' UK's Leading Low Pressure Water Mist Provider '
September 2013
WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AMBITEMP AND KEEPMOAT CONSTRUCTION
Premier Mist are delighted to announce their appointment in the provision of specialist fire suppression works to two new build care homes in north Yorkshire. Both care homes are being built by Keepmoat construction and are to provide first class accommodation for elderly residents from the region.
Premier mist are installing their DualMIST™ system to all areas of both schemes and Ambitemp are engaged as mechanical and electrical services specialists.
Chris Chambers of Ambitemp and Adrian Tolson Projects Director for Premier mist met at one of the sites recently (see image) to review general progress of the works. Mr Chambers was keen to acknowledge Premier mists contribution to date and thanked our Mr Tolson for his attendance and input into coordination and planning matters.
Chris Chambers stated: “the response I have received from Premier mist has been exceptional from the outset, from our initial meeting with the companies Managing Director Peter Duval, to the efficient and excellent design drawings submitted by the team at Premier mist. We received much interest in these schemes from a number of companies offering both sprinkler and mist solutions but Premier Mist stood apart from the rest and we believe greatly their system and the management behind the company”.
Mr Tolson, simply stated: “our DualMIST™ system is unquestionably the best solution for care home protection, having witnessed the system during BRE testing myself I feel very confident in that our system which covers 16m2 and suppresses fires very quickly using just 25 litres of water per nozzle is the best and most effective product anywhere. My field engineers are fully committed to delivering a world class service to our many clients and we look forward immensely to concluding the projects for Ambitemp".
November 2013
PREMIER MIST EXHIBIT AT THE CARE SHOW EXHIBITION IN BIRMINGHAM
Premier Mist recently exhibited at the Care Show exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham, the event was spread over two consecutive days (12-13th of November).
Ian Taylor Premier Mist's Design Manager and Marketing Manager Gareth Jones were in attendance for the company, Gareth stated that the event was very well organised and we have made many new friends within the care home industry, indeed a number of potential clients have furnished my design and estimating colleagues with plans for new care developments since the date. Premier Mist were the only suppression based company to exhibit at the show and the event was an absolute success.
Peter Duval, Premier Mist's Managing Director also attended the show and wished to thank all involved in the organisation and presentation of the company and its products particularly Ian and Gareth for their excellent creative work, Peter further wished to thank the organisers and all whom attended our stand, and summarised by stating “we have received over 30 valid enquires since the show, which has exceeded our initial expectations”.
NEWS
December 2013
PREMIER MIST CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS.
The event was a huge success and according to Peter Duval Managing Director of Premier Mist and Chief Executive of the Optimist Fire Products Ltd, “the party gave a little back to the team here at Premier Mist who have all excelled in their commitment and work ethic in what has been a very successful and fulfilling period. Premier Mist through the endeavours of our team have exceeded my own expectations for 2013, we have secured work and successfully expedited the same to multiple new and existing residential care homes, schools, hotels and fire brigade properties. The testing of our DualMIST™ product has set new test parameters for residential and commercial risks, in particular the launch of our DMC-R35 nozzle in the new year breeds fresh impetus and much excitement to our existing product range”.
Peter, continued to heap special praise on his Projects Design Manager Ian Taylor and Projects Director Adrian Tolson by stating “ I cannot thank Ian and Adrian enough they have made a tremendous contribution to the success of Premier Mist this year, they are truly world class engineers who lead by example”. Premier Mist look forward to a fruitful new year and would take this opportunity of thanking their many clients for choosing DualMIST™ and to the preferred supply chain including but not limited to IPS and Grundfos for their support and excellent service throughout 2013.
The 'boss' Peter Duval & his wife Nicola
The management team of Premier Mist were rewarded for their tremendous hard work throughout 2013 with a bumper Christmas celebration at the Cedar Court hotel in Wakefield. All directors of the company were in attendance together with the firms insurance broker Julian Hale and senior managers from design, marketing and engineering.
Technical Director Nick Ketteridge & his wife Jen
Projects Director Adrian Tolson & his partner Alex
Projects Design Manager Ian Taylor & his partner Leanne
Marketing Manager Gareth Jones & his wife Laura
Engineer Keiran Allen & his wife Zara
Insurance Broker Julian Hale & his partner
Senior Engineer John Parker
Engineering Manager Don Powell
Ian Taylor getting the night started
Premier Mist is proud to announce the recent commissioning and handover of their DualMIST™ system to the luxurious extra care facility Whitley Court located on Hayes Road in Paignton, Devon.
The unit offers first class accommodation to the elderly and comprises of self-contained living for residents, whilst affording exceptional shared facilities within the confines of the complex including a restaurant and a salon.
The water mist installation was executed methodically and ahead of programme, the system was installed to all habitable areas within the scheme including corridors.
December 2013
PREMIER MIST COMPLETE WORKS TO A LUXURY 80 BEDROOM EXTRA CARE FACILITY FOR SANCTUARY HOUSING.
