News Highlights
Coal mine explosion in Turkey traps miners
A methane gas explosion caused the collapse of an underground chamber of a Turkish coal mine in northwestern Turkey.
MSHA "Rules to Live By" campaign kicks-off
MSHA has set a March 15 deadline to start disciplining those perpetrating the most common violations cited during fatal accident investigations.
5 killed in Middleton, CT power plant explosion
The explosion at the Middleton, CT power plant killed at least five and injured a dozen or more.
Building explosion kills nine in Liege, Belgium
Officials said the explosion was probably caused by a gas leak.
Fire causes evacuation of oil rig at Invergordon docks, Scotland
A total of 160 oil workers were evacuated from their rig when a dockside fire broke out.
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Company News
European Testing Capabilities Expanded
UL partners with SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden to provide testing for the CE Mark.
Launch of New Range of GRP Sounders & Beacons at Hazardex 2010
Clifford & Snell would like to welcome visitors to stand 36a, where they will be showcasing the launch of their new range of GRP Sounders & Beacons.
Low Cost Photo-ionisation Detector Launched
Oliver announced the latest addition to their comprehensive range of sensors with the release of the Tocsin 102 PID (Photo-ionisation) ATEX Certified detector.
Protecting the Ministry of Finance, Abu Dhabi
The new fire detection system provides protection for over ten floors of the Ministry’s headquarters.
Signifire Video Smoke Detection Obtains UL Listing
Approved to the new UL 268B standard for video smoke detection, Fike's SigniFire is the only system in the world to have both the UL listing and FM approval.
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Product Arena
Conventional Control Panels
The CB200 conventional panel may be supplied in 1, 2, 4 or 8 zone formats.
Low Pressure Water Mist System
The system consists of tunnel modules for installation inside the tunnel pipe and a pump skid to supply water to the tunnel protection modules inside the tunnel pipe.
Maxsys Commercial Fire Panel
Approval listings for the Maxsys Commercial Fire Panel includes: European CE Directives (EMC, R&TTE, LVD), INCERT (Belgium), FCC/IC, UL/ULC.
Personal Multi-Gas Monitor
The MultiLog 2000 is a lightweight, compact personal multi-gas monitor that simultaneously measures up to four gases.
Stainless Steel Flameproof Gas Detectors
The FGD10 series of flameproof (Ex d) gas detectors are manufactured in stainless steel 316 for use in harsh environments.
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Technology News
Micro Solar Cells Handle More Intense Sunlight
Cells absorb sunlight concentrated 1,000 times without cooling.
Micro-Epsilon Presents Thermal Imaging Cameras
After setting up a partnership agreement with Flir Systems UK, Micro-Epsilon now offers customers the Thermoimager I series of hand-held thermal imaging cameras.
Multiple-light-beam Devices Have Integrated Lasers
Leuze Electronic's MLD300 and MLD500 multiple-light-beam safety devices offer integrated lasers for the fast commissioning of perimeter guarding.
New Safety Technology for the Entire Baltic Sea
The Automatic Identification System transmits geographical and identification data to and between ships.
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