Floods have torn through East Africa following torrential downpours, affecting tens of thousands across Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia. Reecent torrential downpours in Kenya have left hundreds of thousands of people displaced, with their properties and wares destroyed by the rising tide which took the usually dry...
Today, Siemens announced an investment of 150 million US dollars in a new high-tech manufacturing plant in Dallas-Fort Worth to help power data centres and critical infrastructure, first in America, and then in regions worldwide. The Dallas-Fort Worth plant will produce state-of-the-art reliable, innovative electrical equipment. It...
"This groundbreaking solution eliminates compromises and takes fire safety to a whole new level," claims Bob Teta, Director of Software Services at Potter Electric Signal Company, discussing the capabilities of the IntelliCom Advanced Gateway. Announced recently, the IntelliCom Advanced Gateway is an innovative new all-in-one fire...
Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, officially launched its latest and most advanced range of intrinsically safe (IS) portable two-way radios and smartphones at GITEX Technology Week 2023 in Dubai. Featuring an extensive product lineup that includes PNC460U Rugged Explosion-proof...
Advanced, a leading provider of cutting-edge fire safety solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Newbury as Product Management and Digital Director. With a robust background in the fire industry spanning two decades, John brings a wealth of expertise in fire protection systems...
What is Cloud-Seeding? The entire operation is currently built around 4 planes, each mounted with 24 salt flares. 20 minutes into the flight, the innovative salt flares are ignited - one on each wing of the low-flying planes, lasting between two and three minutes. Micro-salts are launched...
Illegal electrical connections in Cape Town, South Africa, pose a number of fire risks according to local government officials. Cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, etc, are plagued by gangs using dilapidated buildings to house immigrants and job-seekers who have nowhere else to go. This alone means...
A fire has torn through a police facility in Ismalilia, Egypt and raged for several hours before being contained by Firefighters, according to African news sources. Video shows plumes of smoke ascending into the sky, amidst a roaring blaze. The fire severely damaged the building, destroyed hallways...
Gas suppression and identification systems continue to evolve, with new innovations reaching the marketplace on a daily basis. One such company bringing gas imaging system innovation to the marketplace is that of Teledyne FLIR. The company have a number of new products available on the marketplace,...
A runaway fire that began in a woodchip factory in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is now under control, say city authorities. The fire began on early Saturday, localised entirely within the woodchip plant, however strong winds carried the fire, causing blazes to split along the humid...