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| 4 September 2008 |
| Nobel Fire Systems keep heat on Nando’s Peri-Peri Chicken |
| Nando’s, famous throughout the world for its flamed grilled Peri-Peri Chicken has turned to Nobel Fire Systems to keep the flames where they need to be – on the food and not elsewhere in the kitchen.
With 190 outlets throughout the UK, 52 in London alone, Nando’s is acutely aware of its health and safety responsibilities. In the bustling, energetic environment of commercial kitchens, fire prevention and protection is high on the list of requirements. That’s why Nando’s has chosen Nobel Fire Systems as one of its preferred partners for Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems.
Paul Claricoats, Equipment Maintenance Manager for Nando’s, commented; “The unique risks inherent in commercial catering for large numbers of people are more than taken care of by the Nobel K-Series system which is now installed in a significant number of our UK outlets. Protection is to the highest possible standards and the system can be installed with appreciable savings in both time and cost”.
The system fitted across the Nando’s outlets is Nobel Fire System’s K-Series, one of the UK’s premier wet chemicals kitchen fire suppression systems. The K-Series provides Nando’s with full protection to all cooking appliances, extract canopy and duct work.
Maintaining the individuality of the restaurants is a critical part of Nando's brand identity. Every Nando’s restaurant has its own identification based on the practicalities of the site and on the people who will be visiting. It was therefore important that the Nobel system met all the aesthetic qualities required as well as being fitted quickly and efficiently by Nobel Fire Systems installation teams.
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| 2 August 2008 |
| No Kitchen Nightmares in Ramsay’s first pub |
| Gordon Ramsay’s first pub, The Narrow in London’s Limehouse (44 Narrow Street, London E14 8DP) is located in a Grade II-listed building on the banks of the Thames. The Narrow serves classic British dishes in a unique and relaxed environment.
Before opening for business, the restaurant which was formerly a Spirit pub was completely modernised, with particular emphasis being placed on the kitchen environment.
As part of the work programme, health and safety issues were naturally scrutinised as pub and restaurant kitchens pose unique fire risks, gathering large numbers of customers at one time while engaging in cooking activities that inherently pose the risk of fire.
The fire suppression system already in place was the Nobel K-Series, one of the UK’s premier wet chemicals kitchen fire suppression systems supplied by Nobel Fire Systems Ltd. This was removed while the rest of the modernisation programme began to take place.
However, once the general work had been completed, the decision was taken to reinstall the Nobel K-Series because it was felt that it was still ‘best in class’ in terms of providing full protection to all cooking appliances, extract canopy and duct work. Not only that, the K-Series met the aesthetic qualities of the newly refurbished kitchen meeting the demanding appearance, functionality and hygiene criteria set out by the refurbishment team.
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| 1 July 2008 |
| Nobel protects St Barnabas Church |
| Nobel Fire Systems undertook an installation of both our K-Series Kitchen Fire Suppression System and our Anaximene system in May this year at St Barnabas Church restaurant/ training centre. The centre in Dartmouth's former Church (Grade 2 listed) is the first project outside London for the social enterprise charity Training For Life, which offers new opportunities for unemployed and homeless people.
The kitchen is open plan, so smells are a major factor hence the requirement for an odour control system such as our Anaximene system. Also due to the nature of the project and the site both the cost and space were tight and with our system being around a third cheaper than alternatives and also relatively compact it was the ideal choice. |
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| 30 June 2008 |
| Spirit Group continue with fire protection roll out |
| The Spirit Group have continued with their commitment to fire protection across their sites, with Nobel Fire Systems set to install our K-Series kitchen fire suppression system in another 70 sites.
This will bring the total number of installations to over 500 sites and clearly demonstrates Spirit Groups ongoing satisfaction in investing in this form of protection to safeguard personnel, property and maintain business continuity. |
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| 19 May 2008 |
| Halton Marine picks Nobel Fire Systems in market review |
| Founded in Finland in 1969, Halton Marine is renowned for manufacturing and marketing reliable, high quality ventilation solutions for the demanding international marine market.
Ever mindful of the needs of ship owners and operators, recent changes to SOLAS requirements led Halton Marine to review the market to look for a partner who could provide optimum efficiency in terms of cutting installation and commissioning time on board while meeting the requirements of ISO 15371 with regard to galley fire suppression.
