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Third party quality assurance Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants offers independent Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services primarily for the building construction sector
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homas Bell-Wright International Consultants (TBWIC) is a Dubai-based, multi-accredited, privately held engineering firm providing independent Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services primarily for the building construction sector. The company is focused on large commercial buildings. “We provide a range of TIC services for building architectural elements, as well as for fire separation and material safety. Along with becoming a successful Product Certification body in the region, our services of small and large-scale testing, including for
cladding, are being sought in the more established developed world as well,” says Thomas F. Bell-Wright, the CEO and Chief Technical Officer at TBWIC, in an interview with Khaleej Times. He speaks about the company’s role in fire safety and protection. “In the same way that we pioneered weathertightness testing for building envelope/ curtain wall systems; we were the first ones in the region to set up fire testing for fire rated doors and partitions about a decade ago. We continue to expand the number of fire tests to meet the needs of suppliers, contractors and consultants in meeting the requirements of the building codes. It’s all about making our society safer.” In the last few years, TBWIC has added a number of tests that help to test the fire safety of cladding materials and systems. This includes the LargeScale Fire Propagation Test for cladding as per the American testing standard NFPA 285, as well as British Standards (BS 8414). “We also have several small-scale tests used to check materials used for cladding and interior finishing. These tests have also been
helping building owners recently investigate the fire risk of their existing building materials quickly and inexpensively,” Bell-Wright explains. Stressing on the importance of the UAE market for the company, he says, “We are born in the UAE, and our primary aim has been to support the country’s construction industry. Our local presence has supported a very large number of local manufacturers develop their products to international standards. We are now taking UAE’s name out not only to the MENA region but also across Europe and the Asia Pacific.” As for the future, TBWIC has recently invested in expanding its testing capabilities by a considerable amount.
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“We pride ourselves in providing testing reports and certification with an urgency previously unknown in the fire testing world. We think this is crucial to doing business in the UAE but we are also finding it attractive abroad, and we, therefore, plan to develop our testing in the more established markets on this basis,” he notes. Bell-Wright adds, “We recently launched our product certification programme and the certification mark is designed to reflect the iconography of our adopted home. The falcon is designed in Arabic calligraphy to say mutamad ( ), which means “certified”. We particularly like this design and have had a great response from our clients.”
Fire protection is a priority The company is specialised in design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning and offers annual maintenance for various types of fire detection and firefighting systems A One Technology LLC was established with the view of giving high importance to fire protection, which comprises mainly of fire alarms and firefighting systems in the UAE and the emerging need for technological inputs. A professional team of technically trained staff provide quick fire protection response to its valued customers. A One Technology LLC provides highquality service and is civil defence approved in the field of design, supply, installation and maintenance
of fire protection systems in residential, industrial and oil field facilities. With a robust backend in place and a sharp customer focus, today A One Technology LLC is not only designing and building safety solutions but is also integrating safety into life and ensuring that your world is safe. A One Technology LLC is therefore creating a sense of future readiness through automated systems that ensure that we live and work in spaces that are intelligent and safe.
Services: ■■ Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of fire alarm and fire fighting system, fire suppression and kitchen hood system for onshore, offshore, oil and gas field, residential and industrial areas. ■■ Getting preventive certificate from Civil Defence. ■■ Annual maintenance of fire alarm and fire fighting system for onshore, offshore, oil and gas field, residential and industrial purposes. ■■ Refilling and certification for fire extinguishers. ■■ Repairing of fire pumps and fire alarm control panel.
