May 2013
PREMIER MIST PROGRESS WORKS TO SANCTUARYS EXTRA CARE FACITLY IN PAIGNTON
Premier Mist utilising their DualMIST™ System recently secured a significantly sized extra care facility owned by Sanctuary Housing.
The order was placed through a local Mechanical and Electrical services provider following Sanctuary’s technical evaluation of the Premier mist system.
The Building is to offer first class extra care accommodation to elderly residents over 5 floor levels.
Nick Ketteridge technical director of Premier Mist stated that “following the successful completion of residential fire testing at BRE GLOBAL our system has attracted considerable interest from residential care home developers, it is I believe through system development, stringent fire testing and third party validation by accredited third parties that we are able to offer clients such as Sanctuary housing a system that exceeds others in both efficiency and aesthetics. The unique design and flow characteristics of our system enables our suppression of fire utilising minimal amounts of water. I attended a technical meeting with senior representatives of Sanctuary housing and I was extremely impressed by their attention to detail and quality, the residents safety and comfort was paramount to them. We are delighted to be of assistance to Sanctuary housing on this scheme and look forward to progressing our works to completion.
Peter Duval Managing director was equally impressed by Sanctuary’s approach to fire safety and would like to thank them for placing this order with Premier mist.
The works are progressing very well at site and we would give thanks to all involved in this project from design, project management, site engineers and suppliers.
“My team are very competent and I meet regularly with them to discuss any issues arising from our works that may affect our performance, environmental impact and safety of staff/others as a result of our services”.
Premier Mist chose QMS International PLC to accredit and audit our management systems as they are unquestionably one of the leading organisations of global proportion whom specialise in the ISO accreditation and certification scheme. Established back in 1993 their philosophy is ‘keep it simple’ and this is exactly what we try to do here at Premier Mist. QMS have been recognised as a leader in their field, winning the prestigious ‘green apple’ award for environmental best practices and awards such as the ‘arch of Europe’ for recognising quality and excellence within companies. Senior assessor Chris Tuffrey complimented Premier Mist on its systems in our recent audit, stating:
“It was a pleasure auditing Premier Mist, their management, environmental, health & safety systems are second to none. It is rare I visit a company that have developed every aspect of their processes, from initial enquiry to installing their renowned product everything has been documented and internally scrutinised to ensure they have the best possible systems in place. I would also endorse Premier Mist for the fact they have captivated their responsibilities to health & safety and the impact on the environment by the appointment of an external SHE (safety, health & environment) advisor, who has worked closely to collate an outstanding workable SHE manual”
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Premier Mist were recently complimented by QMS PLC during a recent audit of their safety management systems. Boasting ISO accreditation to 9001 (office management systems), 14001 (environmental systems) and 18001 (health & safety systems) and key to the successful implementation of such systems are the stringent procedures Premier Mist have in place to ensure compliance, thus giving the company a streamline and highly efficient management process of all its affairs.
Premier Mist take their responsibility’s to health and safety, general management and environmental issues most seriously.
Ian Taylor, projects design manager for the company is tasked to control the systems and procedures thus ensuring the same are adhered to. Ian was delighted to receive huge praise from QMS and stated:
July 2013
PREMIER MIST RECEIVE COMMENDATION DURING ISO AUDIT
September 2013
PREMIER MIST TO EXHIBIT AT THE NATIONAL CARE HOME EXHIBITION
Premier Mist are excited to be exhibiting at ‘The Care Show’, at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.
The exhibition, which runs from 12-13 November 2013, is designed to provide education, products and services to any organisation responsible for the care of older people.
Premier Mist is proud to have recently completed successful projects on behalf of major care providers such as Sanctuary Housing, with the extensively BRE-tested DualMIST™ system being installed into the new build Court Lodge care facility in Horley, as well as the Llangaren House project in Surrey. We have also recently completed a much praised retrofit installation into the St Barnabas retirement college in Surrey.
Particularly useful for residential applications is our DualMIST™ FireGuardian™ which will also be on display at the exhibition; we are sure the device will entice prospective clients with its slick aesthetic appearance and flawless design concept. This unit provides pinpoint protection to the most vulnerable affording a cost effective and transferrable fire protection device for prospective clients particularly to existing premises.
More details about the exhibition can be found on The Care Show website by clicking here
The Premier Mist team are looking forward to meeting both existing customers and new clients alike, come and visit our stand!
