VIP event held in Northamptonshire UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), hosted a meeting of fire and security industry leaders to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ziton® in the UK. More than 70 guests, including installers, end-users and VIPs, attended the event at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire, to mark the achievements of one of the best-known brands in the fire industry and look forward to important new developments. Keynote speakers included Martin Harvey, Chairman of the FIA, Darren Wood, Membership Manager of the BSIA and Jurgen Van Goethem, Product Management Leader, Fire, UTC Fire & Security EMEA. Mr Harvey congratulated the company on its outstanding achievements and presented a very positive assessment of future developments in the fire industry and the benefits that more advanced technology will deliver. Mr Van Goethem focused on the increasing importance of IP and integration technology and gave guests an exciting preview of new Ziton product developments which will be introduced over the next 18 months. Ziton began trading in the UK in 1983 and has since grown into one of the most trusted names in the fire industry. Ziton products are a preferred choice among specifiers and installers because of their robustness, flexibility and value. “For this 30th anniversary event we were delighted to welcome back some of the key people who were involved in setting up the company,” said Kevin Swann, country manager, UTC Fire & Security UK Ltd. “This was a great opportunity to look at Ziton’s achievements and to look forward to some key development coming up in 2014.” To learn more, visit www.utcfssecurityproducts.co.uk

The enhanced product browsing is extremely smooth A renovated design, an higher interaction with our customers, a functional e-commerce platform and an easy product selection. They are the key focus of www.vanzettiequipment.com, our restyled website aiming to be an helpful multimedia communication tool more than a corporate web show. A comprehensive instrument expressly tailored for gas & fire technicians, stakeholders and purchase managers, helping them to find the right product, informing them about the most updated maintenance solutions and the newest applications. The enhanced product browsing is extremely smooth so that you can easily get the information you need. Besides the traditional product selection, we added the browsing by means of “application” which allows you approaching the right equipment from the final users markets, such as BEVERAGE, MARINE, CNG CYLINDERS and others. Another relevant improvement is the e-commerce platform. Expressly for helping out Vanzetti sales partners and top customers – those who have a well-established sales partnership with the company – now it is possible to order some of the items directly online on the new Vanzetti website. COME AND VISIT US AT www.vanzettiequipment.com.

To deliver a richer and more streamlined experience Chubb Fire & Security has merged its separately branded businesses in the U.K. and Ireland to deliver a richer and more streamlined experience for its customers nationwide. Chubb, a leading provider of electronic security and fire safety solutions for business and industry, is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Chubb businesses, such as Chubb U.K., Chubb Ireland, Chubb Systems and Chubb Mechanical, will now be known as Chubb Fire & Security. Having grown both organically and by acquisition over the last five years, Chubb is now one of the country’s premier providers of security, fire safety and monitoring solutions, and response services to meet a range of business needs. The launch of one single customer-facing brand will manage that growth in a way that simplifies the process for its customers while enhancing the company’s valuable offerings. “Chubb is known for different things by different people and always as a brand they can trust,” said Simon Quillish, Managing Director, Chubb Fire & Security. “There is an opportunity for us to educate our customers on our full range of products, services and capabilities, and explain the multiple ways we can help improve their security and fire safety, however complex the challenge or environment. “By bringing our comprehensive suite of businesses together as one, we can better harness the resources and expertise from an established business, and deploy that expertise to our customers’ advantage.” For more information on Chubb’s services, visit www.chubb.co.uk.

