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Globe Manufacturing Company Supports Bipartisan PFAS Alternatives Act

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Firefighter, Maintenance, Private sector, DWR, PFAS, Textile industry, International Association of Fire Fighters, Durable water repellent, International Association, Guy T. O. Hollyday, Burn, Personal protective equipment, MSA, MSA Safety, Water, National Fire Protection Association, NYSE, NFPA, Legislation, Cosmetics, Globe

PITTSFIELD, N.H., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) along with Representatives Sam Graves (R-MO), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Thomas Kean, Jr. (R-NJ), Dina Titus (D-NV), Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY), Glenn Ivey (D-MD), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art Alternatives Act (the "PFAS Alternatives Act").  The bipartisan bill would support the development of next-generation safety materials for firefighter turnout gear that are free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). 

Key Points: 
  • Globe Manufacturing Company, one of several U.S. companies that makes structural turnout gear for firefighters, supports the PFAS Alternatives Act because it will help the industry meet firefighters' call for PFAS-free gear.
  • Globe looks forward to continuing its long-term advocacy efforts working with congressional champions, the International Association of Fire Fighters, and other stakeholders to promote this investment in innovation and pass the PFAS Alternatives Act."
  • The purpose of the PFAS Alternatives Act is "[t]o drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear.
  • The PFAS Alternatives Act will provide support to address this opportunity for innovation, complementing private sector efforts already underway.

Xeriant Outlines Immediate Initiatives Toward NEXBOARD™ Commercialization

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
BOCA, OTCQB, Mechanical testing, Construction, Robotics, Automation, NFPA, Engineered wood

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xeriant, Inc. (OTCQB: XERI) (“Xeriant” or “the Company”), a Company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of aerospace technologies and advanced materials, announces today a series of initiatives toward the launch of NEXBOARD™ into the green building materials market.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xeriant, Inc. (OTCQB: XERI) (“Xeriant” or “the Company”), a Company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of aerospace technologies and advanced materials, announces today a series of initiatives toward the launch of NEXBOARD™ into the green building materials market.
  • "Over the past few months, we have been extensively analyzing and testing various production methods to identify the optimal and most cost-efficient process.
  • Simultaneously, we were positioning Xeriant on the best possible footing to advance the commercialization process, as we meet certain product development milestones.
  • Now that we have established an industrial-scale solution, we are able to execute a path to mass production and sales.

Smoke and Fire Damper Market to Reach $277.6 Million, Globally, by 2032 at 5.5% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Urbanization, IBC, Table, Research report, Building, Government, International Building Code, Chart, Hospital, COVID-19, Investment, Smoke, European, Growth, Indian government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, National Fire Protection Association, PDF, ROI, E-commerce, NFPA, Safety, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Eurostat

PORTLAND, Ore., July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Smoke and fire damper Market by Mechanism (Sliding, Hinged), By Door Type (Swing Doors, Sliding Doors, Folding Doors, Revolving Doors, Others), By Material (Wood, Aluminum, PVC): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032". According to the report, the global smoke and fire damper industry generated $163.2 million in 2022, and is anticipated to generate $277.6 million by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 5.5% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • Although the smoke and fire damper industry faced losses, ongoing construction activities in different developing regions aided in its recovery.
  • However, manual segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 6.8% from 2022 to 2032.
  • Rapid urbanization and infrastructure development in emerging market present significant opportunities for smoke and fire dampers manufacturers.
  • Many countries in the Middle East region are focusing on the rapid development of infrastructure for boosting the tourism industry.

Smoke and Fire Damper Market to Reach $277.6 Million, Globally, by 2032 at 5.5% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Urbanization, IBC, Table, Research report, Building, Government, International Building Code, Chart, Hospital, COVID-19, Investment, Smoke, European, Growth, Indian government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, National Fire Protection Association, PDF, ROI, E-commerce, NFPA, Safety, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Eurostat

PORTLAND, Ore., July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Smoke and fire damper Market by Mechanism (Sliding, Hinged), By Door Type (Swing Doors, Sliding Doors, Folding Doors, Revolving Doors, Others), By Material (Wood, Aluminum, PVC): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032". According to the report, the global smoke and fire damper industry generated $163.2 million in 2022, and is anticipated to generate $277.6 million by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 5.5% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • Although the smoke and fire damper industry faced losses, ongoing construction activities in different developing regions aided in its recovery.
  • However, manual segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 6.8% from 2022 to 2032.
  • Rapid urbanization and infrastructure development in emerging market present significant opportunities for smoke and fire dampers manufacturers.
  • Many countries in the Middle East region are focusing on the rapid development of infrastructure for boosting the tourism industry.

OSHA Recognizes UL Solutions as a Testing Laboratory for Two-Way Emergency Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance

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Friday, June 30, 2023
NRTL, Emergency, Travel, International Building Code, Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, Elevator, Fire, Standard, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Certification, OSHA, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, Phosphorus, Copper

NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its scope as an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) has been expanded to include UL 2525, the Standard for Two-Way Emergency Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance. This expansion enables UL Solutions to help manufacturers demonstrate the reliability of critical communications systems used for rescue assistance during an emergency, such as a fire.