Following exhaustive discussions with leading suppliers, Halton Marine chose to work with Nobel Fire Systems and its K-5 fire suppression system.
K-5 is a fully independent system that is electrically actuated and uses spot heat detectors to detect fire conditions. Detectors are sited directly over the appliance being protected or alternatively in the extract air flow above the appliance. Cooking appliances can be individually protected or multiple systems can be configured to meet specific needs.
Nobel Fire Systems have worked closely with Halton to achieve a fire suppression system that together with Halton hoods provide an outstanding solution to on-board safety and health issues in the galley.
Installation of the K-5 fire suppression system into the galley hood is carried out at the factory providing owners and operators with direct savings on board.
Design is simple and compact with no high pressure gas cartridges and no mechanical pulleys, tensioners, levers or spring loaded plungers. The system facilitates real time monitoring for fire and fault conditions.
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| 1 April 2008 |
| Safety first at the Grand National |
| Nobel Fire Systems has just finished servicing our kitchen fire suppression systems at the Aintree Racecourse as they push to ensure everything is in order for the Grand National weekend.
NFS installed numerous kitchen fire protection systems in grandstands one and two at Aintree in March 2007, with the K-series kitchen systems having numerous credentials for protection of stadia and event centres across the UK. |
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| 1 November 2007 |
| Top Safety Accreditation for Nobel Fire Systems |
| Nobel Fire Systems recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety practise amongst UK contractors.
The company's application for SAFEcontractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business.
Safecontractor is operated by international safety, health and environmental risk management specialists, the National Britannia Group.
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| 1 August 2007 |
| NFS to protect Saint-Gobain Glass UK Ltd |
| Nobel Fire Systems has been awarded the contract to design and install a fire suppression system to protect the Saint-Gobain factory at Eggborough, a significant manufacturer of flat glass for the construction industry.
Our 'can do' attitude, knowledge and capabilities were key in winning this project and once again signifies NFS' continued recognition as a major player in the fire industry.
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| 29 June 2007 |
| Wireless protection for the Co-op |
| The Co-operative in Manchester has awarded Nobel Fire Detection with the contract to install and commission a Wireless Fire Alarm System in their site. This demonstrates the diversity of knowledge and ability within our budding detection subsidiary and is the latest in a number of high profile wins for the business. |
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| 4 April 2007 |
| Nobel win Terminal 5 contract |
| Balfour Kilpatrick have awarded Nobel the contract for the design, supply, installation and commisisoning of a water mist fire suppression system at Heathrow's Terminal 5. Securing a contract of this size and importance is a major milestone for the company and another marker to indicate wider recognition of the organisations capabilities. |
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| 28 March 2007 |
| Nobel Fire Systems to protect Bankside Power Station |
| Skanska McNicholas have awarded Nobel the contract for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a water mist fire suppression system at Bankside substation. The project is part of the overall substation modernisation project run by E.D.F Energy and is a clear indicator of the high regard with which Nobel are held in the industry. |
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| 17 March 2007 |
| Protecting your health |
| Haden Young has awarded Nobel Fire Detection the contract for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a Gent fire detection system at the Oncology & Haematology Development centre at Castle Hill hospital in Cottingham. This is a substantial and high priority contract, that is testament to the high levels of expertise in the business that has allowed rapid development from its inception in October 2006. |
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| 14 December 2006 |
| Application for BFPSA membership accepted |
| Nobel Fire Systems application for membership of The British Fire Protection Systems Association has been accepted. The BFPSA is the trade association of manufacturers and installers of fire alarm and fixed extinguishing systems. It is recognised as the co-ordinating body for the UK fire systems industry and is the leading trade association in its field in Europe. Nobel Fire Systems is proud to be accepted by the association and sees membership as further recognition and support towards our ongoing objective of ensuring excellence in customer service and quality.
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| 23 November 2006 |
| Nobel Fire Detection appointed as Gent System Integrator |
| As of 1st November 2006 Nobel Fire Systems' detection business has been awarded the prestigious status of Gent System Integrator.
This Enables the business to supply, install, commission and service all types of Gent products including Vigilion, Vigilon Compact and VigilonVoice.
