9 Jun 2021

Direct Security is a comprehensive security solution installer providing complete fire and security systems across the UK. With their head office in London, and covering the London and the South East area, Direct Security recently won contracts to install new fire alarm systems for a major housing association including NHS keyworker sites adjacent to two major hospitals.

Richard Gates, Project Manager at Direct Security says: “Our recent contract wins meant we needed a dependable fire systems partner to ensure we delivered on those sites with the right systems and on time. Partnering with Eurotech Fire gave us the confidence that everything would be fulfilled and took the stress away of sourcing large amounts of equipment at once.

Approach

Direct Security were able to achieve comprehensive fire system designs and installations for their clients Covering multiple sites across London, Uxbridge, and Surrey, Direct Security was responsible for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of new fire alarm systems as recommended by the fire risk assessments.

Using the Evotech range of addressable panels alongside Euro-fi intelligent wireless optical smoke detectors and wireless heat detectors, Direct Security were able to achieve comprehensive fire system designs and installations for their clients that were compliant and suited for the locations.

Solution

The Evotech range is a very versatile range of open protocol fire alarm control panels, using the most advanced microprocessor technology to provide a control system of extremely high integrity.

Evotech can be configured to suit all types of systems, from the most simple, to the highly complex, and can host up to 240 devices. Its fully integrated and secure network provides an intelligent interface for building control.

With a large graphic display and ergonomic button and indicator layout, the Evotech control panels are simple and straightforward to understand for installers, commissioning engineers, and end-users alike.

Authority Comments

Richard concludes: “Michelle and the team at Eurotech have gone over and above to ensure we cater to our client’s every need, without any delays or issues arising. Their level of attention to detail and quick responses has ensured we’ve been able to deliver on our contract on time with no hassle. We’ve only been using Eurotech for 3 months but we already know we’ve found the perfect fire systems partner for the future.

Michelle Agius, Managing Director at Eurotech, says: “It’s great that Direct Security has chosen to invest in us as their new fire systems partner. Richard and the team provide impeccable life safety system solutions and we’re delighted to be able to assist them with fulfilling their client’s requirements.