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FIREX International, Europe’s largest gathering of security professionals, is launching FIREX International Connect 2021, which will take place online throughout June. The virtual event is a unique opportunity for buyers to browse solution providers and products on the innovative online marketplace (which will showcase the......
24 February, 2021
Fireco has released its newest innovation, Germgard, a smart sanitiser combined with digital signage. Germgard has been designed to promote awareness of the importance of hand sanitisation to all building users. With the outbreak of COVID-19, good hygiene practice has become more important than ever before. We have......
16 February, 2021
Intertek, a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has announced the launch of a new in-country service for fire testing and certification of building products in Saudi Arabia, to support the increasing demand for fire resistance testing from customers in the region. Intertek is......
10 February, 2021
Apollo Fire Detectors, the UK’s leading manufacturer of fire detection and alarm devices, have launched their range of flush mounted, EN54-7 approved fire detectors to the international market. With a global reputation for innovation, quality and reliability, Apollo products keep people safe from fire in......
04 February, 2021
G4S has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to safe driving practices in Iraq by Basrah Gas Company (BGC), after reaching a key milestone of 20 million kilometres driven with no major incidents. Over the past five years, G4S has provided close protection and secure,......
03 February, 2021
Panasonic Life Solutions Middle East & Africa (PLSMEA), a subsidiary of Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa FZE (PMMAF) is pleased to announce the launch of its user-oriented fire alarm system (FAS), in the UAE. With facilities increasingly focused on improving safety standards, the fire......
01 February, 2021
Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated has announced it has acquired U.K.-based Bristol Uniforms (“Bristol“) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $60 million. The acquisition strengthens MSA’s position as a global leader in fire service PPE products while providing an avenue to expand its business......
27 January, 2021
Due to the early intervention of the specialised teams of Sharjah Police General Command and Civil Defence they managed to prevent a truck that had caught fire being completely burnt. There were no reports of any injuries. Major Abdullah Al Mandhari, Head of the Traffic and......
21 January, 2021
Excellency Jamal Bin Aadid Al Muheiri, Acting Director-General of Dubai Civil Defense Department and Mr. Nashat Ismail Abdulrahman Al Badawna, Executive Director of Health, Safety and Security Sector at Etihad Rails have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at fostering cooperation and coordination regarding the......
21 January, 2021
Carrington Textiles and Pincroft are celebrating in 2021 their 130 anniversary, a great milestone for one of Europe’s largest fully integrated textile processing and finishing operations. The story of the company dates back to the 19th century when Benjamin Davies from Adlington and brother in......
18 January, 2021
INTERSCHUTZ, the world’s leading trade fair for fire brigades, rescue services, civil protection and safety has now been postponed for the second time and is not scheduled to take place again until 2022. HÖRMANN Warnsysteme, the leading siren systems manufacturer, will definitely be there. Until......
15 January, 2021
North American company MetalCraft Marine (MCM) has been awarded WorkBoat Magazine’s 2020 Significant Workboat of the Year. The recognition came for the design and craftsmanship of the Interceptor43/44, a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) detection vessel that MCM has produced for Los Angeles Port Police.......
13 January, 2021
Changes to the mandatory installation of automatic fire sprinklers in England, affect new build, material alteration, material change of use and extensions came into effect on 26th November. The main points being The height threshold for the provision of sprinklers is reduced from 30m down......
13 January, 2021
A blaze which began inside an empty five-storey building on East 7th Street in New York, swiftly spread to the Middle Collegiate, one of the oldest churches in the city, which housed the state’s Liberty Bell. Over 200 firefighters descended on the scene in a......
12 January, 2021
Global Fire Equipment (GFE), has recently launched the G-One, a versatile addressable single loop fire control panel with advanced connectivity. The G-One has been designed with affordability and flexibility in mind. Thanks to its sophisticated design, easy installation and intuitive commissioning, it is an ideal......
11 January, 2021