Gent is synonymous with quality and innovation in the fire detection and alarm industry and we are proud to be associated with their product.
The addition of the Gent Product to our portfolio only strengthens our position within the marketplace.
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| 2 October 2006 |
| New addition to Nobel Fire Systems |
| Nobel Fire Systems are extremely proud to announce the formation of a new subsidiary,
Nobel Fire Detection Ltd. In line with our growth strategy and business plan, the new subsidiary represents a natural progression and synergy with our fire suppression business. The team, headed by Derek Stacey, draws on over 30 years of fire detection experience working for industry leading manufacturers and installers.
As well as dedicated fire suppression systems Nobel is now able to offer the complete design, supply, installation and service of all types of fire detection and alarm systems to BS 5839 and relevant building design codes and standards.
As a continued commitment to high quality the group is now pushing forward and working towards full BAFE accreditation. |
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| 14 September 2006 |
| Stat-X Receives Maritime and Coast Guard Agency Approval in UK |
| Stat-X has been approved for use on small boat (æ 24 metre load line length) machinery spaces following successful testing at the CIBA Specialty Chemicals fire test ground. Tests were run at application rates well below any other competitive agent. Application rates are 58g/m3 for Class B applications and 72g/m3 for Class A. |
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| 5 July 2006 |
| JOIFF membership application accepted |
| Nobel Fire Systems application to JOIFF, the Organisation for Emergency Services Management, has been accepted by their secretariat. The membership is in line with Nobel Fire Systems continued development, both in expertise and product range, in risk/emergency management solutions and provides another invaluable pool of knowledge to the benefit of us and our clients.
See www.joiff.com for more details.
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| 1 June 2006 |
| Spirit Group continue with Kitchen System roll-out |
| Despite the recent acquisition and restructuring of the Spirit Group by Punch Taverns the company has confirmed it is committed to the programme of fire protection across its sites. To this end our K-Series kitchen fire suppression system, already in over 400 establishments, is to be added to another 43 sites that have been identified by Spirit management as core, high risk sites. |
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| 27 April 2006 |
| National Grid select NFS for HSSD installation |
| National Grid has selected Nobel Fire Systems for the design and installation of a HSSD system at their transmitter site near Droitwich. National Grid were impressed by our expertise, our innovative approach to the problem and the efficient nature of the schedule, in what is an extremely time sensitive environment. |
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| 24 February 2006 |
| Nobel Fire Systems release Fire Safety Pocketguide |
| Nobel Fire Systems have designed a pocket guide to help companies better understand and deal with the changes associated with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which was approved by Parliament on 7 June 2005 and will become law on 1 October 2006. Due to the significance of these reforms Nobel Fire Systems was keen to provide literature that simplified the changes and clearly spelt out how companies could proceed in the new environment. The guide was well received by the industry when we distributed it from our stand at Hotelympia this year.
Please contact us if you would like a copy of the guide.
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| 31 January 2006 |
| NFS selected as Allianz Cornhill preferred supplier |
| Nobel Fire Systems Ltd is delighted to announce that Allianz Cornhill, one of the
largest general insurers in the UK and winner of “General Insurer of the Year 2004 and
2005”, has selected Nobel as the preferred systems manufacturer and provider for
Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems in the UK. Allianz Cornhill carried out a detailed review, collating and examining the services, products, quality standards and capabilities that Nobel makes available across the UK and to international customers. As a result of these investigations coupled with excellent positive feed back from Nobel customers, an agreement has been made that places Nobel in the proud position of attaining Allianz Cornhill’s “Preferred Supplier” status. This landmark achievement further underlines Nobel Fire Systems commitment to working directly with insurers to ensure the best protection solutions for their clients. With manufacture and installation of class leading, high quality fire suppression systems, the agreement recognises the abilities of the Nobel K-Series Suppression system to adequately protect risks involving cooking appliances and the immediate extract canopy. In addition to the standard protection Nobel's System goes one step further and can protect duct and extract down stream of the canopy ensuring the risk to other parts of the building is minimised from becoming involved in the fire. The combination of services and products Nobel Fire Systems offer ensures that our clients and the clients of Allianz Cornhill are protected to the best possible standards,
minimising loss from fire, kitchen down time and good will, whilst contributing to an
increased level of health and safety in what is already a difficult working environment.
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