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Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'Hazard: The smoke alarm and the combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to alert consumers to a fire.\nConsumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm.

Key Points: 
  • b'Hazard: The smoke alarm and the combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to alert consumers to a fire.\nConsumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm.
  • Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.\nKidde toll-free at 844-796-9972 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • ET on Saturday or online at www.kiddetsalarmrecall.rsvpcomm.com or www.kidde.com and click on "Support" and then "Product Alerts" for more information.\nThis recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
  • The recalled units are Kidde Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060 and 2070 Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms.

Global Fire Extinguisher Market (2021 to 2026) - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

b'DUBLIN, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Fire Extinguisher Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global fire extinguisher market reached a value of US$ 4.9 Billion in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • b'DUBLIN, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Fire Extinguisher Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global fire extinguisher market reached a value of US$ 4.9 Billion in 2020.
  • A fire extinguisher is a portable safety device, which is widely utilized for extinguishing small fires during emergencies and minimizing the potential destruction before the arrival of firefighters.
  • It comprises a cylinder that has an extinguishing agent, a nozzle, a handle and a pressure gauge.
  • Apart from this, the leading players in the industry are introducing eco-friendly, gas- or powder-based fire extinguishers that do not release toxic gases.

Home Fire Responses Rise 16% in First Three Months of 2021

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

"Help keep your family safe by taking two simple steps: Practice your two-minute home fire escape drill and test your smoke alarms monthly.

Key Points: 
  • "Help keep your family safe by taking two simple steps: Practice your two-minute home fire escape drill and test your smoke alarms monthly.
  • "That has always stuck with meWe were just so grateful just to have each other.
  • Change the batteries at least once a year if your model requires it.\nCheck the manufacturer\'s date of your smoke alarms.
  • For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org , or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/home-fire-responses-rise-16-in-f...\n'

Global Fire Sprinklers Market (2021 to 2026) - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 30, 2021

b'The "Fire Sprinklers Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global fire sprinklers market reached a value of US$ 10.7 Billion in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • b'The "Fire Sprinklers Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global fire sprinklers market reached a value of US$ 10.7 Billion in 2020.
  • It gets activated once the sprinkler head reaches the activation temperature in case of a fire breakout and sprays high-pressure water over the flames to extinguish them.
  • Similarly, the NFPA "Building Construction and Safety Code" in the US includes a requirement for home fire sprinklers in one- and two-family dwellings.
  • Some of the other key factor driving the market include growth in the construction and real estate sector, technological advancements, environmental benefits, etc.\n'

Outlook on the Fire Extinguisher Global Market to 2026 - by Product, Extinguishing Agent, Fire, Application and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

b'The "Fire Extinguisher Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global fire extinguisher market reached a value of US$ 4.9 Billion in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • b'The "Fire Extinguisher Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global fire extinguisher market reached a value of US$ 4.9 Billion in 2020.
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the global fire extinguisher market to exhibit moderate growth during the next five years.\nA fire extinguisher is a portable safety device, which is widely utilized for extinguishing small fires during emergencies and minimizing the potential destruction before the arrival of firefighters.
  • It comprises a cylinder that has an extinguishing agent, a nozzle, a handle and a pressure gauge.
  • Various companies are also investing in merger and acquisitions (M&A) to expand their consumer-base and broaden their market operations around the world.\n'

The First Responders Plus Foundation, Inc. ("FR+") Announces Start-up; To Donate Life-Saving Fire Suppression Equipment; $2.5M Initial Matching Donation and Announces Strategic Partnership with Fireaway, Inc.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

These tools will help protect people, pets and property.

Key Points: 
  • These tools will help protect people, pets and property.
  • As we begin what will be an incredible journey, we feel humbled and blessed to be allowed to work with so many great people - heroes really - helping and supporting other heroes.
  • "\nCEO Lance Harry, P.E., of FR+\'s strategic partner, Fireaway, Inc. of Minnetonka, Minnesota stated, "Our devices are self-contained, aerosol generators that produce an ultra-fine extinguishing agent.
  • Unlike a fire extinguisher, they do not require anyone to fight a fire.After some training - for proper use and deployment - First Responders learn to simply THROW AND GO!