Where? Birmingham NEC, Hall 11, Stand B78
When? Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th November, 10am – 4pm
“Our new website will be one of key platforms through which we will communicate with our customers and potential clients alongside our profiles on social media including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+ and YouTube. However, as a Yorkshire company we also believe in good, old-fashioned face-to-face meetings with our customers to truly understand their needs.”
In the news section Premier Mist will publish stories about the company and new developments in the world of fire suppression systems and low press water mist systems. You can also visit our blog which you can find
Welcome to our new website. Here you find a wide range of information about our company, our work in fire suppression systems and how our new Dual MIST™ low-pressure water mist system is setting new standards for fire safety saving people’s lives and protecting property.
Premier Mist is the leader in the development and manufacture of innovative low-pressure water mist technology delivering the most efficient fire suppression systems in the UK.
Managing Director Peter Duval said: “The company’s Dual MIST™ low-pressure water mist system has surpassed the most exacting standards set by the British Standards Institute and verified by BRE Group to deliver a fire suppression solution for all commercial, residential, industrial and public buildings that saves lives and protects properties.
May 2013
FIREX INTERNATIONAL - May 2013
By August 13 of this year, all new and existing nursing homes in the US will be required to install automatic fire sprinklers, without waivers or exceptions.
Meanwhile, Wales will become the first country in the world where sprinklers will be compulsory in all new homes. The law will apply to newly built houses and blocks of flats, as well as care homes and university halls of residence.
At Premier Mist we believe a similar law will be introduced throughout the UK that requires all care homes to have automatic fire suppression systems. If you’re concerned about the impending regulations and want to find out more about the DualMIST™ visit the Premier Mist website or call us on 0845 8384361.
The International fire exhibition concluded successfully on Thursday 16th of May, the event was very successful and provided a show case for our products to an international market.
Peter Duval our CEO, stated “we have made many friends during our week at the N E C, the interest in our systems from in particular businesses across Europe was extremely encouraging and via Optimist several meetings have been arranged for June and July to progress matters with potential overseas clients. Our DualMIST™ system, given the pending approvals to FM 5560 is seen as the ideal fire protection solution to amongst many the Italian, Greek, Dutch, French and Ukrainian market”. Valter Villa of Electronica in Italy said simply when asked about the system “PERFETTO” Mr Villa attended our stand on a daily basis and is keen to promote our technology to the Italian market.
Nick Ketteridge our technical director stated that “a priority for our business is the continuous development and validation of our products and as such we are pleased to be in discussions with the FPA to utilise their new fire test facility located at Moreton in Marsh, to carry out testing to FM 5560”. The impressive new facility was show cased in an open presentation at Firex and discussions ensued between Nick Ketteridge and Simon Bird of the FPA and Max Chaplin of FM establishing a sound relationship moving forward to full type testing and approval.
Further interest was attained for the DualMIST™ fire guardian, it was a great topic of conversation to many, its slick and aesthetic appearance underpins its flawless design concept, “the fire guardian seduced many” claimed our Design Manager who was pleased to assist in the numerous enquiries received from residential clients.
Premier Mist look forward greatly to the their next exhibition at the N E C which is planned for later this year.
May 2013
PREMIER MIST EXHIBIT AT FIREX
This week we are exhibiting at FIREX 2013, the leading event for every professional involved in the fire protection, prevention and detection industry.
The event started on Monday, May 13 since then Premier Mist have been inundated with global organisations keen to find out more and specify the companies DualMIST™ on new and existing developments.
Come along and meet our CEO Peter Duval, Nick Ketteridge Technical Director and projects design manager Ian Taylor to find out more about our DualMIST™ system and our wide range of services.
You can find us in Hall 3, Stands 3/C31 the exhibition closes at 6pm on Thursday May 16.
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our DualMIST™ system to the St Barnabas retirement college in Surrey. Our system is installed to all areas of the college including self-contained living accommodation, common areas, corridors and a small chapel.
We congratulate all staff members who have worked tremendously well throughout this contract, the scheme was entirely unique and presented the team with some significant design and installation challenges, a special mention must be made to our site team led by senior engineer John Parker who continues to produce exceptional work and his ethics to customer care must be applauded.
The installation was carried out to an occupied listed property holding an abundance of character and individuality, our works were coordinated as to fully accommodate all residents and to ensure that our pipe routes were installed in an aesthetically pleasing and discreet manner.
