APPOINTMENTS & NEWS 5


Advanced’s MxPro 5 4-loop panels achieve Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)


M


xPro 5 four-loop fi re alarm control panels from Advanced now hold an Environmental


Product compliance requirements. Declaration


(EPD), providing independently verifi ed data on the products’ environmental impact across their full lifecycle.


Issued in accordance with EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 and ISO 14044/14025, and


verifi ed by BRE Global, the EPD


delivers transparent, standardised environmental performance data to support sustainability-focused specifi cation and whole-building assessment. Environmental Product Declarations are increasingly used across the construction and building services sectors to provide comparable, verifi ed data on a product’s environmental impact. Developed using a life cycle assessment (LCA), an EPD quantifi es impacts across each stage of a product’s life, from raw material extraction and manufacturing through to transport, use, and end-of-life treatment. For the MxPro 5 four-loop panels, the EPD cradle-to-grave


presents environmental


including carbon footprint and other impact indicators, allowing consultants, designers and building


owners to better understand how


fi re safety systems contribute to the overall environmental performance of a building or infrastructure project.


The declaration applies across the full range of MxPro 5 four-loop panel confi gurations, including standard and deep enclosure formats, cross-listed variants, and Axis EN software variants,


data,


ensuring consistent environmental data is available regardless of confi guration or


Beyond supporting external specifi cation, the EPD is also valuable in supporting Advanced’s drive for continuous improvement and responsible product design. By identifying where environmental impacts occur across the product lifecycle, the assessment provides insight informing ongoing product development, material selection, manufacturing effi ciency and energy use during operation.


The MxPro 5 range has been developed with longevity, fl exibility and upgradeability in mind, helping to extend system life and reduce waste over time. The addition of an independently verifi ed EPD for the four-loop panels gives specifi ers and end users the data they need to consider fi re detection and alarm systems as part of a wider, more sustainable building strategy. The EPD is valid for fi ve years and will remain in force until March 2031, subject to the terms of the BRE Global verifi cation scheme.


0345 894 7000 www.advancedco.com


Expanded AIM technical team supports customers in face of increased regulatory pressures


A Manufacturing is expanding its


s the construction industry adjusts to tougher technical demands following Grenfell, AIM Acoustic & Insulation technical


function to offer even greater customer support and meet growing demand for its fi re, thermal and acoustic barriers. AIM’s technical support manager Kevin Blake is joined by Tashan Johnson as technical support executive to form an experienced team dedicated to advising customers on compliance, specifi cation and correct installation. They will provide a market leading end-to-end service, says AIM. Not only is the technical support team tasked with ensuring AIM’s product range is compliant and fi t for purpose, together with the company’s specifi cation team they assist architects and contractors at the design stage, giving guidance on the selection of fi re, thermal and acoustic insulation


products


based on in depth understanding of product performance, testing, materials, applications


“The biggest challenge with modern and regulations.


“Expanding the technical support desk demonstrates our commitment to ensuring the correct specifi cation and use of AIM products,” explains Kevin Blake MIFSM, TIFireE. AIM’s technical support manager for seven years, Kevin sits on the Association for Specialist Fire Protection’s TG3 Fire Stopping and TG14 Fire Protection in External Facade Systems task groups and he contributes to British Standards.


construction is fi nding the correct fi re resistance certifi cation. All too often fi re testing standards are not representative of today’s built environment, so proving a product’s performance can be challenging. I work closely with regulatory bodies and approvers to fi nd solutions to complex building designs,” Kevin adds. Tashan Johnson has moved from a senior role in AIM’s technical sales team to concentrate on technical support working with Kevin. Tashan achieved the Institute of Fire Engineers Level 2 Passive Fire Protection qualifi cation in 2024.


“My new role also involves engaging with installers, providing onsite training and advice and undertaking observation visits to check installation is in line with product guidance,” explains Tashan. “We also deliver technical presentations in support of CPD.”


01293 582400 www.aimlimited.co.uk


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