With E2S Wide Area Signals Chesil Beach is located in Dorset, South Coast of England. The shingle beach is approximately 14 miles long and it is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The Chiswell settlement and the southern neck of Chesil Beach have been flooded many times and this is well documented. Many sea defence systems and flood drainages have been constructed at the Portland end of the Chesil Beach to try to alleviate the overtopping and flooding problems. In addition to sea and flood defences, the Environment Agency replaced their legacy sirens with wide area disaster warning sirens designed and manufactured in the UK by E2S Warning Signals in London. The sirens are sited at intervals through the community. The alarm sirens are intended to warn local residents and individuals present on the beach and nearby towns of a real danger of flooding so that evacuation can take place. In some locations people are advised to stay indoors when they hear the siren as waves come over the beach and sweep through the town. The location is particularly demanding due to the high background noise levels, the extremely exposed position and the high potential for risk to life. In stormy conditions, the noise of the waves, wind and moving shingle is very loud at this location. Responding to these challenges, E2S teams worked closely with the Environment Agency to ensure a suitable solution was found. The E2S sirens were sounded on five occasions in January and February 2014. On each sounding the equipment worked well, and was effective in that members of the public, who were putting their lives at whilst risk standing on the sea wall, were seen to retreat very quickly when the sirens were operated. The alarm sirens can be initiated either remotely from the Environment Agency’s incident room via the web, from the Environment Agency’s lookout post in the village by radio or independently using a key at each installation. There were many factors to take into account when choosing the right sirens including reliability, ruggedness and flexibility of operation. Under normal conditions, the audible distances of the A141 siren from E2S can reach over 1km. Neal Porter, E2S, sales & marketing director comments, “Working closely with the Environment Agency we were pleased to be able to put forward a bespoke siren system to create an effective warning system that will help to save lives.”

Reduce rewind speed and increase motor torque Coxreels introduces the all new idler sprockets for the 1600 Series motorized hose reels. This new add-on benefits the user in reducing the rewind speed, increasing motor torque and fitting an optional 3-way brake. These high quality, all steel, idler sprockets are chain sprocket assemblies with a corrosion protective coating that change the drive ratio of the motor-to-drum drive system. They are available in three ratios 1:2, 1:3, and 1:4 and available with or without an optional extended shaft allowing for the use of 3-way brakes or electromagnetic brakes. Coxreels idler sprockets are mounted on a zinc plated steel axle and rotate on two self-lubricated bronze bearings. This add-on is generally used on electric motor drive systems but Coxreels’ idler sprocket is also available for hydraulic and 4-Vane air motors with a 1:2 ratio idler sprocket. The idler sprocket is a great addition to the features found on the 1600 Series for professionals who require tailoring and building a reel solution that will suit the most demanding needs.                   Coxreels® has remained steadfast and focused on manufacturing high quality industrial grade hose, cord, and cable reels with industry innovation since 1923. Offering a full product line serving the industry in every channel and application, Coxreels® takes great pride in designing, building, and supporting all of their products in the U.S.A. For further information on the Coxreels® product line, contact Customer Service at (800) 269‐7335 or visit www.coxreels.com.

Mr Sankpal joined Honeywell in 2010 as VP of strategy & marketing Honeywell has announced that it has appointed Sach Sankpal as global president for Honeywell Safety Products, part of the Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions’ Life Safety business. Sach Sankpal, who joined Honeywell in 2010 as vice president of strategy & marketing for Honeywell Life Safety, has led the Safety Products business within Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India (EMEAI) for the last two years. During this time Sach has built a strong business foundation centred on strategy development, execution, a focus on people development and culture. “It is a privilege to be named Global president of Honeywell Safety Products, a business that I am tremendously passionate about.” commented Sach. “I am incredibly excited to lead a business and a team which, thanks to over 50 years of experience and innovation, has such a strong commitment to the safety of people at work and are passionate about providing them with high-performance and comfortable personal protection solutions. My top priority will be to build upon our strong position in the global safety industry by expanding our portfolio of leading-edge personal protective equipment (PPE), training, services, and value-added programs that support an enduring culture of safety.” He added. Prior to joining Honeywell Safety Products, Sach held positions with companies such as Avaya, Inc., Trimble Navigation, Ltd. and Navigant Consulting. He brings over 20 years of diversified general management experience, with previous leadership roles held in strategy, marketing, finance, operations and sales. Sach holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Rutgers University, a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Maryland and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Honeywell Safety Products (HSP) is the leading global manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), providing an unmatched portfolio of head-to toe protection offerings including head, hearing, eye/face, respiratory, hand, footwear, clothing and fall protection. HSP covers all the PPE needs of men and women working in high-risk situations in vertical markets such as heavy industries, automotive, construction, manufacturing industries, transportation, utilities, fire safety, oil & gas, wind energy, army and nuclear. For more information from Honeywell Safety Products, visit the website at http://www.honeywellsafety.com.

