In today’s increasingly regulated construction environment, clarity in fire protection specification is no longer optional — it is essential. Following the Grenfell tragedy and subsequent regulatory changes, architects, consultants and designers now carry greater responsibility for ensuring that products are…
FirePro UK Ltd Announces Publication of New White Paper Addressing the Rising Risks and Costs of Ageing Pressurised Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems
Weybridge, UK — July 2026 FirePro UK Ltd today announced the release of a new industry white paper authored by Managing Director Tony Hanley, a leading figure in UK fire engineering with more than 40 years of active experience. The…
Hochiki Europe launches Nepto Black Edition, bringing discreet emergency lighting to entertainment venues
Hochiki Europe has extended its FIREscape Nepto emergency lighting range with a new Black Edition, designed specifically for theatres, nightclubs, cinemas and other entertainment venues where visual atmosphere matters as much as compliance. Traditional white emergency lighting can be visually…
New guide addresses passive fire protection challenges in change of use projects
Promat has introduced a new guide to support in the specification of compliant passive fire protection systems in change of use and renovation projects. Covering the need to ensure fire safety meets the latest legislation when altering building use, the…
New Fire Damper course developed by Swift Fire Compliance and BESA
Leading fire safety experts, Swift Fire Compliance, has partnered with BESA to launch a new Fire Damper Inspection and Maintenance Course. Designed to provide facilities managers, building services engineers and professionals within the fire stopping industry, with the knowledge and…
Britannia Fire appoints Matt Humby as expansion drives next phase of growth
Britannia Fire, a global leader in the manufacture of composite fire extinguishers, has appointed Matt Humby as Head of Client Support and Development as the business enters its next phase of growth following investment in its facilities and manufacturing capacity. …
Euralarm launches first European Fire Detection Forum during the VdS-FireSafety Cologne 2026
Euralarm is pleased to announce the launch of the first European Fire Detection Forum, a conference dedicated to the future of fire detection and electronic fire safety in Europe. The event will take place on 2 December 2026 in Cologne,…
New Hochiki Training Academy course prepares installers for FIREbeam projects in large open spaces
Hochiki Europe has added a new course to the Hochiki Training Academy, giving installers, specifiers and distributors free access to training on the FIREbeam beam smoke detection range. The new course covers the fundamentals of beam smoke detection and introduces…
Ragnar Wighus Award: Ghent University wins again
Yet again, a Ghent University graduate is the winner of the Ragnar Wighus Award. His name: Mohsen Morshedi. He will present his master’s thesis at the annual International Water Mist Conference (IWMC2026). The event will take place in Prague, Czech…
Built-in-Germany Amphibious 4×4 Rescue Vehicle Steps Up Across Europe for Flood and Disaster Response
Amphicruiser Rescue drives like an off-road truck and operates as a fully functional boat — ready for immediate deployment in seconds, with no bridgeheads and no water-level limits. GRAFENAU, Germany — June 24, 2026 — Emergency Mobility Services GmbH is…