Cygnus, a leading developer and manufacturer of fully compliant and wireless fire detection and alarm systems, has opened the new Cygnus Academy – an in-person, high-specification training hub for installers seeking to learn about the company’s new SmartNet wireless fire…
Halma acquires FirePro for €150 million
Halma, the global group of life-saving technology companies, has announced that it has acquired FirePro. Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, FirePro is a leading designer and manufacturer of aerosol fire-suppression systems. Its systems protect people, critical infrastructure and equipment from fire…
ROCKWOOL appoints Nick Wilson as new UK Managing Director
ROCKWOOL has welcomed Nick Wilson as Managing Director to lead the insulation manufacturer across the UK and Irish markets. Wilson brings over 20 years of experience across the industrial, appliance and heating sectors, having held senior positions across commercial, marketing…
Homes evacuated due to large fire at clothes recycling warehouse
A fire that broke out in an industrial unit in Mansfield completely destroyed the building, caused local residents to evacuate and will result in the temporary closure of the business. The building did not have the benefit of an automatic…
Chubb roadshows open up a new world of opportunity
Chubb, one of the UK’s leading fire safety and security solutions providers, recently hosted a series of roadshows in the UK and Ireland, to launch its new vision, mission and values. Senior leaders visited branches in Birmingham, Blackburn, Cardiff, Fareham,…
Hampshire furniture factory destroyed by blaze
Firefighters were called to a large fire at an un-sprinklered warehouse in Andover. The devastating blaze tore through this family-owned furniture business and a neighbouring tenant on a busy industrial estate. The fire on the morning of 13 March at…
Fire and Acoustic Seals launch new FD60 Fire Door Silicone Sealant
Unprotected cavities around fire door frames and partitions can be easily exploited by fire, which can undermine the fire performance of the door if not sealed correctly. The new FAS Fire Door Silicone Sealant from Fire and Acoustic Seals has…
Quick and reliable flame detection made even easier with latest Spyglass series
Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection is unveiling its SpyglassTM SG50-F series of flame detectors to make the safeguarding of people and assets easier than ever before. With updated optics and algorithms, and on-board video in either colour or near-infrared options,…
Aico invites their supply chain to build a safer future together
Aico has recently hosted four events to explore how their supply chain can work collaboratively to build safer futures for residents of the UK, welcoming 400 industry professionals to their headquarters in Oswestry. To support their mission statement of promoting…
Siemens highlights commitment to training with new appointment
Siemens has made another investment in its training programme for the Cerberus PRO fire alarm system with the appointment of Justin Leeks as a new trainer. Based out of the Siemens central training facility in Manchester, Justin brings a wealth…