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Life safety fire risk assessment scheme announced

BAFE, the registration body for third party certification of fire protection products and services, has been working on a scheme for companies who provide Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment services. Following extensive consultation during 2011 a final sche...


Cooper Security unveils Version 4 software

Cooper Security has announced the release of version 4 software for all of its i-on and i-onEX panels. This software revision introduces a range of benefits for installers including full PD6662:2010 and BS8243:2010 compliance for the range including the i...


BSIA looks to widen and develop membership base

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced the appointment of Christo Bosch, who joins the Association as Business Development Manager. This important role has been newly created within the organisation to fill the growing need to wide...


New centre is secured by design

Edinburgh’s new Royston Wardieburn Community Centre has been secured with shutters from Charter Specialist Security. The original Centre, built in 1969, was no longer able to fully meet the needs of its community and its single storey, flat roof design ...


Explosion proof call points launched

E2S, the manufacturer of warning devices for use in hazardous areas, has extended its capabilities with the development of the GNEx range of ATEX and IECEx approved Exe d explosion proof manual call points in GRP housings. Designed for the manual activati...


Optex and Raytec set to work together following investment

Sensor manufacturer Optex Co. of Japan has announced an investment in the 100% share capital of UK lighting manufacturer Raytec. This new partnership allows the two companies to capitalise on common synergies in sales and technology bringing both sensor a...


Understanding passive fire protection

The availability of a new RIBA-accredited CPD presentation that gives participants a thorough insight into this important subject has been announced. The hour-long presentation from Promat UK is intended for architects and specifiers and can be delivered ...


Digital microwave perimeter detection in Danish prison

Senstar’s latest product launch, µltraWave, the digital microwave perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS), has been installed for the first time in Europe, at a prison in Denmark. When asked about the decision to use the µltraWave, versus older te...


Reducing configuration time

System Sensor Europe has upgraded its Series 6500 intelligent beam detectors by porting the digital Advanced Protocol, which has benefits that improve performance and reduce the total cost of installation and ownership. Each 6500 Series detector protects ...


FIA membership hits the 500 mark

The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has welcomed the 500th member, Tranter Fire and Security to their family. As one of the UK fire trade associations the FIA has seen a steady growth in membership since its formation in 2007. The Association signed its 5...


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