Pyroguard, the world’s leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has developed a  thinner, lighter glass specifically for balustrades that achieves A2 fire-rated performance and contains less encapsulated CO2. In partnership with Q-Railing, a specialist in balustrade systems, the product has been successfully tested and is the first approved balustrade system of its kind to reach the market. The new Pyroguard Balustrades Evo range has been introduced to meet the grow

Siderise has launched three new Masonry open state cavity barrier products for 25 and 50mm air-gaps. The fire resistance performance of the three new additions is IFC certified (IFCC), alongside the existing Siderise EWI Open State Cavity Barrier and Firestop s, offering peace of mind that they are suitably tested and independently audited.  The three new products that have been introduced are: EW25-FS60 with a 1-hour fire resistance (E 60 I 60) for air gaps up to 25mm.  EW50

GEZE UK is delighted to announce that it has been recognised at the National Fenestration Awards 2025, winning the ‘Fire Door Product of the Year’ category for its ‘Slimdrive EMD-F Powered Swing Door Drive System’. The awards took place at Doncaster Racecourse on the 25th October 2025 and welcomed the fenestration industries leading companies from across the UK.  Founded in 2013 in response to extensive support for an independent and all-inclusive event, the National Fenestra

As value for money makes the Home Bargains brand an increasingly popular choice with price conscious shoppers, the national retailer is continuing to increase its coverage by building new stores in locations such as Camborne in Cornwall, with products from the FIREFLY® range repeatedly being included in the specification to help ensure the safety of staff and customers.  As with many of its outlets, the existing 9,150sq ft warehouse and sales floor on the Camborne Retail Park

Siderise has partnered with Ash & Lacy to provide a tested passive fire protection solution for the NaturAL X Brick Cladding System being installed on Vita Student’s latest accommodation development on the historic Gough Street and Suffolk Street intersection in Birmingham. Vita Student Gough Street has been built to meet the increasing demand for purpose-built student accommodation across Birmingham. Due to complete in summer 2026, it will provide high-quality apartments and

Part of an international supply chain and logistics business, a vast warehouse in the Medway area of Kent enclosing almost 380,000 sq. ft. of storage space, has had its fire performance upgraded by a regular FIREFLY® customer utilising the manufacturer’s Phoenix barrier material together with the recently launched 180 ablative batt and ancillary products to create a curtain running around the building perimeter. The work at the Noatum Logistics ePort warehouse on the Isle of

Construction product manufacturer ROCKWOOL has announced the first products to launch from its new global centre of excellence for fire-stopping at Hams Hall, Birmingham. Renowned for its Euroclass A1 non-combustible stone wool insulation, the company has used its deep fire expertise and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to develop a new in-house fire-stopping range including coated batt, sealants, collars and wraps.   Industry-leading standards   In line with the compa

To accelerate installation and enhance precision of its passive fire protection, Siderise has launched a new advanced Cut Strip Service — delivering ready-to-install, digitally sized cavity fire barriers and firestops for building façades. This innovative offering eradicates cutting onsite, reduces waste, and improves safety, helping contractors to achieve faster, more accurate, and more cost-effective installations. This marks a bold step forward in Siderise’s mission to ‘Go

By Tom Cherowbrier, Major Projects Manager at Aluprof UK - Gateway 2 Compliance, introduced under the Building Safety Act 2022, is...