Passive fire protection specialist Promat has cut energy use in its drying process by up to 66 per cent following the introduction of an innovative new process. As part of its ClearChange sustainability program, Promat has accelerated its decarbonisation targets…
Hochiki Middle East Wins Best Active Fire Safety Product at Intersec Awards 2026
Hochiki Middle East has been recognised at the prestigious Intersec Awards in Dubai, winning Best Active Fire Safety Product for its ACD Multi-Sensor with CO, reaffirming the company’s commitment to innovation and life safety excellence. The award-winning ACD Multi-Sensor with…
NFPA unveils NFPA LiNK 3.0 at Intersec Dubai 2026, advancing digital transformation in fire and life safety
The latest version of NFPA LiNK introduces powerful new tools, and an AI assistant, helping professionals apply safety standards with confidence and speed The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) successfully wrapped up its participation at Intersec Dubai 2026, delivering a…
Hochiki Europe Celebrates Employee Excellence at Long Service Awards 2025
Hochiki Europe proudly celebrated the achievements of its dedicated team this week as employees from across the business were honoured for reaching significant long service milestones. Managing Director Shinsuke Kubo presented awards to colleagues marking 5, 10 and 20 years…
BRE establishes industry network to make solar PV systems safer
The Building Research Establishment(BRE) – the leading building science centre – has today announced the creation of the PV Fire Intelligence Network (PV-FIN) – a steering group of leading organisations to analyse the fire safety of solar PV (photovoltaic) systems.…
FOGTEC awards Ernst Achilles Prize, once again recognising outstanding young researchers in the field of fire protection
Cologne. The Ernst Achilles Prize for excellent international young research in the field of fire protection was awarded for the third time. The award ceremony took place on 5 December 2025 at the host, sponsor and organiser FOGTEC in Cologne.…
Ready for the methanol revolution in shipping. Minimax Minifog marine XP extinguishing system complies with IMO 1165 guidelines.
Bad Oldesloe, December 2, 2025 – Minimax has further developed its high-pressure water mist extinguishing system specifically for use with methanol fires. The company now offers a fire protection system for the marine fuel of the future. Minimax is ready…
Change in the IWMA Board of Directors: Kristian Hox replaces Robert Mostad
Hamburg, 1st December 2025. The IWMA (International Water Mist Association) articles say that member companies and institutions that allocate a member of the board may appoint an interim member of the board if their employee leaves the company or institution. …
Consilium and Hyundai to test AI cameras for fire detection at sea
In a significant step toward enhancing marine safety, Consilium Safety Group and Hyundai Heavy Industries have signed a landmark agreement to explore the use of AI-powered cameras in certified fire alarm systems on ships. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
LPCB and Ciqurix spark a new era in flame detection
Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), part of BRE Group has awarded the first-ever certificate under the new LPS 1976 Video Flame Detection Standard to Ciqurix Ltd – developers of intelligent Video Flame Detector (VFD) technology. The certification marks a new…
Intersec 2026: Showcasing Kentec’s solutions at the industry’s cutting edge
Kentec Electronics is set to demonstrate why it is the leading manufacturer of life safety solutions at Intersec’s Global Security, Safety, and Fire Event, from 12–14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Kentec is proud to be able to…
Fire-Dex to Launch First-Ever Fire Investigation PPE
Protecting fire investigators with PPE designed for post-fire scenes and the work they face Fire investigators have long worked in a gray area of protection where full structural turnouts are overkill, but single-layer garments may not cover every single hazard…
10th International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference 20 & 21st May 2026 at Canary Wharf, London
2026 promises to be a busy year for the Tall Building Fire Safety Network (TBFSN). Started in 2009, the TBFSN has now held nine International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference in the UK, US and Australia. The best-selling training course…
International Water Mist Conference 2026 will take place in Prague
Hamburg, 21st October 2025. Max Lakkonen (IFAB), president of the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) has announced that the 25th International Water Mist Conference (#IWMC2026) will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, on 7th and 8th October 2026. The conference…
Element Launches New Q-Mark Certification Schemes
New schemes designed to help companies meet forthcoming regulatory guidance in England for fire resisting doorsets. Element Materials Technology (Element), a leading laboratory-based provider of testing and certification services, and parent company of BM TRADA and Warringtonfire, has launched three…
New Sales Manager for Vox Ignis
Global voice alarm and emergency audio and alarm systems business Vox Ignis has recently appointed Mark Piert as its new Northern Regional Sales Manager. Mark joined the company in September 2025 with a remit to grow its sales and customer…
IWMC2025 – Record Attendance expected for CPD-accredited 24th International Water Mist Conference
Hamburg, 17th July 2025. The final programme for the 24th International Water Mist Conference (IWMC) has now been released, and the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) is pleased to announce that pre-registrations indicate the largest number of participants ever. The…
Marioff Pioneers IoT Innovation in Water Mist Fire Protection
[Helsinki, Finland] – Marioff, a global leader in water mist fire protection, is proud to be among the first in the fire protection industry to introduce an Internet of Things (IoT) solution—uniquely designed for high-pressure water mist systems. This new…
ROCKWOOL builds fire safety expertise with investment in global fire-stopping centre of excellence
Insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has launched a new global centre of excellence for fire-stopping at Hams Hall, on the outskirts of Birmingham, where it will manufacture a new best-in-class range of products. Already well-known for its Euroclass A1 non-combustible stone wool…
A Clear Upgrade For Amc Hospital With Pyroguard’s Fire Safety Glass
AMC Hospital, which is the largest healthcare facility in the Netherlands, has undergone a major renovation, which has modernised the 1,000-bed facility with a clear focus on enhancing the safety and well-being of staff and patients. At the heart of…
The K-Detect-iON flammable gas detector complements Kentec’s energy storage protection solution
Kentec Electronics has announced the launch of its K-Detect-iON calibration-free flammable gas detector to provide rapid detection, robust performance and peace of mind as part of a complete Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) fire protection solution. Designed to integrate seamlessly…
Top Accolade!
CAST-PRO wins Fire Innovation of the Year Award We are thrilled to announce that CAST-PRO, our integrated ‘all in one’ fire detection and alarm device has been named Fire Innovation of the Year at the FSM Awards. Fully compatible with…