Bournemouth and Poole College, the largest provider of further education and apprenticeships in the Dorset area, has installed Hochiki’s ESP addressable fire detection range across its four-storey site, protecting a diverse mix of teaching environments including IT suites, kitchens, workshops…
Hochiki systems protect rebuilt St Jude’s Hospital in St Lucia, more than a decade after devastating fire
St Jude’s Hospital in St Lucia has been fitted with a comprehensive new life safety system, following its rebuild after a fire in 2009 destroyed the original facility’s surgical theatres and hospital wards, forcing medical care to be moved to…
Hochiki Europe advises on false alarms and how to prevent them
If you are the responsible person for a commercial building, including shared areas in houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), blocks of flats and maisonettes, you are required by law to ensure the equipment and procedures are in place to detect,…
Hochiki Italia products chosen for prestigious winery fire-safety update
In the heart of Franciacorta, at the top of the hill overlooking Bornato, sits the historic headquarters of the Società Agricola Monte Rossa srl. Owned by the Rabotti family since 1972, the winery is famous for its fine wines that…
Waking Watch vs Wireless Fire Detection: Discussing the next generation of life safety
In this exciting podcast Hochiki’s Tony Obadipe, Kevin Dodge from FAFS Fire & Security and MDM’s Group Editorial Adviser Duncan J. White discuss the issues surrounding waking watch and look at how new technology in fire detection can be used…
Hochiki to demo how protecting people and assets can be done smarter and greener
Europe’s most important fire safety event, FIREX, is coming back to London ExCeL and Hochiki Europe are thrilled to be exhibiting and meeting customers old and new face to face after such a long time. The European team will be…
Hochiki life-safety devices reduce false alarms and help make the 75km-long Dubai Metro transport network safe for passengers
Famed for its luxury shopping and extraordinary architecture, the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is home to over 3.3 million people, and the world’s longest driverless single metro line – the Dubai metro. Designed to take up…
Hochiki improve life safety at special educational setting with their flexible and easy-to-install range of fire-detection devices
Based in Norfolk, the Fred Nicholson school meets the educational needs of 162 pupils who have Educational Health and Care Plans identifying learning difficulties and a range of associated complex needs, including some children who receive specialist Autistic Spectrum Condition…
Hochiki to demo smarter, innovative, and greener life safety technologies at Intersec 2022
Following a year off, Intersec is back and Hochiki Middle East FZE, part of the Hochiki Group, are excited to announce that they will be at the event in January. The expert Middle East team will be sharing a range…
New fire safety system from Hochiki installed at the historic and beautiful Corte Regia Relais and Spa
Located in the picturesque village of Borghetto di Valeggio sul Mincio, Italy, the Corte Regia Relais and Spa overlooks the river Mincio, with views across to the imposing Scaliger Castle and the Visconteo Bridge and a short journey to Lake…
Hochiki life safety products are the ‘go to’ brand when it comes to keeping one of the UK’s biggest offshore wind farms operating safely
For a country once solely reliant on coal to power its homes and businesses, the UK is now the leader in offshore wind energy. Encouragingly, today 44% of the UK’s electricity comes from renewable sources – a figure expected to…
Hochiki technology reduces installation time and stress to vulnerable care-home residents
Protecting our communities’ most vulnerable has always been a complex challenge. As we move towards a post-pandemic world, care-home managers are looking to Hochiki’s innovative Ekho Hybrid Wireless range to implement life-safety strategies that mitigate the risk of infection at…
Hochiki Italia gives Eurovetrocap the full safety package
Just outside Milan, the Eurovetrocap warehouse manufactures glass and plastic containers for the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food industries. Having undergone a period of significant growth in the last 35 years, the business hosts a variety of manufacturing and decorating machinery…
Hochiki shines a light on luxury
Càmina Suite & Spa, a luxury hotel in the heart of Italy’s Cortina d’Ampezzo ski resort, has invested in a revolutionary fire protection emergency lighting system as part of extension and restructuring works. Taking the opportunity to provide its guests…
Hochiki experts use INTERSEC 2020 to offer latest in life safety insight
Hochiki Middle East FZE, part of the Hochiki Group, is showcasing its comprehensive range of intelligent life safety systems on Stand 4-B22 at this year’s INTERSEC exhibition in Dubai, from 19th – 21st January 2020. Experts from the company’s Middle…
Spotting The Small Print
The confusion of multi-sensor certification The almost all-round protection offered by multi-sensors makes them a popular choice for specifiers and installers. Although their ability to detect multiple fire phenomena at once makes them less prone to false alarms than other…
Life safety systems’ manufacturer Kentec appoints new Managing Director to drive company’s growth
Kentec, a leading life safety control systems manufacturer, has appointed Kevin Swann as its new Managing Director. He succeeds Kevin Restell, who is retiring after more than 25 years with the business and its parent company, Hochiki. Mr Swann is…
Hochiki Middle East Showcases Smart Safety Systems at Intersec 2018
Hochiki Middle East, part of the Hochiki Group, will be showcasing its wide range of intelligent life safety systems on Stand D12 Hall 3 at this year’s INTERSEC exhibition in Dubai, from 21st – 23rd January 2018. Alongside live product demonstrations, the…