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There will also be live demonstrations of the company’s all-new Taktis range of fire alarm control equipment Kentec Electronics, one of the world's independent fire control panel designers and manufacturers, is set to ‘dazzle’ visitors to Intersec 2017 with their extensive EN, UL & FM, Marine, Analogue, Conventional & Extinguishant ranges of Fire Control Panel Solutions. Syncro and Sigma Life Safety System Specialists Kentec will be featuring their...

The award recognises Advanced’s role in driving higher standards in the fire industry and its ongoing role in relevant fire standards committees Global fire systems manufacturer Advanced announces that it has received an award from BSI, the business standards company, for 10 years of standards excellence in fire systems. The award recognises Advanced’s role in driving higher standards in the fire industry and its ongoing role in relevant fire standards committees....

Kidde announced the winner of the “Step Up and Stand Out” contest at the Firehouse Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. The honor goes to Bob Love, Assistant Chief of North Hays County Fire Rescue in Dripping Springs, Texas. The contest is part of a national campaign developed by Kidde and national fire service organizations to raise awareness of the need for fire department volunteers and recognize those who have already stepped up to support their communities. Kidde, a renowned manufactu...

Advanced’s Axis EN fire systems support two new technologies, the TouchControl and AlarmCalm Intelligent fire and suppression systems from global leader Advanced, have been chosen to protect the flagship branch of DSK, one of Bulgaria’s leading banks. DSK was founded in 1951 and privatised in 2003. It has grown to be one of the largest banking groups in the country, winning several awards for its services and reliability. Following a recent refurbishment and upg...

Asia Techno Complect installed 1400 smoke and heat detectors, and 12 panels Kazakhstan has been at the centre of international logistics ever since the times of the famous Silk Road more than 2000 years ago, part of which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Today, modern logistics connect even the furthest corners of this large Asian country the size of Western Europe, enabling the utilisation of its vast mineral resources and enormous economic potential. Du...

From 20 to 23 September 2016, WAGNER Rail will be presenting its latest fire protection systems at InnoTrans, the pioneering international trade fair for transport technology. Water mist compact system The new water mist compact system is an innovation for compensating for operational failures. It offers an optimal solution for one of the most common causes of fire alarms in the passenger area: improper smoking in the toilet rooms. This occurrence triggers the fire extinguishing system, which...

WAGNER Rail will be presenting its latest fire protection systems at InnoTrans, the pioneering international trade fair for transport technology. The railway business is becoming increasingly complex and international. Competitive pressure and increased traffic volumes require absolutely reliable railway operations. fire alarm system No operator can afford to have failures or disruptions due to false alarms from the fire alarm system No operator can afford to have failures or disruptions due...

Over 8% of FFE’s revenues are re-invested back into R&D, developing the technologies that are at the core of Fireray and Talentum FFE will be showing the latest in smoke and flame detection at Security Essen between September 27-30. The company will be showcasing its Fireray optical beam smoke detectors and its Talentum specialist flame detectors. FFE will be in Hall 3, Booth 3A62. Designed to secure large buildings Fireray beam detectors are specifically desig...

TITANUS ® FUSION is a new aspirating smoke detector from WAGNER Group GmbH that combines innovative engineering with decades of experience: Thanks to its great planning flexibility, the all-rounder can monitor a wide range of application areas up to 3,200 m² and detect the smallest amounts of smoke particles as early as possible. This offers a decisive time advantage in the event of a fire. TITANUS® FUSION WAGNER is expanding its portfolio of the TITANUS ® famil...

Evolution was one of the early adopters of digital CCTV technology Evolution, the nationwide fire and security company, celebrated its 20th year in business with a party for staff on board a New Orleans Paddle Steamer during the Henley Music Festival in July. Early digital CCTV adopter The company, which took on its first employee in October 1996, was one of the early adopters of digital CCTV technology and its first major project was upgrading the CCTV control room at Cana...

