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In response to recent growth, Bandweaver, a company providing solutions for security, fire, power, and pipelines, is delighted to welcome Marinus de Heijde to the Bandweaver team as their new Business Development Manager who brings with him 20 years of experience in the fire safety sector. As a key member of the team, Marinus will be responsible for accelerating Bandweaver’s already impressive growth by developing and executing sales strategies and building relationships with key decision-makers. He will also be working with existing customers, maintaining and developing key relationships in Europe. Author's quote Bandweaver showcasing our linear heat detection solutions to the German" Marinus joins Bandweaver from Biosite Systems Ltd, where he was the Business Development Manager (Export). In his time there, he was responsible for the sale of all fire safety products in Europe and set up exclusive distributors in The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and UAE whilst also selling directly and indirectly in Ireland, Sweden and Germany. Of his appointment, Marinus commented, “I am very excited about expanding Bandweaver’s presence across Europe as we believe there is a massive opportunity here, especially in the Nordic countries. I am also looking forward to exhibiting at VdS-FireSafety Cologne this December, where Bandweaver will be showcasing our linear heat detection solutions to the German fire safety market.” Prior roles of Marinus As an international sales manager with over 25 years of experience, Marinus has extensive experience in the fire safety sector with the supply of critical components to vehicle builders and fire safety companies in Europe and the Middle East. More recently, he has also ventured in the supply of fire alarm and evacuation systems through a network of international distributors. Marinus’s skill set is mainly suited to the Bandweaver’s European client base He brings with him additional experience in all aspects of exporting goods on a global basis, including logistics, marketing and budgets. Marinus’s skill set is particularly suited to the Bandweaver’s European client base as he is also fluent in English, Dutch and German as well as intermediate French. Building key relationships Richard Kluth, Managing Director of Bandweaver, says: “We couldn’t be more pleased to have Marinus join Bandweaver." "His extensive skills in the sale of fire safety products and rich experience in global sales will make him a unique and highly valuable member of our team, and we look forward to expanding our business and building key relationships with the help of Marinus’ expertise.”

The new ZoneSentry is a zonal-based Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS), based on Bandweaver’s leading-edge fibre optic distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology. By attaching a single fibre optic sensing cable to the external perimeter of a site or on key assets, ZoneSentry can detect and alert to the vibrations, associated with intrusion events, thereby enabling rapid action to prevent damage or theft. ZoneSentry system Available with 4 or 8 zones, the ZoneSentry system can integrate with CCTV cameras, at both a hardware or software level. When used with Bandweaver’s MaxView integration software, the solution can also interface with other security systems, such as VMS (Video Management System) or PSIM (Physical Security Information Management). The product addresses the growing demand for real-time monitoring and intruder detection at small- and medium-sized sites, as well as in residential settings. Straightforward, out-of-the-box solution Positioned as an entry-level solution, ZoneSentry offers real-time monitoring and detection ZoneSentry is a straightforward, out-of-the-box solution that requires minimal set-up, configuration and maintenance. As a result, installation time and costs are reduced, and the system is operational much quicker than with alternative technologies. Positioned as an entry-level solution, ZoneSentry offers real-time monitoring and detection, along perimeters of up to 8 km per unit. Furthermore, all of this is delivered at a reduced cost, when compared to microwave, radar or more complex COTDR-based Distributed Acoustic Sensor (DAS) based systems. Distributed fibre optic sensing technologies The unique qualities of distributed fibre optic sensing technologies offer a number of key benefits, including: Completely passive, with no moving parts, power or electronics required in the field. Long lifetime, maintenance free cable, with greater than 30 years design life. Immune to electromagnetic interference. Intrinsically safe and ideal for oil and gas sites. Zone specific tuning and filtering minimises nuisance alarms. The cost-effective design makes it ideal for use in a range of settings, including renewable energy sites, such as solar farms, remote telecoms sites, power, utilities and substations and Oil and Gas assets, such as well heads, pumping stations and block valves. Perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS) Richard Kluth, Managing Director at Bandweaver, commented “ZoneSentry provides many of the advantages of fibre optic sensing solutions at a lower price point for smaller sites, where precise location accuracy is not required, such as unmanned settings.” He adds, “More precise, location-based PIDS solutions are often over specified for these scenarios and so the ZoneSentry system provides a simple solution that delivers swift installation, minimal configuration time, and easy physical integration, all with a low cost per detection metre.” Integration with CCTV cameras Utilising fibre optic cable, ZoneSentry offers a cost-effective solution for small sites that combines swift installation, zone specific configuration and minimal maintenance. With the ability to integrate with CCTV cameras to provide visual verification of perimeter breaches, ZoneSentry provides operators with the confidence that even the most challenging and remote sites are effectively protected.

Together with SenseTek, Bandweaver Technology’s flagship Linear Heat Detection (LHD) solution, FireLaser, offers over 7,000m of coverage at Parking Garage P10 Plaza Arena in Amsterdam. With the capability to detect a pan fire test of just 0.25m2, the system successfully meets some of the most stringent fire regulations in the world. SenseTek, a specialist in fire detection applications, worked with the client to design a solution that meets and surpasses these requirements. Covering a total area of approximately 30,000 m2, the car park can hold more than 800 vehicles at any point in time. Housing companies such as Adidas-Reebok, DAS Verzekeringen, Graydon, British Telecom, ING, and Cisco Systems, the facility require the best technology to provide safe and effective fire protection. FireLaser system Using fiber-optic DTS, the FireLaser system captures measurements every 5 seconds FireLaser is the only system on the market to be approved to the latest version of the EN54-22 standard, which defines product characteristics, methods of testing, and performance criteria against which the reliability and effectiveness of the system are measured. Using fiber-optic distributed temperature sensing (DTS), the FireLaser system captures measurements every 5 seconds, almost six times faster than Bandweaver’s closest competitors. Most accurate linear heat detection solutions This early detection both minimises potential damage and provides an advanced warning to prevent loss of life. This superior performance also allows Bandweaver to easily pass the 0.25m2 fire pan test as per the regulations whereas the competing systems often require a fire pan test that is 4 times the size (1m2) to commission the system. This is outside the regulations and the owner must apply for an exception which can prove difficult and results in a less responsive system. These updates firmly establish FireLaser as one of the fastest and most accurate linear heat detection solutions on the market, providing real-world benefit to clients. Minimal maintenance, longer lifespan The cable can cover a total distance of up to 10km, with detection points every 1m, ensuring there are no blind spots FireLaser is specifically designed for use in special hazard environments and can detect a fire anywhere along the length of a linear heat sensing fibre optic cable. The cable can cover a total distance of up to 10km, with detection points every 1m, ensuring there are no blind spots or gaps in the system. This means that FireLaser can pinpoint the source of fire with unrivalled accuracy. The sensing cable is unaffected by dust or moisture, is non-corrosive, and completely passive, with no moving parts. As such, FireLaser is well suited to a wide range of applications with a typical lifespan of more than 30 years. Furthermore, the system carries a very low cost of ownership with minimal ongoing maintenance. Benefits of FireLaser LHD solution For this project, cabling was installed at the ceiling level and manipulated to accommodate variable ceiling heights, multiple levels, and surfaces. It was also designed with cable redundancy in mind. If one cable is damaged, FireLaser LHD continues to function without interruption up to the point of damage. To achieve this, the system was configured in two separate loops, with one loop length 3,900m in length and the other 3,150m. The superior benefits of Bandweaver’s FireLaser LHD solution meant that it was an obvious choice for SenseTek and their customer. With increasing market recognition of the benefits of Bandweaver’s FireLaser system, the company has high expectations for continued growth through 2022.

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