Passive Fire Protection

TENMAT OFFERS ONLY FULLY UL TESTED SOLUTION FOR 2'x2' AND 2'x4' LIGHTS

TENMAT is proud to announce the launch of its new 1 hour UL tested FF130 Fire Rated Cover Series for Troffers and Fluorescents.

This new economical solution is the only pre-assembled and  fully tested solution by Underwriter Laboratories (UL) to meet the building code when installing 2’x2’, 1’x4’ or 2’x4’ lights in a fire rated ceiling.

The covers come ready-to-use, do not require any assembly and can be fitted easily, making it the preferred choice for new construction, as well as remodeling projects.

 

 

Both products have been tested and approved by Underwriter Laboratories (UL), the most trusted and accredited testing facility in the United States and satisfies the International Building Code, as well as the Uniform Building Code requirements and are classified for use in the United States, as well as Canada.
 

To learn more about these innovative products please visit our website at www.tenmatusa.com/troffercovers.html , call us at 1-800-821-3436 or email us at info@tenmatusa.com.

 

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THE QUEEN'S AWARD PRESENTATION CEREMONY 23/08/2012

TENMAT recently celebrated the winning of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2012 at the company headquarters in Trafford Park, Manchester. The event was a complete success with VIPs, customers and TENMAT employees all interacting whilst enjoying the entertainment and refreshments.

VIP's enjoying a product demonstration during the factory tour

It was an honor to have guests such as the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, the Mayor and Mayoress of the Trafford Borough and local MP, Kate Green all in attendance.

 

The presentation ceremony was held in a 70ft marque that was erected at the front of the TENMAT premises with over 200 people enjoying the presentation whilst listening to the sounds of the grand piano.

 

TENMAT employee Tony Lavelle Entertaining the crowds

The day also compromised of a factory tour for all VIPs and customers which showcased TENMAT's diverse product range and technical capabilities. The factory tour gave an insight into TENMAT's Wear Components, Fire Protection Products, Engineering Ceramics and High Temperature Resistant Materials.

 

Lord Lieutenant presenting The Queen's Award Bowl to Tony Moore (MD) and Rupert Coggon (Business Manager)

Product displays were in and around the factory and offices to allow all visitors and employees to handle the products and learn more about the technical capabilities and applications of the products.

 

Lord Lieutenant presenting The Queen's Award Bowl to the Fire Protection team

by Mark Davies

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VIVA LAS VEGAS

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference & Expo is the fire protection industry's most comprehensive event and attracted a large number of code officials, fire protection engineers, architects, specifiers and contractors to this year's event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.


While they might not have won millions of dollars on the roulette tables or slot machines, attendants lucked out by seeing the newest innovations in fire protection, including TENMAT's line of fire rated recessed light covers, ventilated fire barriers for rainscreens and cavities, intumescent joint and linear gap seals, fire rated pipe sleeves, fire stop blocks and electrical switch box inserts. 
  

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TENMAT AT THE NFPA CONFERENCE & EXPO 2012

Being a leading manufacturer of passive fire protection solutions, it should not come as a surprise that TENMAT will be exhibiting its life saving products also at the most important event of the year for professionals in fire protection, electrical & life safety and security.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference & Expo will take place from June 11-14, 2012 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
If you are attending the fire protection industry's most comprehensive event, please make some time and visit  TENMAT at booth #2232 and see our line of fire rated recessed light covers, ventilated fire barriers for rainscreens and cavities, intumescent joint and linear gap seals, fire rated pipe sleeves, fire stop blocks and electrical switch box inserts. We are looking forward to meeting you.
  

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THANK YOU WASHINGTON

Thank you, if you had the chance to stop by our booth at the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition last week.
If you did not attend this year's AIA trade show, you really missed out on a great opportunity to see the latest industry innovations, receive personal product demonstrations and meet over 800 exhibitors, including TENMAT.
During three busy exhibition days, TENMAT was able to present its line of passive fire protection solutions, which include fire rated recessed light covers, ventilated fire barriers for rainscreens and cavities, intumescent joint and linear gap seals, fire rated pipe sleeves, as well as, fire stop blocks and electrical switch box inserts  to architects, engineers and specifiers from all across the nation.
Especially our line of ventilated fire barriers for rainscreens and cavities received great interest among the architectural community and was a hot topic among fire protection engineers and architects alike. 

TENMAT  Booth 1252

TENMAT Ventilated Fire Barrier for cavities up to 5"

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VISIT TENMAT IN THE NATION'S CAPITOL

TENMAT will be exhibiting its line of innovative fire protection solutions at the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition. 

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) will be holding their annual convention and trade show from May 17th-19th 2012 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.. 

Be among the first to see TENMAT's latest passive fire protection products and talk one-on-one with one of our staff members. 

