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Sprinklers, wall hydrants, nitrogen, and deluge extinguishing systems: Nothing is left to chance when it comes to preventative fire protection in the two buildings of DKV (German Health Insurance) in Cologne, Germany. In addition, a Rosenbauer employee is always on site to ensure full functionality and maximum fire safety. The DKV headquarters, built in the 1960s, is part of Cologne’s cityscape and has housed the central administration of the DKV for decades. Due to a need for more space,...

NewAge In-Line Balanced Pressure Proportioners (ILBPs) are used with positive displacement foam concentrate pumps and atmospheric foam concentrate storage tanks to form an in-line balance pressure proportioning system. The NewAge ILBP proportioning module automatically and accurately proportions foam concentrate over the proportioner flow range, regardless of pressure, without manual adjustments. The ILBP is s completely self-contained device containing all necessary components including the ra...

An industrial setting requires fire trucks to flow a high volume of pressured water and foam at an extremely high rate of speed to elevated storage tanks and large processing facilities. When the Exxon and Dow Chemical fire departments needed four new industrial pumper fire trucks, they trusted Pierce Manufacturing to deliver fully-equipped, highly capable apparatus with unique added features. Husky™450 Industrial foam system The 5500 gpm pump can discharge in excess of 10,000 gallons p...

An industrial setting requires fire trucks to flow a high volume of pressured water and foam at an extremely high rate of speed to elevated storage tanks and large processing facilities. When the Exxon and Dow Chemical fire departments needed four new industrial pumper fire trucks, they trusted Pierce Manufacturing to deliver fully-equipped, highly capable apparatus with unique added features. Husky™450 Industrial foam system Husky™450 Industrial foam system is driven with hydraul...

Headquartered in beautiful Branson, MO, the Western Taney Fire District covers over 200 sq. miles from 12 stations, with a fleet of over 30 vehicles. Fire Chief - Chris Berndt has served since 1994, and every truck he’s ordered over the past 30 years has had a Darley pump, including 13 PSP and 5 PSD pumps. Fire Chief - Chris Berndt said, "These pumps are extremely quiet, easy to operate and allow us to pump and roll."

When it comes to fire safety, the proper operation and maintenance of fire doors cannot be underestimated. One crucial aspect is ensuring that fire doors are always securely shut. Fire doors are strategically placed in buildings to compartmentalise areas and slow down the spread of fire for a designated period (typically 30 or 60 minutes). Fire Spread Fire doors are strategically placed in buildings to compartmentalise areas and slow down the spread When a fire door is left open, it allows f...

The trend of integrating video software, AI, and IoT technology into industrial property management is enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity in the manufacturing sector worldwide. Safety and security solutions Alongside a heightened focus on fire safety, this trend is being actively adopted in Thailand, particularly within its Eastern Economic Corridor development.  With Thailand's GDP projected to accelerate to 3.9% in 2023, Secutech Thailand exhibitors are gearing up to ride t...

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 1.40 pm on Monday, 28 August, 2023, to reports of a fire at a commercial landfill site in Dunbar. East Operations Control mobilized resources to the scene and on arrival firefighters found a significant area of landfill domestic waste well alight. Until Tuesday, 29 August, 2023, at 5 pm, SFRS crews supported Valencia Waste Management staff who were using heavy plant machinery and on-site water pumps to extinguish the fire. Following a detailed...

The Wayne Township Fire Department of Waynesville, Ohio has in production a new Seagrave Marauder pumper. Seagrave thanks Wayne Township Fire Department for their trust and business. Some features of this new Seagrave Marauder pumper fire apparatus include: Seagrave 141" Marauder Stainless Steel Cab Cummins L9 450 HP 10" Raised Roof 24" Extended Front Bumper Waterous CSU 1500 GPM Pump Stainless Steel Pump Module and Plumbing 750 Gallon Water Tank Stainless Steel 137" Body ROM Doors...

