Aqua-Mist are Moving!
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Due to continued signicant and sustained growth Aqua-Mist Fire protection have out grown their existing facilities, the new offices are purpose built to house operations moving into the next phase of the company's growth.
After careful consideration KD Systems of Leeds were appointed to fit out the new office's and works are well underway.
From the 11th May 2010 the new address shall be as follows:
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3 Mariner Court
Calder Park
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF4 3FL
T: 01924 256 876
F: 01924 256 853
The current telephone and fax numbers shall remain in use in conjunction with the new contact numbers for a period of 12 months from the 11th May 2010, following which the above new numbers will apply.
Contact details for the company's manufacturing works shall remain un-affected by this move.
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Fire Service partnership to save lives
An innovative sprinkler system installed in a women's refuge in Bedfordshire
is the first in a programme that could save lives.
Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service (BLFRS) have been carrying
out free home fire safety checks that have identified vulnerable people who
are at risk of fire in their homes.
The very young, the elderly, those who have limited mobility or are disabled
are most at risk from fire in their homes. They are often unable to make a
safe escape even if they hear a smoke alarm. Sprinkler systems could close
this gap in life protection and, together with smoke alarms, offer people
protection against fire. A smoke alarm gives a warning but a sprinkler
system starts to put the fire out immediately.
Working in partnership with South Beds District Council and suppliers
Aqua-Mist Fire Protection Ltd, BLFRS have put together a package of
sprinkler installation to protect the most vulnerable in the county.
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The system uses unique technology that sprays fine mist when activated. It
puts out fires fast, using minimum amounts of water and ultimately saving
lives.
Simon Barker, BLFRS Area Commander, said:
"This is a great example of partnership working between BLFRS, South Beds
District Council and supplier Aqua-Mist. This innovative product uses spray
to extinguish fire in high risk premises where people have much more risk of
death from fire. We look forward to more partnerships arrangements such as
this in the future."
Eric Cranswick, Chairman of Aqua-Mist and inventor of the system says:
"Working with the Fire Service to protect vulnerable people is a big driver
for me professionally. I have worked closely in partnerships with Fire
Services throughout Great Britain and we are now looking for that close
working relationship with Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service.
I like the way BLFRS take on new technology - they are very open to new
ideas.
Smoke alarms offer a 47% chance of saving lives but our system gives a 97%
chance. It is all about saving lives"
Peter Hailes, Building Surveyor for South Beds District Council has worked
closely with BLFRS on this programme. He has also been a Retained
Firefighter at Leighton Buzzard Fire Station since 1983 and understands the
devastation fire can cause. He said:
"I can see straight away as a Firefighter how effective sprinkler systems
are from a practical point of view. The first property to have the
Aqua-Mist system will be a women's refuge providing a safer home for
vulnerable women and children."
This is part of a programme of activity carried out by BLFRS's Community
Fire Safety team that has included:
3,788 home fire safety checks (2006/7)
2,834 smoke alarms fitted (2006/7)
Funding is from capital grants under the government's "Home Fire Risk Check
Initiative" from ODPM.
Growth and Investment
Continued Sucsess and Investment!!
The continued growth and success of Aqua-Mist Fire
Protection although welcomed has lead to an investment drive to meet our clients
needs. In the early part of 2008, the company invested heavily in its
manufacturing facility with the acquisition of several state of the art CNC
machines.
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In particular the installation of a multi-axis turning centre, which now sets
the mile stone for water mist production. The brand new edition gives the
ability to generate components throughout the night and over the weekend,
adding capacity without increasing overheads.
The increase in capacity positions Aqua-Mist Fire Protection to be able to cope
with ever increasing demands for its award winning LP2000 Low Pressure Water
Mist System.
World Fire Fighting Games 2008
Aqua-Mist Fire Protection Sponsor the World Fire Fighting Games
World Fire Fighting Games Gold Sponsor
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The History of the Games.
The World Firefighters Games was initiated by an American entrepreneur and a committee of international firelighters, whose coming together led to the 1st World Firefighters Games in Auckland New Zealand in 1990. This inaugural event was hailed as a great success placing the WFG firmly on the international map, attracting thousands of athletes and their families from all over the world.
The second WFG were held in Las Vegas in 1992 and thus the stage was set to host this event on a biennial basis. 1994 saw the ownership of the event passing to a committee of firelighters in Perth, Western Australia who hosted yet another fantastic WFG in this same year. The W. Australia WFG Governing Body have continued to drive forward this event which has seen the mantle of the games being hosted at the following international venues: 1996 - Edmonton, Canada, 1998 - Durban, South Africa, 2000 - Mantes, France, 2002 - Christchurch, New Zealand, 2004 - Sheffield, England, 2006 - Hong Kong, China.
The Games are truly an international event and Aqua-Mist Fire Protection is proud to once again be strengthening our strategic partnership with Merseyside Fire & Rescue, in providing a safer environment for the communities we serve.
Our Sponsorship of the games demonstrates our commitment to the 'Fire Protection industry' and highlights once again that we are at the forefront of this indusrty.
