News and press releases

THE NEW VISION SERIES FROM FORMULA SYSTEMS

October 2011

Following an intriguing advertising campaign designed to generate interest in their new product range, Formula Systems has once again raised the bar with the launch of their new Vision Series at Interlift 2011 held in October in Augsburg, Germany.

Suitable for both modernisation and new equipment applications alike, the new Vision products come in an extensive range of profile sizes and feature options, all offering Formula Systems' established 2D offset beam technology.

The innovative, new 'Sill Light' feature has been designed to reduce the potential for trip hazards by utilizing a high-contrast light to draw passenger attention to the floor sill zone.

In addition, the passenger experience has been further enhanced with the introduction of BPL (Beam Path Locator) - an array of amber LED warning lights that provide a visual indication of the 2-dimensional beam path locations, re-assuring both passengers and operators of system functionality.

Adapt 3 is a new, 3 dimensional 'adaptive' traffic detection system. Adapt 3 technology detects people and objects as they approach the elevator doors, holding them open thereby minimizing the chances of personal injury or damage to the elevator doors.

Formula Systems brings together the best in engineering and technology to provide innovative products for both new and existing elevator applications. The introduction of the Vision product range will, once again, further their reputation as a world-renowned authority in elevator door protection systems.

Changing the way you see things http://www.vision-123.com/

Further information from:
John Curzon - john.curzon@airdri.com
Press Information from:
Neil Marshall, Marshall Jennings PR Ltd

THE FORMULA SYSTEMS 'VISION' AT INTERLIFT 2011

August 2011

Formula Systems will be introducing an entirely new range of door protection devices on booth 7133 at Interlift, 18 - 21 October, 2011, at Messe Augsburg, Germany. During the event, Formula Systems will be inviting all attendees to explore its special emphasis on 'sharing its vision.'

With solutions for all elevator door protection applications, Formula Systems' products have all relevant approvals and EN81-70 compliance. Formula Systems also supply products such as statically mounted protection off-the-doors, and 2-in-1 light curtains designed and built into mechanical safety edges, especially suited to Asian markets.

The company is the world-renowned specialist developer of the Slimscreen, Safescreen (FCU47) and Safezone 3D brands. Formula Systems brings together the best in engineering and technology for elevator safety edges and door protection devices that are quick and easy to fit in new or existing elevator sites. There are controller-less versions designed for quick and trouble-free fitting, and these provide extensive cost savings in materials, installation and, with the reduced component count, feature superior reliability.

The company has a complete range of Orator real speech annunciation for elevators. Orator comes as standard with a pre-defined library of the most common phrases, numbers and announcements and, for those special requirements, has a PC-based editing system giving users the ultimate in flexibility to update their own announcements, as and when required.

Further information from:
John Curzon - john.curzon@airdri.com
Press Information from:
Neil Marshall, Marshall Jennings PR Ltd

FORMULA SYSTEMS APPOINTS DESIGN-COM TECHNOLOGIES FOR ELEVATOR PRODUCTS IN AUSTRALIA

December 2010

Formula Systems has announced the appointment of Design-com Technologies Pty. Ltd in Mitcham, Victoria, Australia for its range of elevator safety edges and the Orator annunciators.

John Curzon, Formula Systems' General Manager, said: "I'm delighted to announce this excellent news with Design-com Technologies adding to our network of sales and support agents throughout the World."


Eral Aykutyan, Design-Com's Managing Director said, "The appointment by UK based Formula Systems to distribute its elevator safety edges in Australia is a very exciting one for our company and for the industry. Formula Systems safety edge products are feature packed, deliver superior performance and are built to the highest standards, so it comes as no surprise that its products are also backed by the industry's longest standard warranty."


Aykutyan continued, "Founded in 1983 Formula Systems is an established global supplier of innovative, easy-to-install and time-proven products and it's about time that the Australian lift industry benefits from wider choice and more cost competitive solutions in elevator safety edges. Design-Com manufactures a wide range of complimentary lift products distributed from our Melbourne base and through sales offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, and thus Design-Com is the ideal partner for Formula Systems in distributing its elevator safety edge products throughout the Australian market."

