety technology, global wireless solutions provider - Ramtech has revealed its role in protecting the prestigious F1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2024, with its WES system utilized across several temporary buildings for optimum site protection. Working closely with Hungarian partner, High-Security Kft, Ramtech supplied its EN54-25 compliant wireless fire and evacuation system (WES) for various structures including media spaces, bathrooms, dressing rooms, and conference areas...

A mobile children’s heart hospital, built in El Salvador, was recently equipped with an Advanced wireless fire safety system, ensuring top protection for children undergoing heart surgery, their doctors, and staff. Run by Kinderherzen, the mission of the hospital is to ensure that children born with serious heart conditions receive the treatment they need to go on and enjoy healthy lives. Kinderherzen operates in Germany and mobilizes doctors to provide critical care for young patients in...

As a prestigious apartment development, Britannic Park has entrusted IPL Maintenance Services, an Amthal Group Company, with the critical task of ensuring compliance with their fire safety systems. Based in the heart of Moseley, Birmingham, the apartments are spread over three blocks, with facilities available to all the residents, including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, and concierge service. IPL scope of work The IPL scope of work includes monthly visual inspection...

Amthal has extended its service to become an internationally trusted provider of fire protection solutions, working closely with key clients in the Oil & Gas, Data Center, Petroleum, Energy, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sectors.  The UK-based fire safety and security specialist has recently completed the first of three fire & suppression pump packages for an energy project in the Middle East. The program of works involved the installation and commissioning of fire prote...

The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), a nonprofit, international association representing merit shop fire sprinkler contractors, has been a positive force in the industry to promote user education of the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) codes and standards. The industry’s landscape of education is consistently advancing, and as they lean into a digitally focused future, AFSA thought it pertinent to ensure their training and education models could withstand t...

Located in East London's healthcare hub, Newham University Hospital currently boasts a top-tier network of Advanced MxPro 5 panels, ensuring fire safety and peace of mind for patients, staff, and visitors.  fire alarm network overhaul Newham University Hospital serves as a vital healthcare facility offering A&E, maternity, and specialist services. The building required a significant overhaul of its fire alarm network without interfering with the hospital’s round-the-cl...

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has provided an intelligent fire panel with wireless detection to protect a historic mansion house and estate in Scotland. An Advanced MxPro 5 analog addressable fire panel has been installed in Wedderlie House to provide industry-pioneering protection that is high-performance and fault-tolerant. The system protects the whole house, which requires Category L2 coverage as it provides wedding accommodation. EMS Firecell wireless devices Wedderl...

Cygnus’ world-first 100% wireless and EN 54 certified SmartNet-Pro fire detection and alarm solution has been installed at the Contractor’s Village at Heysham Power Station 1 in Lancashire, providing reliable life-saving fire protection equipment in a challenging industrial location. Manchester-based installer - Marlowe Fire & Security worked together with its client, Equans, a provider of technical services, FM, regeneration and energy services, on the project. Marlowe Fire &am...

On 03.06.2024, ZIEGLER delivered an MLF to the fire department of Donrburg-Camburg. Their special features include: ALPAS® superstructure of the latest generation Z-Control of the latest generation – easy operation Z-Vision LED ambient lighting Roller shutter boxes on the roof for a largest possible loading volume

Liverpool's Unity Theatre, a champion of new writing, social justice, and community engagement, boasts a rich history intertwined with the building it calls home. Founded in 1983 by unemployed actors and writers, the company initially resided in a converted warehouse. By 2003, they found their permanent home on Hope Street – a former synagogue built in 1957. This unique space, once a place of worship seating 450 serves as a vibrant theatre and a living testament to a bygone era of radical...

Contemporary Atrium Hotel has put its trust in Amthal Fire and Security to deliver an enhanced fire safety maintenance service, for the safety of staff and guests. Conveniently situated within a five-minute drive from Heathrow Airport, Atrium Hotel stands as a premier urban retreat, boasting 573 meticulously designed ultra-chic bedrooms. all-in-one cloud platform Ensuring fire safety measures are compliant with the latest legislation, the hotel site team worked closely with Amthal to dev...

Stamford Bridge, home to Chelsea Football Club, now boasts an upgraded fire safety system thanks to TP Fire & Security Ltd's installation of Advanced equipment, ensuring protection and peace of mind for fans and staff. The project at the iconic London stadium involved replacing 14 existing fire alarm panels with a network of 17 Advanced MxPro 5s and three repeater panels, while ensuring uninterrupted functionality throughout the transition. Client's stringent requirements The systematic d...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced ADM Aéroports de Montréal has taken delivery of five Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® 6x6 ARFF vehicles. The vehicles will support emergency operations at two of the province’s largest airfields, YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport – which now serves over 21 million travelers annually – and YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel....

