The 25th International Water Mist Conference will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, on 7th and 8th October 2026 at The Grand Hotel International. IWMA President Max Lakkonen explained: “As the main theme for IWMA in 2026 is educating the fire protection market, the conference programme introduces...
South Africa's fire detection sector is growing. Infrastructure investment, commercial development and an increasingly mature approach to compliance under EN Standards and SANS 10139 are all driving demand for engineers and installers who understand the systems they work with at a technical level, not just...
[info_box point1="Discovery Insure has launched the Discovery 911 smoke detector" point2="The fire response is coordinated through Discovery Insure’s emergency call centre" point3="It connects the public to a national network of professional fire response teams"] Discovery Insure has launched the Discovery 911 smoke detector, a residential fire...
[info_box point1="Siemens Buildings has announced the appointment of Nicholas Bryan" point2="He will take over the position of Innovation & Consultant Manager" point3="Previously, Bryan worked at the Siemens Utilities Division"] Siemens Buildings has announced the appointment of Nicholas Bryan to the position of Innovation & Consultant...
[info_box point1="Exito Media Concepts has announced the 33rd edition of the South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026" point2="It will be held on 11 June 2026" point3="The event has been designed to help industrial leaders explore strategies to improve operational efficiency"] Exito Media Concepts has announced the 33rd...
[info_box point1="Global passive fire protection is growing" point2="But the challenges of tall building safety continue" point3="Developers are facing issues around water pressure management"] According to data from IMARC Group, the global passive fire protection market reached USD4.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD6.3...
[info_box point1="Viking Group has introduced a new foam nozzle" point2="The new AX1 Aspirated Foam Water Sprinkler Nozzle has been developed to support the growing adoption of fluorine-free firefighting systems" point3="The AX1 nozzle has been engineered to work with next-generation SFFF concentrates"] Viking Group has introduced a...
[info_box point1="A wildfire that tore through Africa’s Rwenzori Mountains in 2012 may have triggered the first major fire event in 12,000 years" point2="New research published in the journal Nature points to climate and human activity as the cause" point3="This could permanently alter fragile Afroalpine ecosystems"] A...
[info_box point1="Reacton Fire Suppression Ltd has been awarded a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category" point2="This makes them one of just 52 organisations across the UK to receive the honour in 2026" point3="The King’s Awards for Enterprise are regarded as the highest...
[info_box point1="Flir announced that the Flir Si1‑LD acoustic imaging camera has been named Product of the Year 2026" point2="It was awarded by the German industry publication Computer & Automation " point3="The Flir Si1‑LD features acoustic imaging technology, which enables fast, reliable detection of hidden compressed‑air leaks"] Flir announced that the Flir Si1‑LD acoustic imaging camera has been named Product...