Premier Mist have received huge praise from both the builder Messes Leadbitter and the specialist Mechanical and Electrical Subcontractor ECS, who were delighted to handover the building to Sanctuary Housing with minimal fuss. Jerry Martin of ECS, stated: "the quality of the installation was superb, the team at Premier Mist excelled in all aspects of the contract from design to site execution. I would highly recommend them for future schemes".
Peter Duval Premier Mist's Chief Executive was full of praise for his project team, stating: “the efforts of our team must be commended on this project, I am highly delighted by the feedback attained from our clients, very well done to all involved”.
Premier Mist have made significant contribution to the development and validation of low-pressure water mist systems in the UK for both residential and commercial premise. The testing programme undertaken by the company in conjunction with the Building Research Establishment (BRE GLOBAL) has accelerated the emergence of low-pressure water mist systems, which through sound and proven test analysis the systems marketed by the company are further advanced in performance with superior water efficiency whilst minimising the need for high density of expellant. Premier Mist through DualMIST™ produce nozzles which suppress fires utilising far less water than all other competitors who offer a validated low-pressure system.
The development of water mist has a viable and in many aspects an enhancement on conventional sprinklers has necessitated the need for a reliable and stringent test standards to ensure the inclusion of water mist to any application or risk is supported by individual data, setting out system design highlighting nozzle flow rates, spacing’s and height limitations, heat reduction of the system and so on and so forth.
Premier Mist are integral to the development of BS standards the company hold representation to the British joint working group and Nick Ketteridge technical director of Premier Mist is the Chairman of the British standards working group, having received nomination from Bob Whitley former technical advisor of TYCO industries. The group is represented also by the BRE, FPA, FM,BAFSA, FIA and the fire services. Premier Mist are the only UK manufacturer of low-pressure water mist components who hold membership. Mr Ketteridge attended a British standards committee meeting held at the BSI headquarters in Chiswick on the 19th of November 2013 and discussions progressed suitably whereupon it is now an objective to have the residential 8458 draft protocol ratified vide a full BS within 8 months of the meeting date.
December 2013
PREMIER MIST INFLUENTIAL IN AGREEMENT OF EUROPEAN & BRITISH WATER MIST STANDARDS.
Above: Fire Tests at BRE
Above: BSI Headquarters
Following the meeting at Chiswick, Premier Mist were invited to attend the quarterly review of the European standards for water mist in Berlin Germany. This meeting was held on the 27th and 28th of November 2013. In fact two representatives from the UK attended Mr Ketteridge of Premier mist was accompanied by Lousie Jackman BREs principal fire consultant. Further attendees included Ragnar Wighnass the Chairman of the IWMA and lead test principal of SINTEF in Norway and Dr Tim Nicholls. The purpose of the meeting was to progress the CEN standard to a position of submission for full approval.
November 2013
PREMIER MIST SET NEW STANDARDS IN COMMERCIAL FIRE TESTING
Premier Mist in conjunction with the BRE, London Fire Service and Kier Group has recently undertaken a 8489 Part 7 Cat C fire test to the BS standard test protocol. This was of considerable significance given that the same was subjected to substantial forced ventilation during system discharge.
All parties in attendance were highly satisfied by the performance of the system which way exceeded the acceptance criteria as required under the current commercial test protocol, invariably setting new boundaries in the testing of wet suppression systems.
Peter Duval, Premier Mist's Managing Director was delighted with the test outcome and stated that “this has further demonstrated our position of market leaders in the development of highly effective and efficient water mist systems for both residential and commercial applications, emphasising further the effectiveness of DualMIST™.
The standard presently makes no provision for wind/air movement during system testing, therefore we agreed to enhance the test by challenging our system with significant forced ventilation at 2.5m per second air flow, I wish to thank BRE GLOBAL for their continued support and for the representatives for Kier Group for attending the test and presentation of DualMIST™”. The fire test was further attended by Nick Ketteridge technical director and Adrian Tolson Projects director.
Test Data
Nozzle Type
DMR-C-35
Nozzle Flow Rate
<40 l/min (155 litres recorded with 4 nozzles operating)
Nozzle Spacing
3.6m
Nozzle Height
5m
Temperature Reduction Data
Before Activation: >100°C
3 Minutes Post Activation: <60°C
0-1 minute: Ignition
2-3 minutes: Fire develops
5 minutes: Activation
3 minutes from activation
Test completion
Minimal damage to fire load
Minimal damage to fire source
October 2013
PREMIER MIST LEAD THE WAY IN STANDALONE PERSONAL PROTECTION
Premier Mist is proud to announce the launch of “FIRE GUARDIAN™”, the only standalone unit that has undertaken and passed recognised industry fire test protocol.
The Fire Guardian™ has been designed and developed to afford fire protection to the most vulnerable and has recently undertaken stringent fire testing at the Building Research Establishment (BRE GLOBAL) in Watford, the said testing was developed by BRE in conjunction with the ministry of justice for prison cell fires, taking cognisance of deliberate ignition, high fire loading and fast developing fires.
