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Fike's Remote Power Supply compliments its existing line of fire alarm and detection solutions Fike announces the addition of a new Remote Power Supply (RPS) to compliment its existing line of fire alarm and detection and control solutions. “This new 10 amp power supply is used to extend the signaling capacity of Fike’s fire alarm and suppression control systems, including the intelligent CyberCat Fire Alarm Panel, and the Cheetah Xi Fire Suppression Control Syste...

Chubb will handle the service of both fire and security equipment for the stores nationwide Chubb Fire & Security UK has been named the preferred supplier for the installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) and intruder alarm systems for shoe manufacturer and retailer Hotter Comfort Concept. The company will also handle the service and maintenance of both fire and security equipment for the stores nationwide. Chubb, a leading provider of electronic security and fire s...

The requirements of LPS 1277 Issue 3.0 are based on the EN 50136, EN 50131 and EN 54 series of European standards Chubb has achieved LPCB approval to LPS 1277 Issue 3.0 for its eConnect range of supervised premises transceivers. The LPS 1277 approval scheme brings together the various alarm transmission system (ATS) requirements relevant to the UK fire and intruder alarm market, and addresses the requirements of the insurance industry and other stakeholders on key issues, suc...

Chubb’s identification of the risks in railway environment is built on a firm foundation of fire safety knowledge Chubb is delivering vital fire safety training to employees at a number of national rail operating companies, enhancing the safety of passengers and property in the event of fire. Several companies within the railway industry, including East Coast, Chiltern Railways and London Overground Rail Operations Ltd (LOROL), have contracted Chubb to supply a comprehen...

WAGNER UK's invaluable guide is for consultants, fire system designers and installers WAGNER UK has produced a handy guide to Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD), which is available free of charge, directly from the company. An invaluable guide for consultants, fire system designers and installers, the 20-page A5 booklet covers areas such as an introduction to ASD technology, European standards, designing and installing ASD systems, applications and an overview of ASD products....

Hochiki showcases "Dont Gamble With Your Life Safety" at stand 3/C20 Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, is urging visitors to this year’s IFSEC not to gamble with their life safety. For almost 100 years Hochiki has designed and produced leading edge fire detection and emergency lighting products that have acquired global acceptance as the benchmark for integrity and long-term reliability. With this in mind, the company is promo...

Aico's RadioLINK system allows smoke and heat alarms to be wirelessly interconnected Enfield Homes has made the decision to upgrade selected properties with Aico smoke and heat alarms wirelessly interconnected using Aico's RadioLINK Professional system.  Although the Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO) has been using Aico alarms for over ten years, this is the first time it has used a Radio Frequency (RF) system to interconnect alarms. RadioLINK works by allowi...

The move to the new offices enables Cosalt to consolidate its business departments and to build on recent successes such as the contract to supply a fully managed service to North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.  The new address is: Union House, Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 4LG.Tel.:      08444 932 804Fax:     08444 932 801Email:            workwear@cosal...

Providers of sprinkler system and fire simulators will exhibit their products at Security Essen 2012 Security and fire protection experts from all over the world are going to meet at the Security Essen from 25 to 28 September 2012. About 1,100 international exhibitors will showcase their products and services. It has to be noted that the area of fire protection has grown again. A total of 140 fire protection exhibitors will be present at the fair,that is an increase of more th...

Chubb will install fire detection system within a large aircraft storage hanger in BAE Systems' Preston, Lancashire Chubb Fire & Security UK, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, recently won a contract to install a sophisticated fire detection system to protect valuable aircraft and equipment within a large aircraft storage hangar at BAE Systems’ Warton site in Preston, Lancashire. Chubb is part of UTC Climat...

Fire Brigade wants businesses to get legal petrol storaging messaging on petrol cans London Fire Brigade is urging businesses to place warnings on both websites and petrol cans – some known as Jerry cans - so that people don’t accidentally fall foul of the law. The law states that people should only store petrol in metal containers of a maximum of 10 litres (approximately 2 gallons) or plastic containers of a maximum of five litres (approximately 1 gallon) and peo...

The advantage of FireRay 5000 is that it takes vastly less units, less wiring and less installation/maintenance time Over 100 FireRay 5000 advanced wide-area beam detectors have been installed in hypermarket chain Kaufland’s major logistics centre in Turda, Romania. The detector system, manufactured by Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd., uses state of the art technology to make reflective infrared beam smoke detection as reliable and simple to install and maintain as possibl...

The K25000 series is fully certified to EN54-4 Vimpex has launched an extended range of EN54-4 approved and general use power supply units and chargers, which are available ex-stock for immediate delivery. The K25000 series is fully certified to EN54-4 and provides a stable and fully regulated, true 24 Vdc output for fire alarm system applications under all power conditions. The unique regulation techniques ensure that even when running on standby batteries, a stable 24 Vdc s...

Chubb's apprenticeship scheme is flexible and scalable depending on the requirements of the business Chubb Fire & Security UK, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is pleased to launch a national centre of excellence for training apprentices and to continue to develop the knowledge and skills of its employees. Partnering with Blackburn-based training provider Training 2000, Chubb now offers a flexible apprenticeship...

System Sensor Europe's 6500 Series detector protects up to 1500 square meters System Sensor Europe has upgraded its well-established Series 6500 intelligent beam detectors by porting the digital Advanced Protocol, which has numerous benefits that improve performance and reduce the total cost of installation and ownership. Each 6500 Series detector protects up to 1500 square meters, making it very effective in protecting shopping centre atriums, concert halls, historic buildi...

