Facilities Management Expo 2023 a big hit with the FM market
Now in its third year, the Facilities Management Expo held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 6 to 8 June 2023, was...
Advantages of automated firefighting systems with remote-controlled monitors
FOR several years automated firefighting systems with remote-controlled monitors are used for fire protection of:
Tank farms
Petroleum loading terminals
Aircraft hangars
Thermal power...
Safety light curtain installation boosts productivity
A safety light curtain installation for a Cape Town-based non-metallic mineral product manufacturer resulted in operator efficiency improvement of almost 20%. The manufacturer, IWT...
Check genset diesel injectors as fire risk rises
SOUTH Africans have been dismayed by a spate of destructive fires around the country, highlighting the need for diesel-powered fire pump systems to be...
Automatic extinguishing solutions in recycling facilities and incineration plants utilizing heat detection
WITH a growing awareness towards the environment and resources, the amount of recycling and incineration facilities worldwide has increased significantly. The risk of fires...
Fire-fighter training vehicle supplied
A Serco Protec Steel Frostliner trailer provides the backbone for a mobile fire-fighting training gallery now in use at SASOL’s headquarters in Johannesburg.
Serco built...
Managing the fire risk of transformer explosions
ONE of the largest and busiest airports in Africa, OR Tambo International in Johannesburg, was plunged into temporary darkness on Sunday 12 December after...
Fogmaker fire suppression system takes the heat in the forestry industry
South Africa‘s plantation area covers more than 1.5 million hectares, stretching over five provinces - Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern and Western Cape. “With...
Live demonstrations of FOGMAKER fire-suppression system at Bauma 2018
FOGMAKER South Africa (Pty) Ltd. will conduct live demonstrations of its innovative triple-action fire-suppression system at Bauma 2018.
“Our launch of FOGMAKER to...
Yokogawa to release ProSafe®-RS SIL2 wireless gas detection system
Yokogawa Electric Corporation will release the ProSafe-RS® SIL2*1 wireless gas detection system in September. It will consist of a newly enhanced version of the...
Fire Detection & Protection News
Fire detection and protection news on Cape Business News (CBN) provides essential updates on technologies that enhance safety in buildings and industrial facilities. Covering advancements in alarm systems, fire suppression, and smoke control, CBN highlights innovations that keep South African businesses and residents secure. The news in this sector includes regulatory compliance updates, product developments, and safety protocols, helping organizations implement effective fire protection strategies.
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