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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference & Expo is the fire protection industry's most comprehensive event and attracts a large number of code officials, fire protection engineers, architects, specifiers and contractors every year.
This year's event is being held at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL from June 22 - 25, 2015.

As a leading manufacturer in the fire protection industry, TENMAT will be exhibiting its wide range of revolutionary passive fire protection products, including 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. - Please visit us at stand 1428.

Bearings & Wear Parts

TENMAT INCREASES PRODUCTION OF F57 ROTOR VANES

After the closure of Cook Compression (AIC) rotor vanes machine shop located in Breckenridge, TX many users of Fuller rotary blades compressors find themselves without a reliable source of aftermarket spares. 

TENMAT is responding to this market demand increasing the production capacity and inventory levels of TENMAT propriety spare parts. 

Extend the life of your Ammonia booster by using the best spares available on the market. TENMAT unsurpassed quality material reduces the risk of cylinder failures at an affordable price.

Feroform F57 rotor vanes are specified and used with full satisfaction by compressors and vacuum pumps OEMs worldwide.

Our distribution center located in Delaware holds an extensive inventory of rotor vanes spare sets for immediate dispatch. 

Call us today at 1-800-821-3436 or click here to contact us, and reduce your equipment down time.

Bearings & Wear Parts

TENMAT = MONEY SAVER

Time is Money, especially when it comes to time spent on a repair dock. Regardless if it is a tanker, container ship, cruise ship or other vessel, time spent not on sea means a substantial loss for any ship owner or operator.

TENMAT understands the urgency of the situation and responds quickly to any inquiries and delivers spare parts, such as stern tube, propeller shaft, rudder bearings, and other vital parts to shipyards worldwide in no time.

In the specific case of a luxury yacht undergoing urgent repair, each week on the dry dock meant a loss of revenue of over $200,000 in addition to the costs of the repair.

The 150’ motor yacht needed replacement of several parts and the decision was made to also replace the rudder bearings with TENMAT RAILKO NF22 material. RAILKO NF22 offers low wear and friction rates and is approved by over 30 Navies worldwide.
When TENMAT got the call, we were able to supply the two NF22 rudder bearings fast and get the ship back in the water with minimum downtime.

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TENMAT DID IT AGAIN !!
HONORED BY PRESTIGIOUS QUEEN'S AWARD FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Manchester based, TENMAT, is delighted to announce that they have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade in recognition of outstanding achievements in overseas markets. The Award follows three consecutive years of sustained growth in global business and market share for TENMAT, aided by the expansion of its operations in the United States over the period. This is the second time TENMAT has been honored with the Award, having collected the prize in the Innovation category in 2012.

The 2012 Queen’s Award for Innovation was presented to TENMAT for its ground breaking developments in passive fire protection products.

This year’s award recognizes the hard work and dedication of TENMAT’s committed workforce, to offering high quality, specialized composite engineering materials and solutions to customers in the UK and abroad.

TENMAT’s commitment to superior quality, cutting-edge technology and innovative product development bring significant value to its customers worldwide.

TENMAT‘s engineering composites are proudly developed, engineered, and manufactured in the United Kingdom and exported to countries all over the world. Today over 80% of the company’s revenue come from international trade, thanks to TENMAT’s fully owned subsidiaries, a strong network of distributors and strategic alliance with its global customer base.

TENMAT products are renowned as the industry standard for many applications in various industries worldwide, including marine, offshore, railways, automotive, aerospace, fire protection and renewable energies.

We here at TENMAT are enthusiastically looking forward to strengthening its current relationships and building award winning partnerships with new customers domestically and overseas.


2012 Award Ceremony:
Lord Lieutenant presenting The Queen's Award Bowl to Managing Director Tony Moore

 

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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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.   

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 .  

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SEE TENMAT AT THE 2012 SPFA CONVENTION & EXPO

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) will be holding its Annual Convention and Expo in 2012 in Dallas, TX and celebrating its 25th Anniversary. 

For the third time in a row, TENMAT is proud to join other industry leaders and educate attendees about safely covering recessed lights and preventing energy loss through light fixtures. 

If you are planning on visiting the convention, stop by our booth #314 and learn more about TENMAT and its innovative product line. 

The SPFA Convention and Expo will be held from January 30 - February 2 2012 at the InterContinental Dallas.

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BUSY DAYS FOR TENMAT IN SAN FRANCISCO

TENMAT's booth at the Pacific Coast Builder Conference 2011 attracted a huge crowd on all three exhibition days. 

Architects, builders, as well as insulation and electrical contractors stopped by to learn more about TENMAT's 1 and 2 hour UL fire rated enclosures for recessed lights and TENMAT's new insulation protection cover for residential applications. 

Visibly excited, booth visitors picked up additional information material and brochures or engaged in conversations with us. 

Two of the most asked questions were "Where can I purchase the material?" and "Why didn't I come up with this idea?". 

While we cannot answer the latter, we can certainly answer the question regarding availability. 

