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Brea-based GlowZone debuts glow-in-the-dark fire safety products
Firm's technology includes axe handles, caps for emergency breathing hoses.
By Kristen SchottPublished: April 05, 2010 09:58 AM
Brea-based GlowZone is introducing new glow-in-the-dark safety equipment that could benefit firefighters nationwide. The company, which specializes in photoluminescent technology, is debuting its line of products during this week's Riverside County Rapid Intervention Crew training session.
GlowZone has been collaborating with firefighters on the project, which include glow-in-the-dark handles for axes and hand tools, caps for emergency breathing hoses, striping for fire suits and other items that will help lead firefighters to safety.
"In a fire environment, safety equipment can limit some senses wile others become hypersensitive," says Capt. Dave Hudson, city of Perris and Riverside County Fire Department. "In the darkness of a fire environment, gear and suits equipped with glow-in-the-dark technology makes it easier for firefighters to see each other and to find equipment that has been put down."
He says the products will be "invaluable" to firefighters across the U.S.
GlowZone's products were developed through a color-blending technology that produces high-quality photoluminescent materials in a number of colors. The company is the first to market the colors, such as blue, pink, orange and yellow, that glow either blue or green, according to a statement.
What's more, GlowZone, which was founded in 2001, has been instrumental in the development of photoluminescent technology. The firm was the first to successfully suspend photoluminescent crystals in various carriers. This allows for the development of glow-in-the-dark products with brighter capabilities, and the pigments can also be used in powder coating, tile glazing and rubberizing or painting.
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GlowZone has been collaborating with firefighters on the project, which include glow-in-the-dark handles for axes and hand tools, caps for emergency breathing hoses, striping for fire suits and other items that will help lead firefighters to safety. "In a fire environment, safety equipment can limit some senses wile others become hypersensitive," says Capt. Dave Hudson, city of Perris and Riverside County Fire Department. "In the darkness of a fire environment, gear and suits equipped with glow-in-the-dark technology makes it easier for firefighters to see each other and to find equipment that has been put down." He says the products will be "invaluable" to firefighters across the U.S. GlowZone's products were developed through a color-blending technology that produces high-quality photoluminescent materials in a number of colors. The company is the first to market the colors, such as blue, pink, orange and yellow, that glow either blue or green, according to a statement. What's more, GlowZone, which was founded in 2001, has been instrumental in the development of photoluminescent technology. The firm was the first to successfully suspend photoluminescent crystals in various carriers. This allows for the development of glow-in-the-dark products with brighter capabilities, and the pigments can also be used in powder coating, tile glazing and rubberizing or painting. Related headlines Extron Electronics begins construction on expanded headquarters Seal Beach-based Clean Energy lands deal with AT&T ThalesRaytheonSystems nets $12.5 million contract |
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