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TEES believes in the quality and performance of ONESuit Pro in most harsh and tough conditions Trans Europe Enviro Services (TEES) will distribute ONEsuit Pro protective suits in France. ONESuit Pro also offers a wide range of optional equipment and accessories. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announces their partnership with Trans Europe Enviro Services (TEES) for the distribution of the ONESuit Pro chemical protective suit in France. TEES, a well-known supplier of person...

Tencate protective fabrics have made working quite safe and approachable for firefighters TenCate Defender(TM) M fabrics have repeatedly been chosen by the US Army and US Marine Corps for ground troops in the FR-ACU and FROG programs. TenCate Protective Fabrics USA has reported a surge in demand for its lead TenCate Defender(TM) M product during the fourth quarter. Sales are forecasted to reach approximately 60 million US dollars during the last quarter of 2010 (29 million US...

OccuNomix apparels have set a mark in the fashion world apart from safety and security industry     Workers are not only wearing safety gear to protect them from occupational hazards, but motorcyclists, bicyclists and other outdoor fitness enthusiasts are wearing the apparel as well. Safety apparel such as high visibility safety vests, pants and coveralls were primarily designed for workers performing high risk tasks within the mining, transportation, firefighter an...

Perfection Uniforms has been named as one of the top 50 most innovative companies by an apparel magazine Perfection Uniforms is a leading manufacturer of Police, Fire, EMS and DNR uniforms known for its innovative product development initiatives. Perfection Uniforms, LLC, the leading innovator in Police, Fire, EMS and DNR uniforms, has been acquired from Ancienne Chemise Inc./Claude Goulet by SteveCo, LLC, a holding company controlled by Steven D. Olesky and St...

Ten Cate manufactures functional materials for four major industrial sectors including firefighting industry Royal Ten Cate (multinational producer of functional materials) is to install an International Advisory Board as a strategic and advisory body to the Executive Board. The International Advisory Board of Ten Cate will comprise: Prof. J.G. de Hoop Scheffer, among other positions, Professor at University of Leiden, Co-President of the Security and Defence Agenda (Brussel...

The net profit of TenCate doubled in just the first quarter this year  Loek de Vries, Executive Board Chairman and CEO of TenCate said: "The net profit has doubled compared to the first half of 2009, after adjustment for over €5 million of net non-recurring income during the period." The interim results demonstrate the positive effects of the measures taken, particularly in the Geosynthetics & Grass sector. On a lower volume of sales, the operating result...

DRIFIRE's wares are to appear on Inside Business Review, hosted bySenator Fred Thompson  DRIFIRE, manufacturer of comfortable flame resistant (FR) clothing for U.S. military and commercial markets, will be featured on Inside Business Review, a TV program hosted by actor and U.S. Senator, Fred Thompson, that features the most innovative and groundbreaking companies driving the global economy. The first national airing on Fox Business News is scheduled for August 22nd&...

Superior Uniform Group has secured 40th rank in the 'Top 50 Companies 2010' list released by Apparel Magazine Superior Uniform Group again earned 40th rank in the Apparel Magazine's 2010 list of Top 50 companies, up two positions from 2009.  Superior Uniform Group, Inc., designer and manufacturer of uniforms, image apparel and uniform accessories announced being named to Apparel Magazine's 2010 list of Top 50 companies, an honor achieved repeatedly d...

The ONESuit® Pro meets all standards for safety, ergonomics and cost-effectiveness Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has declared that the ONESuit® Pro chemical protective hazmat suit has been accepted onto the Firebuy chemical protective clothing framework agreement after an extensive qualification process. Firebuy is the UK government’s Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) for fire, risk and safety products. Firebuy acts as a centralised procurement body...

Superior Uniform Group is the leading manufacturer of uniforms, career and performance apparel and accessories Superior Uniform Group declared the regular quarterly dividend of the company payable by August 30, 2010. Gerald M. Benstock, Chairman of the Board of Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories announced that the Board of Directors had declared a quarterly dividend of $.135 per share, payable August 30, 2010, to shareholder...

Superior's sales were $26,629,161 for the second quarter 2010 as compared to the second quarter 2009 sales of $24,971,523 The second quarter operating results of Superior Uniform Group reported 7% increase in net sales for the quarter and 42% increase in earnings per share. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, sales were $26,629,161, compared with 2009 second qu...

Becoming FabriConscious®, presentation will address various eco-friendly textile options Janice Henry, VP Marketing, Superior Uniform Group will be speaking on the available eco-friendly fabric options at the ARTA Green Summit from July 22-23 in Quebec. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, image apparel and accessories, announced Janice Henry, VP of Marketing, will be speaking at the 2010 American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA) Green Summit, July...

The group donated scrubs as uniforms for the medical volunteers of 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games With the donation of the scrubs from Superior Uniform Group; the medical volunteers will be able to maintain a professional image and unique identity without sacrificing comfort or performance. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, image apparel and uniform accessories announced its support of the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games, July 18-23, 2...

Sian Griffiths, one of the firefighters with exceptional contribution to the act of couragePhoto: Tim Hoy Sian Griffiths, one of the first women firefighters in the country, has been awarded the Queen's Fire Service Medal (QFSM) for distinguished service in the 12th June Birthday Honors List.The Queen's Fire Service Medal is awarded by Her Majesty the Queen to those members of the fire service who have exhibited exceptional contribution and devotion to duty or acts of gall...