cladding on my building safe? Read what experts have to say to keep your building safe In low-rise buildings, the roof and intermediate floors are supported by the outside walls. However, in high-rise buildings, the floor slabs and ultimately the roof is supported by systems of columns. The outer walls are hung off the slabs (hence ‘curtain walls’) to form an interconnected network which has to resist wind loads and to “keep the weather out and the people in”, as we like to say. In one sense the curtain wall is the building cladding, but ‘cladding’ also refers to the covering of a construction element, such as a column, for example, to give it a finished appearance. By extension, it can also be the open areas between the glass in many buildings. Around 2005 or so, an inexpensive, architecturally pleasing and easily worked material started to be used for those areas; it is called ACP – aluminium composite panel. ACP is usually 4 or 6mm thick with two thin skins of aluminium, sandwiching a core material. Unfortunately, this product came on the scene during a massive construction boom. As a result, it was placed on many buildings around the world before anyone realised that it had a serious flaw – the core material then being used could catch fire under certain conditions. Surprisingly, that early ACP is relatively hard to ignite initially, even though it can mushroom into a serious cladding fire. Over the course of time different and safer materials have been substituted for the original core. How do we know they are safer – because we test them following international standards in our Fire Testing laboratory in Dubai. Can we do the same for your building? Yes. Samples of cladding can be removed from the building, and these are sufficient for small-scale and inexpensive tests which can determine the characteristics of the core.
Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning Annual Maintenance Fire Alarm and Fire Fighting System For Residential and Industrial Fire Suppression and Kitchen Hood System Intruder Alarm & Perimeter Surveillance System Emergency & Exit Lighting System Getting Preventive Certificate From Civil Defence Refilling & Servicing for The Fire Extinguisher
Member of European Group of Organisations for Fire Testing, Inspection and Certification
Member of Association for Specialist Fire Protection (UK)
UKAS accredited to ISO 1702 as a Testing Laboratory
UKAS accredited to ISO 17065 as a Certification Body
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Hitech Industries FZE
Sustainable solutions for enhanced product performance Hitech Industries FZE is renowned for its expertise in resins, with a recent venture into polyurethane sector | Farhana Chowdhury Hitech Industries FZE boasts stateof-the-art facilities and the knowhow in the field of quality solventbased polymeric resins for the decorative, industrial, auto refinish, marine, can and coil coatings, adhesives, construction chemicals and composite industry. Established in 1991, Hitech Industries FZE has gained a strong foothold in the resin industry, earning it recognition across 40 countries as a manufacturer of speciality resins for conventional and high-end applications. “Hitech Industries FZE is the first producer of epoxy hardeners and other specialty acrylic and polyester resins in the region. Resins for Automotive refinish (automotive aftermarket paints) and Can and Coil coatings are our main focus segments for future growth. With a wide product portfolio and located alongside the dynamic and efficient Jebel Ali port facility, we are trying to expand our footprint in emerging markets. Dubai Exports, part of the UAE Ministry of Economy, is providing us proactive support and a
regulatory platform to increase our exports into untapped global geographies,” said Anupam Misra, its Chief Executive Officer. With proven track record and strong reputation in the polymer industry, Hitech has recently ventured into the polyurethane segment to cater to the demands of an emerging insulation industry. It is offering PU systems for continuous laminator panel system, discontinuous panels, spray system, pipe insulation, appliances and cold storage. Hitech Industries is armed with a mission to offer PU solutions that are innovative, personalised and costeffective, promising customers a superior product performance. This is supported by an efficient logistics infrastructure. The growth philosophy of Hitech Industries is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VicePresident and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai — to establish the pillar of sustainability as a key component in our
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Safe storage of hazardous materials
When handling hazardous materials at work, safe storage is a crucial means of avoiding accidents. Which method best protects staff, companies and the environment in the event of a fire? The storage of hazardous materials and flammable liquids in workrooms or laboratories or its point of use location offers more efficiency as opposed to a central store. While there is a large variety of storage cabinets for flammables and chemicals available in the market, it is often a challenge for users to select an appropriate product for their particular application or situation. Which brings us to the critical question - which type of storage cabinet is best recommended? Storing flammable or hazardous materials in a normal single-walled sheet metal cabinet is extremely dangerous with no fire resistance and no chance for workers to evacuate the building. A double-walled sheet metal cabinet with third-party certification offers limited fire resistance