Apollo Fire Detectors’ Discovery range of fire products were chosen Apollo Fire Detectors’ Discovery® range of fire products were chosen by fire alarm specialist Static Systems Group and leading construction and development company, Skanska, to provide life and property protection at the new premises of The Royal London Hospital. The Royal London Hospital has been at its current location on the south side of Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, since 1757. Part of Barts Health NHS Trust, the hospital provides district general hospital services for the City and Tower Hamlets and specialist tertiary care services for patients from across London and further afield. Phase 1 construction work at The Royal London Hospital, part of the £1.1billion redevelopment which also includes St Bartholomew’s Hospital in the City of London, took place over five years and opened in January 2012. The Royal London Hospital is now the largest standalone acute hospital building in Europe. It encompasses London’s leading trauma and emergency care centre, one of Europe’s largest renal services and the capital’s second largest paediatric service. The hospital’s new premises consist of three interconnecting tower blocks – two of 17 storeys and one 10 storeys. At the top of one of the 17 storey blocks is a purpose built roof area for the hospital’s helipad. It is from here that the helicopter emergency medical service, HEMS – London’s only helicopter ambulance service – operates. The hospital’s new building incorporates Maternity, Renal and Outpatient departments (Imaging, Therapy, Cardiac, Lung Function, Day Surgeries, etc.), Accident & Emergency and CSD (Central Sterilising Department). There are also 746 beds arranged over approximately 26 wards and 26 operating theatres. At peak times there are approximately 7,000 occupants within the hospital’s building and grounds, including patients, staff and visitors. Skanska are appointed as the main contractor on this PFI project on behalf of Capital Hospitals Ltd and Barts Health NHS Trust. Skanska selected alarm and systems communications provider, Static Systems Group, to design, supply, and install the highly complex fire system for the new hospital. Static Systems, who already had vast experience of working with Apollo Fire Detectors and its industry-leading fire detection solutions, recommended Apollo as the best solutions provider for the project. Prior to making their decision, a team from Skanska visited Apollo’s headquarters in Havant, Hampshire, to interview Apollo’s technical specialists about the company’s products and services. Malcolm Snarey, senior project manager at Skanska, explains: “We took the opportunity to really find out whether Apollo’s products would meet the stringent requirements demanded in complex healthcare environments. Apollo showed us around their test facilities and explained the rigorous testing procedures and standards they adhere to, which gave us reassurance that they would be an ideal partner for this project. It was also important for Skanska to find an open protocol solution to safeguard against any potential issues in the future”. “We had to demonstrate to our client that the system we put in place would meet British Standards (BS5839-1:2002), as well as the requirements set by the Hospital Technical Memorandum 82 (HTM 82) and those of the Local District Surveyor (Section 20, Building Regulations). The solution offered by Static Systems and Apollo was able to meet all of these requirements.” In total, more than 10,000 Discovery units are installed throughout The Royal London Hospital’s new building, including c. 5,000 Multisensor Detectors, c. 150 Heat Detectors and c. 1,500 Manual Call Points. The fire system consists of 37 main fire alarm panels with over 180 loops, 17 repeater panels and two Master Inter-ringing Units (MIUs). These are monitored and managed by 2 Central Indicating Equipment PC’s, one in the Fire Command Centre for occupation and use by attending Fire Officers and one in the 24/7 Building Management Office. The system, which monitors more than 500 zones, also includes c. 3,500 input and output units. These units interface with automatic fire dampers, access controlled doors, sprinkler flow and anti tamper valves, lifts, Motor Control Centres (MCCs), and initiates, via Fire-fighter’s control switches, smoke extract and purge fans. As required by the HTM’s, in the case of a fire, the building is evacuated on a phased basis. Malcolm concludes: “This was a major construction project for Skanska, demolishing 19 existing buildings to make room for the new hospital. It was essential for us to choose partners that would provide us world-class, future-proofed fire detection solutions. Static Systems and Apollo did just this. Their true partnership approach was evident time and time again throughout the planning and construction process, as well as post-installation. Both companies consistently demonstrated their commitment to ensuring that the system we put in place met both our own and our client’s stringent requirements.”

New light features C4® LED and green laser sight Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has introduced the  TLR-4™ G, an ultra-lightweight, compact weapon-mounted tactical light for sub-compact and compact weapons. The new light features a white C4® LED, as well as an integrated green aiming laser with wide temperature range technology. The TLR-4 G is designed to maximise visibility and long-range targeting capability in a variety of tactical applications, particularly during daylight hours, when the color green appears brighter to the human eye than other colors. Its green 510-530 nm laser has an operating temperature range of -20°F to +120°F, which permits usage under a wide variety of weather conditions. Delivering 5,200 candela and 115 lumens, the new light features three lighting modes: LED only, LED and Laser, and Laser only, with operating run times of 1.75 hours, 1 hour and 4 hours, respectively. “The TLR-4 G is an extremely versatile weapon light for sub-compact and compact weapons, and full-size hand guns,” said Streamlight President and Chief Executive Officer, Ray Sharrah. “Military, tactical, law enforcement and home defense users can benefit from its targeted bright light, as well as its powerful green laser that can be operated in virtually any climate. The light also can be stored on a handgun so that users can more readily identify a potential threat before taking any action.” The TLR-4 G is easily mounted using Streamlight’s one-handed, snap-on-and-tighten interface that allows the light to be mounted safely within seconds. The light securely fits on a broad range of weapons using the included key kit. Constructed from an impact-resistant engineered polymer, the TLR-4 G measures 2.73 inches long and weighs 2.81 ounces. It is powered by one (1) 3 Volt CR2 lithium battery, and features an IPX4 rated design for water-resistant operation. The TLR-4 G comes with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.  www.streamlight.com

