Positive Changes Taking Place in the Industry
We often talk about why the industry needs to embrace cultural change and what it can do to facilitate this change. But with this, it is easy to forget to recognise the...
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Communication, Competency, Compliance
IFSJ spoke to Craig Wells, Sales Director at Quelfire, to discuss firestopping compliance. Tell me a little about Quelfire? Quelfire is a manufacturer and supplier of passive fire protection with a...
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Quelfire Promote the Firestopping Journey, From Design to Installation, at London Build Expo 2022
We have had a great two days exhibiting at London Build Expo, between the 16-17 November 2022, otherwise known as the ‘festival of construction’, the UK’s leading construction show. Offering a...
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The Cost of Not Getting it Right the First Time Around
Have you ever wondered why we charge what we do for our firestopping solutions? Stick with us and in this short article you will find out all about the Quelfire value proposition....
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Can Firefighters Trust Compartmentation?
This article aims to discuss whether firefighters can, truly, trust compartmentation. It is based on two separate conversations conducted by Quelfire with Steve McGuirk and Guy Doyle. Steve McGuirk CBE QFSM DL: Steve...
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Our Sealant Tubes Are Now Made From 50% Recycled Plastic
To support the industry in becoming greener, we have now changed to 50% recycled plastic tubes for our QHPE QuelStop HPE Intumescent Graphite Sealant and QSS QuelStop Intumescent Acoustic Acrylic Sealant. Although the...
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The Building Safety Act: The Gateways
The Building Safety Act received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022, and with it comes important changes ‘that give residents and homeowners more rights, powers, and protections.’ Ultimately, this will...
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We won Supplier of the Year and Fire Safety Solution of the Year at the London Construction Awards 2022!
About two months ago, we shared the good news that Quelfire had been shortlisted in two categories of the London Construction Awards. On Friday 23 September, when the awards ceremony took...
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Bank Holiday Closure Notice – 19th September 2022
Following the UK government’s announcement declaring Monday 19th September, the state funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II, an official bank holiday, we can confirm that as a mark of respect, Quelfire will...
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Early Engagement in Firestopping: How Early is Too Early?
Traditionally, from the view of the main contractor, procurement has been carried out in order of procurement value of each package. This meant that because firestopping is of a smaller value...
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We Are Exhibiting at Both UK Construction Week, Birmingham and London Build 2022!
We are happy to announce that we will be exhibiting at UK Construction Week at the NEC, Birmingham between 4-6 October 2022; and London Build at Olympia Grand Hall between 16-17 November 2022. This...
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Benefits of the QuelSelector for Anyone Involved in the Design and Management of Installation of Firestopping Solutions
At The Fire Safety Event, 5-7 April, and FIREX International, 17-19 May 2022, we launched our newest tool, the QuelSelector. Hoping to further support designers and installers, the QuelSelector, overall, has...
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We Have Been Shortlisted for the London Construction Awards 2022!
The London Construction Awards is an evening to celebrate all of the success, development and innovation of the construction industry over the last year. And a chance to celebrate all...
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The Importance of Cultural Change Within the Industry
Marking the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire On 14 June 2017, a fire started in the kitchen of a fourth floor flat in West London. Within minutes, the...
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Quelfire Returns to Exhibit at the First Face-to-Face FIREX International in London Since 2019
We have had a successful three days at FIREX International at ExCel, London between 17-19 May! After the Fire Safety Event at the NEC in Birmingham last month, FIREX has...
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We Have Expanded our Marketing Team!
We have further expanded our team with the addition of Rebecca Croton as Content Marketing Executive. As a result of the Grenfell tragedy, and subsequent review of building regulations, accuracy...
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The Building Safety Act and What it Means for the Fire Industry
It has been nearly five years since the devastating fire that destroyed Grenfell Tower, which saw the loss of 72 lives. Others lost their homes, possessions and loved ones, which...
