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Promat helps protect VIP jet terminal at Biggin Hill

Promat has supplied a combination of its fire protection systems and specialist technical advice to help provide robust fire safety solutions for a new VIP aircraft terminal at Biggin Hill, London. The project was installed by specialist contractor, The Invicta Group.

A combination of Promat DURAWALL® fire and blast barriers, Promat SUPALUX® Shaftwall and Promat PROMASEAL® fire-stopping materials were used to provide up to 2 hours fire compartmentation and blast protection to the office and VIP lounge areas.

"The nature of the project required us to specify an intricate yet very robust fire protection system", said James Beale, Marketing Manager for The Invicta Group. "Promat has a full portfolio of passive fire protection products so was able to help us provide an integrated solution which was perfect for the client’s needs."

"Fire and explosion can have a devastating effect on human life, the environment and business", comments Promat UK Marketing Manager, Sean Appleton. "The onus is on everybody involved in the design and building process to ensure fire and blast contingencies are incorporated in future projects where necessary."

Promat DURAWALL® is a fully certificated fire protection barrier system able to provide up to 4 hours fire and blast protection. It is built around the Promat DURAWALL® composite panel (a steel faced panel, with a non-combustible rock wool core). The system is supported by a series of other fully tested products, offering fire protection to doors and voids, penetrations, structural steel and protected zones.

The new 130,000 sq m state-of-the-art hangar and VIP Terminal will provide European and Middle Eastern clientele with a range of private aviation services including aircraft charter, aircraft maintenance and aircraft management services.