The new CF2000GCPD can be configured for either one or two loop operation Power management company Eaton today announced that its Fire Systems business is introducing an enhanced entry level intelligent addressable control panel with a number of new features to meet industry and regulatory requirements. The new CF2000GCPD can be configured for either one or two loop operation, with up to 200 addresses per loop, designed to allow fast and accurate identification of a fire alert’s location. Equipped with four sounder circuits, the CF2000GCPD is designed to meet all the customers’ needs in the target application market. Certified to EN54 parts two and four, it is designed with ease of installation in mind. Iain Scott, Product Manager at Eaton’s Fire Systems business, said: “The introduction of the new CF2000 unit follows an intensive period of product development to meet the industry expectations for an entry level addressable panel. Developed with smaller applications in mind, the simple interface is designed to give customers complete and easy control.” It features a graphical display providing the user with a simple yet comprehensive menu-driven end-user interface. With the ability to fully support Eaton cause-and-effect programming and a wide range of easy-to-operate end user control functions, the new control panel is suitable for a variety of applications – ranging from small warehouses to small/medium office developments as well as many small industrial applications. As with all Eaton intelligent addressable panels, the CF2000GCPD uses ‘spur tolerant’ soft addressing to minimise installation time and remove the potential for errors associated with many forms of manual addressing. The back box of the new control panel can be surface mounted with cable entry points in the top, bottom and rear. The mother board and power supply are mounted on a sub chassis which is easily removed to aid panel fitting. As the CF2000GCPD can operate as a one or two loop panel, it is able to carry up to 400 addresses on both loops combined. Using Eaton system protocol, the panel ‘auto-learns’ the equipment mounted on the loops and ‘soft addresses’ each item ensuring a simple setup procedure while reducing the time required for system setup. All loop mounted equipment has integral short circuit isolators fitted ensuring loop integrity is maintained should a short circuit fault occur on the loop. The new control panel also features a comprehensive range of interface units including the CSI350 spur isolator which permits Eaton intelligent addressable sensors to be connected to the loop as a spur.

A one-day stop on Wednesday 17th September The Fire Industry Manufacturers’ (FIM) Expo is heading to Northern Ireland this autumn with a one-day stop on Wednesday 17th September at the impressive Titanic Centre in the heart of Belfast. Organised by the Fire Industry Association (FIA), FIM Expo features many of the UK’s leading fire detection and alarm manufacturers and focuses on showcasing the latest products and developments in this sector of the industry. With up to 20 exhibitors, FIM Expo is for anyone working in this area, whether as an installer or maintainer of fire detection and alarm systems, a manager of such systems in commercial premises or as an architect or person specifying what type of fire protection systems should be installed in a building. The event is a road-show that travels around the UK, providing an intimate forum for networking as well as finding out what’s new in fire detection. It is designed to give delegates access to all the key manufacturers in one location on one day. FIM Expo is open from 09.00 to 16.00 on Wednesday 17th September and is free to attend. For more information and to register go to www.fim-expo.com.

By the prestigious design industry IDEA programme Deltair™, a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) designed for the fire service industry, has been recognized with the GOLD Industrial Designers Society of America, International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) for research relating to the Deltair product development. Started in 1980, the prestigious design industry IDEA program recognizes excellence in industrial design. As news broke of Avon’s success, Avon’s Global Director of Product Management, James Wilcox said: “Avon Protection has time on time delivered innovative industry firsts to each of its core markets and our new SCBA for the firefighting community, Deltair, does just that. “Avon’s design team worked directly with firefighters to establish requirements and deliver a world leading SCBA system approved to the new NFPA 2013 standard and our thanks go to those involved for providing their expertise. At Avon we work to keep firefighters safe in the harsh environments in which they must work.” Avon’s Deltair design team developed a product that provides the features and benefits that are most important to the firefighting community, utilizing a completely new platform, unlike others which simply add adjustments to existing and dated products. The revolutionary Deltair offers superior air management, single-power supply, clearer communications and optimal weight distribution for firefighters and other first responder teams. The ergonomic design of this advanced SCBA evenly distributes the weight of the cylinder on the firefighter’s hips which alleviates pressure on the back and shoulders, minimizes the risk of fatigue and increases a firefighter’s ability to maneuver in tight spaces and challenging environments. The low-profile mask design provides the greatest field of vision in the marketplace, which is critical when firefighters are navigating dark, smoky environments. “Avon Protection does what it says it will do,” said Dean Holland, retired Saginaw, Michigan fire chief with more than 40 years’ experience and secretary/treasurer of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, Great Lakes Division. “The company provides excellent service, training programs and product maintenance. Avon Protection helps firefighters do their jobs effectively and with confidence.”

