Choosing Astroflame’s passive fire products is a critical process that will help your next building plans slow the spread of smoke and fire, should the worst happen. Check out our up-to-date website a ...

The Colt Defender F2 Smoke Control Damper was chosen as the winner of this year's ASFP 'Passive Fire Protection Product Innovation' award in 2023. 

Fire safety is a matter of paramount importance in any environment, be it a workplace, a public facility, or even your own home. Understanding and managing fire risks is not just a prudent practice; it's a legal responsibility that should never be overlooked. This is why we have put together a comprehensive guide at LFS, to help you determine which type of fire risk assessment you need.

 

Fire safety remains one of the most critical issues facing the social housing sector. As highlighted by tragic events like the Grenfell Tower fire, there is an imperative need for housing providers to ensure the safety of residents. Recent studies reveal progress but also ongoing fire safety risks that need addressing through collaboration and education around key components like fire doors.

Alarm fatigue occurs when a person becomes desensitised to an alarm due to repeated false alarms and consequently fails to react appropriately in an emergency.

Following the well-earned retirement of Steve Anderson in 2021, Steve has handed over the reins to his son, Ryan Anderson, who has been working within the business for over 10 years.

Pendle Doors is thrilled to announce the acquisition of an additional new manufacturing site in Darwen, Blackburn, which will be ready to commence production from September 2023.

In the wake of the Grenfell disaster, ensuring comprehensive fire safety measures in high-rise buildings should have become a top priority for architects, builders, and property owners.

Despite the event happening in 2017, it wasn't until 2022 that The Building Safety Act was passed which gave residents and homeowners more rights, powers, and protections - making homes across the country safer to live in. Whilst changes have been slow and there is still work to be done.

With our 900m2 offices and warehouse, based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and established in 2005, Desu Systems BV has been the Master Distributor and Channel Partner for Spectrex SharpEye Optical Flame Detection, SafEye Quasar Open Path Gas Detection, ESP Safety Vector and SGOES Point Gas Detection, Hansentek Spark & Ember Detection, Sensia Infrared Thermal Imaging and Methane Emission Monitoring solutions and Buckeye Kitchen Mister restaurant fire suppression.

Fire safety is a paramount concern for building owners and occupants alike. When it comes to passive fire protection, compartmentation is a crucial strategy that relies on using fire-resistant barriers to contain fires, limit their spread, and protect lives and property.

For many of us, compartmentation may conjure up the picture of fire doors. Fire doors are, of course, a crucial element of compartmentation. However, there are many more elements to preventing the spread of fire. This guide focuses on essential aspects of fire compartmentation beyond fire doors: fire-stopping in ceilings and walls.

New for 2023, our Flat-pack Construction Stand range is a clever and compact solution for mobile fire safety. 

Fire safety in buildings is paramount, and fire doors play a critical role in safeguarding occupants and limiting the spread of fire and smoke. This means fire door surveys are of the highest importance, too, as they are key to ensuring fire doors function optimally.

This survey involves thoroughly inspecting fire doors and their components, aiming to identify potential issues and the appropriate corrective actions. In this blog post, we will delve into what is involved in a fire door survey and why it is essential for maintaining fire safety.

Uptick, a global Field Servicing software provider, has acquired FireMate, an Australian leader in Fire Protection Maintenance. This strategic move combines strengths to fuel Uptick's global expansion. Uptick, gaining traction in the UK since 2022, now maintains over 80,000 buildings and aims to enhance safety worldwide.

Fire Safety Matters magazine, which is published by Western Business Media, won a special commendation for Media Brand of the Year
(Business Media) at the prestigious Professional Publishers Association (PPA) Awards.

Safety Technology International have donated protective covers to help a local community charity with false alarms at a time when they need it most.

Today fire safety is supported by a robust system of regulation and advanced technology. But fire prevention had humble beginnings dating all the way back to ancient China.

In this guide, we look at the history of fire prevention measures and look at how they have evolved to reach the comprehensive fire stopping and passive fire protection solutions we use today.

In May 2023, Pendle Doors was honoured to have received the 'Manufacturing - Best Small Business' award at the North West Family Business Awards. A huge thank you to the organisers of the event and judges for their time and we send our congratulations to the rest of the nominees and winners on the night!

Workplace fires can cause massive damage to a property, injure occupants, and even result in fatalities. Fire safety in commercial property is essential. Protecting your property and its tenants begins with understanding the risks. 

We’re delighted to announce our brand new Order & Collect service, allowing you to collect your order in 60 minutes*

The Fire Safety Event, the UK's premier exhibition for the fire safety industry, set a new record this year, hosting over 150 major industry players and attracting more than 9,590 fire safety professionals. With a 61% year-on-year growth in visitor numbers and 38% in exhibitors, the event has become the largest show of its kind in the UK, featuring top industry players showcasing the latest advancements in fire safety technology.