Stop by our booth #1252 and learn more about fire rated recessed light covers, ventilated fire barriers for rainscreens and cavities, intumescent joint and linear gap seals, fire rated pipe sleeves, as well as our newest additions, fire stop blocks and electrical switch box inserts.   

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IN THIS SPECIAL DIAMOND JUBILEE YEAR, TENMAT IS AWARDED THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR INNOVATION

TENMAT is proud and honored to have been awarded with the 2012 Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category Innovation. The Queen's Award is the highest official award in the United Kingdom and presented by her majesty once a year to outstanding companies. 

TENMAT has been at the forefront of composite material innovation and manufacture for many years in the areas of wear parts and bearings, fire protection, engineering ceramics and high temperature resistant materials.  TENMAT offers a unique range of flexible, lightweight and ready-to-use products and solutions for the most demanding applications. Our state-of-the-art, in-house R&D Laboratory and ISO9001:2008 accredited production facilities have been developing and manufacturing technically superior products for over 100 years and are capable of designing custom-made solutions for all your fire stopping needs.

TENMAT sees the close partnerships with its customers as being the key to ensuring that the products produced exceed expectations and these partnerships will ensure growth in the future.

This Queen's Award is particularly focused upon the constant innovation in the field of TENMAT fire protection products.  including recessed lights, pipework, ventilation duct and wall cavity fire protection products. TENMAT Passive Fire Protection Products are used in various applications throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world: from multi-story apartment buildings, over single-family homes to high-rises, college dormitories, hotels and assisted living facilities. TENMAT is the market leader in the production of Fire Rated Light Covers which meet the International Building Code, NFPA, as well as the Uniform Building Code. All TENMAT products have been fire tested by independent third party laboratories. These products are renowned for their supreme effectiveness in reducing the spread of fire in buildings and this superior performance has been seen to have improved fire safety world wide, this being a major contribution to receiving the award.

Many of the TENMAT products are industry leaders due to their superior effectiveness in preventing  the spread of flames and smoke in buildings around the world. 

TENMAT wants to thank its customers for their ongoing support and is looking forward to strengthening existing and building new relationships with its business partners. 

TENMAT'S AWARD WINNING PRODUCTS

  Fire Rated Recessed Light Covers: 1 and 2 hour UL fire tested and approved fire protection for in-ceiling recessed lights.

Draft Stop Cover: Fire resistant enclosures that were specifically designed to protect recessed light fixtures from insulation in the attic and to stop unwanted airleakage through the light can.

Pipe Fire Sleeves: Provide 2 hour fire protection for plastic pipes and ducts.

Ventilated Cavity Fire Barrier: Provides up to 2 hours fire protection whilst allowing full cavity air ventilation.

by Rupert Coggon

Energy Conservation

TENMAT INSULATION PROTECTION COVERS COMPATIBLE WITH NEW LED TECHNOLOGY

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are a rapidly growing technology for use in energy-efficient lighting and are also becoming increasingly popular in the residential lighting sector.

Nowadays many American homes and businesses are taking advantage of this innovative technology and use LED recessed lights.

Despite their increased energy efficiency, the problems with recessed lights in attic spaces remain the same, even with LED technology.

Recessed lights without a protective enclosure are a potential fire hazard if mistakenly covered with foam, cellulose and other blown-in or lay-in insulation materials and allow costly energy to escape from the building if left uncovered.

To keep up with the growing market for LED lights, TENMAT underwent extensive thermal and flammability tests to confirm that its line of  Insulation Protection Covers can also be used with new LED recessed light technology.

The latest tests confirm that TENMAT Recessed Light Covers are also compatible with LED recessed lights and that the use of TENMAT covers prevents costly energy losses through the ceiling openings.

TENMAT Recessed Light Protection Covers are the ONLY light enclosures on the market that are fully thermal and flammability tested and provide a safe barrier between LED recessed lights and potentially flammable materials.

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HOWDY DALLAS

From January 30 - February 2 2012 TENMAT had the pleasure to exhibit its line of  insulation protection cover for residential applications at the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance's (SPFA) Annual Convention and Expo in Dallas, TX and celebrating the alliance's 25th Anniversary. Continuing our great success from previous SPFA expos, TENMAT Insulation Protection Covers again drew a lot of interest from the insulation community. 

Insulation contractors familiar with TENMAT valued the covers ease of handling and compatibility with all kinds of insulation, including sprayfoam. Many insulation manufacturers and wholesalers have recognized the importance of TENMAT fire safe Insulation Protection Covers when adding insulation in attic spaces where recessed lights are present and are already recommending the usage of TENMAT Insulation Protection Covers. 

TENMAT Insulation Protection Covers are available at any good insulation supply store, online at amazon.com or directly from TENMAT at www.recessedlightcover.com .