A fire service technician has said the latest diabetes technology is 'life-changing' as he becomes one of the first in Yorkshire to use it.  Simon Pickering works at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) helping to maintain all the vehicles, which include fire engines, the wildfire 4x4 vehicles, boats, and command units. Simon Pickering Since he’s been two years old, he’s lived with diabetes, which has involved having to control his insulin every day through injectio...

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final investigation report on the 2019 tank farm fire at the Intercontinental Terminals Company, LLC (ITC) bulk liquid storage terminal in Deer Park, Texas. The massive fire caused substantial property damage, significantly impacted the environment, and led to the issuance of several shelter-in-place orders that seriously disrupted the local community. Disruptive fire event CSB Chairperson Steve Owens said, &ldquo...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced the Anderson County Fire Department in South Carolina has placed an order for 19 custom fire apparatus, including 18 Pierce Saber® pumpers and one Enforcer™ 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Platform. This significant order marks the largest fleet purchase in the county’s history and is the latest representation of the department’s commitment to providing quality resources to support its emergency personnel....

Representatives from Esh Construction, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), Northumbria Police, North East Ambulance Service, and local primary schools have taken part in a steel signing event to mark the completion of the first phase of work on the state-of-the-art Hebburn Tri-Station. Steven Bewick, Station Manager for Hebburn Community Fire Station, Louise Norris, Locality Manager at North East Ambulance Service, and Neil Hall, Chief Inspector at Northumbria Police, joined Esh Cons...

Following the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg have also opted for vehicles from the ‘Efficient Technology’ model series of Rosenbauer. Rosenbauer is very successful in Germany with its ET series these days. Currently, the group firefighting vehicles for disaster relief (LF 20 KatS) are being delivered, which the Federal Ministry of the Interior ordered at the end of 2021, on behalf of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster A...

Rosenbauer America is proud to be the major innovator in the U.S. fire industry. At the FDIC International 2023 event, which is taking place from April 24 to April 29, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, the Rosenbauer America team is excited to display many of their newly developed electric solutions, which perfectly combine technology with tradition. Rosenbauer RTX on exhibit at FDIC International 2023 There will also be a number of traditional apparatus on display at FDIC International 20...

The Darley PSM 2000 GPM pump is the most compact, durable, and efficient 2000 GPM (7571 L/M) end-suction pump on the market. The pump has been designed by experts in fluid dynamics technology and utilizes their proprietary silicon carbide mechanical seal, which handles use and misuse better than any other mechanical seal available on the market. gearbox The gearbox will handle 19,230 ft. lbs. (26,072 Nm) of torque, and the gears are helically cut to ensure quiet operation. The impeller is va...

Gardner Denver Nash and the manufacturing industry are concerned about the emission of polluting gases, such as CO2, H2S, flare, and methane gas, among others that contribute to the greenhouse effect and global warming. Fortunately, there are ways to recover CO2 from sugar and alcohol industry processes and paper mills, as well as methane at water treatment plants and flare gas at oil refineries. Lowering CO2 Lowering CO2 generated from Gas Recovery Systems assist organizations with environme...

The 2BV2 liquid ring pump with coaxial direct connection design is a high-power and multi-functional pump, which can save working fluid by up to 50%. 2BV2 liquid ring vacuum pump / compressor has longer service life and adopts stainless steel shaft to improve corrosion resistance. The pump body can be made of all stainless steel, can be equipped with ordinary motor or explosion-proof motor, and can also have different material combinations to meet various process applications. Severe working...

Learn how the NASH CERTIFIED™ UX program allows customers to exchange their existing pumps or compressors that may be losing performance for an identical refurbished pump or compressor at a fraction of the price. Join Rick Kushinski, North American Technical Manager for Aftermarket, for a free webinar on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021, @ 11 AM EST. Liquid ring equipment Rick Kushinski has almost 30 years of experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing liquid ring vacuum pumps &am...

Faced with aging equipment that was impacting efficiency and productivity, one of the world’s leading packaging companies turned to Gardner Denver Nash to provide a solution that would help get their facility back on track. Its customer, one of the world’s largest packaging companies, is a specialist in providing food packaging products and disposable tableware. The company has 100 years of experience in providing both plastic and fiber-based packaging solutions to a range of r...

