Hochiki Europe used International Firex to launch its emergency lighting system, which also won the best means of escape product category at the Fire Excellence Awards held during the show.

Firetrace International – best known for its in-cabinet tube based suppression systems – launched a new ‘total flooding’ system at International Firex.

Gerda provided a graphic demonstration of the difference in performance between a fully certified fire doorset and a door that had just been upgraded with cold smoke seals.

Offences under the Fire Safety Order could see fines of up to £100 million, a fire safety lawyer has warned.

Fike took advantage of its high profile at International Firex by presenting two awards on its American diner themed stand.

Advanced Electronics was formally presented with the Queens Award for Enterprise at the opening of day 2 of International Firex.

A new route for fire detection and alarm companies seeking to achieve BAFE SP-203 certification has been launched by the Fire Industry Association.

The best products, services and people in the fire safety community were celebrated last night at the 2011 Fire Excellence Awards gala dinner.

Visitors descending on Birmingham’s NEC this week for International Firex will have the opportunity to check out new fire alarm control panels on Kidde Fire Protection’s stand.

Ten pin bowling enthusiasts will get the chance to win a trophy in a daily Wii competition run by info4fire.com at International Firex.

Visitors to International Firex can view the latest fire safety products by Dutch company AFG Flameguard.

Fire Fighting Enterprises has launched an end to end infrared optical beam smoke detector designed for the protection of large, open area spaces with high ceilings, and in situations where ceiling-mounting is difficult or inappropriate.

Kentec has launched Taktis, which is designed as a fire detection and alarm ‘platform’ which can be reconfigured to add other control and indicating applications, with integration into intelligent buildings and remote interrogation of their systems.

Bosch Security Systems is showcasing its voice alarm technology and a range of loudspeakers at this week's Firex International show.

Visitors to Apollo’s stand at Firex International will get the opportunity to go through a ‘journey’ of the company’s products.

Globex Europe Limited is to showcase its range of evacuation chairs at International Firex.

Addressable fire control panels and an integrated safety and emergency management system are among the new products Autronica is to showcase at International Firex.

Hochiki Europe is to offer Firex International visitors a chance to win prizes in a dedicated competition area that makes up part of the company’s stand.

Gerda will be demonstrating the difference between purpose built doors that have been tested to a recognised standard and those that haven’t, using its innovative smoke pods.

The “next generation” of an inert gas fire suppression system is to have its European launch at International Firex this month.

C-Tec is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary by showcasing a host of new products at Firex 2011.

DMS is a new system designed to alert deaf and hard of hearing people to a fire alarm. We spoke to Fireco, who will be demonstrating it at International Firex this month.

Chiltern International Fire (CIF) is to promote its fire safety services at Firex International.

The Info4fire.com Learning Zone seminar programme at International Firex later this month has received continuous professional development (CPD) accreditation by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).

Firetrace International is to showcase a number of applications for its tube-based, in-cabinet Firetrace fire detection and suppression system at Firex International.

UK fire detection manufacturer Nittan says it is to show its most comprehensive range of conventional and analogue addressable fire safety products yet, at International Firex.

Tyco Fire Protection Products is to launch a ‘groundbreaking’ new product at fire safety show, Firex International.

Xtralis has launched a new smoke detection product specially designed for open spaces such as warehouses and manufacturing facilities.

Fire detection equipment manufacturer Advanced Electronics has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

A new total flooding fire detection system for enclosed spaces has been launched by Kidde Fire Protection.

AW Technology has designed a new test tunnel to calibrate optical smoke detectors and smoke alarms in high volume production.

A sprinkler fitting with a ‘unique design’ that will allow contractors to install in a ‘faster and safer way’ is to be showcased at International Firex 2011.

Fire risk assessments and enforcement and prosecutions under the Fire Safety Order will be two of the free-to-attend seminar sessions at the Info4fire.com Learning Zone at International Firex next month.

Fireco says its stand (E20) at International Firex will be “absolutely bursting” with exciting things to see.

Fike has achieved UTC Supplier Gold status, a programme established by United Technologies Corporation to facilitate superior performance and to recognise suppliers for exceptional performance.

KAC has chosen International Firex too showcase its expanded range of call points for specialist applications. This includes a new version of the MCP range of break-glass, push button and resettable indoor call points.

Control and indicating equipment manufacturer Advanced Electronics will be unveiling its new Mx-5000 series of control panels approved to EN54 parts 2, 4, and 13.

Hochiki Europe is to display its new emergency lighting system, with LED technology, at International Firex 2011.

Fike will be launching its new SigniFire video image detection system which provides early detection of smoke and flames. Images from the cameras can also be monitored and recorded in the usual way for surveillance purposes.

Pyroplex is to showcase its newly released compartmentation product at International Firex.

TOA is to showcase a range of its voice evacuation systems that have been passed as EN-54 compliant at International Firex in May.

Fike is now offering Impulse Du-Flow pressure vents designed to relieve pressures that can occur with chemical gaseous-type fire extinguishing systems, effectively protecting the structure while still allowing for superior fire protection.

Fire safety enforcement and legal proceedings will take centre stage at a special seminar and panel debate at the Info4fire Learning Zone at International Firex in May.

Since its European introduction in 2003, Fike says ProInert has become widely accepted as one of the best performing, most cost-effective, and environmentally friendly inert gas fire extinguishing...