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Hodgson & Hodgson has launched a new addition to its range of acoustic products. Firesound wall and ceiling panels are designed for use in underground train stations, airports, schools sports stadia and railway stations or any area where the acoustics need improving without compromising fire safety. FireSound was designed to comply with London Underground standards for spread of flame, smoke and toxicity in areas needing a reduction in reverberant noise to improve the clarity of messages over public address systems. Suitable for walls and ceilings, the panels have high impact resistance and a cleanable surface. They are manufactured from specially-painted, perforated steel with a fire-rated, sound-absorbing infill. The moisture resistant infill is totally enclosed in a black fabric for a modern finish. Furthermore, the thermal insulation that FireSound provides contributes significantly to the thermal resistance of the building fabric, in accordance with Building Regs Part L for Energy Conservation.

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Modular Curved Frame Technology specialists Vista System International has introduced laser cut pictograms that attach to the sign frame to create a unique and stylish design.The pictograms are another example of the flexibility of MCFT. The client chooses any icon or logo to be featured. The image chosen is then laser cut from an aluminium sheet and attached to the appropriate sign extrusion. MCFT offers the advantages of a modern modular system with the ability to provide a highly customizable solution that meets the requirements of each project.

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The Autopa range of stainless steel bollards will brighten up any location. Stainless steel looks elegant and clean, with the benefits of being easy to maintain. They are available rugged or flanged, in brushed finish. All diameters are available as a removable

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A Tensabarrier queue management system complete with branded webbing is providing a safe and effective solution for lunchtime dining queues at Bromley school . The company's range consists of posts, bases, webbing and accessories and all feature anti-tamper locking tape ends and fitted with a patented webbing brakes system as standard.

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All Saints Church in West Dulwich has been fitted with three Stratos-HSSD (High Sensitivity aspirating Smoke Detection) systems from AirSense. This follows a fire that swept through the church in June 2000. During reconstruction, the parish took the decision to fit a very early warning fire detection system, and the Stratos was selected due to its ability to provide the earliest detection possible. The system is the ideal solution for heritage buildings such as churches and cathedrals where ceilings are normally high and therefore contain large open areas.

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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.

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Industrial safety specialist Troax UK has supplied extensive runs of Anti-Collapse pallet rack safety screens to fashion retailer River Island’s European distribution centre in Milton Keynes. The screens are said to have been installed in order to ensure the highest safety standards for personnel working in the busy picking area of the warehouse. In total, 19 all-welded safety screens, each measuring up to 68 metres long, have been installed along the rear of the upper levels of pallet racking in the warehouse. The racking, used to store footwear, has over 5000 pallet locations and reaches heights of between 3.6 metres and 5.1 metres, according to the pitch of the roof. The mesh screens prevent accidents occurring when pallets are being handled, catching items if they become dislodged and stopping them from falling and injuring staff working in the aisles. This is claimed to be particularly important in the busy picking area of the warehouse as it incorporates a new pallet rack layout, designed to allow manual picking and fork-lift truck picking to be carried out simultaneously 24 hours a day. To make this possible, each row of pallet racking has a single entry aisle alongside, rather than the usual back-to-back layout, for either manual pickers working in the lower levels on one side or fork lift truck access on the other.

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