From Prospector Offshore Drilling Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) has received a repeat order to install its Unitor Low Expansion Foam fire extinguishing system on a second jack-up newbuilding for Prospector Offshore Drilling, the company said in its press release. The specialised fire-fighting systems will provide fire protection for the shale shakers and mud pits on PROSPECTOR 1 and PROSPECTOR 5 during their charters to Total E&P UK Ltd. PROSPECTOR 1 was delivered from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore Co Ltd in September 2013, PROSPECTOR 5 was delivered in June 2014 from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS). Order handling for the first contract was carried out between WTS’ Singapore and Poland offices and was completed in just 12 weeks to the satisfaction of the customer, which immediately requested a similar installation for PROSPECTOR 5. Engineering and manufacturing for the second contract was carried by WTS Poland while the rig was still under construction, with piping pre-installed by SWS. The rig is due to arrive by heavy lift vessel at Invergordon by mid-August where final installation will be carried out. Mike Evans, Sales Manager UK & Benelux, Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions said: “All owners, whether in offshore or marine demand a quick response, short delivery times and the ability to provide installation on turnkey basis. Both these contracts demanded very close teamwork across multiple locations, with good co-operation between departments to make sure we met the customer’s demands in terms of quality and timeframe.” Calum Mitchell, Manager – Technical, Prospector Offshore Drilling, added: “The installation performed on PROSPECTOR 1 at Invergordon had some initial challenges as proposed locations for the equipment and piping had to be adapted. The installation team, combined with the onshore support dealt with the issues accordingly and completed a successful install program whilst receiving high praise from the rig crew for their professionalism and execution. This was a major contributing factor to awarding the contract for the PROSPECTOR 5.” The Unitor Low Expansion Foam fire extinguishing system is a flexible, high quality and fully compliant fire extinguishing system which effectively blankets fire and prevents further outbreak using non-toxic low expansion foam. Modular skid-based units provide easy installation and reduced footprint while corrosion resistance component materials and coatings provide a robust, low maintenance system.

Dual-zone protection allows operators to set the system to monitor two independent zones Protecting workers and equipment is not just a financial and regulatory necessity, but also an ethical one. The best way to fight fires on equipment is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. With this in mind Tyco Fire Protection Products has developed the ANSUL CHECKFIRE 210 electronic detection and actuation system. According to Tyco Fire Protection it has been "designed for mining vehicles and non-road mobile equipment, and alerts operators about potential fire hazards and actuates the fire suppression system if a fire occurs, helping to protect vital assets such as personnel and property operating in extreme environments" such as mining. CHECKFIRE 210 uses mining specific ANSUL fire suppression systems, including the ANSUL LVS vehicle fire suppression system which uses a wet chemical agent that provides not only fire suppression, but also a cooling effect on superheated vehicle surfaces while at the same time blanketing the fuel and cutting off oxygen to the fire, snuffing out the chance of reflash. Its A-101 fire suppression system uses FORAY dry chemical agents for Class A,B, and C fires; while its A-101/LVS twin-agent fire suppression system combines both dry and wet agents. "The CHECKFIRE 210 system will integrate seamlessly with current mining equipment, enabling operators to further strengthen their fire suppression systems with this detection and actuation technology," Tyco Fire Protection’s director of pre-engineered systems, Mark Neumann, said. He went on to say "the CHECKFIRE 210 system offers colour-coded, plug and play connectors for easier installation and an isolate feature that enables continuous detection and protection from actuation during maintenance. The fire protection system is also equipped with two independent detection circuits for different applications that allow the system to fit specific site hazards and machinery needs such as "single-, two-, and cross-zoned detection and discharge pressure feedback monitoring or alarm only." Dual-zone protection allows operators to set the system to monitor two independent zones, ensuring the system only activates when one zone detects a fire. Cross-zone protection is designed for operators that need to monitor more than one zone at the same time, and causes actuation only when fire affects both the outlined zones. "The features and enhanced interface are intuitive, which provides ease of use, which is important when a fire situation arises and time is of the essence," Neumann said. The system also features supervised plug and play circuits; automatic or manual actuation; an internal reserve power source; a compact display unit with two mounting options to fit machinery design; either linear detection for wider ranging hazard areas or spot thermal detection for targeting specific hazards in smaller areas; continuous system updates; and is FM approved and CE marked.

