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Defcon Products, LLC. (TeacherLock) Announces Sole Source Award with the United States Coast Guard

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

FITCHBURG, Mass., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Defcon Products, LLC, manufacturer of the TeacherLock and SaberLock lockdown devices announced today that the company has been awarded a "sole source" purchase order with the United States Coast Guard.

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  • FITCHBURG, Mass., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Defcon Products, LLC, manufacturer of the TeacherLock and SaberLock lockdown devices announced today that the company has been awarded a "sole source" purchase order with the United States Coast Guard.
  • According to the statement of work: "The TeacherLock device (also branded as SaberLock) was selected to enhance occupant safety during an active shooter event (ASHER).
  • These locks meet NFPA 101 life safety code compliance and can be installed in-house with normal tools and time.
  • Defcon Products, LLC does not disclose or discuss specific tactical or intelligence information about its customers.

2021 Fire Season Results in Collaboration Between West Coast Burn Centers, the National Fire Protection Association and Fire Rescue Organizations

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors , the leading national non-profit dedicated to supporting burn survivors, launched a national campaign in conjunction with nine west coast burn centers, the National Fire Protection Association, and fire rescue organizations nationwide.

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  • ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors , the leading national non-profit dedicated to supporting burn survivors, launched a national campaign in conjunction with nine west coast burn centers, the National Fire Protection Association, and fire rescue organizations nationwide.
  • Outreach focuses on wildfire safety, burn prevention, and first aid to prepare the public for a severe wildfire season following 2020's catastrophic season.
  • Campaign partners include Anaheim Fire & Rescue, Legacy Oregon Burn Center, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's Burn Center, UC Davis FFBI Regional Burn Center, UC Irvine Regional Burn Center, UW Medicine Regional Burn Center at Harborview Medical Center and Western States Burn Center at North Colorado Medical Center.
  • For more information on Phoenix Society, the Wildfire Safety and Burn Prevention campaign, and current programs, visit https://www.phoenix-society.org/wildfire21 .

REV Fire Group to Introduce First Fully Electric North American-Style Fire Apparatus

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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REV Fire Group, part of REV GroupInc., a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, announces it will introduce the first fully electric North American-style fire apparatus.

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  • REV Fire Group, part of REV GroupInc., a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, announces it will introduce the first fully electric North American-style fire apparatus.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210831005618/en/
    REV Fire Group, part of REV Group Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, announces it will introduce the first fully electric North American-style fire apparatus.
  • Our superior battery storage solution allows us to complete a fully electric NFPA pump test, while maintaining a safer, lower center of gravity, said Roger Lackore, Senior Director of Product Development, REV Fire Group Engineering.
  • Our new fully electric fire truck reflects our continued drive to innovate industry-leading fire apparatus built with strength and durability specifically for the fire service vocation, said Kent Tyler, President, REV Fire Group.

Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association Publishes Whitepaper on "The Evolution of Fire Hose"

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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The whitepaper, titled "The Evolution of Fire Hose," was produced by the association's Fire Hose, Cabinet & Valve Division.

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  • The whitepaper, titled "The Evolution of Fire Hose," was produced by the association's Fire Hose, Cabinet & Valve Division.
  • Like other types of firefighting equipment, fire hose has gone through notable evolutionary changes since it was first invented in 1898.
  • The Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association details many of these changes in its newly published whitepaper, including the advancement from leather and cotton-jacketed hoses to fabric-reinforced fire hose.
  • "The Evolution of Fire Hose" whitepaper can be downloaded from the Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association's website.

Pattons Appoints Scott Sutton as Vice President and General Manager

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pattons , a leading distributor and service provider in the Southeastern US for industrial compressed air systems and subsidiary of ELGi Equipments Limited, a global industrial air compressor manufacturer, today announced the appointment of its new Vice President and General Manager Scott Sutton.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pattons , a leading distributor and service provider in the Southeastern US for industrial compressed air systems and subsidiary of ELGi Equipments Limited, a global industrial air compressor manufacturer, today announced the appointment of its new Vice President and General Manager Scott Sutton.
  • It's an honor to be the next Vice President and General Manager of this industry-leading company," said Scott Sutton, Vice President and General Manager, Pattons.
  • For information on Pattons product offering and services, visit http://www.pattonsinc.com
    In 2008, Pattons expanded into the medical and laboratory market with the establishment of Pattons Medical.
  • Established in 2012, ELGi North America, in conjunction with its subsidiaries, Pattons, Pattons Medical, and Michigan Air Solutions, offers a comprehensive range of compressed air products and services.

