(Alliance News) - Zenova Group PLC on Monday announced the first shipment of 7,500 units of Zenova FX500 aerosol fire extinguishers to its German subcontractor Clastrom.

The London-based fire safety and heat management technology firm said this was the first shipment out of a total order of 40,000 units with a retail value of GBP1.2 million from Clastrom for the Zenova FX500.

Clastrom Director Martin Kruger said: "We see great potential for the Zenova FX500 to provide fire safety for our clients across many sectors in Germany."

Zenova described the FX500 as "easy to use, effective on all types of fires including oil, electrical and ordinary household fires". It has been tested to the BS6165 standard.

"Given the FX500's ability to extinguish all types of fire it offers improved safety in all environments," the company said.

Zenova Chief Executive Officer Thomas Melchior added: "We are pleased to see our innovative leading fire safety products being adopted in demanding international markets."

Shares in Zenova were up 7.7% to 3.50 pence each in London on Monday morning.

By Greg Rosenvinge, Alliance News reporter

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