Kentec Electronics, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, appointed Mike Estall as Senior Specification Development Manager. A seasoned industry expert, Mike began his career over 25 years ago with a leading UK fire alarm system integrator. He brings…
In 2024, the Ragnar Wighus Award goes to …
Yet again, a Ghent University graduate is the winner of the Ragnar Wighus Award. His name: Cédric van de Vondel. As it has become the tradition, the winner will present his master’s thesis at the annual International Water Mist Conference…
Battery Recycling Centre Fire Poses Challenges For Fire And Rescue Service
A major fire at battery recycling centre in Scotland has highlighted the significant challenges faced by firefighters when tackling blazes involving waste lithium-ion batteries. The incident, which required a multi-agency response over a number of days, shows the complex and…
Water Mist Event in Antwerp
After having held their conference in Madrid (in 2022) and in Copenhagen (in 2023), the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) will in 2024 return to central Europe, to be more precise: to Antwerp! In fact, the 23rd International Water Mist…
ASFP officially opens its new Office and Academy.
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) hosted the official opening of its office and training Academy on Wednesday 15th May. ASFP staff, members and guests were joined by Lord Mayor of Coventry Cllr Jaswant Singh Birdi and Lady Mayoress…
The Webpage for the 23rd International Water Mist Conference is now active
The 23rd International Water Mist Conference (#IWMC2024) will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, on 18th and 19th September 2024. The conference venue will be the Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel. The conference webpage is now active, and tickets can be bought.…
ROCKWOOL streamlines cavity barrier offering with ROCKWOOL SCB
New EN-tested product to help prevent the spread of fire through concealed voids Stone wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL® has developed a new cavity barrier called SCB. The product is an expansion of its current range of cavity fire-stopping products and…
Detectortesters expands portfolio with acquisition of Illinois-based flow testing equipment manufacturer, The Hose Monster Company
Detectortesters, a portfolio company of Inflexion Private Equity Partners, is pleased to announce the acquisition of The Hose Monster Company, the industry-leading flow testing equipment manufacturer. Founded in 1993 and based in Lake Zurich, Illinois, The Hose Monster Company is…
ROCKWOOL® launches Fire Barrier EN
Preventing fire spread and inhibiting the passage of smoke in concealed spaces To help designers and specifiers improve building fire safety, stone wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL® has launched a new fire barrier product that is tested in accordance with the…
ASFP launches Training Recognition Service
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched a new training recognition service to offer an independent third-party evaluation of training courses specific to passive fire protection (PFP). ASFP Recognition ensures that all recognised providers work to the highest…