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Fire protection specialists, Promat, has acquired Cafco International for an undisclosed sum, it has been announced. In a statement released after the acquisition was finalised Cafco said the agreement would widen both its product range and its geographical reach. Over the years Cafco has built up a reputation in the field of sprayed solutions for structural fire protection, high temperature insulation and tunnel fire protection. Promat UK Managing Director John Stevenson said: 'This acquisition fits in well with Promat's strategy of diversification and growth with the field of passive fire protection and high temperature insulation.' He added the inclusion of Cafco would provide strong synergies in product development and facilitate further expansion.

Glasgow City Council has been able undertake a major project to refurbish and fire protect the Clyde Tunnel, whilst causing minimum disruption to traffic flow, by specifying board protection from Promat's specialist tunnel range . Around 40,000m² of Promatect T boards were used within two bespoke systems to fire protect the portal concrete walls and ceilings and the cast iron rings of the tunnel.

Glasgow City Council has been able undertake a major project to refurbish and fire protect the Clyde Tunnel, whilst causing minimum disruption to traffic flow, by specifying board protection from Promat's specialist tunnel range . Around 40,000m² of Promatect T boards were used within two bespoke systems to fire protect the portal concrete walls and ceilings and the cast iron rings of the tunnel.

A composite fire barrier system has joined Promat UK's passive fire protection products line-up, the company announced. The Durawall system is built around the company's composite panel, comprising a steel face with a non-combustible rock wool core. The system is completed by a series of products that offer fire protection to doors and voids, penetration seals, structural steel and protected zones. It has been designed for the construction of non-load bearing internal partition walls that require a tested fire rating to act as firewalls or compartmentation walls. Insurers are now said to value passive protection and the role of compartmentation in improving safety.

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A composite fire barrier system has joined Promat UK's passive fire protection products line-up, the company announced. The Durawall system is built around the company's composite panel, comprising a steel face with a non-combustible rock wool core. The system is completed by a series of products that offer fire protection to doors and voids, penetration seals, structural steel and protected zones. It has been designed for the construction of non-load bearing internal partition walls that require a tested fire rating to act as firewalls or compartmentation walls. Insurers are now said to value passive protection and the role of compartmentation in improving safety.

This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Promat UK Ltd directly for further details.

A composite fire barrier system has joined Promat UK's passive fire protection products line-up, the company announced. The Durawall system is built around the company's composite panel, comprising a steel face with a non-combustible rock wool core. The system is completed by a series of products that offer fire protection to doors and voids, penetration seals, structural steel and protected zones. It has been designed for the construction of non-load bearing internal partition walls that require a tested fire rating to act as firewalls or compartmentation walls. Insurers are now said to value passive protection and the role of compartmentation in improving safety.

This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Promat UK Ltd directly for further details.

The tallest ever Durasteel firewall in the UK is providing protection for power plants within a refurbished building in west London. Durasteel, from Promat, is a complete passive fire containment system, with no need to specify additional fire stopping material for services penetrations. It is designed to be easy to install at an early stage, even before the building is watertight.

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With the introduction of new the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, which requies employers to ensure fire safety in the workplace, more attention must be placed on building design to reduce the spread of fire. Fire compartation can be achieved using non-combustivle barriers such as Durasteel from Promat. Built into the fabric of a building, it creates a physical barrier to the spread of smoke and fire. It is a composite sheet made with a core of fibre cement sandwiched between mechanically bonded galvanised steel facings. Toughness and durability allow it to be installed before the building envelope is watertight. As well as being able to withstand exposure to fire for six hours, it has also been tested to comply with BS 476.

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Fire barriers and other fire protection systems from Promat are being installed at Heathrow Terminal 5. The company's Durasteel fire barrier was specified for the main terminal building and railway station. Some 60,000m in 9.5mm sheets was installed. The product is a sheeting made from a core composite fibre cement sandwiched between mechanically-bonded steel facings. Light and durable, it can cope with up to 360 minutes exposure to fire. Walls were constructed from pre-cut fabricated kits. In typical applications on the project, two layers of the product are set on steel channel tracks with mineral wool between them. Other products from the company used on the project included Promatect fire protection boards and Durasteel doors.

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