January 2010
Klaxon Signals, a leading provider of a wide range of audio-visual warning devices serving the fire, security and industrial safety markets has announced its decision to merge with Texecom Limited, the UK’s largest native manufacturer of intruder alarm systems.
Both companies are subsidiaries of Halma p.l.c., a FTSE 250 leader in specialist electronic, safety and environmental technologies (LSE:HLMA).
According to Jim Ludwig, Managing Director of Texecom, the merger will enhance the long-term prospects for both businesses. “We’re excited to bring such a ubiquitous brand, and robust product offering into the Texecom family. Texecom’s global reach and strong, large-scale UK-based manufacturing operation offer Klaxon enhanced opportunities to grow and improve operating efficiencies. Likewise, Klaxon’s extensive range of signalling equipment immediately enhances Texecom’s ability to offer our customers a fantastic range of signalling devices for everything from residential installations to wide-area notification for applications like oil and gas, military and municipal warning systems.”
The merger is effective immediately, with the Klaxon Signals name becoming a brand under the Texecom umbrella. The Klaxon operations will be relocated into the two Texecom facilities in Lancashire, in the northwest of England. Employees and key contacts for both businesses will be retained.
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July 2009
The latest addition to Klaxon Signals’ Sonos range of fire alarm devices is the 2J Sonos Xenon Beacon, engineered to ensure a flat current and eliminate current surges when the device is switched on. It has a wide operating voltage range of 10-60V DC and its low current consumption makes it ideal for fire alarm applications.
Xenon beacons deliver a greater light output than alternative LED beacons and the 2J Sonos Xenon utilises a full faced, translucent lens rather than a separate add-on beacon, providing a much larger surface area that results in a more effective warning. The beacon’s flash rate can also be selected using a dip switch positioned on the underside of the unit.
The 2J Sonos Xenon Beacon is available with either deep or shallow base options. The base units can be specified in either red or white with a choice of red, amber, clear, blue and green lens colours. For more information about the 2J Sonos Xenon Beacon or other Klaxon products, please visit the company website at www.klaxonsignals.com
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June 2009
Signalling Specialist Klaxon Signals has received NF (Norme Française) Approval for its high output multipurpose Nexus fire alarm.
The NF mark is the leading product certification mark in France and guarantees that the standard compliance of the Nexus alarm has been assessed and certified by a third party, the AFNOR*, a world class standardisation, certification and training organisation. This is the first NF approved high output sounder/sounder-beacon in the French fire market. The Nexus is suitable for both commercial and industrial applications. Products in the Nexus range are available as sounders, or sounder-beacons featuring an LED light source and high sound outputs of 105dB and 110dB are available to overcome most levels of background noise. The Nexus alarm is also water and dust proofed to IP66 for heavy industrial or outdoor applications.
All Nexus connections are made to the base and the head “clicks” into place, ensuring a fast and reliable installation. Additionally, the head is fixed by quarter turn fasteners rather than four individual screws, resulting in further time saving and also accurate seal compression for weatherproofing.
*Association française de Normalisation
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May 2009
Klaxon will be supplying Ampac with sounders and beacons for its range of conventional fire alarm systems. With branches in Europe and Australia, Ampac Technologies design, manufacture and distribute world leading fire detection and alarm systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential complexes; and the newly forged partnership with Klaxon is an appropriate progression in the company’s growth.
Klaxon will be supplying Ampac with Sonos and Nexus sounders, beacons and Voice sounder variants. Klaxon hopes to benefit from Ampac’s knowledge of key global markets and understanding of local requirements and statutory regulations. The partnership is congruent with the goals of both companies and their desire to continuously develop better products, implement more efficient systems and grow their network of operations.
Klaxon’s Sales and Marketing Director, Stuart Mason commented: “Ampac has a reputation for excellence and a long-established presence in the fire market. Through our strategic partnership we hope to provide an unrivalled customer experience.”
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February 2009
Klaxon Signals has introduced a low-voltage AC version of the multi-purpose Nexus sounder for use with applications that have a low voltage AC supply.
In general, low voltage AC signalling products between 24-48V AC are not readily available in the industrial market, so Klaxon’s Low Voltage Nexus can meet the demand and provide signalling for applications including cranes, conveyors, moving machinery and process control alarms.
