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| 1 April 2008 |
| Safety first at the Grand National |
| Nobel Fire Systems has just finished servicing our kitchen fire suppression systems at the Aintree Racecourse as they push to ensure everything is in order for the Grand National weekend.
NFS installed numerous kitchen fire protection systems in grandstands one and two at Aintree in March 2007, with the K-series kitchen systems having numerous credentials for protection of stadia and event centres across the UK. |
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| 1 November 2007 |
| Top Safety Accreditation for Nobel Fire Systems |
| Nobel Fire Systems recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety practise amongst UK contractors.
The company's application for SAFEcontractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business.
Safecontractor is operated by international safety, health and environmental risk management specialists, the National Britannia Group.
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| 1 August 2007 |
| NFS to protect Saint-Gobain Glass UK Ltd |
| Nobel Fire Systems has been awarded the contract to design and install a fire suppression system to protect the Saint-Gobain factory at Eggborough, a significant manufacturer of flat glass for the construction industry.
Our 'can do' attitude, knowledge and capabilities were key in winning this project and once again signifies NFS' continued recognition as a major player in the fire industry.
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| 29 June 2007 |
| Wireless protection for the Co-op |
| The Co-operative in Manchester has awarded Nobel Fire Detection with the contract to install and commission a Wireless Fire Alarm System in their site. This demonstrates the diversity of knowledge and ability within our budding detection subsidiary and is the latest in a number of high profile wins for the business. |
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| 4 April 2007 |
| Nobel win Terminal 5 contract |
| Balfour Kilpatrick have awarded Nobel the contract for the design, supply, installation and commisisoning of a water mist fire suppression system at Heathrow's Terminal 5. Securing a contract of this size and importance is a major milestone for the company and another marker to indicate wider recognition of the organisations capabilities. |
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| 28 March 2007 |
| Nobel Fire Systems to protect Bankside Power Station |
| Skanska McNicholas have awarded Nobel the contract for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a water mist fire suppression system at Bankside substation. The project is part of the overall substation modernisation project run by E.D.F Energy and is a clear indicator of the high regard with which Nobel are held in the industry. |
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| 17 March 2007 |
| Protecting your health |
| Haden Young has awarded Nobel Fire Detection the contract for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a Gent fire detection system at the Oncology & Haematology Development centre at Castle Hill hospital in Cottingham. This is a substantial and high priority contract, that is testament to the high levels of expertise in the business that has allowed rapid development from its inception in October 2006. |
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| 14 December 2006 |
| Application for BFPSA membership accepted |
| Nobel Fire Systems application for membership of The British Fire Protection Systems Association has been accepted. The BFPSA is the trade association of manufacturers and installers of fire alarm and fixed extinguishing systems. It is recognised as the co-ordinating body for the UK fire systems industry and is the leading trade association in its field in Europe. Nobel Fire Systems is proud to be accepted by the association and sees membership as further recognition and support towards our ongoing objective of ensuring excellence in customer service and quality.
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| 23 November 2006 |
| Nobel Fire Detection appointed as Gent System Integrator |
| As of 1st November 2006 Nobel Fire Systems' detection business has been awarded the prestigious status of Gent System Integrator.
This Enables the business to supply, install, commission and service all types of Gent products including Vigilion, Vigilon Compact and VigilonVoice.
Gent is synonymous with quality and innovation in the fire detection and alarm industry and we are proud to be associated with their product.
The addition of the Gent Product to our portfolio only strengthens our position within the marketplace.
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| 2 October 2006 |
| New addition to Nobel Fire Systems |
| Nobel Fire Systems are extremely proud to announce the formation of a new subsidiary,
Nobel Fire Detection Ltd. In line with our growth strategy and business plan, the new subsidiary represents a natural progression and synergy with our fire suppression business. The team, headed by Derek Stacey, draws on over 30 years of fire detection experience working for industry leading manufacturers and installers.
As well as dedicated fire suppression systems Nobel is now able to offer the complete design, supply, installation and service of all types of fire detection and alarm systems to BS 5839 and relevant building design codes and standards.
As a continued commitment to high quality the group is now pushing forward and working towards full BAFE accreditation. |
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| 14 September 2006 |
| Stat-X Receives Maritime and Coast Guard Agency Approval in UK |
| Stat-X has been approved for use on small boat (æ 24 metre load line length) machinery spaces following successful testing at the CIBA Specialty Chemicals fire test ground. Tests were run at application rates well below any other competitive agent. Application rates are 58g/m3 for Class B applications and 72g/m3 for Class A. |
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| 5 July 2006 |
| JOIFF membership application accepted |
| Nobel Fire Systems application to JOIFF, the Organisation for Emergency Services Management, has been accepted by their secretariat. The membership is in line with Nobel Fire Systems continued development, both in expertise and product range, in risk/emergency management solutions and provides another invaluable pool of knowledge to the benefit of us and our clients.
See www.joiff.com for more details.
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| 1 June 2006 |
| Spirit Group continue with Kitchen System roll-out |
| Despite the recent acquisition and restructuring of the Spirit Group by Punch Taverns the company has confirmed it is committed to the programme of fire protection across its sites. To this end our K-Series kitchen fire suppression system, already in over 400 establishments, is to be added to another 43 sites that have been identified by Spirit management as core, high risk sites. |
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| 27 April 2006 |
| National Grid select NFS for HSSD installation |
| National Grid has selected Nobel Fire Systems for the design and installation of a HSSD system at their transmitter site near Droitwich. National Grid were impressed by our expertise, our innovative approach to the problem and the efficient nature of the schedule, in what is an extremely time sensitive environment. |
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| 24 February 2006 |
| Nobel Fire Systems release Fire Safety Pocketguide |
| Nobel Fire Systems have designed a pocket guide to help companies better understand and deal with the changes associated with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which was approved by Parliament on 7 June 2005 and will become law on 1 October 2006. Due to the significance of these reforms Nobel Fire Systems was keen to provide literature that simplified the changes and clearly spelt out how companies could proceed in the new environment. The guide was well received by the industry when we distributed it from our stand at Hotelympia this year.
Please contact us if you would like a copy of the guide.
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| 31 January 2006 |
| NFS selected as Allianz Cornhill preferred supplier |
| Nobel Fire Systems Ltd is delighted to announce that Allianz Cornhill, one of the
largest general insurers in the UK and winner of “General Insurer of the Year 2004 and
2005”, has selected Nobel as the preferred systems manufacturer and provider for
Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems in the UK. Allianz Cornhill carried out a detailed review, collating and examining the services, products, quality standards and capabilities that Nobel makes available across the UK and to international customers. As a result of these investigations coupled with excellent positive feed back from Nobel customers, an agreement has been made that places Nobel in the proud position of attaining Allianz Cornhill’s “Preferred Supplier” status. This landmark achievement further underlines Nobel Fire Systems commitment to working directly with insurers to ensure the best protection solutions for their clients. With manufacture and installation of class leading, high quality fire suppression systems, the agreement recognises the abilities of the Nobel K-Series Suppression system to adequately protect risks involving cooking appliances and the immediate extract canopy. In addition to the standard protection Nobel's System goes one step further and can protect duct and extract down stream of the canopy ensuring the risk to other parts of the building is minimised from becoming involved in the fire. The combination of services and products Nobel Fire Systems offer ensures that our clients and the clients of Allianz Cornhill are protected to the best possible standards,
minimising loss from fire, kitchen down time and good will, whilst contributing to an
increased level of health and safety in what is already a difficult working environment.
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