International Fire Protection E-News – February 2021

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Honeywell selected by SIDPEC to support expansion of its flagship petrochemical complex
Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) today announced that Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Company (SIDPEC) has selected Honeywell…
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Leaseholders deserve better
The Fire Sector Federation calls upon the UK government to help release leaseholders from living…
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Fire Safety Forum – Global Approach to Fire and Life Safety
The Fire Safety Forum presented by the Institution of Fire Engineers, GCC UAE Branch announces…
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The Crisis Managers Innovation Network Europe
The Crisis Management Innovation Network Europe (CMINE) is an open, cooperative and inclusive information network…
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Siderise expands into Asia Pacific
Siderise is thrilled to announce the official opening of its new Asia Pacific office –…
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Smart fire detection more viable than ‘Waking Watch’ during cladding crisis, says Hochiki Europe
Hochiki Europe is calling for a review of the uptake of ‘Waking Watches’ within the…
Bosch Avenar all-in-one 4000 signalling device. (Bosch)
Avenar all-in-one 4000 signalling device sets new standards in fire protection
With Avenar all-in-one 4000, Bosch has introduced a new range of signalling devices that combine…
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Innovation in Tunnels 2021
EnigmaCG are building on their previous success to bring a two-day bonanza on 11–12 March…
Jamie Scott (left) welcomes Tim Foster to Mann McGowan. (Image copyright: Mann McGowan)
Mann McGowan further strengthen commercial team with the appointment of Tim Foster
Mann McGowan, one of the pioneers in the passive fire-protection industry for over 40 years,…
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CertAlarm partners accredited and notified for new EN 54-5 and 54-7
The EU has harmonised its standards for point heat detectors and point smoke detectors which…
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Honeywell’s connected control, safety and security systems selected for one of the world’s largest shipyards
Honeywell has been awarded a major contract by SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation (SEPCO) to…
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Duyar Vana awarded the Third Prize in the Innovative Organization and Culture category of İnovaLİG 2019
Held by the Turkish Exporters Assembly for the eighth time this year with the support…
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Panasonic launches fire-alarm system ensuring maximum protection for facilities in the Emirates
Panasonic Life Solutions Middle East & Africa (PLSMEA), a subsidiary of Panasonic Marketing Middle East…
BAVARIA PowerCAFS 10 ltr.
BAVARIA – Offering quality and performance across a huge range of firefighting solutions

BAVARIA is one of the oldest and most experienced firefighting equipment manufacturers in Europe. The…

The Materia Nova.
Inherently flame-retardant biopolymer materials via reactive processing
A novel and promising route towards inherently flame-retardant polymeric materials has recently been developed by…
Flammability testing.
A unique solution to the challenge of safe oil storage

Safe storage of flammable liquids remains a priority, with the focus firmly on fire prevention.…

Sparks can be released when working with metal.
Enhancing fire detection and suppression systems with camera technology

Fire is a prevalent safety risk across all industries. It can cause substantial amounts of…