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Rosenbauer have received a major order from Spain just before the end of the year. Airport operator AENA ordered 22 PANTHER 6×6 vehicles, including a multi-year maintenance contract. The vehicles are destined for twelve of the largest airports in Spain and will be delivered by the end of 2022. The Spanish airport operator ordered an additional seven rescue vehicles from Rosenbauer in another project.

High-end technology for AENA
The PANTHER is one of the most powerful and safest ARFF vehicles in the world. Its impressive features include optimal system integration of chassis, superstructure and fire extinguishing systems and a multiple-award-winning design.

The 22 vehicles for AENA are built on Rosenbauer 6×6 chassis, are powered by a Volvo engine with 700 hp (552 kW) and can achieve a top speed of 120 km/h with a working weight of 37 t. The crash-tested safety cabin can accommodate six emergency services personnel, and the extinguishing agent tanks can carry 10,000 liters of water and 1,200 liters of foam concentrate.

The vehicles’ fire extinguishing systems consist of the N80 high-performance pump with a rated output of 8,000 l/min at 10 bar (up to 9,000 l/min at 14 bar), the FIXMIX 2.0 automatic around-the-pump foam proportioning system and a powder extinguishing system with 250 kg of extinguishing powder.

The extinguishing agents can be applied while the vehicle is in motion (pump-and-roll operation) via both the RM80 roof turret and the RM15 front turret. The RM80 has a capacity of up to 9,500 l/min (water) and is equipped with a combined water/powder nozzle through which up to 15 kg/s of extinguishing powder can be conveyed by water jet.

Longstanding partnership
The partnership between the Spanish airport operator and Rosenbauer goes back decades. The first ARFF vehicles were delivered in the 1980s, with the first PANTHER supplied to AENA in 2006.

In the years that followed, a further 41 vehicles (21 PANTHER 6x6s, 20 PANTHER 8x8s) were delivered and in 2018 and 2019, ARFF vehicles from the BUFFALO series (11 BUFFALO 6x6s, 4 BUFFALO 4x4s) were also supplied.

AENA’s fleet also features Rosenbauer fire extinguishing tankers for building fire protection, and the second new order adds new rescue vehicles for technical operations. The latter, like the BUFFALO vehicles, originate from the Ciansa plant in Linares, Spain, while the PANTHER vehicles are manufactured at the Group’s Austrian headquarters in Leonding.

On-site support
AENA is supported by Rosenbauer Española, who is also responsible for maintaining the 22 PANTHER vehicles for their first three years in service (with an extension option for up to ten years) to ensure their continued operational capability.

The Rosenbauer subsidiary is headquartered in Madrid and employs 85 people, around 50 of whom work in service and production. It is the center of competence for forest firefighting and recovery vehicles in the Rosenbauer Group, and produces municipal fire extinguishing and rescue vehicles as well as industrial and ARFF vehicles at its Ciansa plant.

In addition to AENA, Rosenbauer Española’s key customers also include numerous municipal professional fire departments (such as Cuerpo de Bomberos Madrid), the Spanish forest fire authorities and the Spanish Armed Forces with its emergency response unit Unidad Militar de Emergencias, which plays an important role in fighting forest fires.

World’s largest airport operator
AENA operates 46 airports throughout Spain, including the major airports of Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona-El Prat, Palma de Mallorca, Málaga-Costa del Sol, Alicante-Elche, Gran Canaria and Tenerife Sur.

The company also holds a 51% stake in London-Luton Airport and has stakes in a further 22 airports (twelve in Mexico, six in Brazil, and two each in Colombia and Jamaica). AENA is the world’s largest airport operator, handling 293.4 million passengers in 2019 (all Spanish airports including London-Luton).In connection with this press release, the following media material is at your disposal: PDF press article PDF 

Lightweight with exceptional performance benefits, this monolithic solution is designed to meet individual specification requirements and fulfills customers’ expectations on lead time and availability. Pyroguard Firesafe is manufactured in both the UK and France to effectively service the European and Export markets.

Offering varying levels of fire protection (E30, EW30, E60 and EW60), with the coated range able to provide radiant heat reduction for up to 60 minutes (EW Classification), Pyroguard Firesafe is easy to handle and install. The lightweight monolithic solution also provides exceptional impact resistance, unrivalled light transmission and is fully UV stable, offering a solution for applications facing high solar and ambient temperatures.

