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Murco’s products detect CFC, HCFC, HC and CO2 The complete range of refrigerant leak detection systems manufactured by Murco meet the relevant energy saving criteria and has now been approved by the Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme (ECA) for inclusion on the UK’s Energy Technology List. The ECA Scheme provides a cash boost to UK businesses by offering tax incentives to companies who invest in energy saving equipment. Speaking after the announcement, Murco’s...

IFSEC & OSH Arabia 2012 will take place in Riyadh from 9th to 11th Dec 2012 Saudi Aramco, Technology Control Company (TCC), Sabic and Ma’aden are confirmed as Platinum Sponsors for the upcoming IFSEC & OSH Arabia 2012 event. The event, which takes place in Riyadh from the 9th to 11th December 2012, will be held alongside and in partnership with the 15th International Conference and Exhibition for Industrial Security, organised by the Higher Commission for Indust...

Sprue Safety Products is committed to keeping more people safe from the dangers of fire and carbon monoxide Northern Ireland is the first country in the UK to take an important step forward in protecting its residents and tenants against the potentially fatal dangers of carbon monoxide (CO). Changes to Northern Ireland’s Building Regulations come into force from October 31st, making it a legal requirement to fit carbon monoxide alarms in all dwellings where a new or rep...

Apollo's wireless Xpander Range was installed at the Oxo Tower Apollo Fire Detectors are now playing an integral part in keeping an iconic building on London's South Bank safe. Members of the Apollo Partner Plus initiative, Drax Services, has recently been working with the Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) to develop a design proposed by Environmental Design Associates and install a system for the Oxo Tower Wharf. The Oxo Tower has been a riverside landmark since the 193...

This allows Hochiki to offer fire detection, emergency lighting & control panel technology together Hochiki Corporation has announced its acquisition of Kentec Electronics, the UK based global leader in fire control panel manufacture. This development achieves Hochiki’s ambition to offer a state-of-the-art combination of fire detection, emergency lighting and control panel technology to its growing worldwide customer base. Established over 25 years ago, Kentec El...

Tyco's new company focuses on designing, delivering and maintaining fire protection and security solutions Tyco completed its separation transaction recently, forming the world’s largest dedicated fire protection and security company as measured by market share. Tyco, with more than three million customers and 69,000 employees in 50 countries, is a $10+ billion global leader in fire protection and security solutions. The new company is focused on accelerating growth and incre...

NFPA’s theme for this year “Have Two Ways Out!” focuses on the importance of fire escape planning and practice If you woke up to a fire in your home, how much time do you think you would have to get to safety?  According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), one-third of Americans households who made an estimate thought they would have at least 6 minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. Unfortunately, the...

HESIS becomes part of 59 companies in the UK who have been approved to supply Gent equipment Leading Merseyside firm HESIS Fire and Security has been recognised for its extensive capabilities and considerable experience in the fire industry having become an approved partner of Gent by Honeywell. Gent has been a market leader in the manufacture of fire detection and alarm equipment since the 1930s. In 2005, it was acquired by Honeywell, a company based in Morristown, New Jerse...

HESIS Fire and Security has increased turnover year-on-year, achieving £1.7million at the end of July 2012 Leading Fire and Security firm HESIS Fire and Security is celebrating record growth in the first two quarters of 2012, with continued robust growth forecast for the remainder of the year and beyond. The Merseyside headquartered company - which delivers, installs and maintains fire detection, door entry access controls and closed circuit television - has won contrac...

Hochiki's ESP is a total communications solution for intelligent and integrated fire detection Having been moored in the fishing town of Urk for several years, The Castor’s glory days as one of the Dutch Navy’s premier vessels were a distant memory and the 46m long, 8.5m wide ship was a shadow of its former self. Once the pride of the Dutch shipbuilding industry, it was in a state of complete disrepair – a rusting hulk that served as a home to a group of squa...

DuPont is spearheading efforts in pioneering materials, such as intelligent flame resistant fiber, Nomex Recent discussions among MENA civil defence authorities to ramp up fire safety standards across the board have intensified the acquisition of more reliable equipment, expertise and best practices among Arab states to further build up local fire fighting capabilities. Global business research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan affirms that the call to action is expect...

Hochiki's FIREwave is designed for locations where minimum disturbance to the fabric of the building is important Hochiki Europe’s FIREwave wireless fire detection system makes its debut at Security Essen 2012. FIREwave forms part of Hochiki’s market leading range of innovative systems that offer unrivalled levels of flexibility, reliability and usability. Third party approved and EN 54 compliant, FIREwave is specifically designed for use in locations where minimu...

40 ALG ENM optical smoke sensors featuring Hochiki's HPCT were installed in the ship Having been moored in the fishing town of Urk for several years, The Castor’s glory days as one of the Dutch Navy’s premier vessels were a distant memory and the 46m long, 8.5m wide ship was a shadow of its former self. Once the pride of the Dutch shipbuilding industry, it was in a state of complete disrepair – a rusting hulk that served as a home to a group of squatters. Th...

Sprue Safety has become the first to achieve the LPS 1282 approval for its combined detectors Sprue Safety Products’ First Alert range of battery powered combination carbon monoxide and photoelectric smoke alarm (SCO5) has become the first to pass the rigorous approval requirements of LPS 1282 (Requirements and Testing Procedures for Combined Domestic Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors). This standard addresses a gap in the marketplace for combined domestic smoke and c...

Jason brings 14 years of electronics industry experience and 10 years experience within the Fire Industry Jason Pye has joined Kentec Electronics as their new Business Development Manager for London and the South East. Keen classic car restorer Jason brings 14 years of electronics industry experience and 10 years of experience within the Fire Industry with him. He also has a good knowledge of BS5839 part 2 and has personally worked with Kentec products on a range of projects...