We would further thank the college management, staff and residents for their assistance and hospitality during our works, our suppliers particularly International Plastics for their efforts in the supply of pipework and connections for the works.
Our Projects Director Adrian Tolson stated “this type of installation is always difficult due to the complexity of working within an occupied area, the positioning of service pipework was a challenge to us, but this was overcome mainly due to the reduced pipe sizing required for DualMIST™ in essence the installation was straight forward enough, if compared to installing a conventional sprinkler system.
I am pleased to have been part of this prestigious project”.
April 2013
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS WITHIN CARE HOMES
March 2013
PREMIER MIST LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
May 2013
INSTALLATION OF THE DualMIST™ SYSTEM TO ST BARNABAS COLLEGE, SURREY
NEWS
August 2013
PREMIER MIST PROGRESS INSTALLATION TO PRESTIGIOUS CARE HOME BUILT BY BERKELEY HOMES
Premier mist are in the latter stages of completing their installation to another luxury Sanctuary Housing scheme in Gloustershire, the development has been constructed by Berkeley Homes and is due to open before Christmas.
The facility provides first class accommodation to the elderly and comprises of cinema, restaurant, kitchen and 51 apartments. Premier Mist are proud of their involvement in the scheme and enjoy immensely working alongside the project team lead by Martin Usher of Berkeley Homes.
John Parker Premier Mist's assigned engineer to the project was most pleased by site progress made by his team and stated, “this project is the second Berkeley/Sanctuary development I have managed for the company recently and the organisation and assistance given by the Berkeley team and the Mechanical contractors must be acknowledged”.
June 2013
PREMIERMIST REPLACE NOZZLES INSTALLED BY ROGUE SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR
Following a recent BAFSA report on system misrepresentations, Premier Mist have received enquires in the replacement of none-credible components for their validated DualMIST™ nozzles.
A number of nozzles have been removed and replaced by Premier Mist following technical disclosures by one of the world’s leading fire test laboratories and UK's leading trade associations, Premier Mist continue to advise clients on issues of system compliance and nozzle suitability and prevail upon anyone concerned by their water mist installation to contact their technical team for advice.
Our technical director Nick Ketteridge has a 15 year history in the development and progression of low pressure water mist in the UK and has a direct involvement in the approval protocol for water mist systems in the UK and represents both the British and European standards committees in a technical capacity.
Nick Ketteridge stated that:
“It is imperative that both sprinkler systems and water mist systems are installed to the appropriate test standard protocol, designers and contractors must strictly comply to the relevant design parameters for each system. Only recently it has been found that nozzles have been installed by contractors that have actually failed fire testing and test documentation has been amended to change the design parameters of a specific system, these matters are I believe isolated but nonetheless concerning. Premier Mist made the necessary changes to these systems and by doing so the operator now has a safe and effective suppression system. I would prevail on those parties who are responsible for the assessment of systems to remain vigilant and ensure that all designers and contractors comply to the relevant parameters of each system, ensuring that testing and validation of systems has been undertaken by independent accredited organisations such as the BRE GLOBAL. Premier Mist have tested the nozzles removed and it is clearly obvious that they do not give sufficient coverage, they were positioned too sparsely to afford anywhere near the protection envisaged.
Spray pattern of tested and validated Premier mist DualMIST™ nozzle with extensive coverage
Spray pattern of non credible nozzle with limited coverage
July 2013
THE FIRE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (FIA) GIVE RECOGNITION TO PREMIER MIST FOR THEIR INNOVATIVE DUAL MIST™ TECHNOLOGY
Over the past 3 years the FIA have showcased innovative and dynamic fire protection companies, in the intention of creating a wider awareness to the industry of new and exciting products.
The event was held at the FIA's head office in Hampton, a number of high profile companies including Kidde, Siemens, Xtralis and Premier Mist were invited to present their respective companies and technology to an audience containing around 90 fire protection professionals.
Nick Ketteridge Premier Mist’s technical director gave an excellent overview of Premier Mist in a 15 minute presentation. Nick covered the companies structure, design, manufacturing and installation capabilities before digressing on to the exciting and highly effective technology of combing coarse and fine mist droplets at low pressure though the concept of DualMIST™.
