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Allcooper will recruit 20 new employees over the next year, growing its current team of 80 A leading provider of security and fire safety services will create jobs over the next 12 months after purchasing new premises in Gloucester, with a six-figure funding package from Clydesdale Bank. Allcooper will move from its current premises in Hucclecote to the new 0.7 acre site in Kingsholm after the business carries out a full refurbishment of the premises. The move will bring the...

The event featured the leading stakeholders and thought leaders of global mining industry Technology and Innovation in Mining 2015 was held at InterContinental Toronto Yorkville Toronto, Canada on 10- 11 September 2015, featuring the leading stakeholders and thought leaders of global mining industry. The summit organised by Information Exchange Group (IXG) put across the challenges in executing large scale automation projects, shared case studies from successful implementa...

The FP PLUS was installed because it is the highest performing cable on the market Over 5km of FP PLUS fire resistant cable from Prysmian has been installed in Edinburgh College of Art as part of a significant upgrade to fire protection systems in two of the Lauriston Campus buildings. The University of Edinburgh’s plans for an overhaul of fire protection at the College of Art to ensure fire detection and fire alarm systems are providing adequate protection included...

FFE will showcase its explosion-proof Fireray smoke detectors and Talentum flame detectors at the event FFE is bringing the latest in wide-area smoke and flame detection to the ADIPEC International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi between 9th - 12th November. Fireray optical beam smoke detectors The company, located in Hall 8, Booth 8510C, will be showing its ATEX certified, explosion-proof Fireray optical beam smoke detectors and its Talentum flame detector...

The two-day conference featured interactive panel discussions, speed-networking sessions, fire side chats and presentations Smart City Landscape 2015 was held at The Imperial in New Delhi on 10th – 11th September 2015, featuring the leading stakeholders, thought leaders and subject experts on smart city development in India. The summit organised by Information Exchange Group (IXG) put across the challenges, opportunities, enablers and deterrents of various industry sub s...

Organised by IXG, the conference put across variety of issues facing general aviation including security, aviation legislation, etc. The Aviation Security Conference 2015 was held at the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort, UAE on 16 - 17 September 2015, featuring the leading stakeholders and thought leaders of global aviation industry. The conference organised by Information Exchange Group (IXG) put across a variety of issues facing general aviation including airport and airline sec...

Mini Fire-Cryer slimline base sounders were installed under ceiling mounted fire detectors in all parts of the building The former St Thomas More Community Centre in East Dulwich, London is home to a new three-screen cinema with a café-bar and a courtyard garden. Refurbished in 2015, East Dulwich Picturehouse & Café offers diverse programmes to all sections of the local community and is equipped with the latest digital and satellite technology, enabling...

Blueproof follows movement of fire and reduces temperatures in the room in which it activates, in stairwells as well as on upper floors Blueproof, developed by Bluerad, not only fights fire but, for the first time in the history of fire suppression products, reduces the amount of toxic smoke and fumes. The installation in Sneinton, Nottingham, was carried out during a £3m refurbishment of Bentinck Court, Manvers Court and Kingston Courts, three 16 storey tower blocks ma...

The event delivers well-researched, relevant and unique forum to discuss the various facets of Secure Cities Security Watch India (SWI) organised the seventh edition of its critically acclaimed security event, ‘Secure Cities’ in New Delhi on 09th September, 2015. This is the only event to deliver a well-researched, extremely relevant and unique high level forum to discuss the various facets of Secure Cities. The event was supported by a unique showcase exhibition e...

Apollo's partner, TVI Belgrade specified XP95 optical smoke and heat detectors for Archive's new fire protection system For a building that is both a historic monument and houses millions of records - mostly on paper- fire protection is of utmost importance. Fires in libraries and archives cause two types of damage: material loss of the collections and perhaps the building and, social damage. Society has suffered some extraordinary losses from ancient times to the present,...

The fire safety system comprises a 4 loop Kentec Syncro Multi Loop Analogue Addressable fire control panel The newly restored Archive of Serbia in Belgrade, home to some of the country’s most valuable pre-1918 documents and archives, is being protected by a new fire safety system that includes a number of Kentec fire alarm control panels. The Archive of Serbia, houses and protects documents and other archival materials produced by Serbian state bodies and organisations...

Chubb provides assistive living solution systems and monitoring services through its Chubb Community Care business Chubb Fire & Security Limited has been chosen by Northwards Housing to design and install fire alarm systems integrated with existing assisted living solution technology to protect residents at five sheltered housing developments. Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Chubb has worked with Northwards Hou...

The series explore how facilities, fire, security and safety functions operate within London’s most famous buildings FIREX International, the leading international event connecting the global fire and security markets, has commissioned a series of videos, articles and infographics to provide some unique insight into how fire safety is managed in some of the most prestigious buildings and projects in the country. Protecting London series The Protecting London s...

The Axis fire panels offer the flexibility to be upgraded and expanded in the future Global fire systems manufacturer Advanced has been selected to protect the new global headquarters of Landmark Group in Dubai. The Customer Founded in 1973 in Bahrain, the Landmark Group has successfully grown into one of the largest and most successful retail organisations in the Middle East, Africa and Indian Subcontinent. It operates over 1,900 outlets encompassing over 24 million square...

The Intelligent Manual Call Point also supports CoreProtocol, the new generation operating protocol Following the launch of its original Manual Call Point in 2013, Apollo Fire Detectors has announced the development of a version which will support Apollo’s new SOTERIA™ range of detectors. Tom Crane, Product Manager, said: “The development of SOTERIA™ and CoreProtocol™ – our new generation detectors and operating protocol – gave us the...