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

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TENMAT EXHIBITS AT PCBC 2011

TENMAT USA will be exhibiting its line of innovative passive fire protection products and energy saving solutions from June 22-24 2011 at the Pacific Coast Builder Conference 2011 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. Stop by our booth 6234 and learn more about TENMAT's innovative solutions for the building industry. 

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TENMAT USA JOINS BIBCA

TENMAT USA is excited to announce its recent membership in the Blow In Blanket Contractors Association (BIBCA). 

BIBCA is an international trade association whose membership comprises of industry professionals, such as contractors, primarily working with blown-in insulation, as well as manufacturers of insulation products and accessories.

As the leading manufacturer of insulation protection covers, TENMAT provides fire safe solutions to insulation contractors to keep insulation at a safe distance from hot recessed lights, as well as to increase the draftstopping capabilities of the building envelope. 

TENMAT is looking forward to work with BIBCA and its members in the future.

To further demonstrate our commitment to the association and its members, TENMAT USA is offering an exclusive 10% price discount on every first order of its line of innovative Insulation Protection Covers to all BIBCA members. 

To order TENMAT Insulation Protection Covers today, please call 1-800-821-3436 or email us at info@tenmatusa.com . 

Energy Conservation

NEW TENMAT RECESSED LIGHT COVER CATALOG

A new version of our Insulation Protection Covers brochure is now available. Besides product information for our range of recessed light covers, the brochure also features an extensive FAQ section and information about the most current airtightness, energy efficiency and fire safety tests conducted by independent third party testing facilities.

To request your copy, please call us at 1-800-821-3436 or send an email to info@tenmatusa.com. 

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TENMAT USA JOINS FACEBOOK

In its ongoing efforts to maintain its high level of customer satisfaction and to keep its customers updated about special promotions and new product releases, TENMAT USA has joined Facebook. Just “like” the page and you will never miss out on the latest special offers and product information through the news feed.

TENMAT USA is excited to add another point of contact to effectively communicate and interact with its customers and to receive immediate feedback.

While its Facebook presence and following is steadily growing, you can be part of this exciting development and join by following the link here. 

Become our friend on Facebook and spread the word!  

Passive Fire Protection

TENMAT RAISES THE BAR FOR FIRE PROTECTION OF 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES

A mixture of very tight specification and competitive edge helped TENMAT to win both the fire protection contracts for all plastic pipe work and the ventilation ductwork across the athletes village.

Tight specification

The high profile nature of the Olympic fire protection contracts meant that this was always going to be a project which was won on technical merit.

Several fire tests with exactly the same wall constructions as used in the athletes village were arranged to demonstrate that the TENMAT pipe and duct sleeveproducts would outperform other more traditional products in the same applications.

Testing was also undertaken for ductwork subjected to the latest European standards which is significantly more onerous than the British standard due to the requirement of the ducts to be open into the test furnace, again the TENMAT products reigned supreme.

                     TENMAT Vent Duct Sleeve                  TENMAT Pipe Sleeve

Competitive edge

It was found that each TENMAT pipe or vent duct sleeve replaced two standard collar type products, as the TENMAT sleeves protect both sides of the wall with just one sleeve, and therefore the overall materials costs were found to be highly competitive.

The speed and ease of installing the TENMAT sleeves also met with enthusiasm from the installers which helped to both meet tight budget and completion targets.

Passive Fire Protection

With the introduction of the FF109X, Delaware-based Tenmat now offers the only two hour cUL classified fire barrier for recessed light fixtures on the market.

Tenmat Fire Rated Light Covers can be used with a broad range of recessed light models from various manufacturers and are suitable for new construction as well as remodel projects.

The new two hour rated enclosure is approved for every major ceiling assembly including gypsum, sheetrock, drywall, acoustical tiles and suspended ceilings with any joist spacing up to 24 inch on center.

In the past electricians and contractors struggled to comply with the stringent requirements of the building code when installing recessed light fixtures in fire rated ceilings and were limited to a small selection of costly fire rated cans.

Tenmat developed the FF109X not only to save money and time for builders and contractors, but also to meet the high safety standards of Building Inspectors.

The Tenmat FF109X Fire Rated Light Cover has been tested and approved by Underwriter Laboratories (UL); the most trusted and accredited testing facility in the United States and Canada. Therefore, the FF109X satisfies the stringent requirements of the International Building Code, as well as the Uniform Building Code.

The FF109X is made out of an intumescent material which will be activated in the event of a fire, stopping both, flame spread and heat transmission for two hours.

In addition to its fire protection capabilities, the FF109X also exhibits excellent thermal and acoustical insulating properties to save energy and reduce noise.

Current customers value the product’s easy way of installation and the resulting cost savings. The covers come ready-to-use and do not require any assembly. All covers can be fitted with little or no skills and without special tools.

Once in place the covers do not require any additional maintenance and are unaffected by moisture.

Tenmat Fire Rated Light Covers are used in thousands of applications throughout the entire United States and Canada; from small apartments, over single-family homes to college dormitories, hospitals, assisted-living facilities, hotels and office buildings.

For further information, please visit www.tenmatusa.com .