Installers JTI Brandbeveiliging was contracted to help make safety a number-one priority at a pioneering food manufacturer in The Netherlands. They achieved this by choosing Hochiki Europe’s marketing pioneering fire detection system, Latitude, alongside waterproof devices from the ESP range. This comprehensive solution ensures the highest level of fire protection throughout the facility, giving the food manufacturer peace of mind and allowing them to focus on what they do best: producing...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has supported the City of Derry Airport in modernizing its suite of personal protection equipment (PPE) and protocols to safeguard its specialist Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) from incident-based safety risk and the risks posed by carcinogens to which they are often exposed. The City of Derry Airport is northwest Ireland’s largest airport which, at its pre-pandemic peak, provided over 200,000 passenger f...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce the City of Denton Fire Department in Texas has secured a purchase order for a Pierce® Volterra™ electric fire truck as part of its efforts to replace aging fleet vehicles and expand operational advancement. Sold through Pierce dealer Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, the new Pierce Volterra pumper is expected to be delivered in fall of 2024. The new Pierce Volterra fire truck will be stationed at Stat...

As a longtime maintenance provider for Trafalgar Theatres at their Orchard Theatre site in Dartford, Blake Fire & Security and Cygnus’ distributor Illumino Ignis (Kent) Ltd (IIKL) were approached for a solution to a unique problem: Satisfying the stringent fire safety requirements of their new temporary venue to hold 1,091 audience members, while the main Orchard Theatre was closed due to RAAC Works. SmartNet-Pro fire detection With a very short turnaround of a week, Blake Fire &...

In the fast-paced and demanding world of construction, safety isn't just a priority; it's a fundamental necessity. Every day, thousands of hardworking individuals put their lives on the line to build cities and communities.  Twiceme understands the critical importance of not only providing reliable protection, but also offering innovative solutions that empower both workers and rescuers alike. Partnering for Progress Its partnership model is rooted in the belief that safety should never...

Since the end of 2023, Bosch's artificial intelligence has been safeguarding the world-renowned Aachen Cathedral, which is more than 1,200 years old. Germany's first UNESCO World Heritage site has been equipped by Bosch Building Technologies and the engineering firm planning with an intelligent video solution that protects it against a multitude of potential threats. Intelligent video solution Fires, in particular, can be devastating for such a historic building of inestimable intangible valu...

ZIEGLER is delighted to announce the successful handover and commissioning of two new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicles (ARFF) to the airport of Saarbrücken. The two identical Advancer ARFFs are setting a new standard in their class and mark a significant advance over the airport's older models. Equipped with advanced technology, including thermal imaging cameras, these vehicles offer unrivalled performance in terms of firefighting and rescue operations. New ZIEGLER Aircraft Rescu...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has provided Red One, the commercial trading arm of the Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, with its most advanced fire safety technology available to help protect Hinkley Point Site C from the dangers of fire.  Red One operates a private Fire and Rescue Service for Hinkley Point Site C, the first Nuclear Power Station developed in the UK in over 20 years. Need for breathing apparatus With the...

Boosting its safety credentials in the French market, global wireless solutions provider Ramtech has successfully helped safeguard La Tour Pleyel – a 129m skyscraper undergoing major restructuring ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. The iconic venue, which is due to complete in spring 2024, is being turned into a multi-purpose complex in the Plaine Saint-Denis and Greater Paris area – requiring a comprehensive fire safety solution to protect workers and site assets during the construc...

Cintas Corporation, a nationwide fire protection company that specializes in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection equipment and systems, has long understood the value of continuous training to help ensure the highest level of fire and life safety for its customers. Through training, Cintas continuously works to increase professional certifications for its employees (who are called partners in Cintas’ terminology). Cintas has found that these efforts foster better e...

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied intelligent fire panels to 5 Aldermanbury Square, London, as part of a major refurbishment. Advanced’s high-performance, fault-tolerant MxPro 5 analog addressable fire panels provide industry-renowned protection to all areas of the 22-story building. Updating fire panel network 5 Aldermanbury Square is located in the City of London with the Eric Parry-designed landmark delivering exceptional views across the London skyline....

Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is a brand-new all-through school that combines excellent education with an innovative skills development program, ensuring students from the ages of 4 to 18 have the skills and qualifications they need to succeed in modern life. The school has over 1800 occupants including students and staff and covers four stories of brand-new purpose-built facilities alongside historical buildings. This unique setting also includes a magistrates and coroners court, which will...