Chubb will provide fire extinguishers at over 1600 Coral betting shop sites and 160 Gala casino and bingo hall sites Chubb Fire & Security UK, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is delivering an extensive package of fire protection and prevention services nationwide for the betting and gaming brand Gala Coral Group. Chubb is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Chubb i...

The HNE equipment complements other Vimpex products like masts, lighting, rescue and the fire fighting range German portable fire fighting equipment manufacturer, HNE Technologie AG have partnered with Vimpex to bring their range of high pressure fire fighting equipment to the UK. HNE portable fire fighting systems are an extremely versatile solution for small fast response units requiring instant fire fighting capabilities. Ideal for fire and rescue as well as industrial app...

OxyReduct creates an environment where fires cannot start, by reducing the oxygen level in a closed room WAGNER UK has launched a new high-performance version of its OxyReduct Compact system, allowing the OxyReduct fire-free technology to be applied cost-effectively to even more applications. OxyReduct is well established as an ideal fire protection solution for mission critical applications where any business interruption is unacceptable or where the warehouse stock or archiv...

Hochiki Europe's new appointments will drive it forward and further improve its offering to the market Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has announced a number of promotions and new appointments to its team that will drive it forward and further improve its offering to the market. The company has enhanced its already successful sales operation with the promotion of Rob Head from sales support to a new role as sales executive –...

Fike’s LPCB-approved detectors offer a choice of fifteen combinations of heat and smoke detection modes LPCB approval has now been awarded to the popular Duonet and Quadnet ranges of addressable fire control panels from fire protection expert Fike, providing independent confirmation that these versatile panels meet and will continue to meet the requirements of EN54, the key European standard relating to components used in fire alarm systems. Approval for its addressable...

Over 600 Apollo XP95 devices were installed at the 120,000 square feet single storey site Apollo Fire Detector’s technology has been chosen to protect Waymade Healthcare Plc’s new pharmaceutical products storage facility in Basildon, Essex. Fisk Fire Group Ltd,which has represented Apollo for more than 20 years, was appointed by Waymade Healthcare to supply, install, commission and maintain a complete L1 system to protect the warehouse’s purpose built racki...

Hochiki Europe offers complete solutions for all fire detection and emergency lighting requirements 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 reliability. Hochiki’s vision is to provide products and systems that achieve the highest...

The VESDA VLI is designed for harsh environments and does not require application engineering Drawing on more than 25 years of experience and over 1660 projects with ASD in industrial applications, Xtralis™, the leader in air-sampling smoke detection (ASD), launches Industrial VESDA VLI, the ultimate solution for fire protection of harsh environments in one box. VLI is the only solution specifically designed for harsh environments without any need for application engine...

ESP is a total communications solution used in fire detection and integrated systems Currently riding high in the Championship, things are looking good for Cardiff City FC. After being based at Ninian Park for the previous 99 years, in 2009 the team played its first game at the 28,000 capacity Cardiff City Stadium, a perfect example of a state-of-the-art sporting environment where life safety is a top priority. Promotion challenge The second largest stadium in Wales after th...

Honeywell to expand its gas and flame detection through the acquisition Honeywell acquired Fire Sentry Corporation, a privately-held manufacturer of innovative fire detection and control products for a broad range of industrial markets. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Yorba Linda, California, Fire Sentry’s product portfolio consists of fast-responding electro-optical flame detectors, portable test lamps, and dedicated control panels that are us...

TwinFlex Pro offers outstanding versatility, performance and value for money The new LPCB-approved TwinFlex Pro two-wire fire protection system, which offers outstanding versatility, performance and value for money for small and medium sized applications, is star feature of the Fike stand at this year’s Firex South. Sharing the spotlight on the stand are the groundbreaking SigniFire video-based fire protection system for larger applications; the latest Quadnet and Duonet...

Puretech's PTZ Auto Follow capability currently allows CCTV cameras to independently follow a target PureTech Systems Inc., a leading manufacturer of video analytic software, recently announced that it has teamed with FLIR to enable PTZ Auto Follow capability on FLIR's range of high-performance thermal cameras.  When joined with FLIR's PTZ camera series, the PureTech's PTZ Auto Follow feature provides a powerful addition to a facility's perimeter thermal security. Pu...

The website features more than 300 products from makers of EN 54-certified voice alarm systems The Big Red Guide is pleased to announce the launch of SourceEN54.eu, a comprehensive information resource for the European voice alarm industry. Featuring over 300 products from several leading manufacturers of EN 54-certified voice alarm systems and loudspeakers, including Bosch Security, Bardic and TOA, SourceEN54.eu will provide an unrivalled product comparison tool for specifi...

London Fire Brigade has emphasized the use of of more fire sprinklers to decrease the risk of fire accidents Last year there were 36 arson attacks on London’s schools, colleges and nursery buildings and a further 113 accidental fires. New figures released by London Fire Brigade show that last year, there was one fire every three days in the capital’s schools, colleges and nurseries the equivalent of one fire for nearly every school day. Fire chiefs say these st...

Alan Locke has been appointed as the new head of sales by Fike Security Technology Alan will have full responsibility for developing and implementing sales strategies for the UK and for world export markets. His initial focus will be on restructuring the Fike sales team in line with the principles of lean operation. To support and further enhance the success of its fast-growing business, fire protection expert Fike Safety Technology has appointed Alan Locke as Head of...