Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd News

Warren Rees joins Apollo Fire Detectors as MD for Europe, the EMEA and Neil Taylor joins as Sales Director EMEA Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd has made two new appointments to its EMEA Board of Directors, demonstrating the company’s commitment to further growth in the region. Warren Rees joins Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd as Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Neil Taylor joins as Sales Director EMEA. In his role, Warren will be responsible for...

The Open-Area Voice Sounder and Sounder Beacon devices can be used in applications to ease confusion for the public Apollo Fire Detectors has introduced an Open-Area Voice Sounder and Sounder Beacon to its Discovery Voice product range. The Open-Area Voice Sounder and Sounder Beacon are designed to provide clear instructional messages within a fire system, offering six distinct messages and seven volume levels. The devices can be used in applications to ease confusion for the...

About 500 Apollo analogue addressable XP95 detectors were specified to meet the main fire protection requirements Northern Ireland’s award winning Ulster Museum has been equipped with a new Apollo-based fire detection system as part of a £17.5 million refurbishment programme. Eurotec Safety Services, who have been representing Apollo for more than 20 years, won the contract for the supply and commissioning of the fire system. Ulster Museum is acknowledged as one o...

Apollo's Senior Product Manager delivered a seminar on Integrating Fire Detection into Building Systems Apollo Fire Detectors, the world-leading independent fire detector manufacturer, recently exhibited at IFSEC at Birmingham NEC (14th – 17th May). As a truly global company, Apollo highlighted its industry-leading provision of localised customer service on a worldwidescale. Apollo has regional offices in the UK, America and China, which offer aftersales support to Apol...

Over 600 Apollo XP95 devices were installed at the 120,000 square feet single storey site Apollo Fire Detector’s technology has been chosen to protect Waymade Healthcare Plc’s new pharmaceutical products storage facility in Basildon, Essex. Fisk Fire Group Ltd,which has represented Apollo for more than 20 years, was appointed by Waymade Healthcare to supply, install, commission and maintain a complete L1 system to protect the warehouse’s purpose built racki...

Apollo’s Discovery, XPander and XP95 ranges were selected for headquarter protection Fire detectors from Apollo’s Discovery, XPander and XP95 ranges have been chosen to protect West Sussex County Hall, Chichester, the headquarters of West Sussex County Council. The contract for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the fire detection system was awarded to Southern Fire Alarms Ltd, acting as a specialist sub-contractor to the main contractor, Willard...

Sam will be responsible for raising awareness of Elmdene's wide range of innovative technologies Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the appointment of Sam Ward as one of its Regional Sales Managers. Sam brings a wealth of relevant industry experience to this position. He joins Elmdene from Apollo Fire Detectors where he spent the past 14 years. In addition to hi...

Apollo's XPander fire detectors are ideal for use in educational buildings Apollo has updated and extended its XPander range of wireless fire detectors. Designed for use in areas where hard-wired fire detection is impossible or impractical, XPander devices are ideal for use in educational buildings such as schools and universities. Educational establishments may typically consist of a number of buildings that are spread across a site, such as sports centres and exterior class...

OpenConnect Gateway is a 'plug and play' device that can be incorporated into a fire control panel  Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd has developed a new product that allows fire detection to be fully integrated into building management systems (BMS) without the need for complex bespoke solutions or the use of multiple interfaces.   OpenConnect Gateway® is effectively a "plug and play" device that can be incorporated into a fire control panel by the manufacturer. I...

The fire detection system was designed and supplied by Ampac and installed by Dayshelf Fire Systems Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre and Wolston Correctional Centre, both located at Wacol in Queensland, Australia, have been equipped with a new Apollo-based fire detection system as part of an upgrade to the existing system. Ampac, who have been representing Apollo in the region since 1993, were responsible for designing and supplying the system, whilst Dayshelf Fire...

M Shed's specific choice of fire detection is Apollo's Multi Alarm GB Apollo fire detection technology has been chosen to protect M Shed in Bristol; an exciting and innovative new museum that tells the story of Bristol’s history. The contract to supply, commission and maintain the fire detection system was awarded to Multi Alarm GB.M Shed museum explores the city’s history from prehistoric times to the 21st century through extensive collections of objects, art and...

Apollo's Xpander range has been designed to be used in conjunction with a standard fire detection system Apollo has updated and extended its XPander range of wireless fire detectors. Designed for use in areas where hard-wired fire detection is impossible or impractical, XPander devices are ideal for use in historic buildings, remote annexes and temporary structures. Large amounts of cabling for hard-wired fire detection can be impractical where there is a need to protect a bui...

Hush Buttons meet the requirements of BS 5839, the code of practice for fire alarm systems in dwellings One of the UK’s most innovative Housing Associations has installed C-TEC’s award-winning Hush Buttons at several of its sheltered blocks of flats. With an annual turnover of £15 million and a target development programme to develop on average each year at least 140 properties, Cottsway Housing is the largest registered provider of social housing in West Ox...

Apollo works closely with leading fire panel manufacturers Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd has developed a new product that allows fire detection to be fully integrated into building management systems (BMS) without the need for complex bespoke solutions or the use of multiple interfaces. OpenConnect Gateway® is effectively a plug and play device that can be incorporated into a fire control panel by the manufacturer. It takes the information from the control panel and relay...

Apollo is guaranteeing reliable, quality fire detection technology for its customers Visitors to the Apollo stand at this year's International Firex were taken on a journey through the company, its products and applications.Having recently celebrated 30 years in the business, Apollo is highlighting the different aspects of its product development and customer service that have made it the largest independent smoke detector manufacturer in the world. One of the latest...

 Apollo first considers how long a fire detector can function in order to determine its lifecycle cost Apollo Fire Detectors claims that the ability to assess the true lifecycle cost of a fire detection system is being compromised through lack of clear information about product life.Richard Bramham, Marketing Director for Apollo, explains: “Understanding how long a fire detector can reasonably be expected to function is absolutely critical to assessing the life...

Jo Chittenden will oversee all marketing activity for the electronic fire and security company Innovative electronic fire and security products manufacturer, Elmdene International Ltd. - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - announces the appointment of Jo Chittenden as its Marketing Manager.In this pivotal promotional role for Elmdene, Jo will be tasked with overseeing all ongoing marketing activity including: corporate identity, product launches, advertising, literat...