Fireaway Inc. is pleased to announce another success story Testimony by Roberts Automatic Products, Inc:  "About eight months ago, they had a fire in a Davenport screw machine without a fire suppression system and the machine burned to the ground. The fire and equipment were too hot to manage and the plant was evacuated. We ended up with one inch of water on the floor throughout the plant. "After this experience and a little influence from our insurance company, the decision was made to add a Stat-X® condensed aerosol fire protection system to our replacement Davenport lathe. The Davenport lathe is a multi-spindle screw machine. The machine was protected with a detection panel and two Stat-X 250E generators. During a manned shift a tool broke and started a fire while the machine was making a stainless steel part, with oil as the coolant. Once the fire started, the Stat-X fire suppression system was automatically activated, and the lathe was shutdown. An employee noticed the event and by the time they crossed the aisle to the machine everything was done and the fire was extinguished. The only damage to the machine was the internal light bulb cover was slightly melted. The machine was back in production shortly." About Stat-X Fire Suppression Systems Stat-X fixed systems and Stat-X First Responders® are highly-advanced automatic condensed aerosol fire suppression solutions. These unique, robust fire suppression units are UL Listed, eco-friendly (zero ozone depletion, zero atmospheric life, and insignificant global warming potential) and non-toxic, and are saving lives and protecting property for facilities, machinery, vehicles, and industrial sites around the globe. These units are deployed in the toughest conditions worldwide, including surface and underground mines, military vehicles, long haul buses, rolling stock, remote telecom sites, wind turbines, power substations, electrical cabinets, and various marine and off-shore settings. Capable of being manually, thermally or electrically activated by industry-standard control panels, Stat-X provides highly effective, economical fire suppression solutions to customers around the world. www.statx.com

With hands-free visor light system  Ansell, a global leader in protection solutions, announces the launch of the TRELLCHEM® Hands-Free Visor Light System, US patent pending. The system offers Hazmat responders in encapsulating Trellchem suits a built-in hands-free LED lighting solution with a panoramic view with no risk of blinding reflections.   “The Trellchem Hands-Free Visor Light System adds true value for any responder working in demanding and hazardous environments” says Thomas Draskovics, President and General Manager Ansell Specialty Markets. “By adding an integrated lighting solution into our suits we are convinced that we will help create a safer environment for responders working in these sometimes life-threatening operations”.   Access to light and good visibility plays a vital role in creating a safe environment for most kinds of work. Trellchem encapsulating gastight suits are used by a variety of responders in emergency situations where the environment can be both very dangerous and most often very demanding in terms of access to daylight or any other light sources. Typical situations include visibility limited by smoke from the off-gassing of chemicals to the dark, non-lit space of an industrial building where lights are out. The responder must also normally carry a wide range of tools to be able to complete the mission. A solution that offers hands-free operation of a light source therefor contributes both to safety and efficiency for the entire response team.   The Trellchem Hands-Free Visor Light System is a “short throw” illumination system based on a LED panel mounted along the top inside of the visor. It is connected to a standard 9V battery giving the user an expected duration of more than one hour. The wide beam of the LED panel creates a panoramic view in poorly illuminated environments. It helps the responder with better orientation as well as safer and more rapid performance since it frees up both hands. The design of the system eliminates any risk of reflection back into the eyes of the user and mounts easily in both new and existing suits without the need of any special tools. The LED panel is powered by standard batteries to eliminate the need of any recharging management.   The system fulfils EMC requirements and does not interfere with any radio communication devices. Further, it does not influence or interfere with any regulatory certification regarding the Trellchem suit. For decontamination and cleaning purposes, once the battery pack is dismounted, the system will remain unaffected inside the suit when being washed. More information on the Trellchem Hands-Free Visor Light System can be found at http://protective.ansell.com/en/Products/Trellchem/Accessories/.   Trellchem® is a registered trademark owned by Trelleborg AB.

