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Viking Integrated Safety Introduces Intelligent Video Flame Detectors

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Detectors, Safety, Alarms, Articles, Fire protection, Flame detector, False alarm, Viking program, Vikings

CALEDONIA, Mich., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Viking Integrated Safety (VIS) announced a new series of intelligent video flame detectors, the Viking VSF300 and VSF301.

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  • CALEDONIA, Mich., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Viking Integrated Safety (VIS) announced a new series of intelligent video flame detectors, the Viking VSF300 and VSF301.
  • These video flame detectors are specifically designed for hazardous industries where fast optical flame detection is critical and nuisance alarms are not an option.
  • "We are pleased to add the Viking VSF video flame detectors to our solution portfolio," commented Mike Crovo, General Manager of Viking Integrated Safety.
  • Viking Integrated Safety is a division of Viking Supply Net, joining other Viking Group, Inc. companies, including The Viking Corporation, Viking Fabrication Services, and Viking Plastics.

Simple Steps Can Make a Big Impact on Reducing Risk and Keeping Homes Safer

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Entertainment, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Consumer, Energy, Residential Building & Real Estate, Environment, Construction & Property, General Entertainment, Retail, Other Consumer, Home Goods, Active fire protection, Americium, Detectors, Smoke detector, Alarm device, Butte, Montana, Political divisions of the United States, Safety, Geography of the United States

According to the National Fire Protection Association , the risk of home structure fire fatalities was 55% lower in homes with working smoke alarms.

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  • According to the National Fire Protection Association , the risk of home structure fire fatalities was 55% lower in homes with working smoke alarms.
  • With nearly 250,000 total views, today the 7 Saturdays series is showing Californians what they can do in just a few hours on a Saturday to better protect their homes.
  • The show is hosted by Alicia Mason and David Hawks, Senior Public Safety Specialist at PG&E.
  • Hawks, former CAL FIRE Chief of the Butte Unit, has seen firsthand how simple preparations in the home can make a big difference and keep people safe in an emergency.

MSA Safety Named As Preferred Portable Gas Detection Supplier for Royal Dutch Shell

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Equipment, Gas sensors, Safety, Detectors, Safety equipment, Companies, MSA Safety, Mine safety, Royal Dutch Shell, Gas detector, China Maritime Safety Administration

PITTSBURGH, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of advanced safety solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced it has been named a preferred supplier of portable gas detection equipment for Royal Dutch Shell.

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  • PITTSBURGH, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of advanced safety solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced it has been named a preferred supplier of portable gas detection equipment for Royal Dutch Shell.
  • This preferred supplier status is part of three-year global framework agreement to supply portable gas detection equipment and other safety technology to Shell's offshore and onshore facilities and installations worldwide.
  • With the new agreement, individual Shell worksites now have the flexibility to work with MSA as a preferred worldwide supplier, providing access to MSA's market-leading and diverse range of sophisticated safety solutions.
  • This includes the company's line of best-in-class connected portable gas detectors that offer web-based gas detection capabilities like remote live monitoring and fleet management.

Technical Safety BC warns British Columbians about the risks of carbon monoxide exposure while enjoying summer fun

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Detectors, Safety equipment, Carbon monoxide detector, Fire prevention, Home automation, Carbon monoxide, Monoxide, Carbon

Technical Safety BC encourages British Columbians to familiarize themselves with the signs, symptoms, and potential sources of carbon monoxide exposure.

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  • Technical Safety BC encourages British Columbians to familiarize themselves with the signs, symptoms, and potential sources of carbon monoxide exposure.
  • One of the individuals affected by a tragic incident of carbon monoxide exposure, Jessica Taschner, has a message for British Columbians this summer:
    My life has been forever changed by carbon monoxide exposure.
  • Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning include:
    Dean Schmitke, Incident Investigation Senior Safety Officer, at Technical Safety BC, has some helpful tips for British Columbians to prevent carbon monoxide exposure while on summer vacation:
    Pack a battery-operated carbon monoxide alarm and use it when visiting rental properties, camping, or boating.
  • Never ignore the sound of a carbon monoxide alarm and know the signs of carbon monoxide exposure in humans and pets.

PemTech Offers a Fixed Gas Transmitter for Hydrocarbons Using NevadaNano’s Molecular Property Spectrometer™ Sensor Technology

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Technology, Manufacturing, Software, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Hardware, Gas sensors, Measuring instruments, Transducers, Safety equipment, Equipment, Detectors, Gas detector, Sensor

NevadaNano , the worlds leading innovator in gas detection sensor technology, announced that PemTech added NevadaNanos Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) technology into its Ultra1000 Series Fixed Gas Sensors.

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  • NevadaNano , the worlds leading innovator in gas detection sensor technology, announced that PemTech added NevadaNanos Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) technology into its Ultra1000 Series Fixed Gas Sensors.
  • Their selection of NevadaNanos MPS sensor to bring next-generation accuracy and performance in environments where multiple gases pose potential hazards is a testament to the advanced technology and gas detection breakthroughs we made with our MPS sensor.
  • With MPS technology, the PemTech Ultra1000 series of fixed gas sensors meet PemTechs customers precise requirements and deliver unprecedented value.
  • Sensor accuracy is the highest priority for PemTech when selecting sensors for our range of products, said Rizwan Mistry, President of PemTech.