Advanced MxPro 4 panel for training purposes allows staff at the airport to be trained in the latest aspects of fire safety London City Airport has recently opened a new simulation training room, mirroring its fire system which features panels from leading manufacturer, Advanced. Opened in 1987, the airport, situated at the former Royal Docks in Newham, is the only airport to be located within the M25. Servicing over 3.6 million passengers annually, the airport has ten operat...

A total of 11 FAAST LT units have been deployed to provide aspirating smoke detection in the voids of the five lift shafts Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, a new 171-room hotel at the home of Hampshire County Cricket Club, is now fully protected by Notifier by Honeywell fire technology, designed and installed by Notifier Gold Partner Crane Communications. The hotel is one of the centerpieces of the new development at the Eastleigh cricket ground which has hosted test matches and one...

New AES 7706-ULF is UL listed and NFPA compliant, featuring intelligent FACP for monitoring wet or dry fire sprinkler systems AES Corporation, the leading manufacturer of private wireless mesh alarm communication networks, is proud to introduce the new AES 7706-ULF Integrated Fire Monitoring System. This exciting new fire product was engineered in close collaboration between two leading companies in the security industry, AES Corporation and Potter Electric Signal Co., LLC. Th...

Security alert buttons have been installed at first-floor staff entrance along with a fire microphone The 1,000 pupils and staff at the 570-year-old City of London School – one of Britain’s most photographed educational establishments – are now protected by a Morley-IAS by Honeywell voice alarm system. Installed by Ardent Fire & Security in a major overhaul of voice alarm and public address technology, the school, which is on the Thames embankment near S...

The research found that many landlords and letting agents ignore safety concerns reported to them New research, commissioned by safety charity Electrical Safety First, suggests that landlords and letting agents may be putting their student tenants’ lives at risk, by failing to fix serious safety hazards. The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) is concerned at the findings of the research, which found that many landlords and letting agents ignored safety concerns repo...

Notifier fire protection technology has been installed to protect precious 12th century artefacts Notifier by Honeywell technology has been installed to protect some of the UK’s greatest treasures – the Lewis chessmen. Six of the walrus ivory chess pieces dating from the 12th century are to be housed in a newly-created museum at Lews Castle on the island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Highly-sensitive Notifier by Honeywell technology has been used to protect the...

The 2016 event will focus on industrial security, associated with safety & security protection of industrial facilities & assets Saudi Arabia’s leading security, fire and safety workshop and exhibition will return in 2016. The Saudi Safety & Security Forum and Exhibition 2016 will be taking place from the 16-18 May at The Dhahran International Exhibitions Center, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2016 welcomes a rebranded SSS, including new logos and branded...

Integral installed Apollo Intrinsically Safe equipment in the basement, which was used for oil storage Knightsbridge is home to some of the most prestigious addresses in central London. It’s a leafy district, with high end retail stores and Hyde Park on its doorstep. Number 1 Knightsbridge, a landmark office building situated on the south side of Knightsbridge, is now being protected by the latest fire detection products from Apollo. Tony Marsh, National Operations Mana...

Kentec’s unique tamper resistant window was chosen to protect the fire alarm panels from unauthorised access to its controls A major expansion by the UK’s leading gym operator has seen new fire safety systems, using Kentec fire alarm control panels, installed in new premises across the country to protect users and staff. The Gym Group The Gym Group is the UK’s largest gym operator with in excess of 500,000 members, just six years after it first opened i...

NYFRS organises series of information seminars for business owners to understand The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Following the prosecution of a man operating a business in Selby, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding all business owners to make sure that they are managing their fire safety obligations correctly. During a multi-agency visit to the Waterfront Hotel, 36 Ousegate, Selby on 30th July 2014 fire safety officers from North Yorkshire Fire...

The LARGE ATLAS rupture disc is an extension of Fike’s current ATLAS product offering. LARGE ATLAS utilizes the proven and patented G2 manufacturing technology to produce rupture discs with enhanced performance characteristics including, industry leading burst tolerances, full vacuum/back pressure resistance, 95% operating ratio, and large standard burst pressure offering. The LARGE ATLAS is a ground breaking industry solution where safety relief valves are not a viable alternative and ho...

The summit will offer platform for industry stakeholders to Discuss-Debate-Deliberate the critical issues in Smart City Development In tandem with the ambitious project of 100 Smart Cities of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India starting to take shape, Information Exchange Group is delighted to announce summit on Smart City Landscape 2015 offering the most prominent platform for industry stakeholders to Discuss-Debate-Deliberate the critical issues in Smart City Development i...

UIOGS is held under the Patronage of Eng. Irene Muloni, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development The Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development has announced that the “Uganda International Oil & Gas Summit” (UIOGS) will be held in Kampala on 16-17 September 2015. With a first-class conference programme led by Government, Public Sector and Private Sector industry leaders; the Summit marks an important point on the global calendar. UIOGS is held under the P...

The conference will bring AVSEC professionals together and explore how technology can help meet aviation security challenges IXG’s Conference on Aviation Security 2015 has been designed to meet the needs and demands of the aviation industry, as well as the security profession as a whole. The conference will bring AVSEC professionals together and explore how technology can help the industry meet aviation security challenges. Information Exchange Group is delighted to ann...

FIREX 2015 continued to attract decision makers from across the industry with 9% increase in end-users and 27% in visitors FIREX International, organised by UBM EMEA, is pleased to announce another successful year for the leading industry event for fire protection, prevention and detection. Hosted once again at London’s ExCeL from 16-18 June, FIREX International welcomed 4,794 attendees across the three days. Reflects ever-increasing convergence between fire and securit...