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Pertronic Industries of Lower Hutt has developed a new analogue addressable automatic fire alarm system designed to reduce false alarms and lower maintenance costs. It is designed for small to medium sized buildings and complies with NZS 4512 1997. Phone 0-4-567 3229.

A new swipe door locking system and guest safes are being marketed by Andotek Systems of Auckland. The card reader prevents dust accumulation and damage caused by the insertion of foreign objects. The lock memorises the last 300 operations, prints out time/date/guests or staff name, and has a capacity for up to 10,000 rooms. Guest safes provide up to one million combinations, and an audit trail of the last 300 operations. Phone 0-9-573 1400.

Andotek Systems' swipe door locking system

The Building Industry Authority launched its website on 6 April. The site contains a range of information including general material about building law, copies of determinations made by the Authority, and the Authority's publications. The site is aimed at architects, engineers, builders and building officials. See http://www.bia.co.nz.

Reid Engineering Services' concrete sandwich panel construction system

Mastermesh Industries' new steel mesh

Dembicon diamond tools and machinery

Reid Engineering Services Ltd of Auckland has introduced a Nirvana concrete sandwich panel construction system. These panels provide superior thermal and acoustic insulation, fire rating and durability. They do not rust, rot or corrode. Phone 0-9-444 4122.

A new steel mesh for residential, commercial and industrial security applications has been patented by Mastermesh Industries in Sydney. The mesh offers the performance and advantages of steel - exceeding the load requirements of AS/NZS-2803.1.94 by approximately 200 percent. The mesh can be welded, drilled, bent, formed or guillotined in fabrication, then painted, powdercoated, galvanised or enamelled. Phone Sydney 0061-2-9709 3777.

Dembicon diamond tools and associated machinery are now being marketed in New Zealand. Manufactured in South Australia the tools include diamond blades and thin-wall bits for cutting concrete, brick, pavers, asphalt, stone, tiles, and glass. Benefits are laser welding, harder, sharper diamonds, a protector fitted to every second segment and a deeper diamond matrix. Phone 0800 729 252.

A/E/C Systems in Chicago has developed a conference program for architectural, engineering and construction professionals. The programs include more than 160 tutorials and seminars. Email: mzamulinsky@penton.com.

The NZ Heavy Engineering Research Association (HERA) has been involved with the establishment of the NZ Stainless Steel Development Association. Two pilot projects are proposed to develop the stainless steel industry. The first is a regular promotional news letter highlighting local capabilities, new applications and overseas trends. The second project aims at improving technical standards and codes. Phone 0-9-262 2885 for more information.