>> BIOFIRE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.‘s FilmArray system received U.S. Patent No. 8,394,608 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This is the first U.S. patent issued to cover the FilmArray system, and BioFire has exclusive rights to the patented technology. Specifically, the patent covers methods for sample preparation and two-step multiplex polymerase chain reaction in a sealed container. As part of the FilmArray system, BioFire has developed the FilmArray Respiratory Panel, which rapidly detects nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs obtained from individuals suspected of respiratory tract infections. www.BioFireDx.com.
>> AMDOR Inc. has acquired Actuall Innomotive. Actuall is a leading European innovative solutions provider specializing in actuators, lifting devices, and electrical components with operations in The Netherlands, Germany, and Malaysia. Actuall Managing Director Ron Houtveen will add to his duties the role of Technical Director for the newly expanded group of companies. www.amdor.com.
>> HAIX® announced its affiliation with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM) for the 2013 Indycar racing season. As an associate sponsor for the SPM team, all SPM employees will sport the Black Eagle® Athletic 10 Low. With its advanced running shoe technology combined with its waterproof GORETEX® liner, the Black Eagle® line is built to absorb energy, stabilize the foot, and provide excellent grip on varied surfaces while keeping the feet dry and comfortable. www.haix.com.
>> COMMON OPERATING PICTURE (COP) SOLUTION received an award for the Most Notable Municipal/County Security Program at the annual Government Security News Awards ceremonies. COP’s Enhanced Common Operating Picture (eCOP) platform provides situational awareness for Seattle, Washington’s, five city departments (the police and fire departments, public utilities, city light, and department of transportation), providing a system that allows them to act as a single unit during day-to-day and large scale emergencies. The City of Seattle teamed up with 4QTRS, LLC to provide an eCOP solution, which allows the city to view and interact with real-time and operational information from a variety of sources including the various CAD, RMS, GIS, and radio systems. www.viewpointe.info. www.4qtrs.net.
>> MX FIRE SOLUTIONS has been renamed Minimax Fire Solutions, Inc. The name change emphasizes the company’s membership in the international Minimax Group, a global supplier of complete fire protection solutions headquartered in Bad Oldesloe, Germany. By leveraging the technologies and know-how of the Group, Minimax Fire Solutions, Inc. can offer engineering procurement construction firms options in highly complex power generation projects. In addition, the company focuses on the data center and museum markets. Minimax Fire Solutions, Inc. can design, fabricate, install, and commission fire protection systems including gas-based and water mist suppression, alarm and detection, and fire sprinkler. www.minimax.de/en. www.mxfire.com.
>> PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC. launched Support for the Long Haul, a new nationwide campaign to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). The program will help the NFFF assist the families of firefighters who die in the line of duty. Through October 1, 2013, participants can visit www.supportforthelonghaul.com to make a donation to the NFFF. When they do, they will automatically be entered in the Support for the Long Haul sweepstakes for the chance to win a firefighter-inspired, customized Ford F-150 4 × 4 SuperCrew pickup truck. The sweepstakes winner will be announced in November 2013. www.supportforthelonghaul.com. www.piercemfg.com. www.firehero.org.
>> RESCUE 42, INC. has relocated its offices and factory to accommodate the planned manufacturing expansion for the rescue product division and the new VAULT™ product line. The new building, located at 370 Ryan Avenue in Chico, California, was once a Fleetwood Motorhome manufacturing plant. Rescue 42’s portion of the facility encompasses nearly 20,000 square feet of manufacturing and 3,000 square feet of office space. Rescue 42 has undergone numerous moves as the company continues to expand production on its popular fire/rescue tools including the TeleCrib® Stabilization System and Shark™ Collapsible Cribbing. New power systems were installed to support the machinery and welding stations, while the compressed air and vacuum systems got a much needed upgrade. www.rescue42.com.
>> ALLIED SPECIALTY VEHICLES (ASV) purchased ambulance manufacturer SJC Industries from Thor Industries in an asset transaction. SJC Industries manufacturers a full line of ambulances distributed under the McCoy-Miller and Marque brands. ASV is the largest emergency response vehicle manufacturer in North America. Within the fire and emergency segment, ASV offers a full line of fire apparatus and ambulances. Within the recreational vehicle segment, the company produces motorized RVs under many of the industry’s most iconic brands. The commercial segment produces school buses, terminal trucks, and sweeper vehicles. www.alliedsv.com.
>> FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS received the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) Safest 70 Award for the third straight year. The award acknowledges excellence, outstanding performance, and commitment to workplace safety. Companies are recognized based on the effectiveness of their safety efforts in preventing injuries and controlling costs. The Safest 70 is presented annually to 70 Louisiana companies with the most outstanding track record of workplace safety. Approximately 16,000 Louisiana companies are LWCC policyholders. Ferrara Fire Apparatus, based in Holden, manufacturers a complete line of fire and emergency vehicles, pumpers, tankers, rear and midmount aerial ladders and platforms, and rescue and incident command vehicles. www.ferrarafire.com.
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