From less than Rs 20 of his own My father had a small firefighting equipment manufacturing firm Zenith Fire services. Since the age of eight, I started accompanying him to the firm’s manufacturing unit in Mumbai. As I grew, I began managing shifts at the unit during my school and college vacations. But, I was the youngest in the family and my eldest brother inherited the business. I thought about starting my own venture without any help from my family. But I did not have even Rs 20 to start out with. I took a loan of Rs 500 from some of my friends and started working at a friend’s auto garage. This was in January 1984. By then I had completed a diploma in mechanical engineering. While working with my father, I built useful contacts. One of them was a senior advisor to the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). He told me about a maintenance contract for fire extinguishers at the department. His recommendation helped me win the contract. This was in April 1984. The contract required repair and maintenance of firefighting cylinders. DAE would transport the cylinders to the garage where I was working, I would repair the cylinders and they would be transported back. I employed three people to help me with the work. When we started off, I did not have the money to buy trolleys, pulleys or conveyer belts. I improvised with whatever equipment were available. For the rolling machine, we used a part of an old car. It cost me about Rs 1,000. A new rolling machine would have cost around Rs 45,000. Within 6-7 months, we had saved enough to buy a 1,200 sq. ft space at Ghatkopar for around Rs 20 lakh. The company was named Nitin Fire ProtectionBSE 2.86 % Industry. When we were not repairing power cylinders, we were busy manufacturing extinguishers. Based on our work for the DEA, we got a maintenance contract for ONGCBSE -1.35 % in 1986. It required complete maintenance of hose grills, engines and tanks at their plant. By end-1986, our turnover had crossed Rs 7 crore. In 1987, we decided to increase our manufacturing capacity and bought a 50,000 sq. ft space at Umargaon in Gujarat for Rs 1 crore. We employed some 25 people for manufacturing firefighting equipment at the facility. The headcount at Mumbai was still five. They were responsible for the DAE and ONGC maintenance contracts. We started offering end-to-end firefighting solutions like designing, manufacturing and maintenance of equipment for firefighting units including Goa fire force and Mumbai fire brigade in 1988. At that time, no company was offering fire detection equipment. We planned on getting into that segment but lacked the expertise. In 1989, we decided to join hands with someone who had the skill and know-how. We teamed-up with UK-based Apollo Fire Detectors, one of the largest manufacturers of smoke detectors, modules and notification devices. It was an exclusive tie-up and we continue to be the sole distributors of their devices in the country. We expanded from manufacturers of smoke detectors, modules and notification devices. It was an exclusive tie-up and we continue to be the sole distributors of their devices in the country. We expanded from manufacturing to marketing and distribution of firefighting equipment. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/emerging-businesses/entrepreneurship/how-nitin-shah-built-a-rs-1000-crore-fire-protection-company-from-less-than-rs-20-of-his-own/articleshow/37833655.cms

The Indiana town has an ageing fleet An aging fleet in need of repairs has left Gary, Indiana with less than half its fire engines in service recently and has forced the department to rent an engine, but fire officials say they hope the situation will improve soon. The National Fire Protection Association recommends that a city Gary’s size – about 79,000 residents – have six engines. Gary has 11, but six have recently been offline for repairs. The department has rented an engine, but it has still found itself short of equipment, The Times reported. Hammond, by comparison, has about 80,000 residents and is running six engines and has three spares, Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Margraf said. The resource-strapped Gary department immediately called for additional resources after arriving at a blaze at an abandoned house June 16, Battalion Chief Donnie Williamson said. Gary sent two engines and a ladder truck to the fire, which threatened nearby buildings, but didn’t have enough trucks to comply with department policy. That requires two engines, a ladder truck, a rescue squad and a battalion chief to respond to an initial alarm. When a fire is upgraded to a box alarm, procedure calls for another engine, truck company and chief. Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and Fire Chief Teresa Everett told The Times in Munster that they’re aware of the department’s shortages. “That was one of the priorities of our administration coming into office, because we understood how outdated and inadequate the equipment was,” Freeman-Wilson said. The mayor said the department accepted an engine from the village of Glenwood in 2012. The engine was the oldest one the village had in surplus and is currently undergoing repairs, Everett said. Everett said the department hopes to have all its equipment repaired within 60 days. “Once we have everything repaired, we will be on target,” Everett said. “The ultimate goal is to get all of our apparatus repaired and not have to use a rental.” Despite a lack of equipment, the department has actually been providing more mutual aid to neighboring communities than it has received, Everett said. Since Jan. 1, Gary has requested mutual aid 26 times and provided it 34 times, she said.