Premier Mist were the only fire suppression company in attendance and Martin Duggan the FIA’s general manager congratulated Premier Mist for their achievements over the past year by stating:
“ In attaining residential and commercial test validation for a system utilising unique ideas is a great achievement, particularly given the low flows and pressures of the DualMIST™ nozzles. Well Done! ”
Mr Duggan also applauded Premier Mist for their recent success at the Wakefield Business innovation awards and is keen to relay this great accolade to all other FIA members.
July 2013
DUAL MIST™ TECHNOLOGY PROTECTS CUMBRIAN FIRE SERVICE
Premier Mist is pleased to announce the successful completion of their DualMIST™ system to the new Workington Fire station in Cumbria.
The contract was awarded to Premier mist by M&E specialists “Lorne Stewart PLC” and in partnership with Border Construction the works including fire protection was successfully integrated into the scheme.
Lorne Stewarts managing surveyor James McCallum was delighted by the performance of Premier Mist's personnel throughout the contracted works and has recommended that Lorne Stewart consider Premier Mist on future schemes requiring fire mist suppression by stating: “ I was most satisfied by Premier Mist and have received rave reviews from our contract management personnel regarding their willingness to react at short notice”.
Premier Mist's projects director Adrian Tolson, thanked in particular Ronald Holt and Alan Lawton of Lorne Stewarts who were helpful and professional throughout the works. Lead engineers for Premier Mist were John Parker and Kirk Arncliff, John stated “I am pleased to have been involved in this project, the organisation and assistance from our clients management team was excellent and our team responded adequately to a tight commissioning schedule. It is highly satisfying that our system and company were chosen to protect a UK fire station”
The installation consisted briefly of an underground water storage tank, which provided supplies to an internally located primed pumping station, therefrom a press fit pipework served mist head locations placed strategically throughout the brigade property, including fire officers mess facilities, meeting rooms, offices and watch rooms. Premier Mist were totally responsible for the design and implementation of their system.
August 2013
PREMIER MIST TO EXTEND DISTRIBUTION OF ITS PRODUCTS TO SOUTH EAST ASIA
The success story continues with the incorporation of Premier Mist (South East Asia) Sdn Bhd.
Premier Mist South East Asia is to service an existing data base of clients whilst prevailing upon new business opportunities in the region extending to Australia and New Zealand. The company is to based in the heart of Kula Lumpar city and is jointly owned by Premier Mist UK and a consortium of Malaysian construction specialists.
Premier Mist's managing director Peter Duval, was frilled to announce the forming of Premier Mist's first overseas company by stating; “we cannot underestimate the significance of this partnership, having met our new partners I am convinced that with our support they can quickly establish our DualMIST™ system as a viable alternative to sprinklers, our partners are actively involved in project management and the construction of huge developments across Asia and have essentially a customer base that includes some of Asia’s biggest and best renowned contracting conglomerates such as:
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MRCB Corporation - Listed entity in Malaysia
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Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Ltd - Korean construction giant
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Hyundai Engineering & Construction Ltd - Korean construction giant
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Lotte Group - Korean chaebol with interests in hotels, reatial and construction
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Taisei Corporation - Japanese construction
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Eurocopter (Malaysia) - French helicopter manufacturer
We are providing training and system support presently and are meeting again with senior fire authorities and specifiers from Kula Lumpar in 4 weeks’ time to discuss the inclusion of our system to a number of high profile projects across Malaysia”.
Premier Mist intend opening several overseas operations which will be supported by the imminent UK listing to FM Global.
' UK's Leading Low Pressure Water Mist Provider '
June 2013
PREMIERMIST RECEIVE NOMINATION FOR INNOVATION AWARDS
Premier Mist were one of three finalists shortlisted for the 'Wakefield Business Awards'.
The event was held at the Cedar Court Hotel in Wakefield on 20th of June 2013 sponsored by Chadwick Lawrence solicitors and the Wakefield Express newspapers.
Premier Mist narrowly missed out on the ultimate first prize award, but their innovative products were given huge applause when introduced by celebrity guest speaker Clare Frisby. An audience containing in excess of 250 local business executives were completely enthralled as Clare dictated an overview of Premier mist and the unique concept of DualMIST™ Technology.