Available in 6mm – 19mm thicknesses, Pyroguard Firesafe is certified for use within steel, timber and aluminum profiles for both internal and external applications. This includes single frame, opening windows, glazed screens, curtain walls and doors, subject to local approvals.

Additionally, the solutions can be laminated or used in an insulated glazing unit for additional performance requirements, such as anti-attack, solar or acoustics, emphasising its multi-functional benefits. There are also options that offer double-sided fire resistance and with large panes available (2040 mm x 3600 mm), it is ideal for today’s project demands in fire screens, façades, and atria.

Andy Lake, UK Sales Director at Pyroguard, commented: “Glazing plays a crucial element in the construction of modern buildings but meeting functional safety requirements should not have to compromise on design. With Pyroguard Firesafe, the monolithic toughened family of products is a cost-effective and versatile solution that will benefit our customers across both the distribution and projects markets.

“The new range offers a flexible solution that can meet varying design requirements while offering optimum ‘Class A’ level of fire safety protection; from 30 minutes to 60 minutes (even up to 120 minutes in some specific applications) in a wide array of thicknesses. It has been impact tested to BS EN 12600 (1C1 equivalent to Class A under BS 6206), the highest rating for safety glass, and conforms to ENS12150-1 requirements for thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass. Pyroguard Firesafe also meets regulatory requirements internationally and like all Pyroguard products, is tested and approved by Warringtonfire, Certifire (UK) and Efectis, France.

“Furthermore, we are proud to be able to offer the range on unrivalled lead times too, as we can manufacture the bespoke solutions in just 10 days. However, we always recommend that technical expertise and advice is sought to ensure that you receive the correct and adequate fire protection required. You’re in safe hands if you partner with Pyroguard.”

By manufacturing locally, Pyroguard is playing its part in reducing carbon footprint. Pyroguard Firesafe modified toughened fire safety glass is now available to order directly from the manufacturer.

Further information on Pyroguard Firesafe

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has announced that GORE-SELECT® Membrane, PEM (proton exchange membrane), has been selected to be incorporated into the new Toyota MIRAI.

Gore is Toyota’s long-term partner in fuel cells, and this is the second time that Gore’s technology has been chosen for a Toyota fuel cell passenger vehicle, following the first generation MIRAI launched in 2014. Serving the fuel cell industry for more than 25 years, Gore continues to lead in developing and providing fuel cell technology.

The second-generation MIRAI is powered by a fuel cell stack with new GORE-SELECT® Membrane featuring superior performance and durability. For this second generation, the new membrane has improved performance and mechanical durability despite being 30% thinner than the previous version.

GORE-SELECT® is regulations compliant

Gore’s new mass production facility and streamlined supply chain have been strong enablers for the launch and scaling of the new MIRAI, supporting the development of fuel cell vehicles in a new era of commercialisation. Membrane also complies with regulations published by the EU under REACH, making Gore a reliable and trustworthy partner in the automotive industry.

“This is another example of our continuing commitment to fuel cell product innovation within the automotive industry,” says Laura Keough, Gore Fuel Cell Technologies Global Business Leader. “With over 25 years of experience in developing and supplying fuel cell products, we are able to offer high-quality leading products, manufactured with a high volume and experienced supply chain.”

The new MIRAI will be available for sale or lease in Japan and the United States in December 2020, and in Europe in 2021.

While the global automotive industry is making efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen is becoming increasingly important for the transition to clean energy. Fuel cell technology and fuel cell vehicles are significant applications of hydrogen energy.

Gore PEM technology is not only enabling the commercialisation of fuel cell vehicles but also contributing to the transition to clean energy. Since Gore’s entry into the fuel cell industry in the early 1980s, its fuel cell components have been used in thousands of applications worldwide.

For more information about GORE-SELECT® Membrane, visit gore.com/fuelcells or contact a Gore representative

Motorola Solutions has extended its agreement to provide the Victorian Government with a dedicated emergency data communications managed service for use by Ambulance Victoria.

