Buildings ‘Renovation Wave’ consultation

Buildings ‘Renovation Wave’ consultation

An EU public consultation on revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is open to 22nd June 2021. The general public consultation poses questions on energy requirements for buildings, covering residential and other buildings, for new buildings and...
WAPOL: PIN FRs from waste materials

WAPOL: PIN FRs from waste materials

EU project develops PIN FR compounds using waste incineration ash and nitrogen FRs for PP, PA (polypropylene, polyamide). The Horizon 2020 (EIT Raw Materials) project, WAPOL, is developing flame retarded polymers for the automotive industries using PIN FRs from waste...
Rubber flooring for rail fire safety

Rubber flooring for rail fire safety

Treadmaster PIN FR flooring offers fire safety beyond standard rail requirements, wear resistance and visual appeal. Tiflex is a leading producer of cork and bonded rubber materials for over 70 years. Their Treadmaster TM7 synthetic rubber flooring is homogenous,...
Performance FR cables for solar PV

Performance FR cables for solar PV

Cicoil low-smoke, zero-halogen FR cables for reliable, weather and UV resistant performance in solar and technical uses. The Cicoil Flexx-Sil jacketed single and multi-core cables are designed for up to 42 KV (DC) and do not require protection in harsh environments...
Increasing fire risk of car parks in buildings

Increasing fire risk of car parks in buildings

Study concludes that increasing fire hazard of vehicles means more “devastating fires” in parking structures. In a 30 page analysis based on nearly eighty references, the authors conclude that vehicle parking structures represent an increasing risk of major fires...