With solutions for all elevator door protection applications, Formula Systems' products have all relevant approvals and EN81-70 compliance. Formula Systems also supply products such as statically mounted protection off-the-doors, and 2-in-1 light curtains designed and built into mechanical safety edges, especially suited to Asian markets.

Further information from:
John Curzon - john.curzon@airdri.com
Press Information from:
Neil Marshall, Marshall Jennings PR Ltd

FORMULA SYSTEMS APPOINTS AUSTRALIAN LIFT COMPONENTS FOR ELEVATOR PRODUCTS IN AUSTRALIA

April 2010

Formula Systems has announced the appointment of Australian Lift Components in Minto NSW, Australia for its range of elevator safety edges and the Orator annunciators.

John Curzon, Formula Systems' General Manager, said: "This is excellent news for us to have ALC join our global network of sales and support agents. ALC’s extensive resources and experience will help the company grow its business in the region."

With solutions for all elevator door protection applications, Formula Systems' products have all relevant approvals and EN81-70 compliance. Formula Systems also supply products such as statically mounted protection off-the-doors, and 2-in-1 light curtains designed and built into mechanical safety edges, especially suited to Asian markets.

Further information from:
John Curzon - john.curzon@airdri.com
Press Information from:
Neil Marshall, Marshall Jennings PR Ltd

KONE SPARES CUSTOMER DAY

August 2009

KONE Spares Inc. held an inaugural customer event at Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center, Moline, Illinois, U.S.A., and Formula Systems was honoured to participate and to help make this the great success it turned out to be.

Formula Systems' team helped by providing workshops explaining the many benefits of its infrared light curtains, including the capability of direct connection to the MAC door operator.

John Curzon, Formula Systems' General Manager said, "This turned out to be a great success, and I look forward to the opportunity of meeting and reacquainting myself with the many friends and colleagues I met during my time at the event. Thanks again to the whole team at KONE Spares for making it such a terrific success for everyone."

Further information from:
John Curzon - john.curzon@airdri.com
Press Information from:
Neil Marshall, Marshall Jennings PR Ltd

FORMULA SYSTEMS APPOINTS CIRRUS INTERNATIONAL AS AGENT FOR ELEVATOR PRODUCTS IN NEW ZEALAND

Formula Systems has announced the appointment of Cirrus International Limited to represent the company in New Zealand for its range of elevator safety edges and the Orator annunciator.

John Curzon, Formula Systems' General Manager, said: "I'm delighted to have Cirrus International join our growing family of offices, distributors and agents. The company's extensive experience and knowledge will help the business grow in New Zealand."

Laurie Hogg, Cirrus International's General Manager, commented: "With continued investment in research, development and product engineering, Formula Systems' elevator safety edges and the Orator annunciator continue to be the most reliable and cost-effective on the market. This gives us the opportunity to stay ahead of the competition."

Christchurch-based Cirrus International is well placed to increase market penetration for Formula Systems' products in the New Zealand market. The company offers a wide range of complementary lift products and provides full servicing and support facilities.

This appointment is part of Formula Systems' growth plans for its innovative infrared elevator and door protection systems and further appointments and announcements will be made in the coming months.

Formula Systems is a specialist developer of elevator safety edges and holds the Slimscreen, Safescreen (FCU47) and Safezone 3D brands. Formula Systems' bring together the best in engineering and technology for elevator safety edges and door protection devices that are quick and easy to fit in new or existing elevator sites. There are controller-less versions designed for quick and trouble-free fitting, and these provide extensive cost savings in materials, installation and, with the reduced component count, feature superior reliability. Formula Systems' development of the Safezone 3D version has provided the market with a superior door and passenger protection solution. In addition, the company has developed the Orator real speech annunciator for elevators. Orator comes as standard with a pre-defined library of the most common phrases, numbers and announcements and, for those special requirements, has a PC-based editing system giving users the ultimate in flexibility to update their own announcements, as and when required.