Known as the Mobile Data Network (MDN), the network was the first emergency data communications network to be procured under a build, own and operate public-private services model in Australia. 

It was first deployed in 2005 and provides secure, mission-critical emergency data communications for Ambulance Victoria, primarily to support ambulance dispatch capabilities across the greater Melbourne metropolitan area.

Under the extended agreement, Motorola Solutions will keep Ambulance Victoria at the forefront of innovation by integrating a number of its technologies within a single platform. This will ensure the state’s paramedics receive the right information at the right time so they can deliver better care and outcomes for all patients.

The extended contract with the State of Victoria is valued at approximately AUD$100 million, and ensures continuity of MDN services until 2025 with options to extend for a further two years.

Con Balaskas, Managing Director, Motorola Solutions Australia and New Zealand said the mission-critical service supports Ambulance Victoria in providing safe, high quality, timely and expert care for all of its patients.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with the Victorian Government and Ambulance Victoria as well as supporting the state’s paramedics in delivering their lifesaving daily work,” he said.

Key Facts:

• Motorola Solutions originally signed a groundbreaking five-year contract with the Victorian Government in 2003 to design, build and manage the MDN network, providing agencies across the greater Melbourne metropolitan area with direct access to data in the field for the first time.
• Since then, the service has consistently met and exceeded service levels, including stringent availability targets. This level of performance ensures an ‘always available’ service for emergency service agencies.
• The new agreement will see Motorola Solutions maintain the service to its current mission-critical standards whilst introducing new and emerging technologies.
• The Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) supports the delivery of the service through managing the contract and monitoring its delivery on behalf of the Victorian Government.
• In addition to mobile data service, Motorola Solutions manages the Metropolitan Mobile Radio network and related mission critical voice communications services for ESTA and the emergency services agencies it supports. Motorola Solutions designed and built the MMR network and has managed it for the Victorian Government since 2004.

Survitec has carried out a combination of more than 50,000 liferaft exchanges and inspections since 2012 with technicians recording that the liferafts inspected are in perfect condition even after 30 months of service.

Revised guidelines (MSC.1/Circ.1328) introduced in June 2009 permit extended service schedules of up to 30 months if they incorporate protective arrangements that give the liferaft, its fittings and equipment adequate protection to withstand the environmental influences imposed by the extended interval.

Inspections and service records in Survitec’s database show that liferafts were found to be well within the requisite parameters set out in MSC guidelines for extended service liferafts.

Survitec was one of the first maritime safety companies to offer the extended service solution concept.

Malcolm Barratt, Technical Sales Manager – Liferafts, Survitec, said: “That liferafts are in near perfect condition after 30 months is specifically due to the water- and air-tight environment in which the extended service liferaft is contained. The hermetically sealed bag inside the container prevents water ingress and salt erosion.”

A large number of Flag Authorities now accept use of extended service liferafts for ‘serviceable life,’ “When we have presented liferafts after 30 months of service to Flag State inspectors, they have thought we were showing them a newly manufactured liferaft; they’re in perfect condition!” said Barratt.

Tommy Scott, Head of Engineering – Survitec Liferafts, added: “State-of-the-art sensors within the liferaft allow operators to take as many readings as they need to with a unique handheld device to ensure the liferaft is in good working order.”

The handheld device takes readings from a low powered CO₂ sensor – making it suitable for use aboard oil and gas carriers and platforms governed by ATEX (Atmospheres Explosible) requirements.

Once all parameters have been recorded using the ATEX-compliant handheld reader, data is recorded on the provided inspection log form and uploaded to the database.

Unlike alternative solutions, which recommend limiting the number of readings to preserve battery life, Survitec’s handheld reader takes a standard 9V alkaline battery that can be easily replaced, allowing crews to take accurate readings more frequently.

“If any readings reveal the liferaft is outside the requisite parameters – by displaying a red light for either incompliant CO₂ or humidity levels – remedial action is required. For a CO₂ anomaly, this means immediate replacement. For increased humidity, replacement would be required within three months.”

Barratt said the tanker segment, in particular, has been quick to take up the extended service liferaft solution with charterers and oil majors often mandating the concept as part of the Tanker Management and Self-Assessment (TMSA) programme. TMSA is an administrative process that provides tanker operators with a means to improve and measure their own safety management systems.

