Anderlecht, 16 June 2025 – SPIE Belgium, a Belgian subsidiary of SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, has renovated the fire detection and surveillance systems at Vandewiele's site in Marke. This global leader in innovative textile machinery chose SPIE for its expertise, its wide-ranging technology, its tailor-made solutions, its BOSEC certification and its strict compliance with current standards.
Completed in record time
Vandewiele's old fire panels have been replaced with new ones featuring interactive maps, which, together with the new PSIM surveillance system, enable remote monitoring and control. Despite its complexity, SPIE Belgium was able to complete the renovation in four days while ensuring continued surveillance. The project, including all preparatory work, took a total of four months and saw SPIE Belgium replace the existing FALCONnet panels with HOCHIKI Latitude systems.
Innovative technology for optimum fire detection
Efficient detection of various types of fire thanks to the latest technology. In addition to conventional point detectors, the installations also include:
- Early aspirating smoke detection
- Addressable heat tape for monitoring temperature changes
- Thermography: hot spot detection thanks to thermal imaging technology
- AI video analysis to detect fire and smoke
- Gas detection to quickly locate off-gassing from lithium-ion batteries, which is crucial for battery and charging station safety
- Gas extinguishing systems to protect production processes and data centres
- ATEX fire detection for explosive environments.
A focus on safety and risk management
Over the past three years, SPIE Belgium has established itself as a key partner in the area of fire detection. The subsidiary not only installs BOSEC-certified fire detection systems but also carries out in-depth risk analyses, taking into account the requirements of insurance providers and the emergency services. SPIE uses specialist technology, such as thermography and smoke detection via video analysis, that is tailored to the unique requirements of industrial environments to neutralise new risks such as fires caused by lithium ion batteries.
Contacts
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SPIE
Pascal Omnès Group Communications Director Phone : +33 (0)1 34 41 81 11 E-mail : pascal.omnes@spie.com -
SPIE Belgium
Laure Simon Communications Manager Phone : +32 (0)2 729 63 05 E-mail : laure.simon@spie.com -
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