The new Intelligent Beam Detector is compatible with CoreProtocol, the new Apollo digital communication protocol Apollo Fire Detectors is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Intelligent Auto-Aligning Beam Detector, designed for detecting smoke in large open areas such as warehouses, churches and sports centres. Compatible with CoreProtocol The new Intelligent Beam Detector is compatible with CoreProtocol®, the new Apollo digital communication protocol. A...

VigInSite has been developed in direct response to the Fire Industry Association’s (FIA) 2014 Gent by Honeywell has announced the introduction of VigInSite, a powerful software based tool that can be used to quickly identify the age of the various components of a fire detection system. An industry first, VigInSite helps ensure that safety levels are maximised, while allowing end users to actively schedule and budget for maintenance activities. Warning of poor mainte...

ChubbmySite includes invoice and statement management Chubb Fire & Security Limited is further enhancing its customer service capabilities through ChubbmySite, a new online account service, which enables UK-based customers to coordinate their fire and security maintenance contracts through one simple, secure and integrated portal. Chubb, a provider of security and fire-safety solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United...

Knauf Insulation’s Rocksilk FireTech Slab is a high density, resilient and non-combustible rock mineral wool slab The lightweight and slim construction of Knauf Insulation’s Rocksilk® FireTech Slab has led SIG plc to specify 4,500m2 of the insulation, to upgrade the fire performance of a basement car park in Ireland. Effective and user-friendly The two-storey car park in Dublin is constructed of steel beams and columns, which includes an innovative car lifti...

Apollo app features XPERT Card and DIL Switch Apollo Fire Detectors has launched a new mobile app for iOS and Android devices to help users to be compliant with BS 5839-1 rules and regulations when installing fire detection and notification devices. In addition to the guide, there is an installation checklist enabling installers to monitor what has been completed. Valuable for customers  The app, which is available to download from the Apollo website, Google Play Store...

Security Essen is the most prestigious security trade-fair. Held in Germany every year, it is an opportunity for experts, regulators, and buyers, to share their innovations with the world. AW Technology will be launching the new 3000 series optical detector calibration test tunnels at Security Essen. The 3000 series is based on the 1900 and 1950 test tunnels and will feature a wider range of product variants, allowing for greater versatility. Automatic door seals It also includes several new...

Reduce fire risk or chances of getting burgled to ensure a safe National BBQ Week As we enter National BBQ week, many across the nation are expected to embrace alfresco dining and enjoy the outdoors with friends and families. The pursuit of leisure should not bring an increasingly relaxed approach to fire and security. To help in the prevention, detection and containment of fire, and the prevention of crime, Chubb Fire & Security Limited offers 10 tips to keep re...

The new FAAST ASD Interface enables full Vigilon control panel integration Gent by Honeywell, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has announced the availability of its new ASD Interface, which has been developed to allow FAAST’s aspirating smoke detection technology to be seamlessly integrated with the company’s industry leading Vigilon fire detection system. This latest development from Gent offers unrivalled levels of flexibility, fu...

The installation includes 18 MxPro 5 eight-loop panels as well as 5 LifeLine panels for engineer and DDA paging One of the UK’s landmark buildings, the Leadenhall Building in the City of London, will be protected by industry-leading intelligent fire panels from Advanced. EN54-2, 4&13 approved MxPro 5 panels Located in the heart of the City’s financial district, close to the iconic Lloyd’s Building and St Paul’s Cathedral, the 224-metre Leadenhall...

Managing the global finance and IT teams at Apollo, Pete will work closely with the company's offices in the USA and China Apollo Fire Detectors has appointed Pete Browitt to the post of Global Finance Director, reporting directly to Apollo’s Managing Director EMEA, Steve Brown. Announcing the new appointment, Steve, said: “We are delighted to welcome Pete to the management team. Pete’s wealth of finance expertise - coupled with a proven track record in proj...