Products in the Nexus range are available as either a sounder or sounder-beacon with red or amber LED options. The Nexus combines a powerful 110 dB sound output and high efficiency LED beacon to create a powerful audio-visual warning signal. The Low Voltage Nexus is also water and dust proofed to IP66 for heavy industrial or outdoor applications.
All Nexus connections are made to the base and the head “clicks” into place ensuring a fast and reliable installation. Additionally, the head is fixed by quarter turn fasteners rather than four individual screws, saving more time and providing accurate seal compression for weatherproofing.
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October 2008
Klaxon Signals has launched a brand new website, containing information on its entire product range and lots of new facilities to help its customers. The website can be found at www.klaxonsignals.com
The dynamic, user friendly site is aimed at making it easier to search for products of interest and download all accompanying technical documents with only a few clicks. A new section called ‘Technical information’ provides visitors with access to tone tables, compliancy statements, wiring diagrams and other types of technical documentation they may require on products and installation.
Along with information on Klaxon’s major product lines including sirens, sounder and sounder-beacons, bells, voice sounders, hazardous area equipment, wide area warning systems, security alarms and accessories, the website has a complete list of its distributors worldwide. A section of the website is also dedicated to keeping visitors up to date with Klaxon’s latest news and events.
Visitors are welcome to leave any comments on Klaxon’s website by entering details on the contact page.
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August 2008
Fire alarm specialist Klaxon Signals Ltd has appointed Martyn Corcoran as its new Technical Support Engineer.
Martyn has over 19 years of experience in the Electronics industry and joins Klaxon from Innovative Technology Ltd (ITL) where he provided technical customer support on the company’s optical sensing products to customers worldwide.
Prior to his position at ITL, Martyn worked for Anovo UK in Middleton where he was responsible for new product introduction and technical training.
Klaxon’s Technical Manager John Maguire commented:
“We are very happy to have Martyn join us at Klaxon. He brings a great deal of experience with him and he will be a great asset to the team.”
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August 2008
Klaxon Signals’ Nexus range of multipurpose fire alarm sounders has gained approval by VdS*. VdS is an internationally recognised certification institution for fire prevention technology, providing third party verification to ensure products and systems meet required standards.
The Nexus range has 105dB, 110dB and 120dB models designed to overcome most levels of background noise and are available as either a sounder, or a sounder-beacon featuring a high efficiency LED.
Klaxon Signals Technical Manager John Maguire commented:
“We are continually striving to achieve international approvals to cater to our global customer base.”
All Nexus connections are made to the base and the head “clicks” into place ensuring a fast and reliable installation. Additionally, the head is fixed by quarter turn fasteners rather than four individual screws, saving more time and providing accurate seal compression for weatherproofing.
*Vertrauen durch Sicherheit
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July 2008
Audio visual signalling specialist, Klaxon Signals has appointed Barry Simpson as its new Regional Sales Manager.
Barry has many years of experience working in the Fire and Security industry and joins Klaxon Signals from Fire Detection systems specialist, Emergi-lite where he held the position of Regional Sales Manager. Prior to his position at Emergi-lite, he worked as a design engineer at Tyco on large scale Marine & Offshore, gas, fire, and flood projects.
Stuart Mason Klaxon’s Sales Director remarked, “I am glad to welcome Barry on board – he brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge of the fire industry. I am sure he will fit right in with our company’s core strategy, enabling us to continue our growth within the industry.”
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June 2008
Klaxon Signals has developed an all encompassing range of industrial warning devices to meet the needs of specialised applications in all industrial environments. The range varies from traditional robust motor driven sirens to the more sophisticated electronic sirens and serves to notify personnel of any changes in the immediate environment such as potential hazards.
Klaxon’s motor driven siren range is rugged in construction with a high sound output to overcome most levels background noise such as that generated in mining and quarrying applications.
With advancements in siren technology, electronic sirens have been introduced to the market in the form of the Nexus industrial sounder. With a choice of 110dB and 120dB sound outputs, IP66 protection, 3 alarm stages, and 64 tones, these sirens can be used in a variety of general signalling applications. Combined sounder beacon units are available for compliancy with the Disability and Discrimination ACT.
For visual signalling applications, Klaxon’s industrial beacons provide effective warning by diffusing a greater spread of light. Beacons are fitted with either LED or Xenon beacons and are available with varying light outputs of 5J, 10J and 24J.
Klaxon’s industrial products are used in conveyors, cranes, moving machinery, as process control alarms and in marine and general signalling applications. Whatever the requirement, Klaxon Signals has a signalling device.
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