Yamaha Unveils New EF2200iS Generator with CO Sensor

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Musical instruments, Music, Detectors, Safety equipment, Carbon monoxide detector, Fire prevention, Home automation, Yamaha Corporation, Carbon monoxide, Engine-generator

today announced the new EF2200iS inverter generator, highlighted by the addition of a new Carbon Monoxide Sensor (CO Sensor) integrated into a detection and shutdown system.

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  • today announced the new EF2200iS inverter generator, highlighted by the addition of a new Carbon Monoxide Sensor (CO Sensor) integrated into a detection and shutdown system.
  • When the CO Sensor detects elevated levels of carbon monoxide, the EF2200iS automatically shuts off and will remain off for approximately five minutes, with indication that the generator needs to be moved to a well-ventilated space.
  • Yamaha is a premium manufacturer in the portable generator industry and supports practices and technology like this to enhance the overall protection and performance of our products, said Kevin Reed, Yamaha Outdoor Power Products Division Senior Manager.
  • The new Yamaha EF2200iS with CO Sensor is expected to begin arriving in dealers this August for $1,199 MSRP and will include a 3-year Yamaha limited warranty.

Integrated Facility Solutions, a Portfolio Company of Warren Equity Partners, Is Pleased to Announce the Acquisition of Multigas Detection

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Energy, Other Manufacturing, Utilities, Manufacturing, Gas sensors, Detectors, Safety equipment, Gas detector, Equipment, Manufactured goods, Technology, Concept Controls Inc., Integrated Facility Solutions (IFS), Warren Equity Partners, Multigas Detection Inc., CONCEPT CONTROLS INC., INTEGRATED FACILITY SOLUTIONS (IFS), WARREN EQUITY PARTNERS, MULTIGAS DETECTION INC.

Multigas Detection Inc., (Multigas or the Company) based in Alberta, Canada, specializes in the sale, service, and calibration of fixed gas detection systems throughout Canada.

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  • Multigas Detection Inc., (Multigas or the Company) based in Alberta, Canada, specializes in the sale, service, and calibration of fixed gas detection systems throughout Canada.
  • Multigas was acquired by Warren Equitys portfolio company, Integrated Facility Solutions (IFS), as part of their strategy to grow the fixed gas detection business of Concept Controls, Inc. (Concept Controls).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210720005986/en/
    Multigas distributes, services, calibrates, and maintains mission-critical fixed gas detection systems, variable frequency drives, and fire protection equipment.
  • Based in Alberta, Canada, Multigas Detection distributes, services, calibrates, and maintains fixed gas detection systems, variable frequency drives, and fire protection equipment.

Data Center Fire Detection and Suppression Market Size to Reach Revenues of USD 1,131.5 Million by 2026 - Arizton

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Fire suppression, Active fire protection, Building automation, Fire protection, Firefighting, Detectors, Aspirating smoke detector, Smoke, Data center, Wildfire suppression, Xtralis

The data center fire suppression & detection market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7.58% during the period 20202026.

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  • The data center fire suppression & detection market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7.58% during the period 20202026.
  • Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA) detection systems dominated the market in 2020, with data centers across the globe adopting it.
  • For instance, the European market is dominated by gas-based suppression systems with a market share of around 62%, followed by water-based suppression systems.
  • Data center operators are investing in advanced fire detection & suppression systems that can detect smoke in high-density server environments.

Data Center Fire Detection and Suppression Market Size to Reach Revenues of USD 1,131.5 Million by 2026 - Arizton

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Fire suppression, Active fire protection, Building automation, Fire protection, Firefighting, Detectors, Aspirating smoke detector, Smoke, Data center, Wildfire suppression, Xtralis

The data center fire suppression & detection market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7.58% during the period 20202026.

Key Points: 
  • The data center fire suppression & detection market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7.58% during the period 20202026.
  • Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA) detection systems dominated the market in 2020, with data centers across the globe adopting it.
  • For instance, the European market is dominated by gas-based suppression systems with a market share of around 62%, followed by water-based suppression systems.
  • Data center operators are investing in advanced fire detection & suppression systems that can detect smoke in high-density server environments.

As Family Vacations Resume, CPSC Warns of Safety Hazards in Vacation Rental Homes

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Safety, Detectors, Safety equipment, Active fire protection, Firefighting, Building automation, Fire prevention, Vacation rental, Carbon monoxide detector, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Elevator, Smoke detector

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding consumers to look for critical safety features when staying in vacation rental homes.

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  • The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding consumers to look for critical safety features when staying in vacation rental homes.
  • Travelers should make sure their vacation rental home has smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, in addition to pool safety and home elevator safety features, if applicable.
  • Check saferproducts.gov to be sure none of the child or infant products in a vacation rental are subject to a recall.
  • At vacation rental homes with pools:
    Never leave a child unattended in or near water, and always designate an adult Water Watcher.