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At FTSL, we are keen to work with project teams involved in new-build or remediation projects. Such collaboration often brings together a wide range of stakeholders, including.

✅manufacturers,
✅distributors,
✅fire engineers,
✅project managers,
✅developers,

and others, connecting people with different backgrounds and expertise on the floor of the FTSL laboratory.

This type of collaboration is possible and feasible for ongoing projects, thanks to the lab's

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The Kennards Self Storage project at Omahu Road, Hastings, was a great example of such collaboration. The project team was willing to take on the challenge of “fire testing” in pursuit of

✅ more solutions
✅without compromise on the building’s .

The tested systems successfully achieved the required FRR, and the team celebrated an excellent outcome.

Worldwide DMA Construction is a modular construction developer that trusted its certification testing programme to the FTSL team. 🧯

The first test was ✅ a full-scale test on the fire-rated wall system. This system is a custom-designed solution for the modular project that Worldwide DMA Construction is currently working on.

The 3000mm x 3000mm wall specimen successfully achieved FRR -/60/60. 🔥

Published with the express permission of Worldwide DMA Construction Ltd. We appreciate their written authorisation to share these images and test insights.

Last week, the team carried out a fire test for one of the Australian suppliers of fire-rated , Locks, led by Graeme McGrath. 🔥

The test delivered the exact results the team was hoping for - congratulations on the excellent outcome. 👏

This test is a great example of between Pacific Doors NZ, a , and a .

We look forward to welcoming the McGrath team back and helping them expand their list of compliant fire-rated hardware for the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Published with the express permission of McGrath Locks Ltd. We greatly appreciate their written authorisation to share these images and test insights.

The team at Pacific Doors NZ has been actively testing at FTSL over the past few years. Whether it’s for or , some things remain constant:

✅ Their commitment to efficient doorset design,

✅ A strong focus on compliance,

✅ A well-organised collaboration between their team and the testing lab.

We enjoy working with the Pacific Doors NZ team—especially Øijordsbakken. His Norwegian surname might be tricky to pronounce, but his professionalism, integrity, and work ethic more than compensate for this minor inconvenience.

Looking forward to seeing you on the test floor again soon, Pacific Doors NZ team!

Published with the express permission of Pacific Doors NZ. We appreciate their written authorisation to share these images and testing insights.