Formula Systems is a division of Airdri. UK-based Airdri, is a leading manufacturer of warm air hand driers for industrial, retail, business and domestic applications. Airdri's driers provide an environmentally-sound solution for 21st century washrooms: www.airdri.com. Airdri's subsidiaries include Formula Systems, the specialist developer and manufacturer of Slimscreen, Safescreen (FCU47) and Safezone 3D infrared elevator and door protection safety edges and the Orator real speech annunciators for elevators: www.formula-systems.com.

Further information from:
John Curzon - john.curzon@airdri.com
Press Information from:
Neil Marshall, Marshall Jennings PR Ltd

FORMULA SYSTEMS APPOINTS KONE SPARES INC

July 2004

Formula Systems, a leading manufacturer of elevator safety edge light curtains, has appointed Illinois-based KONE Spares Inc. as its principal national distributor in the U.S.A

John Curzon, General Manager for Formula Systems, said, "I am particularly pleased to welcome KONE Spares to become our principal distributor in the U.S.A. The full range of Formula Systems’ safety edges and the Orator elevator speech controller   will be available from KONE for national distribution across the country.”
 
KONE Spares is fully owned by KONE Inc. and is a part of KONE’s Service Business Center and is the North American Distribution Center for spare parts to the elevator and escalator industry.

Further information from:
John Curzon - john.curzon@airdri.com
Press Information from:
Neil Marshall, High tech PR firm Marshall Jennings PR Ltd

FORMULA SYSTEMS EXPANDS OPERATIONS IN USA

March 2004

Formula Systems, the specialist developer of door protection systems and elevator annunciators, has announced it is expanding its operations in Chicago, Il., USA. Formula Systems North America Inc., will move to new and larger premises, and take on additional staff to help handle the growth.

John Curzon, Formula Systems' President, said: "Since initially setting up our US operations a year ago we've seen tremendous growth for our elevator and door protection systems in the North American markets. I can attribute this to two key aspects: Our policy of bringing technical liaison as close as possible to the customer is paying off. Secondly, as our market penetration continues to strengthen, our customers and prospects are discovering we have developed the most reliable and cost-effective solutions on the market today."

"Formula Systems' proven technology, coupled with direct support from our North American office, is giving new opportunities for revenues in elevator service and modernisation. In addition, we can better support US-based OEMs from our new facility."

From March 2004, Formula Systems North America Inc., will be based at 2351 E Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007, USA

Tel: 1 847 350 0655, Fax: 1 847 350 0670

Formula Systems is a specialist developer of elevator safety edges and holds the Slimscreen, Safescreen (FCU47) and Safezone 3D brands. Formula Systems' bring together the best in engineering and technology for elevator safety edges and door protection devices that are quick and easy to fit in new or existing elevator sites. There are controller-less versions designed for quick and trouble-free fitting, and these provide extensive cost savings in materials, installation and, with the reduced component count, feature superior reliability. Formula Systems' development of the Safezone 3D version has provided the market with a superior door and passenger protection solution. In addition, the company has developed the Orator real speech annunciator for elevators. Orator comes as standard with a pre-defined library of the most common phrases, numbers and announcements and, for those special requirements, has a PC-based editing system giving users the ultimate in flexibility to update their own announcements, as and when required.

Formula Systems is a division of Airdri. UK-based Airdri, is a leading manufacturer of warm air hand driers for industrial, retail, business and domestic applications. Airdri's driers provide an environmentally-sound solution for 21st century washrooms: www.airdri.com. Airdri's subsidiaries include Formula Systems, the specialist developer and manufacturer of Slimscreen, Safescreen (FCU47) and Safezone 3D infrared elevator and door protection safety edges and the Orator real speech annunciators for elevators: www.formula-systems.com.