Firefighters all over the worldare protected by the TenCate protective fabrics At the international trade fair show Interschutz this week in Leipzig (GE), TenCate Protective Fabrics presents its multi layered fabric for fire fighting apparel. TenCate Protective Fabrics supplies all the protective layers called Millenia 450, at 450 grams per square metre in this light weight TenCate Tecasystem™. That integrated protective system is the lightest on the intern...

 Illinois will become the 13th state to ban sales of novelty lighters to prevent fire accidents A woman in Ash Flat, AR, shot and killed herself with a Derringer pistol that she apparently thought was a cigarette lighter.On May 28, the Illinois legislature passed House Bill 5139, the Retail Sale and Distribution of Novelty Lighters Prohibition Act, which imposes fines of up to $500 on store owners who sell novelty cigarette lighters. According to the United States Fi...

Development of the fire industry guide was supported by VFIS and Provident Agency The National Fire Service Resource Guide covers topics like health & safety, fire service awards, governance etc. The National Fire Service Resource Guide is a one-stop reference source designed to provide fire and EMS departments with quick information regarding topics of importance to the fire and emergency services. The guide includes a compilation of available resources and tools t...

Safety, Health and Survival Week is in partnership with more than 20 national fire service organizations Safety Week’s Fit for Duty theme will cover a variety of topics that are extremely important to all firefighters and EMS personnel.The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) have announced the theme for the 2010 Safety, Health and Survival Week (Safety Week): Fit for Duty. Safety Week, which w...

The EMS week celebrates and honours the contributions of emergency service providers EMS Week provides a great opportunity for Fire Corps volunteers to publicise the importance of fire safety, and honour those who provide day-to-day lifesaving services. The National EMS Week recognizes the contributions and dedication of the emergency medical service providers in the community. This year May 19 was set aside as Emergency Medical Services for Children Day to foc...

Sean Knott has joined the company to arrange recruitment of fire and security personnel The security recruitment team will specialise in the recruitment of fire & security sales and marketing professionals. London-based recruiters career: Talent has appointed a Senior Consultant to launch its Security recruitment team, which will specialize in the recruitment of fire & security sales and marketing professionals. Sean Knott joins the company with five years of Fi...

Phil Jhonston emerged as the winner of Customer Solutions Rodeo Developed by Navistar's dealer education group, the Customer Solutions Rodeo enjoyed outstanding participation from the dealer channel.Six International brand truck dealer sales representatives went head-to-head last week to highlight their expertise and working knowledge of International brand commercial trucks, as well as OnCommand by Navistar, the company's newly branded suite of customer service offerings. Th...

Superior Uniform Group will now be having two new members on the key positions to take company decisions Andrew D. Demott, Jr. has been appointed Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer, while Jennifer Daniel has been appointed as Director of Finance and Strategic Planning. Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer of Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories announced the following appointments. Andrew D. Demott...

There will be a record number of visitors and exhibitors from the fire services industry at Intershutz 2010 Interschutz 2010 in Leipzig will attract more than 100,000 international visitors, of whom 95 percent will be emergency and rescue sector professionals. From 7-12 June, 2010, the city of Leipzig, Germany, will be hosting the Interschutz expo, the global shop window for suppliers to the non-police public safety sector. The fair showcases products and services for emergen...

Lisa brings knowledge and experience related to design, merchandising and sourcing of apparel Lisa Stewart will join as Vice President Design and Merchandising; Janice Henry will assume the position of Vice President Marketing and Ron Klepner as Vice President Business Development Support. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, image apparel and accessories, announced that it has bolstered its senior management team with the announcement that Lisa Stewart has...

Superior Uniform Group teamed up with OSI Restaurant Partners in 1989 to supply uniforms and image apparel Superior Uniform Group Inc., the uniform and image apparel company, announced that it was named “Purveyor of the Year” by OSI Restaurant Partners. OSI Restaurant Partners, one of the world’s largest owners of casual dining restaurants, has in its portfolio of brands, Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming’s P...

The site of the fire and explosion lacked warning signs CSB investigators determined that a lit cigarette or lighter was the likely ignition source for explosion.A fiery explosion that took the life of a 21-year-old member of the public in Weeletka, Oklahoma, on April 14 occurred at an unattended oil and gas production site that was unsecured and likely lacked fire or explosion warning signs, CSB investigators have determined following a four-day field assessment. Investiga...

  The majority of UK's fire and rescue services use managed PPE service centres A substantial increase in the level of demand for managed care services from across the emergency services for personal protective equipment (PPE) is behind Bristol's decision to open a new service centre in the South East to effectively double the level of care contracts the company can service and which is ideally located to supplement the service currently available in the South West. Th...

Oil and Gas sites are prone to explosions and mishaps due to their highly inflammable property On April 13, 2010, CSB released a safety video aimed at educating young people on the hazards of socialising at oil sites, a common phenomenon in rural areas. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) announced it has sent investigators to a fatal explosion which occurred on April 14, 2010, at an oil site in Weleetka, Oklahoma. The CSB team is headed by Investigations Supervisor...

ONESuit products were displayed at FDIC 2010 ONESuit products meet rigorous National Fire Protective Association (NFPA) requirements and are certified to NFPA 1991 standards. The products were displayed at FDIC 2010. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is pleased to announce the opening of its new ONESuit Service and Support Center in Suwa, Japan, demonstrating its commitment to international growth. The service and support center will provide technical assistance and r...

NVFC is seeking inputs from first responders about health and safety concerns The NVFC is conducting a survey to identify new or changing health and safety issues facing the fire and emergency services. America's firefighters and emergency services personnel save lives and property as first responders to man-made and natural disasters, but these responders face great health and safety risks. In order to identify and address these risks, the National Volunteer Fire Coun...