Following the award ceremony Clare Frisby approached Nick Ketteridge Premier Mist's technical director and gave great praise to the company for achieving such a prestigious award nomination, stating “you should be so proud of your achievement Nick, you clearly have a very special and exciting product”. Premier mist were represented on the night by CEO Peter Duval, his wife Nicola, Nick Ketteridge ,his wife Jen and the companies projects design manager Ian Taylor accompanied by his partner Leanne. The event was black tie, which was cordially presented and professionally managed. All attendees enjoyed a memorable evening.
June 2013
HUGE PRAISE FOR PREMIER MIST FROM THE COLLEGE BURSAR AT ST BARNABAS
“ The College of St Barnabas is a Charity that provides retirement flats and nursing rooms for around 60 Residents within a grade II listed building. Premier Mist UK Ltd were firstly prepared to provide a quotation which they then stood by until we had raised the funds to carry out the work. The project at the College took four weeks and throughout the Premier Mist staff were friendly, courteous and very professional in all that they did. The disruption to the College Residents was managed with care and consideration and therefore no complaints were received. It was a pleasure to work with a company that showed such pride and care in their work.”
We again thank all involved in the college project.
We were proud to report recently on the successful completion of our works to the St Barnabas retirement college in Surrey.
Following our companies news report we received a welcomed letter of compliment and thanks from the college Bursar Mr Paul Wilkin DChA relating to our works.
The following appraisal of the company and the performance of our staff was acknowledged:
June 2013
PREMIER MIST SECURE REPEAT BUSINESS WITH GB BUILDING SOLUTIONS.
Premier Mist have been awarded the contract for the design and implementation of their DualMIST™ system to the Court Lodge Residential Care Home in Horley.
The works were awarded by GB Building Group, following Premier mist’s successful completion to the Llangaren house project in Surrey.
Our Manager Director Peter Duval, was of course delighted to receive this contract and would like to thank all at GB for their continuous acknowledgment of our system and the excellent service we provide.
GB Building Group’s Managing Quantity Surveyor Mark Gaines gave the following appraisal of the company’s performance:
“We have used Premier Mist on two recent projects in Salisbury, Wiltshire & Horley, Surrey and on both occasions we have received a professional service and proactive approach to both schemes. Premier mist’s design team have designed systems that have been well thought through with minimal disruption to other trades working alongside them on the projects i.e. Mechanical & Electrical trades. Commercially they have a product which is competitive, and with the strong team and performance behind Peter Duval they have an edge/balance which goes beyond the normal service that you usually find with other sub-contractors of this nature.
We propose to use Peter & his team on future projects and would have no hesitation in recommending them to other contractors for mist suppression works”.
Our Projects Director Adrian Tolson, was also excited at the prospect of successfully overseeing further developments for GB Building and added:
“It was an absolute pleasure to work with GB at Llangaren house, their site management team were extremely helpful and professional throughout”
Mr Duval has stated that:
“Our previous contract was awarded following the closure of GBs appointed fire protection contractor, it is fair to say that the sprinkler installation was in total disarray following an inherent mis- management of works by the previous contractor. We acted quickly to mitigate any completion issues prevalent by the delay in our appointment by engaging one of our proficient engineering teams to site, the installation was expeditiously brought up to our required level of quality and the works were thankfully handed over to our client on time and in good working order”.
Premier Mist are pleased to announce their recent membership with the FPA. This partnership is significant given the launch of the FPA's new fire test facility at Moreton in March, Gloucestershire and Premier Mist's on-going development of their DualMIST™ low pressure technology.
The FPA were formed in 1946 and today are the UK's leading third party association, recognised primarily for their fire training expertise and validation of fire products and systems.
The FPA are one of a number of prominent trade and regulatory parties whom work closely with Premier mist in the development and approval of water mist systems.
Premier Mist are also members of the FIA and IWMA and have an on-going fire test programme with BRE global in the development of their systems and products.
Ian Taylor, Premier Mist’s design manager joined the company following a successful employment career with some of the UK’s leading fire sprinkler organisations. Ian was impressed from the outset and stated:
June 2013
PREMIERMIST IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE F.P.A
“The test and approval of the DualMIST™ system thus far has convinced me that we have something very special, our ability to effect suppression on fire utilising much smaller amounts of water is incredible, the combination of water droplet is very, very effective and our testing and approvals is due testament to the effectiveness of our products”
Peter Duval wishes to thank all at the FPA for their interest in our technology and looks forward to progressing a working relationship with the FPA team led by Simon Bird.