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Quelfire Exhibits at the Fire Safety Event to Promote Best Practices in Firestopping
Quelfire have had a successful three days at The Fire Safety Event (FSE) at the NEC, Birmingham between 5-7 April! It has been great to catch up with existing customers...
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Christmas and New Year Holiday Closure Information 2021/2022
Please note that our office will be closed from 12.00pm on Friday 24th December 2021 and our normal business hours (7:00am – 4:30pm) will resume on Tuesday 4th January 2022. The order deadline for the...
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Quelfire to Sponsor Panel Discussion at the London Build Expo
Following the success of our virtual roundtable discussion last November at London Build Online, we have arranged another one this November – this time in person – at the London Build...
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Current Courier Delivery Issues
It is with deep regret that we wish to inform our customers that the much publicised issues surrounding driver shortages and high levels of freight have taken a further turn...
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Firestopping Service Penetrations – the Importance and Benefits of Early Engagement
This article is based on the virtual panel discussion held under the umbrella of London Build Online on 25 November 2020. The panel members were: Philip Trueman BA Hons, Dip Arch,...
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Clearview Takes a Partnership Approach with Quelfire on New Build to Rent Accommodation (Case Study)
For the construction of the 22-storey Sutton Court Road Build to Rent Accommodation in South London, ClearView Communications has chosen and installed Quelfire’s ‘one-stop-shop’ QuelStop Firestopping System to effectively fulfil the passive...
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STATEMENT – COVID-19
Update – 5th January 2021 Similarly to lockdown 2.0 in November 2020, Quelfire’s operation remains largely unaffected by lockdown 3.0 imposed on 4th January 2021, and as a manufacturer of...
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Christmas and New Year Holiday Closure Information 2020/2021
Please note that our office will be closed from 12.00pm on Thursday 24th December 2020 and our normal business hours (7.00am – 4.30pm) will resume on Monday 4th January 2021....
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Quelfire to Contribute to Manchester Event for Construction Professionals with a CPD Seminar
After the success of the event organised by Sapphire Balconies in September at the iconic Gherkin building in London, Quelfire has agreed to join again and hold a CPD at...
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QuelStop HPE Intumescent Graphite Sealant and Chemical Compatibility with CPVC Sprinkler Pipes
What does chemical compatibility mean for CPVC sprinkler pipes and why is it important? It is vital that sprinkler pipes fulfil their function when required. Some components that come in...
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The Quelfire Team is Growing Again!
In the last 12 months we have already introduced 3 new team members who joined the sales & marketing function and also reported about the expansion of the production team....
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Case Study: Quelfire Helps Firestop Skipton Mill
The firestopping expertise of Quelfire combined with the installation skills of RA Fire Protection have created a safe, compliant residential development in Skipton. Belle Vue Mills in Skipton, North Yorkshire,...
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Fire Protection Compound or Site Mixed Concrete / Screed as Backfill Around Service Penetrations?
Do I need to use Fire Protection Compound or can I use site mixed concrete or screed to backfill as service riser void when using Intumescent Wraps around pipes? That’s another question...
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Quelfire Makes Firestopping Easier with New System Approach
Quelfire, one of the UK’s leading passive fire protection manufacturers and suppliers, has introduced an innovative approach to firestopping with a one-stop-shop system aimed at specialist firestopping contractors as well...
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Quelfire Strengthens its Team to Support Continued Growth
Quelfire has recently strengthened its team with 3 new members to support its growth plans in 2018. Quelfire welcomed Timea Popovics at the beginning of October as Marketing Manager. Timea will...
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New Factory & Offices
The new production facility and offices were needed as a result of continued growth and to allow us to continue on our journey from good to great. The new building...
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New Plastic Radial Ventilation Ducting
Simple, hygienic and easy to install, Radial ducting systems provide installers with a full range of 75mm diameter ducting ancillaries for the complete Mechanical Heat Recovery installation. The range is...
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We’re Moving Premises!
Due to continued growth, Quelfire are moving to a new factory and offices in Sandbach, Cheshire. We will be closed on Friday 17th February 2017 and won’t be able to despatch any goods....
