SECON 2019 – will be held from 6th to 8th of March 2019, at Halls 3 ~ 4, KINTEX, Korea! Held from 6th to 8th of March, 2019. 500 Exhibitors from 15 Countries! Various Contents Programmes during the Show Period.…
Draka Extends Firetuf Cable Series for use in Tunnels, Subways and Fire Alarm Systems
Draka’s Firetuf cable series for the cabling of tunnel systems has grown with the launch of the new Firetuf OFC-LT-SWA fire resistant loose tube cable with steel wire armour. As with all Firetuf cables, Firetuf OFC-LT-SWA has been designed for harsh environments…
Nexans FLAMEX® FR fire-resistant Ethernet cables maintain circuit integrity in the most demanding situations
Nexans FLAMEX® FR Ethernet cables for rolling stock can maintain Category 5 data transmission performance in fire situations to maintain the operational integrity of critical onboard safety functions INFITTM technology makes the cables easy to strip for fast and safe connection…
Hampshire firefighter tackles fatal fires in Bangladesh
A highly-skilled Hampshire firefighter has travelled to Bangladesh to help prevent the scourge of fatal fires that is sweeping the refugee camp – which shelter almost a million people. Fire Protection Officer Richard North flew out this week and will be returning…
PSCE and ARCIA To Share Information To Support Policy and Advocacy Roles in Public Safety
In November 2018 Public Safety Communications – Europe (PSCE) and the Australian Radio and Communications Industry Association (ARCIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to share information regarding the development and use of wireless and associated communications technologies by Public Safety…
Anniversary of the Flagship – Rosenbauer delivers 1,500th PANTHER to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport
Maximum three minutes for the journey, maximum two minutes until all on-board extinguishing agents are discharged. In just five minutes, a PANTHER has fulfilled its role – and ideally prevented an airport disaster. Airport operators around the world rely on…
Bureau Veritas applauds combustible materials ban
Bureau Veritas has applauded the government’s swift response to officially ban the use of combustible material in external walls in new buildings, in a move that has surprised many in the construction industry. The amended building regulations guidance in Approved Document…
Unique fire-resistant shelters simplify chemical plant’s control system upgrade
Novel outdoor equipment shelters from Intertec Instrumentation have been chosen to help a leading European chemical manufacturer to upgrade its distributed plant control system. Constructed using unique composite GRP (glass fibre reinforced polyester) materials, four Intertec shelters will provide advanced…
Element to retain Warringtonfire brand
Following Element Materials Technology’s (Element’s) acquisition of Exova Group Ltd (Exova) last year, the Fire & Building Products part of the business has officially been rebranded and, in recognition of its market leading position, Element will retain the distinct Warringtonfire…
Hempel to gain market share with new Centre of Excellence
On 29 November 2018, world-leading coatings manufacturer Hempel officially opened its new Centre of Excellence in Barcelona. The centre’s focus will be on the research and development of coating products within the field of passive fire protection in which Hempel…
Let the countdown begin
SICUREZZA AND SMART BUILDING EXPO WILL BE BACK AT FIERA MILANO NEXT YEAR Innovation, training, and renewed synergy between the two shows. SICUREZZA is ready to consolidate the leadership of an event with an increasingly international appeal. SMART BUILDING EXPO…
Telgian Celebrates 33rd Anniversary as a Global Leader in Fire Protection, Safety and Security
November marked the 33-year anniversary of the founding of Telgian Holdings, Inc., a worldwide provider of comprehensive fire, security, and life safety solutions. Since 1985, Telgian has grown from a modest firm providing code development and consulting, fire testing, and…
Bushfire Burns More than 2 Million Acres
A fire in Western Australia has burned at least 2 million acres of rural land—an area six times the size of Los Angeles. The blaze, about 120 kilometers (80 miles) southeast of Broome, was ignited by lightning on October 11,…
Advanced Insulation Win EIC Innovation Award
Advanced Insulation, a UK-based manufacturer, has been awarded the EIC (Energy Industries Council) Innovation award for its underdeck and bulkhead fire protection and insulation system – ContraFlame® MS400. In the first week of October, the oil price hit its highest level…
Brace Yourself for IMPACT!
4EVAC’s new IMPACT launched at Security Essen. Security Essen 2018 provided a broad platform for all aspects of technology and services aimed at the protection and safety sectors. Among the 950 exhibitors benefiting from this international showcase was Dutch voice…
Vimpex vision becomes a reality
‘The fire sector is undergoing rapid change whilst constantly evolving, which requires manufacturers to adapt and innovate,’ Vimpex Managing Director James Jones explained to guests at the unveiling of the company’s ambitious new state-of-the-art manufacturing production facility at Great Wakering, Essex. He was responding to…
Johnson Controls partners with Lumkani to bring fire safety to urban informal settlements
Smart fire detection devices provide safety for vulnerable people in South Africa Families living in informal settlements in South Africa will now be better protected against devastating fires thanks to a newly announced partnership between Johnson Controls and Lumkani. The…
Coltraco Ultrasonics are excited to announce the brand-new generation of flow meter, the Portasonic® 2.FL0
After rigorous research and design, Coltraco are proud to release a more accurate, reliable and flexible ultrasonic flow meter. Accurate – the Portasonic 2.FL0 is accurate to +/-1% accuracy Reliable – the Portasonic 2.FL0 is calibrated to ISO17025 standards Flexible – the Portasonic 2.FL0 has 3 modes of operation, making it…
Kentec confirms two new senior appointments to support the company’s international growth
Kentec, a leading life safety control systems manufacturer, has appointed Derrick Hall as Director of Sales and Costas Constantinides as Head of International Business Development to further drive the company’s domestic and international growth. The appointments will support Kentec’s successful…
Florida Slammed by Hurricane Michael
The category 4 storm is believed to be the strongest hurricane on record to hit the Florida Panhandle. At approximately 1:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (17:30 Universal Time) on October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida.…
Johnson Controls announces new Tyco® Series TY-B and TY-FRB Poly-Stainless Sprinklers
Corrosion-resistant sprinklers designed for use in commercial occupancies Johnson Controls announces its new Tyco® Series TY-B and TY-FRB Poly-Stainless Sprinklers intended for commercial applications where corrosive conditions may exist. The TY-B has a 5 mm diameter heat-sensitive glass bulb rated standard…
afac18 powered by INTERSHUTZ Conference Review
Back in Western Australia for the first time in six years, AFAC18 powered by INTERSCHUTZ was held from 5 – 8 September at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The theme for this year’s conference was ‘changing lives in a changing world’ and 2,831 attendees from 25 countries participated in the multi-streamed conference and exhibition.
