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june 11, 2008 – SMM in hamburg, september 23-26

Autronica Fire and Security AS will participate at the SMM Exhibition in Hamburg, Germany
September 23-26, 2008. Visit us at stand no. 136 in Hall B7 at the Norwegian Pavilion.

We will present our new products in the maritime market;
– Autroprime – the easy, flexible and reliable fire detection system
– FlexiFOG micro low pressure water mist nozzle for proteciton of accommodation areas

For more information on the SMM Exhibition, visit

JUNE 4, 2008 – Flexifog® micro

The new accommodation water mist system for maritime applications
Autronica Fire and Security AS has developed a new water mist nozzle for the FlexiFOG® water mist system based on the concept LESS IS MORE. FlexiFOG® micro accommodation water mist system protecting public space, cabins, corridors and storage areas is the number one solution providing a highly efficient water mist fire suppression system with low weight, easy installation and state-of-the-art design.

FlexiFOG® micro deserves its name in more than one capacity:
Uses less power and water – The pump pressure of the FlexiFOG® micro accommodation water mist system is only 20% of similar high-pressure systems, and in combination with its low water consumption, the power consumption is reduced with more than 50%.
Weighs less – The design on a medium sized ferry with approximately 1500 nozzles, enables a weight reduction of approx. 2 tons.
Takes up less space – The back-up tank for one minute operation covering 280 m2 will be reduced with more than 70% compared to traditional sprinkler systems. The weight of the zone valves is reduced with more than 50% compared to the other low-pressure systems offered.
Less visible – The nozzle can be flush mounted, measuring only 8 mm below the ceiling. Client-specified colours mean it can also be adapted to any surrounding environment.
Costs less – By utilizing a press fittings pipe system, the installation cost will be reduced with approximately 25% compared to traditional piping. When adding up the reduced power and water consumption, and the reduced size of the tanks and valves, the cost benefits are significant.

Totally integrated solution – one supplier
FlexiFOG® micro accommodation water mist system from Autronica Fire and Security AS can be integrated into a single-supplier fire detection and suppression system. The FlexiFOG® water mist fire suppression system can protect accommodation areas, machinery space areas as total flooding and local protection with one single pump package. Additionally, the control system can be integrated with AutroSafe fire detection system including AutroMaster 5000 presentation system. This means the bridge can have total control of the vessel’s entire fire protection system on one single computer screen. 

June 4, 2008 – ons, 26-29 August

Autronica Division Petrochemical, Oil & Gas - will participate in the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) Conference and Exhibition in Stavanger, Norway. The conference is scheduled to be held 26-29 August 2008. We would be delighted if you could find time to visit us at stand D410 at the ONS Exhibition.
Visit www.ons.no

may 16,2008 – maritime sales conference may 29 - june 2

Autronica Fire and Security AS arranges a Maritime International Sales Conference on board the cruise ship "Navigator of the Seas", Barcelona 29 May - 2 June 2008.  
Agents/distributors from the whole world meet to discuss market strategies and plans. 

January 21, 2008 – Product launch - the world's first plug and play fire detection system

Imagine a sophisticated fire detection system for an oil rig, a cruise vessel or a nuclear power plant...
Imagine the cost and complexity involved...
Imagine all this technology and knowledge put together in a cost-effective, simple-to-use, easy-to-install fire detection system for a typical kindergarden, office block, appartment building or a small shop... at a fraction of the price!

Autronica has managed to compress 50 years of research and development aimed at the extreme high-end market into a product aimed at the small-to-medium sized commercial market without compromising safety and functionallity.

For small-to-medium sized applications, Autroprime brings simplicity, quality, cost-effectiveness and extensive functionality in one integrated system. Autronica Fire and Security AS is proud to bring this advanced detection system to the market: Autroprime — fire detection made easy. Normally, high-end functionality entails complexity in use; this is not the case with Autroprime. We present a well-packaged fire detection solution with a simple interface for installation, commissioning and use.