Key Points: 
  • As an OSHA-recognized testing laboratory, UL Solutions helps manufacturers demonstrate the reliability of critical communications systems used for rescue assistance during an emergency event, such as a fire.
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its scope as an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) has been expanded to include UL 2525, the Standard for Two-Way Emergency Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance.
  • This expansion enables UL Solutions to help manufacturers demonstrate the reliability of critical communications systems used for rescue assistance during an emergency, such as a fire.
  • UL Solutions has evaluated emergency communications systems for rescue assistance against UL 2525 since the Standard's publication on June 12, 2020, and served as an active member of the standards technical panel that developed UL 2525.

Triple-I Offers Tips on Celebrating July 4 Safely

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Professional Services, Insurance, CPSC, Insurance Information Institute, Safety, Policy, Drowning, Person, Risk, Child, Ageing, Injury, National Fire Protection Association, Death, Book, NFPA, Fireworks

The same cannot be said for illegal fireworks because homeowners and renters insurance policies often exclude coverage for unlawful activities.

Key Points: 
  • The same cannot be said for illegal fireworks because homeowners and renters insurance policies often exclude coverage for unlawful activities.
  • July is the peak month for grill fires and roughly half the injuries involving grills are thermal burns , the NFPA notes, in its Grilling Safety tips brochure .
  • Pool Safely offers additional safety tips.
  • It provides coverage for losses above the liability limit of an underlying homeowners insurance policy.

Kodak Expands Advanced Materials & Chemicals Offering with Textile Test Facility

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Textiles, Los Angeles abrasion test, AATCC, Fast, NFPA, SVP, ASTM, ISO, Glass fiber

Kodak announces the opening of its Textile Test Facility which will provide a comprehensive range of testing services to textile developers, manufacturers and academic institutions to assess specific properties and performance attributes of fabrics.

Key Points: 
  • Kodak announces the opening of its Textile Test Facility which will provide a comprehensive range of testing services to textile developers, manufacturers and academic institutions to assess specific properties and performance attributes of fabrics.
  • The offering leverages Kodak’s infrastructure and expertise in advanced materials and chemicals and is an extension of the company’s recent initiative in manufacturing light-blocking fabrics under the KODALUX brand name.
  • The textile test facility is located in the company’s Eastman Business Park in Rochester, NY.
  • “Our new service makes it easy for customers in the textile industry to access most sophisticated fabric testing procedures,” said Terry Taber, Kodak’s Chief Technical Officer and SVP, Advanced Materials & Chemicals.

Fluke’s Fourth Annual Electrical Safety Survey Reveals Opportunities to Improve Safety Training

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
Data Management, Engineering, Utilities, Technology, Manufacturing, Energy, Software, Pressure, Communication, Personal protective equipment, Culture, WA, Workplace, Electricity, Clothing, Fluke Corporation, Multimedia, Organization, Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Program, PPE, National Fire Protection Association, Environment, NFPA, Safety, Injury, Nursing, Online shopping, Fluke

Nearly 90 percent strongly agreed or agreed that organizations have an opportunity to improve electrical safety in the workplace.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly 90 percent strongly agreed or agreed that organizations have an opportunity to improve electrical safety in the workplace.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Workplace safety is something everyone agrees is important, yet the majority of workers see an opportunity to improve electrical safety.
  • Fluke Corporation’s fourth annual Electrical Safety Survey confirms the importance of a strong culture of safety and identifies trends on a variety of workplace safety-related topics.
  • Nearly 90 percent strongly agreed or agreed that organizations have an opportunity to improve electrical safety in the workplace.

HAI Group Rounds Out C-Suite with New Chief Risk Officer

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Housing, University, Harvard University, Oakland Fire Department, Grand Canyon University, Capitol Technology University, Risk management, Hay Group Global R&D Center for Strategy Execution, Doctor of Philosophy, Bellevue University, Organization, City, Freeman, Knowledge, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, Safety, Management

CHESHIRE, Conn., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HAI Group, the nation's leading member-owned property-casualty insurance company for the affordable housing industry, announced today that it has hired Dr. Reginald (Reggie) Freeman as their new chief risk officer.

Key Points: 
  • CHESHIRE, Conn., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HAI Group, the nation's leading member-owned property-casualty insurance company for the affordable housing industry, announced today that it has hired Dr. Reginald (Reggie) Freeman as their new chief risk officer.
  • In this newly created role, Freeman is responsible for overseeing the company's risk control and consulting operations as well as the enterprise risk management function.
  • Freeman joins HAI Group from the City of Oakland, California, where he served as fire chief.
  • Prior to leading the Oakland Fire Department, he was the fire chief and director of emergency management for the City of Hartford.

Radio Solutions, Inc. Unveils Game-Changing M5 Series Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) Platform at the NFPA Expo: The First-of-its-Kind Universal BDA in a Single Enclosure

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Monday, June 19, 2023
FCC, RSI, Power supply unit (computer), Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International, M5, BDA, Life Safety Code, 1221, Radio, NFPA

RSI's M5 Series BDA platform offers ultimate flexibility & performance, making it ideal for all Life Safety Integrators

Key Points: 
  • RSI's M5 Series BDA platform offers ultimate flexibility & performance, making it ideal for all Life Safety Integrators
    The M5 Series BDA sets a new benchmark in the Life Safety industry.
  • The first of its kind, the M5 Series BDA incorporates the BDA Panel, Power Supply & Supervision Panel, and Battery Backup all within a single enclosure.
  • The M5 Series BDA can be assembled in the field in under 15 minutes and includes everything needed for a clean and efficient installation.
  • The M5 Series BDA is fully compliant with all NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC, and UL 2524 2nd Edition Codes and Standards, making it the most future-proof solution available on the market.