Condenser exhauster packages from Nash efficiently remove inward air leakage from the condenser in steam cycle plants. These packages provide lower turbine backpressure, improve heat rates, and reduce generating costs. condenser exhauster packages Typically, condenser exhauster packages consist of liquid ring vacuum pumps (either two-stage or single-stage with an air ejector), air-liquid discharge separator, heat exchanger, and associated controls. Nash condenser exhauster packages perform re...

Dry vacuum pumps are vital to chemical and pharmaceutical industrial applications as these systems directly influence production. Vacuum affects the quality, unit cost, environmental impact, energy costs, and safe handling of many materials.  Currently, many engineers throughout the chemical and pharmaceutical industries are converting from wet to dry vacuum technology. Dry vacuum pumps do not use water, oil, or any other liquid for sealing or lubrication of the vacuum stages....

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation LTD. (ONGC) is India’s largest public sector energy company, employing over 33,000 people and generating approximately 70% of the country's domestic crude production. The company is renowned for its transparency and corporate governance practices and frequently ranks highly in a variety of indexes, including Platts Top 250 (no. 11, 2017) and Forbes Global 2000 (no. 183, 2017). revitalize assets and maximize efficiency One of the company’s key offs...

Do users want to learn how to select the right vacuum technology for their chemical processing application? Then join Nash chemical expert Jeff Luby as he walks through how to compare different vacuum technologies when evaluating modern vacuum pump systems during the free webinar on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021, @ 11 AM ET. Jeff Luby's background Jeff Luby is a Chemical Engineer and Vacuum Solutions Applications Manager with nearly 25 years of vacuum industry experience. Jeff’s main focus...

When a leading, global material & chemical production company sought to upgrade its legacy equipment, it chose to continue its long-standing relationship with Gardner Denver Nash. Specialized product company Nash's customer is a global pioneer in providing specialized products for a variety of niche applications, producing carbon compounds, chemicals, and treated wood products. From construction and residential lumber to railroad and specialty chemicals, they serve a diverse range of ind...

NASH dry vacuum systems are modularly designed as Configured-to-Order (CTO) and Engineered-to-Order (ETO) systems. These dry vacuum systems are a global asset as they are a simple, yet sophisticated, reliable and highly-efficient source of vacuum that provides significant process and economic benefits to chemical and pharmaceutical applications.  Dry vacuum pumps Dry vacuum pumps do not use water or any other liquid for sealing or lubrication. Therefore, eliminating the risk of process c...

Nash Certified™ Service Technicians or Field Service Engineers perform on-site inspections utilizing fiberscope to examine pumps & compressors identifying potential issues, damage, or unusual wear as a means of preventative maintenance. Fiberscope inspections should be completed every 12 months for equipment operating in regular conditions or every 6 months for equipment in harsh conditions such as cavitation or corrosion.  fiberscope inspections Fiberscope, often referred to a...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced authorized dealer - Allegiance Fire and Rescue, a division of Massachusetts-based Allegiance Trucks, LLC, has earned the distinguished Pierce Dealer of the Year Award for 2022. The award recognizes a dealership’s outstanding customer service, the impact it has made on in the fire service community, and growth as a company over the past year. In addition to the award, Allegiance is celebrating the near completion of a sig...

Combining the stability of NASH liquid ring pumps with the high vacuum capabilities of NASH steam jet ejectors results in a hybrid vacuum system that reduces GHG emissions and operating costs while improving system stability. Nash hybrid vacuum systems have been the industry benchmark since 1979, and are recognized worldwide for delivering reliable performance and lower emissions. But it is never satisfied. NASH Ener-Jet hybrid vacuum systems Due to extensive R&D, NASH Ener-Jet hybri...

Equipment emergencies and service related challenges arise in every industry, and at all different times of the year. In a critical situation where productivity is at risk users need a partner they can rely on - especially when an emergency occurs on off hours! A long holiday weekend is a tough time to have a pump with hot bearing that is failing fast, and especially challenging if someone has a large paper mill running a critical operation 24 hours a day. The mill in Savannah, Georgia called...