Aico's new website makes searching for a trained installer easier than before Aico Ltd. - the UK's leading supplier of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms - has upgraded its web site to make searching for a trained installer even easier than before. The Aico Fire Products Trained Installer Scheme (AFPTIS) provides the information and training necessary for contractors to achieve a successful and effective fire alarm installation.  It combines training and technical informat...

B&Q, UK’s leading home improvement retailer has been Sprue’s customer for over 10 years Sprue Safety Products Ltd, the designer and manufacturer of leading safety brands including FireAngel and First Alert, announces that it has signed an exclusive agreement with B&Q to supply its entire range of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and other safety related products. B&Q is the UK's largest home improvement retailer and this agreement will provide its cust...

Watch this video for an overview of Hochiki Europe   Hochiki’s vision is to provide products and systems that achieve the highest levels of quality For almost 100 years Hochiki has led the way in the design and manufacture of innovative life safety solutions. Its leading edge commercial and industrial fire detection and emergency lighting products have acquired global acceptance as the benchmark for high-integrity and long-term re...

Chubb has secured LEGOLAND's Atlantis Submarine Voyage ride with a radio-networked fire alarm and high sensitivity smoke detection system   Chubb's fire protection system is linked to the ocean tank’s filtration system Designed and installed by Chubb, the fire system protects the structure and the submarines, which each carry up to 14 visitors, as they travel through the tank.  The tank will house more than 50 species of...

Chubb’s FX range of fire extinguishers is light weight and has models with enhanced fire ratings Chubb Fire & Security UK has launched its FX range of fire extinguishers that feature an innovative quick release mechanism and an ergonomically redesigned handle, lever and hose grip. The Chubb FX range is lighter weight, easier to use and many models also offer enhanced fire ratings. Chubb, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for busines...

Cannock Chase Council has had a long standing working relationship with Aico for over ten years Long standing Aico customer Cannock Chase Council has made the decision to install Aico mains powered Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms after a break of five years due lack of funding.  The alarms will be installed in properties containing gas and solid fuel appliances and open fireplaces. The Ei261ENRC CO alarm has been designed by Aico to readily allow for interconnection with its...

Hochiki is pleased to welcome KentecElectronics into the Hochiki Group Hochiki Europe is pleased to announce that on 10th August 2012, their parent company Hochiki Corporation (Japan) has entered into an agreement to acquire the stock of Kentec Electronics Ltd. - a leading manufacturer of control equipment for the fire industry. The transaction is expected to close on 1st October 2012. Hochiki is pleased to welcome Kentec Electronics into the Hochiki Group. Hochiki's bus...

The Wellcome Trust Centre for HumanGenetics is based at the Universityof Oxford The Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics (WTCHG) is a research institute of the University of Oxford, funded by the University, the Wellcome Trust and numerous other sponsors. Its scientific objective is to explore all aspects of the genetic susceptibility of disease, including the understanding of how DNA variants contribute to the risk of disease in the population. Research activities include...

RadioLINK allows Aico mains powered smoke and heat alarms to be wirelessly interconnected by RF signals Shropshire Housing Group has made the decision to install Aico's RadioLINK wireless interconnect fire detection system into HMOs (houses in multiple occupation) and smaller blocks of flats to allow for alarm interconnection between communal areas and individual dwellings.  The system provides a high level of tenant safety at an affordable price, especially when compare...

SAFEcontractor accreditation is expected to enhance the company's ability to attract new contracts Abbot Fire Group is one of the latest group of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record. The Buckingham-based firm recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety practise amongst UK contractors. Abbot Fire Group is principally involved in th...

FIRA undertakes flammability testing for both domestic and contract market items FIRA International has invested in two new pieces of equipment for its world-renowned furniture testing centre to ensure greater accuracy during flammability testing. The two new flow meters contribute to the furniture flammability ‘match test’, in which a flame replicating that of a match is applied to a furniture product or material to assess how it reacts to fire. The flow meter w...

ADT received the awards for its strategic investment in its stat-of-the-art Customer Service Centre ADT Fire & Security, Europe’s leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, has announced that it has received the prestigious Ska Gold environmental accreditation award for its strategic investment in its state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre on New York Street in Manchester. This recognition will be the first rating of its kind in the Northern regio...

The cables connect the fire alarms in crucial areas of the hospital, including the ophthalmology H2 ward 5,000 metres of Prysmian’s FP200 Gold has been installed to refurbish the fire detection and fire alarm system at the Royal Bolton Hospital. The cables will connect the fire alarms in crucial areas of the hospital including the Ophthalmology H2 ward, HSDU (Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit), radiology and social services departments. The hospital has been...

The TetraKO water enhancer was featured in a test burn at the TEEX PDC Open House TetraKO, LLC, the fire suppression subsidiary of EarthClean Corporation, was featured at the Texas Engineering and Extension Service Product Development Centre (TEEX PDC) Open House in College Station, Texas. More than 150 guests gathered at Brayton Fire Field to officially introduce the TEEX PDC to the community and the fire service. The Open House included a test burn that showcased the perform...

The Apollo PE electric monitor utilizes an on-board microprocessor based control system  Akron Brass introduces a new Portable Electric monitor (water cannon) designed and tested for superior firefighting, exposure control and Haz-Mat mitigation.  The Apollo PE, Style 3419, is the only portable electric monitor on the market that features a quick-change battery system. The Apollo PE combines high flow 1250 gpm (4800 lpm) capabilities with a self-contained battery...