Plug and play: Autroprime is provided to the user in a pre-configured state. In this state the panel is set to automatically recognize detectors and other loop units connected to the detection loops and the availability of routing equipment, etc. As such, the system is fully functional and ready-to-use after a few minutes, simply by turning the power ON. Further site-specific configuration can easily be performed if necessary.

A functional verification of the system is run to assure the system itself is fully functional. The system  can also be equipped with the SelfVerify functionallity found in our high-end product range: AutroSafe. This will ensure the user that the system will work according to regulations every single day. Furthermore, the system will inform the user when detectors need maintenance, ensuring optimized life-cycle cost.

Autroprime - fire detection made easy

January 21, 2008 – miami seatrade March 10 - 13

Autronica Division Maritime participates in the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami, March 10 – 13. This exhibition is recognized as the leading industry event within cruise business. Visit us at the Miami Beach Convention Center at the Norwegian Pavilion, stand no. 1315. Read more: http://www.cruiseshipping.net//

October 2, KORMARINE 2007

Autronica will participate at the Kormarine 2007 in Busan, Korea – October 24-27. This show will be the 15th biannual presentation in the exhibition series, with global acclaim as one of the leading shipbuilding, port and marine exhibition in conjunction with Naval & Defense and Sea-Port Korea. Visit us at stand no. Q72.

October 2, MARINTEC 2007

Autronica will participate at the Marintec exhibition in Shanghai, November 27-30. From its inception in 1981, Marintec China has become the definitive maritime conference and exhibition in Asia. Marintec China 2005 attracted 1,032 exhibiting companies and 30,097 visitors to the fair, which are 27.6% and 24.7% higher than the previous edition respectively, and is the largest edition of its 24 years of history. With more and more international companies exhibiting at the fair and the concurrent Senior Maritime Forum attracting more and more international awareness, Marintec China has become the most important international maritime trade fair in the region. Visit us at stand no. 1G51

MARCH 12, Autronica fire detection at Stavanger Airport, Sola

Autronica has delivered an advanced fire detection system at Stavanger Airport, Sola. The system covers the terminal building, the maintenance building and the security building. The terminal building has recently been expanded and is undergoing renewal, and plans have already been made for the next expansion.

The fully integrated system consists of two AutroSafe interactive addressable fire alarm control panels, three controllers and two information panels, all operating on an AUTROLON network. In addition, there is a BS-100 analogue addressable control panel. All equipment is connected to the control and presentation system AutroMaster 5000, which is located in a central control room, plus an AutroMaster 5000 (slave) in the electro-maintenance facilities. The system controls fire doors, the luggage system and the emergency light system, plus doors between different fire sections. Separate docking signals are available in order to alert airplanes in the event of an alarm. The next expansion will cover the fire detection at the helicopter terminal adjacent to these buildings.

February 9, Autronica Division Maritime participates in the Nor-Shipping Exhibition in Oslo, June 12– 15.

In addition to the technology showcased by leaders in the market, Nor-Shipping is also “The Place to Be” to develop personal networks, build competence and share information. But first and foremost, Nor-Shipping is the place where participants come to create business opportunities! Visit us at the Norwegian Pavilion, stand no. C01-26-D. Read more about the exibition at www.norshipping.no 

February 8, Autronica delivers a totally integrated fire detection-, voice alarm- and presentation system to Haukeland University Hospital

Autronica Fire and Security has recently completed the installation of a larger fire detection and alarm system at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway. This significant project started 2 years ago when Autronica Fire and Security won the contract against strong competition from other suppliers.

The installation consists of AutroSafe Interactive Fire Detection System with 5000 detectors, integrated with AutroVoice Voice Alarm System and AutroMaster 5000 Presentation System. The integrated presentation system is used in the central control room, providing overall control and monitoring of alarmed areas. AutroSafe Interactive Fire Detection System will also be installed in buildings that are under construction and AutroMaster 5000 Presentation System will be an integrated part of the system for the entire building complex.