“Another reason for the wide take up is the cost-savings associated with crews trained to take the readings. At no extra cost to the company, we certify crews to inspect the liferafts themselves, negating the need for external technicians onboard,” he said.

Operators can access 30-month service intervals through a Survitec RaftXChange+ liferaft rental agreement.  With unrivalled global coverage and a range of predictably priced exchange options, RaftXChange+ means operators can tailor their liferaft contract to suit individual operational requirements.

For over 70 years, Motorola Solutions has worked with counties across the state to provide them with mission-critical communication solutions to help keep communities safe.

This October, Sumter County completed a successful test of CirrusCentral Core, a cloud-based secondary core for ASTRO^® 25 Project 25 (P25) land mobile radio (LMR) systems, that eliminates the need for public safety agencies to maintain a physical, in-building secondary core site.

“CirrusCentral Core offers an unprecedented level of resiliency,” said Stephen Kennedy, assistant county administrator, Sumter County Board of County Commissioners.

“During this test, we seamlessly switched to the secondary core in the cloud and used it for over two hours. We experienced firsthand how it ensures seamless communications for first responders in the event that one of our system hardware facilities is destroyed by a catastrophic disaster.”

Motorola Solutions’ ASTRO 25 radio networks are built to perform during natural disasters and in the worst imaginable conditions. They are critical to coordinate an emergency response and enable federal, state and local agencies to communicate with one another to help keep citizens safe.

The technology behind these trusted radio networks continues to evolve and now incorporates next-generation cloud based offerings for greater resiliency and secure network management from any location.

CirrusCentral Core is available as a subscription service with a low upfront investment, no upgrade costs, and pay-per-site pricing to fit an agency’s unique needs.

It eliminates the need to purchase and maintain hardware for a secondary on-premise P25 core. It is secure and monitored by Motorola Solutions’ team of technology and cybersecurity professionals to ensure it is always up to date and available in an emergency.

CirrusCentral Core is now available for purchase.

The range of wireless critical alerts manufactured by Luminite Electronics under the Nexus name has now been rebranded as ALERTEX.

The name change is part of Luminite’s strategy to simplify its brand names particularly for export markets.  It was felt that the name ALERTEX better encompasses what the range does – a wireless critical alert system designed to provide a clear warning to an event requiring action.

ALERTEX comprises a range of wireless internal and external call points with sounders and beacons which can be rapidly deployed to provide a robust alarm system. 

Units are battery powered and have a long and robust transmission range of 1km between units.  The systems are portable and quick and easy to install with no civil works or cabling required.  Internal and external units are available in a choice of colours.

ALERTEX units can be used in schools and places of worship as a lockdown system or on construction sites as a fire alert system.

LOCKDOWN SYSTEM – this is aimed primarily at schools and universities.  Visually and audibly different to a fire alert, ALERTEX units comply with current OFSTED guidelines on lockdown.  When one ALERTEX unit is activated it will trigger all units in range to sound an audible lockdown alert or message with a flashing blue beacon, distinct in sound and appearance from a fire alarm.

FIRE ALERT SYSTEM – this is aimed at construction sites or buildings undergoing refurbishment and acts as a rapid portable warning system to fire, suspected terrorist attack or any other alert event requiring evacuation.  

Graham Creek, Managing Director of Luminite Electronics commented ‘The name change to ALERTEX gets across the intention of this range – to provide a clear alert to an event requiring action, whether that be lockdown or evacuation.’

When a 38-year-old man went missing in Waterloo, Canada, on November 19, local law enforcement turned to an airborne solution by FLIR—a remotely piloted vehicle (RPV) with a thermal imaging camera—to search the area and found the man safe later the same day.

The agency uses its SkyRanger, a small unmanned aerial system (sUAS), to conduct a variety of law enforcement and public safety activities, including evidence collection at crime scenes, reconstruction of serious collisions, search and rescue operations, and monitoring of large gatherings.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service reported it used its RPV for eight investigations during October, including four suspect searches and four serious collisions. The drone’s activity and flight updates can be viewed on the agency’s RPV Twitter page.

