Lorient Fire Seals News

They are delighted to release a number of educational webinars that cover their specialist field of acoustic, smoke, and fire containment. Their 3 RIBA-accredited CPD seminars are now available to watch on-demand. These include: Performance Door Design: The Basics of Sound Reduction; The Role and Performance of Fire + Smoke-Resisting Door Assemblies;  Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 + its implications for fire doors. Importance of correct specification The seminars are...

Grilles are fitted into walls and some doors; and ductwork to keep fresh air circulating throughout a building. But wherever air moves, fire and smoke can travel too. In a fire, their intumescent grilles expand to form a solid block that stops fire spreading. Wherever ventilation is needed through a fire-resisting wall or where ductwork runs through that wall, an intumescent fire damper should be fitted at that point to maintain fire compartmentation. Smoke protection is also vital. They offer...

The indicative furnace has proven popular for many years, providing customers with real insight into their own products’ performance. They are delighted to now be able to offer this service via live streaming. Prior to full scale testing our furnace can be used for product development purposes – helping to save substantial testing costs. Comprehensive Testing Solutions Whether you’re investigating new materials, or developing new or existing products – our team of expe...

Lorient and ASSA ABLOY are excited to announce their debut at the UK’s fastest-growing fire safety exhibition, The Fire Safety Event 2025, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 8th to 10th April 2025. Located at stand 4/G30, together they will exhibit a complete range of fire door hardware and sealing system solutions. Spanning an impressive 84SQM, the stand will highlight the critical role of door hardware and intumescent sealing systems in fire safety, showcasing how these component...

Lorient is excited to introduce Steve Mackay, their new Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Manager. With his strong background in HSE management, Steve is committed to reinforcing a culture of safety and sustainability at Lorient. Since joining Lorient in October, Steve Mackay has already made a positive impact, helping the company maintain their safety record of zero accidents. ‘STAR’ approach to safety in the workplace Steve uses the ‘STAR’ approach to safety in...

Lorient proudly marks World Quality Week 2024, embracing the theme: ‘From Compliance to Performance.’ The focus underscores the journey from meeting essential standards to achieving excellence and delivering exceptional value to customers. To commemorate the occasion, their quality team has curated an engaging week filled with interactive activities, exciting competitions, and insightful workshops, aimed at strengthening their culture of quality and innovation. World Quality Week 2...

It’s critical that fire safety products are proven to perform in the event of a fire – particularly fire doors, which fulfill a life-saving role. Product certification signifies a manufacturer’s commitment to go above minimum market requirements. Lorient’s third-party accreditations Lorient successfully completed several audits, including BSI for quality and environmental standards Lorient products carry high levels of product performance backed by not only extensive...

Fire doors and intumescent seals are key components in preventing the spread of fire and smoke, saving lives, and protecting property. This CPD is designed to provide architects, specifiers, and building professionals with valuable insights into the specification and installation of these life-saving systems, ensuring compliance with the latest fire safety standards. Key Features of the CPD Detailed Fire Safety Data: A review of current statistics on deaths, injuries, and property damage ca...

As a pioneering manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems for fire doors, they’ve proudly supported the British Woodworking Federation’s Fire Door Safety Week campaign since its inception. Join them from 23rd-27th September as they raise awareness about the crucial role fire doors play in saving lives and protecting property in the event of a fire. FDSW response to a fire door Fire Door Safety Week (FDSW) was launched in response to a legacy of fire door neglect Fire Door...

Pioneering door seal manufacturer Lorient has revealed a new brochure featuring its range of Fire Resistant Glazing Systems. Glazed panels are often required in fire-resistant walls and doors to allow vision and natural light Fire-resistant doors and screens In door assemblies, they allow people to see others approaching from the opposite direction; they also allow fire and smoke to be seen without opening the door - an important safety benefit. However, gaps, joints and interfaces between dis...

Gaps around fire doors are essential to allow smooth opening & closing operations. But they also pose a significant risk by allowing the passage of lethal smoke and fire to pass through in the event of a fire. In the construction industry, where fire safety is paramount, understanding the components of fire door assemblies is vital. Intumescent seals are critical elements of a fire door, seamlessly combining the door's functionality with fire safety measures.  The role of intumescen...

It’s critical that fire safety products are proven to perform in the event of a fire–particularly fire doors, which fulfil a life-saving role. Product certification signifies a manufacturer’s commitment to go above minimum market requirements.  It’s essential to use an independently approved intumescent fire seal, because the door assembly itself will invariably be independently approved, as will all the critical components used in its construction. The sealing syst...

Brush seals were the first on the market (in fact, Lorient were the first to introduce them, back in 1979!), and hence they have popular appeal as the traditional smoke seal solution. Although they are still effective as smoke seals, the Building Regulations have moved on since they were introduced, most notably with the requirement for doors to provide acoustic containment, and also be easy to operate to allow access for all. Brush-style smoke seal With so many doors now needing to conform t...

Lorient's high-performance sealing systems are now available to source from the new state-of-the-art ASSA ABLOY regional headquarters in Dubai. Kerry Hicks the Director of Sealing Systems recently travelled to Dubai – to meet the valued customers & colleagues in the Middle East. The visit marked a pivotal moment for Lorient as we strengthen the presence in this dynamic region. range of ASSA ABLOY’s products An important highlight included a visit to the new state-of-the-art...

Intumescent seals play a critical role in fire safety, providing a barrier against the spread of smoke and flames in buildings. To ensure their effectiveness, it is essential to properly maintain and inspect intumescent seals. This ensures that they remain in optimal condition, ready to perform their vital function when needed. Key aspects of intumescent seals Regular Inspections: Schedule regular inspections of the intumescent seals to monitor their condition. If the door is in...

