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RNS Number : 1131V  Zenova Group PLC  08 August 2022

8 August 2022

Zenova Group PLC

("Zenova", the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Zenova Products Further Use On TV and Film Sets at Pinewood Studios

 

Zenova Group PLC (AIM: ZED), a provider of innovative fire safety and heat
management technology and products, is pleased to announce that its products
have been used during the shoot of a major production in the UK at Ridgeway
Studios where B&TT also provide fire protection services.

 

This is the first time that Zenova products have been used successfully on a
live burn set, on an upcoming big budget production. This fire sequence was
put together by one of the UK's premier special effects houses - "Elements
Special Effects".

 

Nick Rideout, the owner of Elements and the floor supervisor on the day of the
stunt commented:

"After initial tests we were so confident with the products that on the last
shot we really went for it; we went bigger and longer than normal giving the
director more time to ensure the perfect shot, saving time and money for the
production with added environmental benefits. We had confidence in the Zenova
products and peace of mind with Bells and Two Tones providing our fire cover
should things get out of hand. We're glad to say the Zenova FP and WB worked
flawlessly, the director got her shot, and the Bells and Two Tones fire crews
were not needed."

Bells and Two Tones Fire and Rescue Limited ("B&TT"), the leading fire
safety provider within the UK TV and film industry, has also supervised
further fire tests conducted for a Pinewood Studios production of a major film
on set for the producers and special effects providers to demonstrate the
unique effectiveness of its Zenova FP fire paint and WB wildfire barrier fluid
previously purchased.

B&TT carried out a real-world test of the Zenova WB and FP products. 2
identical scaled sets were built, the sets were constructed out of 3mm ply and
2x1 batten. They both had a pitched roof with straw acting as a thatch.

One was treated with the Zenova FP 1 coat of primer and 2 topcoats on the
inside and Zenova WB was applied via a spray on the outside and the straw roof
was also treated with the WB, this was felt to offer the set maximum
protection. The second set was left untreated.

Each set then had a fire set inside them and left to propagate, after 8
minutes the untreated set was reduced to a pile of ash, the set treated with
Zenova products looked untouched.

Ewan Dunsire the director of Bells and Two Tones and a firefighter of 32 years
said the test went above and beyond expectations and commented that there was
now no excuse to lose a set here in the UK to fire ever again.

After the fire in the treated set burnt itself out without any damage to the
structure, the FP was scrapped off the inside and the ply underneath was
untouched.

A short video of the test accompanies this release and can be found here:
https://vimeo.com/736088349 (https://vimeo.com/736088349)

 

Commenting on the news, Tony Crawley, Chief Executive of Zenova Group PLC
said: "TV and film is a multi-billion pound industry in the UK alone and
invests a huge amount of time and money in the construction of TV and film
sets at studios such as Pinewood. The use of Zenova's fire safety products on
TV and film sets is making them safer from the risk of fire and helping
protect the people who work on them. We anticipate this saving significant
time and money for the industry as well as safety resulting in more
significant sales  for the Company's  fire safety products in this
sector."

 

For further information please contact:

 Zenova Group PLC
 Tony Crawley, Chief Executive Officer  Via Orana Corporate LLP:

Anthony Eastman
 Don Nicolson, Non-Executive Chairman
Tel: +44 20 3475 6834

 SPARK Advisory Partners Limited (Nominated Adviser)
 Matt Davis / Adam Dawes                Tel: +44 20 3368 3550

 SI Capital Limited (Broker)
 Nick Emerson                           Tel: +44 1483 413 500

 Redbine Ltd (Media Enquiries)
 Paul Dulieu                            Tel: +44 203 093 9530

                                                +44 7554 521 421

                                        Email: paul@redbine.co.uk

 

About Zenova Group PLC:

The Group, through Zenova Ltd, is the holder of intellectual property that
underpins a suite of fire safety and temperature management products and
technology. The product range is applicable to industrial, commercial, and
residential markets. The Group's products include fire retardant paints,
insulating paints and render, fire extinguishing fluid and applications.
Through innovation  development, and a refined formulation and development
process, Zenova provides industry leading solutions across a range of fire
protection and temperature management problems, comprising:

Zenova FP (https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-fp/)

A water-based fire-protection paint that prevents ignition and spread of fire.
It can be used in commercial, industrial, and domestic applications on variety
of materials, from wood to metal.

Zenova FX (https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-fx/)

Patent pending fire extinguisher filled with proprietary Zenova Fluid (Zenova
FXB) that extinguishes all types of fires, reduces chances of re-ignition,
works in cold (-15 ̊C) conditions, is non-toxic and does not produce harmful
by-products.

Zenova IP (https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-ip/)

Thermal insulation paint that creates a thermal barrier, provides thermal
reflection of sunrays and infrared radiation, anti-condensation, and
anti-mould properties. It can be applied to virtually any exterior or interior
material, regardless of the surface.

Zenova IR (https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-ir/)

Thermal insulation render to enhance the effectiveness of insulation by
creating a thermo shield. It fills all cavities and gaps regardless of
geometric shape and creates a vacuum - the most effective insulator.

Zenova CS (https://zenovagroup.com/products/zenova-cs/)

Patent pending next generation ceiling sprinkler filled with proprietary
Zenova Fluid (Zenova FXB) that removes the need to install large fluid tanks,
piping, complicated equipment, and software. This sprinkler could be installed
in the kitchen.

The Group has achieved this without compromising the sustainability of natural
and economical resources, including personal health and safety, with
ecologically sound products.

Further information on the Group can be found at www.zenovagroup.com
(http://www.zenovagroup.com/)

 

 

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