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Xylem Expands Reliable Fire Protection Solutions Offering in Asia

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Local production of the A-C Fire Pump 8100 Series highlights Xylem’s increased focus in the region.

Local production of the A-C Fire Pump 8100 Series highlights Xylem’s increased focus in the region.

Xylem Inc., a global water technology company, is delivering on its commitment to meet the diverse water needs of Asia by manufacturing the A-C Fire Pump 8100 Series at its Calamba facility in the Philippines. This move addresses a critical need for a strong safety portfolio to support commercial and industrial applications in the region.

Assembled at Xylem’s only UL and FM-certified manufacturing facility outside the U.S., the A-C Fire Pump 8100 Series provides water to stand pipe, sprinkler, chemical mitigation and hydrant systems for fire suppression in industrial and commercial facilities, meeting both UL and FM global standards. With a greater awareness of the importance of UL-listed and FM-approved fire equipment in the region, fire consultants and other customers can now attend fire pump witness tests without having to travel too far. In addition, the broader product and service portfolio enables Xylem to streamline service capabilities for the Asian markets, which are expected to contribute 44 percent of new pump demand through to 2018**.

“There is a growing demand for safe and reliable fire pump solutions in the region,” said Ramesh Nuggihalli, Vice President and Managing Director, Xylem Greater Asia. “Our expanded product portfolio in Asia reflects our commitment to meeting this demand, while supporting our customers with shorter lead times and local engineering and servicing capabilities.”

In addition to manufacturing Goulds Water Technology and Lowara branded pumps and booster systems in Calamba, local production of the A-C Fire Pump 8100 Series highlights Xylem’s increased focus in the region. The localization also enables Xylem to provide its Asian customers with embedded application support and service capabilities and gives the company the flexibility to meet unique market requirements with its manufacturing expertise in-region.

“Xylem’s local manufacturing capabilities coupled with our deep knowledge of the growing region, makes us well equipped to give our customers the quality products and customer support they seek,” said Nuggihalli.

The A-C Fire Pump 8100 Series range covers electric, engine-driven pumps supporting capacities up to 3,000 gallons per minute (681 cubic metres per hour).

 

**From “World Pumps” by the Freedonia Group Inc., published 2015.

Tyco to Provide Practical, Hands-On Training at its New Academy

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Tyco Fire Protection Products has opened a new 450-sq-metre training centre in Singapore to offer training services to the fire and mechanical industry. Branded as the TechXchange Academy, the centre will provide certified training courses to customers in the Southeast Asia region. It will also serve as a Centre of Excellence for specific product training in the APAC region.

This is part of Tyco’s value proposition to complement its product offerings with technical service and product training. Training will be delivered by a team of local and international technical experts who are well-versed in the local and international codes and standards.

Tyco's new TechXchange Academy at Serangoon North.

Tyco’s new TechXchange Academy at Serangoon North.

At the official opening, Tyco welcomed more than 40 customers and visitors to the centre. Through both practical and theory-based presentations, attendees received detailed insight into the current strategy and future of the centre. As part of Tyco’s commitment to share knowledge and expertise within the fire protection industry, the company continues to investigate further opportunities for additional local training centres across the Asia Pacific region.

Located at Tyco Fire Protection Products’ Serangoon North office, the TechXchange Academy is equipped with a sprinkler and suppression hands-on training room, which includes a 12-sq-metre spray demonstration room, a detection hands-on training room and a conference room for theoretical training. A foam test lab is in the pipeline. The wide range of training solutions include automatic sprinkler systems, watermist systems, gaseous suppression systems, foam fire protection, detection and alarm, mechanical and grooved piping solutions.

Most importantly, the training curriculum includes courses on how to design, install and maintain fire protection systems. The courses are tailored for fire installers, contractors, specifiers and engineers who design and install fire protection solutions.

“Regional facilities allow our customers to access a full range of training services. Professional training tailored to local needs and regulations is key to providing best practice in fire safety,” explains Kevin White, Vice-President of Sales, Tyco Fire Protection Products – Asia Pacific & Middle East. He goes on to say, “With these well-equipped new facilities, regional teams will be able to  hold customised sessions easily.