With search & rescue operations, the sooner search efforts start, the better the chance of a successful outcome. For over a decade, FLIR has established a reputation for developing the leading small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) for public safety organisations around the world. FLIR sUAS can be airborne within minutes of first responders arriving on scene, and include both infrared and daylight cameras to help spot people hidden under dense tree cover and in rough terrain. 

In addition to hands-on pilot training and dedicated customer support, FLIR partners with law enforcement and fire operators around the world to build successful UAS programs that save time, resources, and lives by enabling operators to quickly visualise an impacted area and make real-time decisions.

To find out more about FLIR Sytems airborne solutions visit the website

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced today Raymarine YachtSense^™, an advanced digital control system affording total command and complete awareness of a vessel’s electrical systems.

The modular nature of the YachtSense system redefines the future of vessel automation for boat builders and technical installers. Engineered for reliability, flexibility, and ease-of-use, YachtSense offers scalable, customizable and failsafe marine automation through intuitive control of onboard systems via any Raymarine Axiom^® multifunction display.   

YachtSense employs a unique, modular architecture that allows boat builders the freedom to design and standardize digital control solutions that are scalable across their entire model range. 

Each YachtSense system begins with the YachtSense Master Module and Power Supply Module and is completed with a combination of additional multi-channel signal modules. 

These individual modules interface with specific types of onboard devices and systems – from lighting, pumps, windlass, swim platforms and entertainment systems to climate control, generators, and other on-vessel mechanical systems.

YachtSense’s customized Axiom user interface options empower marine manufacturers and installers to create modern and elegant vessel automation solutions.  These give captains total control of every onboard system with simple, touchscreen operation from any Axiom mutlifunction display. 

“YachtSense is the new standard in premium digital control solution for today’s most sophisticated vessels,” says Gregoire Outters, General Manager for the Raymarine brand at FLIR Systems.

“Our smart, modular and expandable system gives total freedom to boat builders to design ultra-reliable and highly tailored solutions that best meet the individual needs of their specific vessels and customers.”

Raymarine YachtSense to be unveiled at METSTRADE Connect 

Engineered for complete peace-of-mind during the unexpected, YachtSense delivers three levels of electrical redundancy. Master Modules feature an integrated keypad for manual override, as well as an LCD for system diagnostics. All YachtSense modules are housed in rugged IPX6 waterproof enclosures and are backed by a three-year warranty.

YachtSense is being unveiled and demonstrated during this week’s METSTRADE Connect online event. Boat builders and integrators are invited to learn more about Raymarine YachtSense by visiting www.raymarine.com/yachtsense.

CertAlarm, an organisation offering a pan-European quality mark in the fire protection and security systems industry, today announced the launch of its new Online Quoting Platform.

With a variety of national marks in Europe, manufac­turers are forced to prove compli­ance by having their product re-tested and re-certified by local test and certifi­cation bodies – a highly expensive and time-consuming process that needs to be repeated in each country. With CertAlarm, fire and security products need to be tested and certified only once.  

Multiple offers with just one click

Manufacturers who wish to get their security or fire product or system tested and certified to gain access to European markets can now easily obtain multiple quotes by filling out CertAlarm’s project information sheet via the new Online Quoting Platform just once. As a result they will obtain quotations from all or selected CertAlarm partners, all of which are experienced and accredited Certification Bodies and Test Laboratories.

High protection of sensitive data

As a logged in user, the manufacturer and his CertAlarm contacts are the only persons who have access to the confidential information relating to the project. The platform is secured by an SSL-encrypted transfer, a service provided by 1&1 IONOS SE, which ensures the highest possible protection of the sensitive data. Once all offers have been provided, the manufacturer can easily compare them, consult with CertAlarm’s partners for further clarifications and finally make his choice.

One-time bonus

Users of the new platform will also receive a one-time bonus valid until 31.03.2021 (date on which the order is placed). “We grant every new manufacturer who asks for a quote via our new Online Quoting Platform a free listing for four years for their first CertAlarm certified product”, says Anja Kinsky, General Manager of CertAlarm. “Already registered manufacturers get the same bonus for their first certificate they received based on the usage of our new platform, provided they do not possess any transfer certificates”, she adds

For more details, please visit www.certalarm.org.