To benefit the National Fallen Fire-fighters Foundation (NFFF) Pierce Manufacturing Inc., presented Specialist Noel Bossen of Fort Bliss, Texas, a customized Ford F-150 4 x 4 SuperCrew pickup truck as the winner in its Support for the Long Haul program to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). Since forming a relationship with the NFFF, Pierce has generated donations of more than $340,000 to assist the organization. "Pierce is proud to champion the important mission of the NFFF through programs like Support for the Long Haul,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “The monies raised will directly assist the families and loved ones of firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice.” Specialist Bossen was presented the grand prize while on duty at Fort Bliss. In a surprise ceremony, she was called to the Fort Bliss Fire Department where three of the department’s Pierce pumpers were driven away to reveal the firefighter inspired Ford F-150 4 x 4 SuperCrew pickup truck. (View the surprise ceremony.) Specialist Bossen is a member of the 511th Intelligence Company. “With the help of partners like Pierce Manufacturing and support from Pritchard Auto Company, we are able to continue to expand our programming for the families and loved ones of fallen firefighters,” said Ron Siarnicki, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation executive director. “We are grateful to Pierce Manufacturing for helping us raise awareness, and funds, so we can fulfill our mission.” Pierce Vice President of Sales and Marketing Bobby J. Williams added, “Pierce and its dealer family are proud to support the NFFF through Support for the Long Haul. We are moving forward with plans to further the goals of this fine organization in 2014.” “On behalf of Pritchard Auto Company, we’re proud and honored to assist Pierce and the NFFF in the Support for the Long Haul campaign,” said Joe Pritchard, president of Pritchard Auto Company. “Pritchard is proud to be a partner of this important cause.” The NFFF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the memory of America’s fallen firefighters as it allocates resources to aid their surviving spouses and children with scholarship assistance for educational and job training costs, and for peer networks that offer families and coworkers essential emotional support.

Five speakers from different parts of the world On the list of events of this year’s intersec in Dubai was amongst others a seminar hosted by the International Water Mist Association (IWMA). On 19th January – the first day of the fair – five speakers from different parts of the world held lectures about “Fire Protection with Water Mist”. The audience consisted of over nearly 80 interested people, most of them from the Middle East region. Alex Palle, CEO of the Danish company VID Fire-Kill, spoke twice. In his first lecture he introduced water mist as a state of the art technology. During a second presentation he explained water mist applications and approvals. To give the audience an idea about standardizations in Europe – where water mist as it is used today has its roots – Marco Pesaola, Eusebi Impianti, Italy, gave a lecture on “New Water Mist Solutions according to Annex B of CEN 14972 – Guidelines for developing Fire Test Procedures for Water Mist System”. Mohamed Sorour, owner of the Egyptian based company Deutschland Technology, concentrated on “Challenges in Mega Projects” in his lecture. During the presentation which followed Rüdiger Kopp (Fogtec Fire Protection, Germany) talked about the “State of the Art Cable Tunnel Protection with High Pressure Water Mist”. The final speaker was Rashid Haddadi from the Danish Company Danfoss Semco. The topic of his speech was the “Protection of outdoor Transformers with High Pressure Water Mist”. “Many high-quality questions came from the audience which reflected thequality of the presentations and which also proofs that the interest in fire protection with water mist is continually growing within this region”, says Bettina McDowell, IWMA association secretary. “

17-19 June at London Excel FIREX International, organised by UBM Live, is excited to announce an extensive amount of new developments for 2014. Set to be a show stopping year, FIREX International will take place at ExCeL London from 17th – 19th June 2014, where visitors will be able to experience the most interactive show yet. New Association Partnerships New partnerships that have been confirmed for 2014 include The Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (ICEL) and The Institute of Sound and Communications Engineers Ltd (ISCE). ICEL will have a designated zone on the show floor where visitors are able to source approved products and seek expertise and guidance on best practice for installers and those deemed the responsible person. ISCE will deliver educational content about public address and voice alarm issues to installers, maintainers and end users. FIREX International continues to work closely with the ASFP, FPA, FIA and LPCB, and the new partnerships with ICEL and ISCE will expand on the wealth of information available to the industry under one roof. FIREX Academy The FIREX Academy will be returning with exceptional educational sessions and provide valuable advice on what’s happening in the fire sector for the full duration of the show. Three seminar theatres will be present on the show floor and the free content will be available to all visitors who want to develop their knowledge in fire safety, legal implications and fire engineering. Theatres include : Expertise & Guidance Theatre (end-user focused), Installer & Maintainers Theatre in association with the ASFP and the FPA Masterclass Theatre. Speakers Corner Taking on the famous speaker’s corner at Hyde Park, manufacturers will have the opportunity to present a two minute product pitch to an awaiting crowd. A prime opportunity to shout about what makes their products unique, manufacturers will be able to convince onlookers why they should come and test out their products at the show. FIREX TV Never seen before at FIREX International, a TV crew will be roaming the show floor to keep an eye out for the most exciting activities happening. Streaming live from the show floor there is no chance of missing out on the latest product launch and biggest announcements at the show. Registration for FIREX International 2014 is now live, for more information and to register visit: www.firex.co.uk. For information on exhibiting contact James Nash, Sales Manager on 0207 921 8342 or james.nash@ubm.com.