Design Buy Build Issue 38 2019 | Page 113

Firex Preview Teal announce return to FIREX expo next year Teal Products, the UK’s leading distributor of smoke ventilation products, have announced that they will be exhibiting at FIREX International 2019. Following on from their appearance at this year’s event, the Gloucestershire-based firm will be showcasing their product range, which consists of vents, actuators, controls and call points all tested to the relevant standards, at the leading fire safety exhibition. Sam Yiend, Director of Teal Products, commented: “Following the success of this year’s FIREX we knew we had to return next year. “The expo provides a great opportunity to connect with businesses across the country as well as a wonderful insight into current and future industry developments. “Visitors will be able to learn more about how we can help their business grow in what is a thriving smoke ventilation market. We look forward to heading back to FIREX in 2019.” Founded in 2000, Teal Products is one of the UK’s leading suppliers and distributers of manual and electric window openers, controls and actuators. Family-owned and family-run, Teal prides itself on its extensive product range from the industry’s leading brands along with its comprehensive customer service including technical assistance, training and after-sales support. Taking place next year from June 18-June 20 at ExCeL London, the event welcomes more than 16,000 global fire safety professionals to experience the latest technological innovations and hear from industry leaders, all under one roof. The exhibition caters to everyone within the fire safety buying chain, from manufacturers, distributors, installers, integrators and consultants to end users. For more information visit www.tealproducts.com or call + 44 (0) 1242 620318. Advanced Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Installation of its 100th Panel on London Underground The 100th fire alarm control panel, from global leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of intelligent fire systems, Advanced, has been installed on the London Underground. The UK-based manufacturer is celebrating its 20th year in business with more than 60 Tube stations now protected by its industry-leading fire systems. integrated with sprinkler systems and have a device to monitor the escalators, a location of particular importance in terms of fire safety. Many also have a repeater panel, which allows the fire system to be controlled and monitored from multiple locations within the station. First beginning operation in 1863, the London Underground transports five million commuters to 270 stations across the capital each day, serving over a billion passengers a year. The most complex installations are on the Jubilee line, where Stratford has six networked MxPro panels and Waterloo Tube station has five, while the deepest installation is at Hampstead, over 30 metres below ground level. Advanced is a world leader in the development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems. The legendary performance, quality and ease-of-use of its products sees Advanced specified in locations all over the world, from single panel installations to large multi-site networks. Advanced’s products include complete fire detection systems, multi-protocol fire panels, extinguishing control, fire paging and false alarm management systems. The complexity of the systems differs from station to station, but all are fully More details can be found on the website at www.advancedco.com 113