February 1, Type approval for FlexiFOG water mist total flooding

for Machinery Space Category A and Pump Rooms

AFS has recently received type approval and MED certificate module B and D for FlexiFOG water mist total flooding in machinery space category A and pump rooms in accordance with the latest IMO standard, MSC/Circ.1165. The system can be supplied to any vessel with machinery spaces volume up to 3348m3 and 10,1meter height, single grid. Included in the approval is a separate water mist system for protection of the bilge area with height up to 1 meter and any volume. The system is a low-pressure system requiring only 10,45 bar. The nozzle grid is 3 x 3 meter.

The system features the following key benefits:

• low-pressure system with an extremely low water consumption (1,71 l/min/m2)
• increased extinguishing capability with AFFF additive, especially for small size pool fires
• no backup tank and door manifolds
• stainless steel pipes not required, due to the fact that a strainer is included in each nozzle and the nozzle drill is relatively large compared to high-pressure systems
• cost-effective and easy installation with the use of standard PN16 equipment
• reduced time, material and weight: FlexiFOG local protection system can be implemented without the use of additional nozzles

January 26, The success with AutroSafe IFG continues…

After the official launching of AutroSafe IFG (Integrated Fire & Gas Detection System) 18 months ago, the system has already been delivered to nearly 40 oil & gas projects. This proves that the unique technology and cost-saving features built in to the system have been well received by our global customers. The AFS Oil & Gas Division has received several major orders in the beginning of 2007, which proves that the 2006 success is continuing. The orders include, among others:

• Floating Production Storage Offloading vessel (FPSO) Siri
• Floating Production Storage Offloading vessel (FPSO) Aoka Mizu
• Semi Submersible Rig, Seadrill 12
• Offshore Production Platform Hoorn
• Transocean Drill Ship P5905
• 5 Jacup rigs for Maersk 

January 5, 2007, Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami

Autronica Division Maritime participates in the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami, March 12 – 15. This exhibition is recognized as the leading industry event within cruise business. Visit us at the Miami Beach Convention Center at the Norwegian Pavilion, stand no. 1315. Read more: http://www.cruiseshipping.net//

NOVEMBER 17, 2006, Product Database

Autronica Fire and Security kindly informs you that the first phase of our new extranet solution is completed and will take effect November 17, 2006. Our product database, which is an integrated part of the extranet solution, gives now all web users access to datasheets, and authorized users extended access to handbooks.

The product database is accessed from the extranet portal product.autronicafire.com. A link to this portal is found on the menu to the left (Login Extranet) and on our product page. We believe that the integrated product database will improve the accessibility of product information, and hope you will find this solution satisfactory. We encourage all employees, distributors, customers, potential customers and partners worldwide to use the product database frequently. For further information on how to register and login, please click here.

June 29, 2006 - afs @ ons 2006

Autronica Division Petrochemical, Oil & Gas - will participate in the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) Conference and Exhibition in Stavanger, Norway. The conference is scheduled to be held August 22nd to 25th 2006 - and Autronica Oil & Gas will display and demonstrate our complete AutroSafe Integrated Fire and Gas System with SelfVerify (AutroSafe IFG) including our comprehensive range of flame and gas detectors.
We would be delighted if you could find time to visit us at stand D402 at the ONS Exhibition.
Visit www.ons.no

june 14, 2006

Autronica Fire and Security holds Maritime International Sales Conference in Hamburg 30th September - 2nd October 2006.  Agents/distributors from the whole world meet to discuss market strategies and plans.

june 2, 2006

Autronica Fire and Security participates in Posidonia exhibition June 5-9, 2006 in Athens, Greece. Visit us at Hellenikon Exhibition Centre, stand no 422. Read more; www.posidonia-events.com

june 2, 2006

Autronica Fire and Security participates in SMM exhibition September 26-29, 2006 in Hamburg. Visit us at Hall 2, Stand no. 128. Read more; www.smm2006.com  

May 19,  2006

New Autronica Fire and Security Web site
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May 19, 2006

23 - 27 May 2006. Autronica Fire and Security holds Distributor Conference on the "Voyager of the Seas".  Distributors from the whole world meet to discuss market stategies and plans.