Case Study: Sembcorp Tay Paper Recycling achieves reliable early fire detection and low‑maintenance protection with Xtralis VESDA

VESDA protects paper sorting and bailing plant in Singapore

Sembcorp Tay Paper Recycling’s 8,500 m2 paper sorting and baling plant in Tuas, Singapore faced a tough fire-protection challenge: high 15–20 m ceilings, constant paper dust that clogs point detectors, beam detectors that produced false alarms, and no sprinkler system due to lack of water-tank space. The company needed a reliable, low-maintenance detection solution that would work in a dusty environment and be serviceable at human height.

Working with ProVision Technology, Sembcorp installed a VESDA aspirating smoke detection system (three VESDA VLP units with a pipe network). The system delivers very-early, reliable smoke detection despite dust, is easier to maintain at human height, and proved trouble-free in operation—providing cost-effective protection and peace of mind for the plant.

Sembcorp Tay Paper Recycling

Lim Eng Tit

Quality Assurance and Fire Safety Manager