The principal criteria is to prove a maintainable and tenable atmosphere during discharge thus preserving life and property. The fire testing of Fire Guardian™ was highly successful and attendees from Kent and Tyne and Wear were most impressed by the test and moreover the performance of the Fire Guardian.
Peter Duval Premier Mist's managing director was present during the testing and acclaimed that “this product has huge potential, its performance was unbelievable the quick response using smoke detection to activate the system is very impressive, I would like to thank our development team lead by Nick for this excellent product”.
Nick Ketteridge Premier Mist's technical director was highly satisfied by the testing and stated “I am aware that competitors, offering standalone protection have undertaken some simplified fire scenarios utilising newspaper and a mattress with a very low fuel loading creating a slow smouldering fire that in essence is easy to control and/or suppress, almost self-extinguishing. We have complete faith in this product and believe that fire products should be adequately challenged and tested prior to installation”.
Nick proceeded to explain “that the unique positioning of the Fire Guardian™
in a room elevates any blind spots, this combined with the highly effective DualMIST™ nozzle the product is well advanced to that offered by competitors”
For further information on The Fire Guardian™ please see www.thefireguardian.com
Or view the online product brochure click here
Fire Guardian ™
Fire Load
Post Test
September 2013
WAKEFIELD DISTRICT HOUSING “WDH” ENGAGE PREMIER MIST IN LOCAL REFURBISHMENT SCHEME
Premier Mist is proud to announce the securement of further works through WDH, this contract incorporates the removal and replacement of an existing system for Premier Mist's fully certified and approved low-pressure misting system to all areas of the development. The contract was awarded to Premier Mist following their successful completion of Croflands sheltered housing scheme in Ossett, West Yorkshire.
Premier Mist is proud to announce the securement of further works through WDH, this contract incorporates the removal and replacement of an existing system for Premier Mist's fully certified and approved low-pressure misting system to all areas of the development. The contract was awarded to Premier Mist following their successful completion of Croflands sheltered housing scheme in Ossett, West Yorkshire.
The refit works are underway and the images (right) show Premier mist services installed to both rooms and corridors.
Joe Sladek site manager for the council recommended Premier mist for this latest scheme following their excellent performance at Croflands and stated “Premier mist are a pleasure to have on site, their installation is of an exceptionally high standard and the works progress quickly. They are very reliable and work always to programme”. Premier mist also assist the WDH with fire system maintenance and emergency call-outs, these works are coordinated through Denis Newcombe who was also happy to congratulate Premier mist for its response to unplanned callouts and stated “Premier mist continue to provide us with a prompt and efficient service, thanks to Adrian and his committed engineers”.
September 2013
OVERSEAS UPDATE
Significant inroads have been made by Premier Mist in gaining "Bomba" (fire service) acceptance for its systems in Malaysia
Premier Mist Malaysia SND, have made formal introduction of its products, through a number of presentations undertaken in and around the city capital Kula Lumpar.
Nick Ketteridge, Premier Mist UK Ltd technical director has presented to 10 separate entities in a period of 5 days, including "Bomba" and has stated that "the potential for DualMIST™ in Malaysia and surrounding regions is endless, the extent of building and development work is unimaginable, I have met with some of the country's largest developers including Ssanyoung and Hyundai, in addition I have presented our products to the owner of a 40 acre development in Langkowi, incorporating plush apartment's, offices, educational facilities and retail. All parties have expressed significant interest in our technology and our long term plan for development and investment in South East Asia".
Nick Ketteridge enjoying a well-earned drink, with Malaysian partners following a day of client seminars!
September 2013
CONGRATULATIONS TO IAN & LEANNE ON THE ARRIVAL OF SOPHIE
Premier Mist is proud to announce the arrival of Sophie Grace Taylor, Sophie was delivered safely by midwifes at the birth centre within Oldham hospital on Monday 16th of September 2013 at twenty to five in the afternoon (16.39). Ian and Leanne are overjoyed with Sophie's arrival and have confirmed that she weighed a healthy 6 lbs and 4 ozs at birth, Leanne and Sophie are both doing fine and are receiving much support from Ian.
Peter Duval, was keen to congratulate Ian and Leanne, for their joyous news and took this opportunity to give praise to Ian for his contribution to the development and progression of Premier mist, by stating “ Ian’s contribution cannot be understated or underestimated, he leads our design team with purpose and maturity beyond his years, he is an asset to the company, I am overjoyed for both Ian and Leanne, on a personal note, Ian is a fabulous fellow and I believe he will make an amazing dad, his concern for Leanne throughout her pregnancy was obvious to all, I wish Ian and his fantastic young family much happiness.
Above: Leanne & Sophie seconds after her arrival.
Premier Mists managing director Peter Duval, expressed further the significance of product validation and on-going system approval, by stating "we have a long term objective in attaining global recognition for the products/systems that we continue to develop, unquestionably through trial and error we have and continue to enhance our range of residential and commercial products, I personally wish to thank the team at BRE as through many hours of wet discharging and fire testing of our systems at their facilities have enabled such progression"