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Niche markets: Labor Strauss very successful with special products for danger detection technology.

LST niche product fire brigade key safes

LST niche product fire brigade key safes

For more than 50 years, Labor Strauss Sicherungsanlagenbau GmbH with headquarters in Vienna has been successful with its innovative fire detection systems throughout Europe. But the long-established company is also leading in very specialised areas: As a reliable partner of installers, electricians and fire prevention officers, LST offers its tailor-made high quality solutions and products all over Europe or the world.

Special products for the fire brigade
The fire brigade key safes which have been manufactured by the German subsidiary MEP for many years now, are used almost all over Austria and Germany and occasionally in other countries. The success is due to the robust stainless steel construction, the high mechanical safety as well as patented extras such as the blinking light in the key flap. The key safes with their unobtrusive, aesthetic appearance are used in buildings and systems which are not guarded around the clock – for example in hotels, industrial plants, museums and other public buildings. Further classics by LST are the standardised fire brigade control units which permit the resetting of sounders or false alarms, as well as map boxes which contain the documents of the area that is to be monitored. „In this niche, LST is among the leading players, accordingly there is much interest – at home as well as at European level,“ notes Stefan Friedl, Managing Director of LST. As an aside, all of these products are manufactured in Pockau, Saxony, as well as in Vienna, thereby ensuring highest quality and reliability.

In use all over the world: Wireless fire detection systems by LST
The wireless fire detection system built with the FI720/RF system is a real alternative for buildings in which cabling is not possible. These are, for example, modern buildings made of glass, temporary construction sites which have to be monitored around the clock, as well as listed buildings such as churches and museums. In order not to affect the aesthetics, the sensitive detectors, which respond to optical or thermal values, or to both, depending on the requirement, are also available in 14 decor versions. Functionality, design, a convenient software and efficient commissioning distinguish the wireless danger detectors which have a high immunity to deceptive alarms and, with an appropriate upgrade, have a transmission range of up to 3 kilometres. „With that we occupy a worldwide niche“, says Gernot Pfannhauser, head of LST's export department.

If there is a real fire! Extinguishing Control Panels Series LC600
As expert for fire detection systems, LST has been thinking one step ahead for generations. With extinguishing control panels which work either as stand-alone units or as combined fire/extinguishing control panels, the system manufacturer occupies another niche. „The Extinguishing Control Panel Series LC600 is used for very specific requirements,“ says Andreas Kurzweil, LST's Marketing Manager. Striking examples are the treasure chamber of the Klosterneuburg Abbey with the world-famous Erzherzogshut, as well as the Austrian National Library in Vienna which houses a total of 7 million art treasures, among them unique writings from eight centuries. „As one of only a few suppliers, LST has specialised in gas extinguishing technology, in addition to all the usual extinguishing agents. This is a strictly normative area that requires extensive knowledge, and hardly anybody dares to deal with it," says Kurzweil. What is so special about it is that most gases do not cause contamination or leave residue. In addition, some gases such as the extinguishing gas NovecTM1230 are non-toxic. „If you consider that no people are put at risk and irreplaceable data or cultural assets can be preserved for posterity, it is worth it to pay great attention to this special discipline," says Stefan Friedl. The extinguishing systems by Labor Strauss, which thanks to decades of experience are efficient and safe, are also suitable for the largest archives and libraries just like for server rooms. Although due to the great complexity a certain scepticism still prevails in some markets, Labor Strauss sees a big chance of being successful in this niche all over the world.

A David among Goliaths: Automatic Purging Unit AFE70
LST's Automatic Purging Unit AFE70 can be used for smoke aspiration systems of any manufacturer. The greatest advantage could be summarised as follows: „small but powerful!“ While standard systems are large and bulky, the Series AFE70 is extremely compact, weighs only 3,200 grams, but is really strong. The fully integrated and patented compact system only needs one solenoid valve and does not have any air resistance in the sense of EN 54-20. The purging process is preventive or event-triggered, and in addition, several units can be coupled together. The AFE70 is manufactured in the German production plant Pockau, which ensures high quality. "We produce the automatic purging units under our own brand and as an OEM product, and they are sold throughout the world under the label of well-known manufacturers," says Stefan Friedl.

Power Supply Units NT624 for best power
Due to individual adaptations in fire detection systems and extinguishing controls, the built-in power unit often does not provide enough current. „We assume that in many systems in Germany, auxiliary power units are needed as supplementary power supplies,“ says Stefan Friedl. LST's power supply units that have been certified according to EN 54-4 and which are available in different versions depending on the energy demand, regularly execute automatic test routines and are considered to be fail-safe. In addition, optional stand-by batteries ensure uninterruptible supply in the event of a mains power failure. Friedl: „We offer the power units as complementary product for our customers and in this way ensure maximum quality as well as optimum integration in LST systems.“ Furthermore, the LST power supply units are often used in systems by other manufacturers and provide high satisfaction.

Innovation for the protection of people and property
The Labor Strauss Group is a leading European manufacturer of professional building security technology. With more than 200 employees and eleven locations in Austria and Germany, the specialist in the areas fire detection and extinguishing control systems as well as burglar and hold up alarm technology, manufactures innovative high-quality products for worldwide use. Emergency and emergency escape lighting systems have been added to the product portfolio. Manufacturing at locations in Austria and Germany, a high R&D share, customer-specific solutions as well as complete and quick service distinguish the old-established family business with headquarters in Austria. www.laborstrauss.com

Attached photos:
Caption 1: Niche product fire brigade key safes
Caption 2: Niche product wireless fire detection system FI720/RF
Caption 3: Niche product Extinguishing Control Panels Series LC600
Caption 4: Niche product Automatic Purging Unit AFE70
Caption 5: Niche product Power Supply Units NT624
Caption 6: Labor Strauss Group, head office in Vienna
Photo credit: Labor Strauss Group, reprint free of charge

Information for inquiries by the press:
Labor Strauss Sicherungsanlagenbau GmbH
Andreas Kurzweil, Tel. +43 1 521 14-19, andreas.kurzweil@lst.at
Wiegelestraße 36, A-1230 Wien
www.laborstrauss.com

comm:unications, Agentur für PR, Events und Marketing
Sabine Pöhacker, Tel. +43 1 315 14 11-0, sabine.poehacker@communications.co.at
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LST niche product Automatic Purging Unit AFE70

LST niche product Automatic Purging Unit AFE70

LST niche product wireless fire detection system FI720/RF

LST niche product wireless fire detection system FI720/RF

LST niche product Extinguishing Control Panels Series LC600

LST niche product Extinguishing Control Panels Series LC600

LST niche product Power Supply Units NT624

LST niche product Power Supply Units NT624

Labor Strauss Group, head office in Vienna

Labor Strauss Group, head office in Vienna