The full range of glazing systems includes a glazing channel or strip, beading, and in some cases an intumescent liner. Whichever type you choose, they all play a crucial role in passive fire protection, contributing to the overall fire safety of a building. Fire-rated internal walls Glazing panels or complete glazed screens are often required in buildings to allow vision and natural light through fire-rated internal walls and doors. In door assemblies, especially on circulation routes, glaz...

The capability to maintain a smoke barrier prior to the need for fire containment is becoming an increasingly critical area for intumescent products. Lorient's LVN20S fire and cold smoke resistant air transfer grille, coupled with the Lorient Talkback Damper Control System, provides a comprehensive solution to this problem. In this article, they'll explain how the system works, along with the key features and benefits. The Lorient LVN20S for doors LVN20S is a unique product that contains fire...

Lorient manufactures a wide range of high-performance sealing systems door assemblies, encompassing fire, smoke & acoustic containment. They are pleased to report that it is now even easier to specify Lorient products with the new NBS Chorus "add to spec" web integration located on the product pages. The specification landscape is changing, putting more demands on both specifiers and manufacturers to create data-rich and detailed project specifications. Manufacturers have been working with...

Interrupting a smoke or acoustic door seal at hinges or other ironmongery can seriously reduce its effectiveness and may even mean that the regulatory requirements will not be met. That’s why it’s vital to ensure a continuous smoke seal all around the door. To provide an effective barrier to smoke and sound, it’s essential that a smoke seal is maintained at the hinges. If locks are also unprotected, the door will not meet regulatory requirements. Lorient’s DS or Finesse...

Lorient, a globally renowned manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems, has extended its sales team with the appointment of Jennifer Bennett, who will be taking on the role of Regional Sales Manager – South. Jennifer will further strengthen Lorient’s UK sales team – focusing on account management and business development throughout the South, South East (including London), and East Anglia regions. She brings extensive sales experience & knowledge to the role having...

Lorient, a globally renowned manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems, has extended its sales team with the appointment of Charlotte May Sinclair, who will be taking on the role of National OEM Channel Manager. Charlotte brings a wealth of experience from her time at Saint Gobain; a large and diverse multinational group of companies in the construction industry. She will be taking on national responsibility for the OEM channel, primarily focused on our door manufacturing customers and w...

Everyone knows fire doors need hardware, such as hinges, locks, and latches to function. But each time a fire door is cut to fit ironmongery – elements of the fire-resistant door core are removed and replaced with ironmongery, which has a higher thermal conductivity. This can create numerous weak points in the door, where fire can take hold and affect the integrity of the doorset. That’s why fire-rated ironmongery must be used on timber doorsets and be tested to a relevant standard...

As a major manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems for timber doors, Lorient are proud to be a key sponsor at the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) members’ day, which will take place on Tuesday, 13th June, 2023, at the Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough, United Kingdom (UK). The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is the trade association for the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry in the UK; and Lorient is delighted to have been a member for many years...

Lorient is delighted to launch a printed version of its Air Transfer Grille technical brochure. It brings together key product performance characteristics with new technical content to make it easier to specify air transfer grilles. intumescent air transfer grilles Proudly a Made in Britain manufacturer, Lorient has a market-renowned range of intumescent air transfer grilles. In everyday use, the grilles allow fresh air to circulate through doors, walls, ducts, floors, and ceilings. In the e...

Lorient offers a range of cover grilles for its intumescent air transfer grilles. Please note the existing silver finish will now be supplied in a new industry-standard satin silver finish of RAL 9006. Lorient supplies steel cover grilles which are face fixed to doors, walls or end of ducts – these offer a more pleasing aesthetic for their range of intumescent air transfer grilles. Vision-proof aluminum flanged grilles A further option is their vision-proof aluminum flanged grilles, whi...

On Monday, January 23, 2023, new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 will take effect and apply to both new and existing residential structures. The regulation introduces new duties in England under the Fire Safety Order for building owners or managers (responsible persons) for any premises containing two or more dwellings. Secure information box For high-rise residential buildings (a multi-occupied residential building at least 18 meters in height or 7 or more storeys), responsible person...

A number of important and exciting changes are happening at Lorient. For those who are a customer, please do take the time to read all the updates - as there may be some actions required. New ERP system Lorient has successfully migrated onto a much more powerful ERP solution – which will bring many positive improvements to the business and enhance their service offering. Lorient has successfully migrated onto a much more powerful ERP solution Please do read through the documents carefu...

Renowned door seal manufacturer - Lorient is proud to be a member of the Association of Composite Door Manufacturers (ACDM) – an association committed to driving standards in the composite door market. Composite doors have increased in popularity over the last 10 years – due to their performance levels and stylish aesthetics. The ACDM was launched in 2002 in response to the growing demand for composite doorsets in the UK housing market. Association of Composite Door Manufacturers...

Proudly a Made in Britain company, Lorient designs and manufactures the highest quality sealing systems that protect people and property throughout commercial, public, residential and industrial buildings. Lorient – Made in Britain firm Lorient was granted the Made in Britain marque for its products back in 2014. To this day, the marque still provides their customers with confidence and peace of mind about the consistent use of high quality materials, expertise and manufacturing pro...

Lorient designs and manufactures a wide range of high-performance intumescent air transfer grilles. In everyday use, the intumescent grilles allow air to circulate freely throughout the building; but in a fire, the intumescent expands to form a solid block that stops the fire from spreading. The correct specification of these passive fire protection products is critical. They are therefore delighted to launch a new, comprehensive ‘ATG Product Selector’ tool for their collection of i...