FSDays 2016 will be spread across two halls for professional visitors and the general public The 8th International Trade Fair of the latest trends in Fire-fighting and Security Technologies, Systems and Services – Prague Fire & Security Days 2016 (FSDays 2016) - will be held on the 20th – 24th September, 2016 in Prague in Czech Republic in parallel with the international building fair FOR ARCH 2016. Prague Fire & Security Days 2016 Prague Fire & Secur...

On display will be Fireray 5000 optical beam smoke detector, new Light Cancelation Technology & Talentum IR flame detectors FFE is bringing the latest in wide-area smoke and flame detection to the NFPA Conference and Expo. Held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Centre in Las Vegas from June 13-16, the NFPA is widely regarded as the premier event for fire and life safety. FEE is at booth 1153. Fireray 5000 motorised, auto-aligning optical beam smoke detector On display...

The Advanced Axis AX fire panel controls beam and duct detectors, sprinkler monitoring, HVAC shutdown and radio callbox Intelligent fire systems manufacturer Advanced has teamed up with Security Supply Inc. in the USA to protect a National Historic Landmark, the Trinity Episcopal Church in Newport, Rhone Island. Built in 1726, predating the Declaration of Independence by 50 years, the almost 300 year old church posed some unique challenges. It is built entirely of wood, putti...

New seminar programmes will cover Lessons Learnt, ICT Innovation and PPE The Emergency Services Show has a host of new features for 2016 as it moves to the larger Hall 5 at the NEC, Birmingham on 21-22 September. New seminar programmes will cover Lessons Learnt, ICT Innovation and PPE. Home Safety 2016 runs as a new show within the show, the Drone Zone brings together everything UAV, while popular features like the Collaboration Zone and College of Paramedics CPD workshops hav...

Karl will also become member of Apollo Global Board, overseeing company’s product road map to assist in international growth Apollo Fire Detectors has appointed Karl Westhead as Technical Director EMEA, reinforcing its focus on innovation and bringing its EMEA board to full strength.   Announcing the new appointment, Steve Brown Apollo Managing Director EMEA, said: “Apollo is committed to providing the most advanced fire protection systems possible. Karl&rsqu...

Also on display will be Evolution & Sensortec detectors, audio visual devices, manual call points, isolators, modules, & more Nittan, one of the leading companies in the global fire protection industry, will be exhibiting its foremost products from the class leading Evolution range, along with showcasing its new evo+ and evolution 1 fire alarm control panels, at FIREX International 2016 exhibition at London’s ExCeL from 21st-23rd June 2016. Evolution and Sensort...

The new contract builds on existing agreement, which includes installation & maintenance of fire alarms, fire extinguishers, etc. Chubb Fire & Security Limited has expanded its business relationship with Dunedin Canmore, a leading provider of housing and related services in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife, to become the sole external provider of emergency lighting maintenance. The contract builds on Chubb and Dunedin Canmore’s existing agreement, which inclu...

The schemes ensure that installers are appropriately trained and have necessary expertise to install or apply the product BRE Global has appointed Philip Brownhill to manage its LPCB approval schemes for installers of passive fire protection systems. The schemes ensure that installers are appropriately trained and have the necessary expertise to install or apply the product correctly in buildings and infrastructure. Previous roles and responsibilities Philip brings with...

The system comprises of Apollo’s reflective beam detectors, XP95 optical smoke detectors, XP95 manual call points and sounders After years of restoration and extension, the new National Gallery of Slovenia in Ljubljana finally reopened its doors on 27 January 2016. Founded in 1918, The National Gallery is the main art museum in Slovenia and contains the largest visual arts collection from the late medieval period to the early twentieth century. Soon after its opening, t...

Each data centre uses Kentec Syncro Analogue Addressable fire control panels that communicate directly with Reliance MODBUS RTUs Fire safety systems installed at 200 4G data centres across India that are designed to house communication equipment, and provide the base for an operational workforce, are using Kentec’s fire safety control panel technology. Reliance Industries, one of India’s largest private sector companies, is installing 4G mobile communication netwo...