Fire detection manufacturer Hochiki Europe is offering three separate courses on fire safety geared towards M&E contractors and consultants, architects and end users.

System Sensor Europe has developed new detectors to provide specific fire protection for the square and circular air conditioning ducts that form part of air conditioning systems.

AlarmSense, Kentec’s new two-wire fire alarm system, takes less time to set up than a standard four-wire system, the company has said.

Promat has released a high-density calcium silicate board with stone wool insulation into the passive fire safety market.

Eurotech Fire Systems has launched a new fire detection scheme for installers buying the company’s fire safety products.

An emergency lighting solution by P4 has been released into the fire safety market – designed to provide an “aesthetically pleasing solution” for areas like atriums.

A series of seminars on the implications of the new European product standard for aspirating smoke detectors is available from Wagner UK.

Drax has introduced an online service and control information system designed to deliver maintenance support for fire detection and alarm installations.

Fike has launched a new fire alarm and detection product designed to combine aspirating smoke detection with gas detection and environmental monitoring.

Those responsible for fire safety in buildings are being offered a service to make up bespoke and detailed evacuation plans by new company, Fire Safety Floor Plans.

Fläkt Woods has launched a fire solution specially designed for high-rises to keep smoke out of escape routes.

Audio manufacturer TOA has unveiled what it claims to be the world’s first total solution for a voice alarm system certified to the EN54 range of product standards.

Prysmian’s FP600S fire resistant power cable has been approved by British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC).

Fire alarm manufacturer STI (Europe) has introduced a new stand-alone product designed for small premises.

A wireless fire detection system from EMS has been certificated to the new European wireless link fire standard.

A range of fire alarm panels made by Kentec has been awarded a certification of conformity from the Maritime Equipment Directorate (MED).

Trunking manufacturer D-Line has developed a range of solutions for fire and security systems which aim to meet the aesthetic demands of modern buildings

A fire alarm specially developed for the deaf and hard of hearing has won an award.

Fire safety firm C-TEC has been officially recognised for innovation following the launch of its latest product at a regional business awards event.

A unit that allows the remote monitoring and control of sprinkler systems to be controlled from the internet or a mobile phone has been launched by Fire Sprinkler Supply.

A new analogue addressable emergency lighting system using LED technology has been launched by Hochiki Europe.

Elta’s SmokeVent axial fans and JetVent impulse fans have been approved by the LPCB to the smoke and heat control systems standard, BS EN 12101-3.

Intrinsically safe and explosion proof manual call points, certified to both ATEX and IECEx standards, have been launched by E2S.

Two new multi-sensor detectors with dual optical technology have been launched by Nittan.

Cooper Fire has been awarded ‘best manufacturer’ for its role in SLAM – the project to deliver single living accommodation modernisation for service personnel across various Ministry of Defence sites.

A new brochure on passive ventilation products and smoke control systems is available from SCS Group.

A fire alarm system panel that can combine analogue addressable capabilities with conventional and twin wire systems has been launched by Haes Systems.

A new compact aspirating detection system has been launched by Hochiki.

Protec has introduced a new ‘Fast Fixed' base for its recently introduced Algo-Tec 6000PLUS sensor range.

Drax (UK) Ltd has introduced a new Gent network manager module for its AMX-1 alarm management system.

E2S has upgraded the IP ratings of its AlertAlarm general signalling sounder range.

A high altitude, air sampling technique using an unmanned 'drone' aircraft has been developed to test the concentration and dispersal of air particles from major fires or chemical incidents.

Gent by Honeywell has introduced a duct detector housing which can be used to shut down an air conditioning or ventilation plant...

Bosch Security Systems' 1200 series of fire panels is designed for small and medium sized installations, offering one and two-loop fire protection.

Apollo's new Deckhead Mounting Box is described as a robust polycarbonate unit designed to protect bases, sounder bases and sounder beacon bases from ingress of water...

Property maintenance company Integral's fire division has been accredited to the BAFE SP101 scheme for fire equipment maintenance, incorporating the ST104 technician scheme.

Power Torque's Firepower FP1004 and FP1254 diesel engine pump drivers are based on the JCB Dieselmax 444 engine and have been approved to LPS 1239, the standard for diesel engines for sprinkler pump sets.

The BWF-Certifire fire door and doorset scheme has been holding seminars about the importance of third party certificated fire doors. Among these, the organisation has delivered a seminar to employees of Grosvenor Facilities Management.

KAC has launched a new intrinsically safe addressable indoor manual call point. The new version of the MCP5A-IS has been tested and approved by LPCB for use in Zone 1 hazardous areas.

Siemens Building Technologies has launched two new addressable fire panels. The FC2030 panel can accommodate two loops with up to 252 field devices, while the FC2060 panel can accommodate four loops with up to 512 field devices. For larger systems, the FC2060 can be expanded to work with a maximum of 1512 field devices.

C-Tec has released a new 32-page short form catalogue of its fire alarm control panels, call systems, disabled refuge systems and voice alarms. The catalogue includes a new section with dimensions and mounting instructions for its most popular panels.