FIRE SAFETY & SECURITY
ROCKWOOL SET TO SHOWCASE ITS LATEST FIRE PROTECTION SOLUTIONS AT FIREX 2023
ROCKWOOL ®, one of the UK ’ s leading insulation manufacturers , will be showcasing its latest fire protection solutions at this year ’ s FIREX ( 16th to 18th May ). On stand FI . 1640 , the company will be launching a new product , SP FireStop EN , and previewing the FirePro Detail Designer , a new tool designed to help specifiers and fire engineers access the correct ROCKWOOL standard details for their project .
Expanding on the existing FirePro ® range , SP FireStop EN is a linear cavity fire stopping product with a new high emissivity black foil facing . SP FireStop EN expands the scope of application available from ROCKWOOL , delivering EI120 performance for cavities up to 600mm *, and has been tested specifically against Steel Frame Substrates .
During FIREX , ROCKWOOL will be inviting attendees to provide feedback on its upcoming FirePro Detail Designer - an interactive design tool currently in development . This application is being developed to assist specifiers and fire engineers in selecting the most suitable ROCKWOOL FirePro products for their requirements . The app will help users access the correct ROCKWOOL standard details by processing their project requirements and returning a chosen specification based on an existing , tested standard detail - streamlining the manual process of reviewing ROCKWOOL standard details .
“ FIREX is the ideal opportunity to showcase our latest passive fire protection solutions ,” said Paul Barrett , Head of Product Management at ROCKWOOL UK . “ Our focus is always on investing
Visitors to the ROCKWOOL stand will see the new SP FireStop EN product in person , alongside other FirePro fire stopping solutions as part of real wall build-ups .
in product development and improving our existing product portfolio . Our new SP FireStop EN is an enhancement of our existing fire stopping product , with higher emissivity for suitability on a wider range of applications .”
Visitors to the ROCKWOOL stand will see the new SP FireStop EN product in person , alongside other FirePro fire stopping solutions as part of real wall build-ups . Technical support from ROCKWOOL passive fire protection experts will be readily available for customers who have questions or require assistance . Additionally , visitors can request Continuing Professional Development ( CPD ) sessions to gain further knowledge about the products and their applications .
Visit ROCKWOOL on stand FI . 1640 or visit the FirePro resource hub to keep up to date on the latest developments of FirePro products and tools : https :// rockwool . link / FIREX23
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