Global Smoke Detector Market Report 2021: Technology Landscape, Trends and Opportunities Forecast to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

b'This report answers the following 9 key questions:\nWhat are some of the most promising and high-growth technology opportunities for the smoke detector market?\nWhich technology will grow at a faster pace and why?\nWhat are the key factors affecting dynamics of different technologies?

Key Points: 
  • b'This report answers the following 9 key questions:\nWhat are some of the most promising and high-growth technology opportunities for the smoke detector market?\nWhich technology will grow at a faster pace and why?\nWhat are the key factors affecting dynamics of different technologies?
  • What are the drivers and challenges of these technologies in smoke detector market?\nWhat are the levels of technology readiness, competitive intensity and regulatory compliance in this technology space?\nWhat are the business risks and threats to these technologies in smoke detector market?\nWhat are the latest developments in smoke detector technologies?
  • Which companies are leading these developments?\nWhich technologies have potential of disruption in this market?\nWho are the major players in this smoke detector market?
  • What strategic initiatives are being implemented by key players for business growth?\nWhat are strategic growth opportunities in this smoke detector technology space?\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210421005462/en/\n'

UPDATE 6 - Notice Regarding the Semiconductor Manufacturing Factory (Naka Factory) Fire

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 19, 2021

As of April 17, 2021, our production capacity is just under 10% in comparison to the production capacity before the occurrence of the fire.

Key Points: 
  • As of April 17, 2021, our production capacity is just under 10% in comparison to the production capacity before the occurrence of the fire.
  • 1 unit is expected to be procured within May, and we are currently coordinating the delivery date of 1 unit.
  • 3 units were damaged by the fire, including the unit which started the fire, and 4 units remain that were not impacted.
  • In June, we will link the sensors to introduce a mechanism in which CO2 extinguishing materials will automatically be released.

The SAAM SP4 Portable Life Saving Air Quality Device Exceeds Expectations in Independent Testing

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Monday, April 12, 2021

b'INDIANAPOLIS, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SAAM Inc., announces the company has completed successful independent testing at "Worcester Polytechnic Institute" (WPI) Fire Technology Testing facility.\nAccording to Joe Huehnerhoff, Vice President of Engineering for SAAM, stated, "WPI testing included fast flame, smoldering flame, nuisance alerts, and gas detection testing using the NIST standards for testing."

Key Points: 
  • b'INDIANAPOLIS, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SAAM Inc., announces the company has completed successful independent testing at "Worcester Polytechnic Institute" (WPI) Fire Technology Testing facility.\nAccording to Joe Huehnerhoff, Vice President of Engineering for SAAM, stated, "WPI testing included fast flame, smoldering flame, nuisance alerts, and gas detection testing using the NIST standards for testing."
  • Huehnerhoff continued, "In each test, the SAAM SP4 exceeded expectations and alerted 4-5X faster than some of the most popular competitive devices, or in the case of false alert testing, did not alert at all.
  • SAAM\'s proprietary technology is the first new smoke and fire detection technology to be introduced in over 50-years.
  • "\nAbout SAAM: SAAM is a scientific instrument company currently in development of proprietary smoke, fire, gas, and air quality detection devices, including the SAAM S-Series.

Irrigreen Launches Robot Sprinklers To Save Us From Drought

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

If widely deployed, Irrigreen has created a new way to save an estimated 17 trillion gallons of water.

Key Points: 
  • If widely deployed, Irrigreen has created a new way to save an estimated 17 trillion gallons of water.
  • Celebrity VC, Tim Draper backer of Skype, Tesla, SpaceX, and Hotmail selected Irrigreen as a semi-finalist for the "Meet the Drapers" TV show, remarking on the show "Irrigreen was fantastic.
  • Irrigreen uses software-controlled precision sprinkler heads that print water uniformly to the exact shape of landscape, reducing unnecessary water usage.
  • Learn more at Irrigreen Smart Sprinklers