Should you wish to know more regarding this prestigoues event and our involvment then please do not hesitate to email us on sales@aqua-mist.co.uk
Jobs At Aqua-Mist
As a busy fast growing Company in the centre of Wakefield we are looking to recruit dynamic individuals for the roles of Design Engineer and Project Manager.
The chosen Design Engineer must be a CAD guru with a strong personality to lead the design office personnel and be the first point of contact in the team. You must be able to organise your own workload and act in a proactive manner. Skills must include knowledge of building services, being able to read and understand architectural, structural and services drawings, the ability to produce hydraulic calculations, schematics and associated technical information related to automatic fire suppression systems and you must be able to produce spatially coordinated drawings. 3D Cad and a sprinkler background would also be a distinct advantage.
The chosen Project Manager will be based in Wakefield but will be required to travel throughout the United Kingdom. Experience in project management is essential as you will be running 3 or more UK based sites. You will preferably be fully conversant with sprinkler systems or have extensive experience in the mechanical/pipework industry. The job will involve purchasing and organising labour to site, day to day client liaison and you must be able to read drawings, produce the relevant HS&E documnets and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Both salaries are extremely competitive and will be based on experience.
Please forward all CV's to Helen Williams at hwilliams@aqua-mist.co.uk
Dublin Hotel Refurbishment
Aqua-Mists low pressure water mist system has been selected to provide fire suppression to a 300 bed hotel in Dublin. The project is a refurbishment and is being completed in 10 phases to ensure the hotel can remain operational during the revamp. All areas of the hotel are being protected including the 200+ space underground car park.
The project being a retro installation has brought many obstacles and we have overcome these issues coupled with being an international project successfully to date, with all aspects of the project being handed back to the client on time.
One item of our installation which has gained particular praise has been our ability to offsite manufacture the water supplies skid, this being a further demonstration of our unique placement in the market place.
New Boutique Hotel
Aqua-Mist have been commissioned to install their award winning LP2000 Water mist system to protect the latest addition to Liverpools booming skyline. The waterside boutique hotel is due for completion June 2008 and comprises 132 stylish bedrooms/suites, meeting rooms, conference facilities and a chic bar. This project further underlines Aqua-Mist unrivalled track record of being the designer/installer of first choice for the hotel industry and further demonstrates our belief in client satisfaction with this project being successfully procured as repeat business.
Industrial Oil Fryer Test
Having been approached by a world renowned brand of frozen food manufactures, Aqua-Mist fire Protection successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of its LP2000 water mist system. The test was monitored by the BSi (British Standards Institute) and was undertaken to prove its superior ability at the control and extinguishment of deep fat oil fires. However this fat fryer was no ordinary fat fryer, in fact on a industrial level, over 2000 lts of oil and batter was used and on both tests the LP2000 achieved the pass criteria as laid out by the client and the clients insurer. The test was further of interest as the fryer enclosure was constructed out of sandwich steel boards.
***image1***The Aqua-Mist LP2000 System is again selected to install their LP 2000 water mist system for the Arora International Hotel Group. For the new 600 Bedroom 5* Hotel @ Heathrow Airport for the Arora International Hotel Group 10/01/2007
Aqua-Mist Fire Protection have been selected to design, supply, install, test and commission an LP 2000 Water Mist system. The newest hotel at Heathrow airport comprises of over 600 bedrooms, suites, bars, restaurants, cinemas, conference halls and 3 levels of underground car parks. The Building is linked to the new T5 terminal via a link and is situated over 7 stories 3 being under gorund car parks. Aqua-Mist are proud to have been appointed by Crown House Technologies & Laing O'Rourke to provide our system on a hotel that covers over 1 million sq feet. This project is due for completion in March 2008.
The Aqua-Mist LP2000 System is Selected for the 500 Bedroom Refurbishment to the Arora International Hotel Group @ Gatwick 14/12/2006
Aqua-Mist Fire Protection have been selected to design, supply, install, test and commission a LP 2000 Water Mists system to the extension to the newly acquired Arora Hotel at Gatwick airport. This project comprises of installation works in the new build and refurb installation. A new LP 2000 water supply pumpset has been installed to the building providing protection for the new extension. This Project is due for completion in August 2007.
The Aqua-Mist LP2000 Domestic System Saves More Lives & Valuable Property 22/01/2006
Following the recent government and fire services initiatives working with local councils and social service departments to identify vulnerable people and source funding for specialized fire protection systems are now showing results.
Derbyshire - 2nd June 2005
The LP-2000 system extinguished a serious ground floor flat living room fire even though the Derbyshire Fire Service attended the fire within minutes of receiving the call, the LP-2000 system had extinguished the fire.
West Yorkshire - 3rd August 2005
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Services were called out to a ground floor apartment living room fire, the LP-2000 system was installed only a few months previously, had extinguished a very large serious fire, prior to the Fire Service arriving, the occupier of the apartment was in the room during the fire but suffered little or no effects from the fire.