Hochiki Europe is celebrating after Zoe Parsons was named on the shortlist for Administrator of the Year at the Women in Fire Safety Awards 2026. Zoe was selected from a field of over 50 entries, making the final shortlist of…
Hochiki’s ESP addressable range protects multi-storey college campus without disrupting teaching
Bournemouth and Poole College, the largest provider of further education and apprenticeships in the Dorset area, has installed Hochiki’s ESP addressable fire detection range across its four-storey site, protecting a diverse mix of teaching environments including IT suites, kitchens, workshops…
Siderise reports another year of strong progress in its 2025 Sustainability Report
Global manufacturer of passive fire protection and acoustic solutions, Siderise Group, has published its third annual sustainability report, providing a transparent overview of progress against its ambitious targets and demonstrating how its rapid growth is being realised without compromising its…
Promat UK appoints Construction Support Manager to bolster on-site advice offer
Passive fire protection expert Promat UK has appointed Josh Nicholls as its Construction Support Manager for the Midlands, North England and Ireland, improving access to help and advice for contractors as the industry navigates evolving, often complex, building regulations. In…
Hochiki Europe brings full fire detection range to Fire and Security India 2026
Hochiki Europe will exhibit at Fire and Security India, running from the 3rd to 5th September, bringing its trusted fire detection and life safety range to one of South Asia’s largest fire and security gatherings. Founded in Japan in 1918,…
FSi Promat becomes first internal fire stopping manufacturer to gain ASFP training accreditation
FSi Promat has become the first internal fire stopping manufacturer to achieve Recognised Provider status under the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) Training Recognition Service, with its theory courses now officially recognised by the ASFP. The accreditation provides independent…
ASFP launches new Sales and Distribution Passive Fire Protection Fundamentals course
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is pleased to announce the launch of its new online learning programme, The Role of Sales and Distribution: Passive Fire Protection Fundamentals. Developed specifically for professionals working in sales, distribution, merchanting and customer-facing…
Apollo Expands EPD Portfolio to Support Sustainable Fire Safety Specification
Apollo Fire Detectors has published three new independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), making additional lifecycle data available for more of their product range. The declarations offer greater transparency around environmental performance and support sustainability assessments across the built environment.…
New Technical Director Appointed at Etex Building Performance
Etex Building Performance has appointed a new Technical Director to head up specialist construction brands Siniat and Promat. In his new role, Si Gibson, who joins from civil engineering access solutions firm Wrekin, will work to expand the extensive testing…
Siderise CW-FS Firestop tested to India’s IS 18190: 2023 standard for curtain wall perimeter fire barriers
Siderise CW-FS Firestop has been successfully tested to IS 18190: 2023 Non-Structural Components in Buildings, India’s dedicated test method for fire resistance of perimeter fire barrier joint systems, achieving a 2-hour F-rating. This result strengthens the product’s extensive test portfolio…
Victaulic Expands European Modular Construction Capabilities with Acquisition of Arumani
The acquisition of Arumani strengthens Victaulic’s modular capabilities, accelerating project timelines and improving construction efficiency. Castellon, Spain, August 5 – Victaulic, the world’s leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, fire protection, and flow control solutions, announced the acquisition of modular…
Hochiki systems protect rebuilt St Jude’s Hospital in St Lucia, more than a decade after devastating fire
St Jude’s Hospital in St Lucia has been fitted with a comprehensive new life safety system, following its rebuild after a fire in 2009 destroyed the original facility’s surgical theatres and hospital wards, forcing medical care to be moved to…
New Certification Scheme Helps Demonstrate Competence In Smoke Control System Maintenance
Kiwa has launched a new third-party certification scheme for organisations delivering the service, maintenance, and repair of smoke control systems, providing independent verification of competence at a time of increased regulatory scrutiny across the built environment. The IFC Certification unit…
Hochiki Europe marks 2,000th member of its free training academy
Hochiki Europe has welcomed its 2,000th member to the Hochiki Training Academy, the free training platform the manufacturer launched in February 2024 to give installers, specifiers and engineers direct access to product and system training at no cost. Ricky Wyatt…
Siderise Launches New Inspection App
Ten years after launching its pioneering “Inspector” app, Siderise has unveiled the next generation of this digital tool. Named the “Siderise Inspection App,” it has been developed to help installers verify the quality of passive fire protection and acoustic installations…
Warringtonfire expands smoke leakage testing capability to support evolving fire door requirements
London, UK, July 27 2026 – Warringtonfire, part of Element Materials Technology (“Element”), has added a dedicated smoke leakage testing rig to its Birchwood facility, giving doorset manufacturers access to a wider range of UKAS-accredited test methods. The investment is…
Pyroguard Delivers Fire Safety Glazing For Landmark Eindhoven Redevelopment
Pyroguard, a leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has delivered a comprehensive fire safety glazing solution as part of the major redevelopment of the TX Building at Strijp-T in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Originally constructed in 1929 for Philips and…
Hochiki Europe marks 2,000th member of its free training academy
Hochiki Europe has welcomed its 2,000th member to the Hochiki Training Academy, the free training platform the manufacturer launched in February 2024 to give installers, specifiers and engineers direct access to product and system training at no cost. Ricky Wyatt…
Specifying fire safety for large format retail: a combined detection and evacuation solution for KOKO Emporio, Turin
Hochiki Europe, working with Italian installer ELE.CO SRL, has completed the installation of a combined fire detection and emergency lighting system at a KOKO Emporio store in the Turin area. KOKO Emporio is a well-established value and family retailer with…
Fire and Acoustic Seals Launches First RIBA-Approved CPD Seminar
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…