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development journey as part of UAE’s National Agenda 2021. “Hence we are regularly upgrading our R&D capability to support innovation, develop low VOC resins and to offer world-class products from Dubai,” added Misra. Adherence to eco-friendly systems: Protection of the environment is a key priority for Hitech Industries, thus driving it to integrate ecofriendly systems for both Resins and PU Business. It possesses the ISO 14000 and OSHAS 18000 certifications that mark its commitment to the environment as well as the health and safety of its team members and other stakeholders. Reliable consistency: The polyurethane from Hitech Industries offers a number of advantages as an insulation option, notably high energy efficiency, resistance to moisture and condensation, durability, controlled noise levels and ease of application and maintenance. — farhana@khaleejtimes.com
allowing very little time to evacuate the building or fight the fire. Though many third-party certification cabinets offer safety features such as self-closing doors in the event of a fire and air insulation, these cabinets still do not provide similar fire protection as a dedicated central storeroom. The best and safest solution for storage of hazardous substances in workplaces is the use of safety storage cabinets manufactured to European Standard EN 14470. These safety storage cabinets offer a maximum fire resistance of 90 minutes and are certified to EN 14470-1, EN 14727, GS and FM-Standard. Fire rated safety storage cabinets for storing flammable liquids are perfect for locations where extended evacuation times are critical such as open space laboratories, high risk and remote areas. M/s Asecos GmbH, Germany is a leading manufacturer of safe and approved storage of flammable and hazardous substances. Asecos cabinets meet high standards of quality; are tested extensively for guaranteed safety and offers extended manufacturer warranty of up to 10 years. Asecos provides a wide range of safety and storage products from type tested cabinets for flammable materials to non-flammable and chemical cabinets to gas storage and environmental cabinets and extractions systems. For more information go to www.labfitouts.com, www.asecos.global.
Ahead of the curve Polycon Rotolining is a blessing for the chemical and petroleum industry Polycon Gulf Ltd is a very popular name in the UAE. It is part of Al Nasser Industrial Enterprises and Al Nasser Holdings – a Group with an outstanding reputation. The Group has a presence in Oilfield Supplies, Storages, Polymers, Steel and Power, Real Estate, Retailing, Hospitality and so on. The group believes in “Made in the UAE, Made for the GCC” and continues to build the skills to meet the challenges of the future. In 1993, when “Polycon” was started, it was the first of its kind, manufacturing world-class water and chemical storage tanks. Over the years, Polycon has served numerous government departments, reputed industrial houses, real estate agencies and many more. Polycon works on the principles of quality and service. The products pass the most stringent quality norms and carry material and performance guarantees. Polycon had been ahead of others in introducing Rotolining technologies in the UAE. Rotolining is a unique technology far more superior compared to other similar technologies. It helps in extending the working life of equipment and machinery exposed to corrosion. It is simple, yet very reliable and can be done on complex shapes also. It is a blessing for the chemical and petroleum industry. The company has invested sufficient time and resources in this technology to serve the vast petroleum industry of GCC.
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Empower your car engine with Power lubricant Beware of dust, dirt and debris in your engine Total car care experts offer the most important reasons to change a vehicle’s oil routinely. Engines are made up of many moving parts, and those parts need to be properly lubricated to avoid damage. Oil in the engine provides this vital function. Over time, that oil breaks down and becomes contaminated with dust, dirt and debris from the engine, as well as the environment. When that happens, oil can’t properly do its job. Therefore, you should select the appropriate
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Quality fleet management Valtrans Limousine is a premium service comprising of well-kept vehicles and highly-trained RTA-certified chauffeurs, available for hire at any time to any place. Valtrans Limousine stands out not only because of their competitive rates, but also because the chauffeurs have extensive route knowledge within the UAE.
When your engine is running, it makes power but also makes heat and that’s where engine coolant comes in. It circulates through the engine and absorbs heat, helping keep the engine at the right operating temperature and also helps keep your engine working as efficiently as possible, helps keep its emissions low, and even helps provide that toasty heater air on cold days. You should check your vehicle’s coolant level every time you fill up the fuel tank. And if you ever need to add coolant.
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EHK Car Wash Services, a sister company of Valtrans that specialises in advanced technology dedicated to eco-friendly modes of car cleaning, is providing complementary services when using Valtrans valet at various locations. Currently utilising the same waterless systems that were first designed to clean aircrafts, this method is not only a powerful clean option, but also leaves a protective finish on all vehicles.
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system. Along with advanced operations, Valtrans is also implementing their eco-friendly and waterless car wash to certain locations for guests that utilize valet parking.
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