Further information from:
John Curzon - john.curzon@airdri.com
Press Information from:
Neil Marshall, High tech PR firm Marshall Jennings PR Ltd

NEW GERMAN MARKET REPRESENTATIVE, PETER ROGGE INDUSTRIE UMWELTECHNIK, FOR FORMULA SYSTEMS

October 2003

Formula Systems has announced the appointment of Peter Rogge Industrie Umweltechnik to represent the company in Germany for its range of elevator safety edges and the Orator annunciator. In addition, Peter Rogge will also promote the range in a number of other Eastern European regions where it has some marketing experience.

John Curzon, Formula Systems' General Manager, said: "I'm delighted to have Peter Rogge join our growing family of offices, distributors and agents. His detailed market knowledge and extensive experience will help us penetrate these important markets."

Peter Rogge, Peter Rogge Industrie Umweltechnik Geschaftsfuhrer, commented: "Formula Systems' solution is the best on the market and we want to serve our customers with the best products available. This agreement now gives us a leading position in our markets."

This appointment is part of the company's growth plans for its innovative infrared elevator and door protection systems and further appointments and announcements will be made in the coming months.

Formula Systems is a specialist developer of elevator safety edges and holds the Slimscreen, Safescreen (FCU47) and Safezone 3D brands. Formula Systems' bring together the best in engineering and technology for elevator safety edges and door protection devices that are quick and easy to fit in new or existing elevator sites. There are controller-less versions designed for quick and trouble-free fitting, and these provide extensive cost savings in materials, installation and, with the reduced component count, feature superior reliability. Formula Systems' development of the Safezone 3D version has provided the market with a superior door and passenger protection solution. In addition, the company has developed the Orator real speech annunciator for elevators. Orator comes as standard with a predefined library of the most common phrases, numbers and announcements and, for those special requirements, has a PC-based editing system giving users the ultimate in flexibility to update their own announcements, as and when required.

Formula Systems is a division of Airdri. UK-based Airdri, is a leading manufacturer of warm air hand driers for industrial, retail, business and domestic applications. Airdri's driers provide an environmentally-sound solution for 21st century washrooms: airdri's warm air dryers at www.airdri.com. Airdri's subsidiaries include Formula Systems, the specialist developer and manufacturer of Slimscreen, Safescreen (FCU47) and Safezone 3D infrared elevator and door protection safety edges and the Orator real speech annunciators for elevators: www.formula-systems.com.

Further information from:
John Curzon - john.curzon@airdri.com
Press Information from:
Neil Marshall, Marshall Jennings PR Ltd., - neil.marshall@mjpr.com

NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR FORMULA SYSTEMS

1st September 2003

John Curzon has been promoted to General Manager of Formula Systems, the specialist developer and manufacturer of infrared elevator and door protection technology. John will be based at the company's headquarters at Eynsham, Oxfordshire, UK and will oversee the research and development department, manufacturing plants and the opening of new offices around the globe.

John was instrumental in developing and introducing to market Formula Systems' new and innovative ranges of Slimscreen, Safescreen (FCU47) and Safezone 3D elevator and door safety edges and the Orator real speech annunciator.

A key role for John is spearheading the company's growth plans by capitalising on its R&D skills and its innovative approach to manufacturing infrared elevator and door protection systems. In addition, John will instigate an assault on the new and emerging markets around the globe.

Formula Systems is a specialist developer of elevator safety edges and holds the Slimscreen, Safescreen (FCU47) and Safezone 3D brands. Formula Systems bring together the best in engineering and technology for elevator safety edges and door protection devices that are quick and easy to fit in new or existing elevator sites. There are controller-less versions designed for quick and trouble-free fitting, and these provide extensive cost savings in materials, installation and, with the reduced component count, feature superior reliability. Formula Systems' development of the Safezone 3D version has provided the market with a superior door and passenger protection solution. In addition, the company has developed the Orator real speech annunciator for elevators. Orator comes as standard with a predefined library of the most common phrases, numbers and announcements and, for those special requirements, has a PC-based editing system giving users the ultimate in flexibility to update their own announcements, as and when required.

