HAVWOODS LAUNCHES FLAMELESS – A BREAKTHROUGH IN DESIGN-LED FIRE-RATED FLOORING
FIRE SAFETY & SECURITY
ADVANCEDLIVE PROVIDES MODERN PROTECTION FOR HISTORIC BLISTS HILL
Blists Hill Victorian Town museum in the Ironbridge Gorge now benefits from a comprehensive Advanced fire protection system designed to improve safety, simplify management, and provide real-time insights across its expansive historical site. At Blists Hill Victorian Town, one of the museums cared for by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, visitors travel back in time to the year 1900. Preserving this historical charm required a modern fire safety solution that could operate across the sprawling, complex site – encompassing mine tunnels and standalone structures – without disrupting daily operations or visitor experience.
The existing fire alarm system was due for renewal and the Trust was looking for something with better functionality. The site now features seven separate Advanced MxPro 5 panels, which are connected to the AdvancedLive smart monitoring and management platform, allowing the independent panels to be unified into a single, cohesive interface, creating a virtual network for the fire system. With the fire system status available anytime, anywhere via any internet-enabled device, AdvancedLive provides the site’ s security and facilities teams with seamless, centralised management to suit their location and schedule.
For further information on Advanced: Tel: 0345 894 7000 or visit: www. advancedco. com
HAVWOODS LAUNCHES FLAMELESS – A BREAKTHROUGH IN DESIGN-LED FIRE-RATED FLOORING
Leaders in wood surface design innovation, Havwoods is proud to announce the official launch of FlameLESS – an innovative Bfl-s1 certified fire-rated engineered flooring solution. Unveiled this month as part of the Fire Safety Event at the NEC Birmingham, this latest launch sets a new benchmark in performance and specification compliance within the wood flooring marketplace.
Developed in response to growing demand from architects, designers, and specifiers, FlameLESS bridges the gap between aesthetic appeal and regulatory compliance. It’ s designed for projects where fire performance cannot be compromised, including commercial, hospitality, and multi-residential environments.
As fire safety becomes an ever-greater priority in the design and build environment, FlameLESS delivers the unmistakable quality and sustainable credentials that Havwoods is known for, now with the added reassurance of fire performance certification. Independently tested and certified to meet EN 13501-1 Bfl-s1 classification,
FlameLESS is treated with specially formulated fire-retardant processes that enhance flame resistance without compromising the wood’ s natural grain or character. Its engineered construction also ensures exceptional stability, even in high-traffic or challenging environments. The low flame spread( Bfl) reduces the risk of fire propagation across the floor whilst the minimal smoke production( s1) is critical for maintaining air quality and visibility in emergencies, supporting safer evacuation and reduced toxicity.
Launched as part of Havwoods’ popular Venture Plank collection in six hero colours: Blanco, Amazon, Cedro, Fendi, Arena and Quadro, FlameLESS marks an exciting moment for Havwoods, which in its 50th year is continuing its commitment to introducing the highest quality wood surface products that combine groundbreaking innovation with superior design aesthetics.
www. havwoods. com / uk info @ havwoods. com | + 44( 0) 1524 737000
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