News & Insights
Stay connected with the latest from Bridgehill. From cutting-edge R&D and certified test results to global events, media coverage, and company milestones, we share the insights driving the future of fire safety.
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Bridgehill partners with Jungheinrich to bring advanced fire protection for lithium powered forklifts to global markets. The agreement expands availability across Europe, LATAM, and APAC, supporting safer and more resilient operations in modern logistics.
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DIN SPEC 91489 | 2024-11 sets a new benchmark for fire safety in electric vehicles (EVs), providing a standardized framework for certified EV fire blankets.
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Bridgehill is proud to announce that the Car Pro X fire blanket has been independently tested by Kiwa MPA Dresden GmbH in accordance with DIN SPEC 91489.
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Bridgehill proudly introduces the Car Fire Blanket Standard 2 – a powerful, EV-rated solution for safely isolating fires in both electric and fossil fuel vehicles. With enhanced fire resistance and rapid deployment, it's built for today’s emergency response demands.
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Bridgehill proudly presents the new wheeled Bridgehill Fire Blanket Cabinet. Designed for high-risk environments, this cabinet delivers unmatched durability, mobility, and instant access when every second counts.
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An electric vehicle fire in Vilnius in November 2024, Lithuania, triggered a large-scale emergency response in a densely populated parking area—underscoring the growing threat posed by lithium-ion battery fires. As EV adoption surges across Europe, urban fire safety infrastructure must keep pace with the evolving risks.
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In Anerkennung des Bedarfs an Branchenstandards zur Sicherstellung einheitlicher Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit wurde die DIN SPEC 91489:2024-11 als erster standardisierter Rahmen für Löschdecken speziell für den Einsatz bei Elektrofahrzeugen eingeführt.
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Bridgehill has received a certification from the Scientific and Research Center for Fire Protection - National Research Institute, for our product, Bridgehill Car Pro X fire blanket. The blanket has been deemed suitable for fire protection usage.
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BYD has announced the delivery of Latin America's largest electric bus fleet, with 379 zero-emission buses set to revolutionize urban transport. While this marks a major leap toward sustainable mobility, it also highlights the critical need for fire safety in electric public transportation.
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Bridgehill and our partner, Yone Corporation, organized a car fire blanket demonstration in Japan with key participants from leading car producers, shipping companies, and both local and national media outlets in attendance.
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We are glad to share that we have obtained NFPA 701 certification for Car Pro X and Car Standard fire blankets. This represents our unwavering dedication to ensuring safety and quality in everything we do.
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South Korean officials met in august to address electric vehicle safety and the possibility of requiring car manufacturers to disclose battery brands. This follows a fire on August 1, which started in a Mercedes-Benz EV parked in an underground garage and damaged an apartment building. The fire took eight hours to extinguish, affecting around 140 cars and displacing some residents.
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Bridgehill partners with Harald A. Møller to equip Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, SEAT, and CUPRA dealers with fire blankets, improving safety standards for electric vehicles across Norway.
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