Formula Systems is a division of Airdri. UK-based Airdri, is a leading manufacturer of warm air hand driers for industrial, retail, business and domestic applications. Airdri's driers provide an environmentally-sound solution for 21st century washrooms: www.airdri.com. Airdri's subsidiaries include Formula Systems, the specialist developer and manufacturer of Slimscreen, Safescreen (FCU47) and Safezone 3D infrared elevator and door protection safety edges and the Orator real speech annunciators for elevators: www.formula-systems.com.

Further information from:
John Curzon - john.curzon@airdri.com
Press Information from:
Neil Marshall, Marshall Jennings PR Ltd., - neil.marshall@mjpr.com

FORMULA SYSTEMS APPOINT NEW REPRESENTATIVES IN USA

1st March 2000

Formula Systems, a leading manufacturer of safety edge curtains and the Safescreen™ brand, has appointed The Fixture Company Inc. (TFC) as its new representative for the United States. Illinois-based TFC will provide sales and service support for all Formula Systems' products, including the full Formula Systems FCU range of infra-red safety edges (formerly promoted in the United States as type ICU).

John Curzon, Sales & Marketing Manager for Formula Systems, commented: "I am delighted to forge our partnership with TFC. They have demonstrated a great deal of technical ability, market knowledge and proactive support which I believe will strengthen the Formula Systems brand throughout the United States." Adding: "It's even more exciting to announce that TFC will introduce the FCU47, our next generation safety edge curtain to the United States market.

The Fixture Company, established in 1996, is run by its General Manager Mark Menke and is a subsidiary of UK-based Dewhurst plc.

Formula Systems, based in Oxfordshire, UK, is a global supplier of safety edge curtains and equipment for elevator door and passenger protection. It is the holder of the Safescreen brand of products. Established in 1983, Formula Systems is a wholly owned division of Airdri Ltd.

Further information from:
John Curzon - john.curzon@airdri.com
Mark Menke, The Fixture Company Inc., - markmenke@thefixtureco.com
Press Information from:
Neil Marshall, Marshall Jennings PR Ltd., - neil.marshall@mjpr.com

FORMULA SYSTEMS ANNOUNCE NEW "CONTROLLER-LESS" INFRA-RED (IR) LIGHT CURTAINS IN USA

1st March 2000

Formula Systems, a leading manufacturer of safety edge curtains and the Safescreen brand, has announced a new range of "controller-less" infra-red (IR) elevator door protection devices for direct connection into contemporary door controls. The new range, designated FCU47, has optically synchronised edges which connect directly into any compatible door controller in a similar manner to photocells.

The new product provides benefits of quicker and simpler installation, reduced system maintenance and lower product cost. For applications such as modernisation where old-style door controllers are in use, a universal interface is available which provides low voltage power to the edges and relay outputs to connect with the elevator door controls.

John Curzon, Sales & Marketing Manager for Formula Systems, commented: "We designed the FCU47 next generation safety edge curtain to incorporate our customers' "most wanted" features into the product. It's perfect for the demanding North American market and is a natural progression on from the established FCU47. In addition to the new product introduction, I am delighted to join forces with The Fixture Company of Illinois to serve the market in the USA from March 1st 2000. Product will also roll-out through our partners Dupar in Canada, Peter Rogge Industrie Umweltechnik, Dewhurst plc in the UK and through Formula Systems Global Sales for R.O.W." he concluded.

The newly appointed, Illinois-based TFC provides sales and service support for all Formula Systems products, including the full Formula Systems FCU range of infra-red safety edges (formerly promoted in the United States as type ICU).

The Fixture Company, established in 1996, is run by its General Manager, Mark Menke and is a subsidiary of UK-based Dewhurst plc.

Formula Systems, based in Oxfordshire, UK, is a global supplier of safety edge curtains and equipment for elevator door and passenger protection. It is the holder of the Safescreen™ brand of products. Established in 1983, Formula Systems is a wholly owned division of Airdri Ltd.

Further information from:
John Curzon - john.curzon@airdri.com
Mark Menke, The Fixture Company Inc., - markmenke@thefixtureco.com
Press Information from:
Neil Marshall, Marshall Jennings PR Ltd., - neil.marshall@mjpr.com