Discovery to set safety world on fire

A NOBLE Park business has created a world-first technology that is more efficient at stopping fires from spreading throughout buildings.
Ceram Polymerik has received a $10,000 State Government grant for its efforts in developing a technology that seals fire doors and windows so they can better contain blazes.
The world-first sealing technology caught the eye of Manufacturing and Export Minister Andre Haermeyer, who last week announced the company would receive a $10,000 First Step Exporter grant to help market its product globally.
“The company believes this technology is unlike any other passive fire protection system and has significant global potential,” he said.
“This grant is helping Ceram Polymerik to visit Europe and the USA as part of preparing for road shows to be held early in 2007 in London, Berlin and New York.
“As a result, Ceram Polymerik anticipates breaking into the European and USA markets, where building regulations encourage the use of passive fire protection systems.”
The new technology uses plastic or rubber composite materials that form a ceramic structure when exposed to intense heat.
This helps to prevent wiring being damaged and fires spreading by burning out seals in doors.