News Highlights
Devastating fires in Australia
More than 3,000 firefighters, together with army units, are struggling to get control over dozens of blazes across three states: Victoria, South Australia and NSW.
Three killed in Abu Dhabi gas field accident
Three people were killed and one was injured in an accident at the Shah Field in the western part of the emirate.
Kenya mourns 142 dead from oil spill & supermarket fires
The incidents have brought severe criticism of poor disaster preparedness.
Fireworks ignite sound-insulating at bar in China; 15 die
The 15 people who were found dead at the bar/restaurant had apparently suffocated from the fire's fumes.
Firecracker factory explodes in Philippines
At least three persons were confirmed dead and 38 others were hurt in the explosion.
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Company News
SmartDome Camera System Combines 36x Optical Zoom with 10-Minute Installation
The new SCC-C7478 (wall mount) and SCC-C7478C (ceiling mount) cameras feature a 432x zoom, among the largest in the surveillance industry.
New Initiative to Help Bring Safety Home with Fire Sprinklers
Campaign will focus on encouraging sprinkler adoptions for new one- and two-family homes on a statewide and local level.
Flame and Gas Safety Equipment for Skarv Project in North Sea
The specified equipment included 190 Sharpeye 40/40I flame detectors and 168 SafEye 700 Open Path Gas Detectors.
Mx-4000 Fire Alarm Control Panels Protect Building
The building is being protected by Advanced Electronics Ltd's Mx-4000 fire alarm control panels interfaced to over 500 devices.
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Business Arena
Autronica Fire and Security AS Purchased 6,440,754 Shares in Simtronics ASA
Autronica was granted an option to purchase an additional 7,872,246 shares, equivalent to 12.1% of the total outstanding shares in Simtronics.
Complete Fire & Gas Detection System Required for Three Turbines
An importer/exporter is looking for a fire and gas detection system for ZR-1 & PS-1 depots.
PerkinElmer Expands LED Portfolio with Acquisition of Opto Technology, Inc.
This strengthens PerkinElmer's capabilities in providing environmentally-friendly LED-based solutions for medical, analytical instrumentation and industrial applications.
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Product Arena
Integrated System Provides Early-Warning Fire Detection
The innovative management system monitors cylinder pressure, heat, smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) for early fire detection.
Explosion-Proof LED Light with XLT
The explosion-proof LED light with XLT light is now available with a clear lens option, expanding options to five LED/lens colors.
Multi IR Flame Detector
The new 40/40M Multi IR Flame Detector is specifically designed for detection of hydrocarbon and hydrogen flames.
Rechargeable, Durable EPA-Approved Extinguisher
Halotron 1 offers all of Halon 1211's clean agent benefits and is less damaging to the ozone layer.
Polypropylene Ductless Fume Hoods
AirClean Systems polypropylene ductless fume hoods remove toxic particulate, chemical fumes or vapors protecting both the operator and environment.
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Technology News
Graphene for the Green Grid
The storage capacity of an ultracapacitor is limited only by the surface area of its electrodes, and graphene offers a way to greatly increase the area available.
High-Tc Nanowire Array Hints at Practical Superconductors
Scientists from the California Institute of Technology have, for the first time, created an array of nanowires that are superconducting at relatively high temperatures.
Breaking Carbon’s Tough Bonds for Fuel
The highly efficient catalyst performs two crucial, and previously unreachable steps needed to oxidize ethanol and produce clean energy in fuel cell reactions.
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This event is designed to offer delegates in-depth insight in the current Oil & Gas Industry market trends in the region.
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