June 2024: Edwards, a branch of Carrier, made a launch of a new product, the Optica Smoke Duct Detector, which is to be used in industrial and commercial areas. It is meant for use in Commercial and Industrial settings to look out for smoke from HVAC systems. These launches strengthen portfolios of global fire protection vendors.
April 2024: Fire Lite, a system brand of Honeywell International Inc, was launched in the market for residential buildings, offices, and industrial warehouses. It is ideal for used in small- and medium-sized enterprises. To the system, cloud technology, remote monitoring, and better regulation were added.
March 2024: ANSUL® N-101 Clean Agent Vehicle Fire Suppression System, created by Johnson Controls, was launched in March 2024 as a means of safeguarding live electrical equipment located in unoccupied electrical cabinets in heavy industrial vehicles. The use of nitrogen gas, which has no global warming potential (GWP), is natural, and it enables ANSUL N-101 to offer sustainable fire suppression for vehicle hazards classified as Class C and E within mining, forestry, and other industries where combustion occurs.
According to the company, ANSUL N-101 suppressants have been designed so that none of them remain inside a cabinet or cause any side reactions. This way, it does not lead to loss or damage of protected electrical assets or the necessity to clean them after discharge, therefore making them environment-friendly for people and their belongings.
July 2023: Version 1 of the SparxTM Smart Sprinkler System prototype has been finished by the fire protection technology business Sparx Holdings Group, Inc. This is a proof-of-concept development prototype which will be utilized for testing, component development, and part refining. The prototype aims to revolutionize the fire suppression industry by significantly improving the response time of conventional sprinkler systems as well as their efficiency in putting out complex fires, such as those in structures with high ceilings, crowded storage arrangements, intricate architectural designs, and the storage of hazardous materials.
The prototype interacts with traditional sprinkler heads to improve their reactivity and to allow sprinklers to work together and communicate effectively to maximize fire response.
July 2023: With the addition of QTEC fire suppression solutions, Integrated Fire Technology, has expanded its offering of fire suppression products. This is because IFT has obtained the exclusive distributorship in South Africa and the distribution rights for this premium brand's low pressure foam spray system in Southern Africa. For stationary plant applications like conveyor belts & diesel & oil storage tanks, & also for big, semi-enclosed or open mobile equipment like draglines and huge excavators, QTEC's flexible and adaptable system offers a fire suppression solution.
This qualifies QTEC for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, including mining, processing facilities, ports & harbors, and general industry.
June 2023: Fike Fire Monitors have been introduced by Fike Corp., a global producer and provider of fire safety equipment with headquarters in Blue Springs, Missouri. According to Fike, these autonomous water cannons can put out flames in hard-to-reach areas quickly—often within 15 seconds of their discovery. A fire suppression system that is water-based may be made using the cannons, Fike flame detectors, high-definition cameras, and thermal imaging cameras. The technology, according to the manufacturer, is perfect for locations where complete flood control is either impractical or not desired.
September 2022: Fire Safety Digital Services were released in September 2022 by Siemens; this is a unique package of digital and managed systems helping to connect fire safety with the cloud through intelligent safety that will ensure total protection instead of the reactive, compliance-based approach taken earlier. Hazard identification and prevention can be improved while digital services are applied towards operations, event handling as well and maintenance, allowing customers to make better choices regarding risk control measures, ensuring continuity of business processes, or even providing a safe environment for employees’ physical integrity together with enterprise’s valuables.
Remote diagnostics and services involving on-site visits accompany this portfolio, thereby reducing troubleshooting efforts among several businesses during their inspections. High levels of knowledge, experience, and capacity above-site and on-site work together to achieve specific customer goals.
March 2022: C-TEC announced the launch of its new set of BS 5839-1 Fire Detection & Fire Alarm System Compliance courses in March 2022. The courses run from C-TEC’s training center situated in North West England and encompass both theory-based tasks plus practical exercises. FireQual is an awarding body for the UK fire protection sector, and one could also gain a regulated qualification in BS 5839-1 after covering the BS 5839-1 modules such as Foundation, Design, Installation & Commissioning, and Maintenance.