Global Audible & Visual Signaling Devices Market to Reach $1.8 Billion by 2024

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Friday, August 13, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Audible & Visual Signaling Devices - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Audible & Visual Signaling Devices - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
  • Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Audible and Visual Signaling Devices market is projected to reach US$1.8 Billion by 2024, registering a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0% over the analysis period.
  • The Middle East represents the largest regional market for Audible and Visual Signaling Devices, accounting for an estimated 21.9% share of the global total.
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc., ( www.strategyr.com ) is a renowned market research publisher the world`s only influencer driven market research company.

OTC: ILUS, ILUS International (Ilustrato Pictures International Inc), Appoints Experienced Senior Product Manager for Fixed Fire Systems

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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One of ILUS current acquisitions, BCD Fire, is a supplier and installer of fixed fire systems and life safety equipment and ILUS is also assessing fixed fire system options in the United States.

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  • One of ILUS current acquisitions, BCD Fire, is a supplier and installer of fixed fire systems and life safety equipment and ILUS is also assessing fixed fire system options in the United States.
  • ILUS has recently appointed Pawel Zbrozek as its Senior Product Manager for Fixed Fire Systems.
  • In the short term, the Senior Product Manager for Fixed Fire Systems will beresponsible for completing the testing and certification of ILUS Water-Mist Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems and Battery Compartment Suppression Systems.
  • In addition to its kitchen and battery fire suppression systems, ILUS is also developing water-mist fire suppression systems for transformers, engine compartments, buses, and trains.

Asurio President Top Myers Inducted Into National Fire Sprinkler Association Hall of Fame

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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BOULDER, Colo., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asurio, Inc. ( www.asurio.com ), developers of the BirdDog Life Safety Inspection & Data Collection System, today announced that Asurio President Top Myers has been inducted into the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) Hall of Fame.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asurio, Inc. ( www.asurio.com ), developers of the BirdDog Life Safety Inspection & Data Collection System, today announced that Asurio President Top Myers has been inducted into the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) Hall of Fame.
  • The National Fire Sprinkler Association introduced the Fire Sprinkler Hall of Fame in 1989 as a way of commemorating individuals who have contributed substantially to the fire sprinkler industry or to the efforts of NFSA in promoting fire life safety.
  • He has served on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 25 committee since the day it was founded more than 30 years ago.
  • Mr. Myers is a life member of both the Society for Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Leading solar companies unite with state solar advocates to advance a new automated permitting process to cut the cost of solar

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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It will cut the time and expense of going solar in the U.S., where the cost of installation is 2-3 times greater than in countries like Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

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  • It will cut the time and expense of going solar in the U.S., where the cost of installation is 2-3 times greater than in countries like Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
  • Solar installers will have more clarity about the process, get more projects done and contribute more to local economies.
  • To support this goal, a group of solar companies, state solar energy associations, clean energy advocates, and environmental organizations has launched The SolarAPP+ Campaign to raise awareness about SolarAPP+ and promote its adoption.
  • "By adopting SolarAPP+, cities can ramp up more solar in their communities, while improving the quality and safety of their permitting process.

Ortman Fluid Power Launches All-New 3D On-Demand CAD Configurator Tool, powered by CADENAS PARTsolutions

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
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CINCINNATI, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ortman Fluid Power has added a 3D CAD catalog of configurable NFPA cylinders, built by CADENAS PARTsolutions .

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  • CINCINNATI, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ortman Fluid Power has added a 3D CAD catalog of configurable NFPA cylinders, built by CADENAS PARTsolutions .
  • Best known for their Space Saver line, Ortman Fluid Power is known as an innovator in the cylinder industry.
  • "This 3D CAD configurator is the most efficient and full-featured front-end tool we could give to our customers," says Scott Paxton, Owner, and President of Ortman Fluid Power.
  • To learn more about Ortman Fluid Power, visit https://ortmanfluidpower.com/
    CADENAS PARTsolutions is a leading provider of online 3D part catalogs and interactive product configuration tools for manufacturers.