WeMaintain has hired a UK Fire Division Head, signaling PropTech’s further move into the fire alarm and suppression market.
The hire follows WeMaintain’s acquisition of the fire systems maintenance company Shokly in a stunning year for the start-up, marked by $36m in Series B funding, contracts to supply elevator and escalator solutions to KeolisAmyDocklands (DLR), Workspace and British Land, and praise from French President Emmanuel Macron.
Integrating IoT into fire safety systems
The new Head of Fire Division, Dave Martin, joins WeMaintain after a Royal Navy career working in weapons engineering, electronics, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. In his post, Dave Martin will integrate WeMaintain’s proprietary IoT technology in fire safety systems in the UK, helping WeMaintain’s growing team implement smart building solutions.
WeMaintain enables end-to-end monitoring and maintenance solutions for asset owners
WeMaintain enables end-to-end monitoring and maintenance solutions for commercial and residential asset owners and building managers, giving them a real-time understanding of a building’s use and operation, supporting smart maintenance, and a superior customer experience.
Commenting on the hire, WeMaintain’s UK Managing Director Tom Harmsworth said, “With the acquisition of Shokly we have excellent technology benefiting our customers for the live monitoring of their fire alarm systems. Dave has the industry knowledge and network to maximize these benefits in the UK.”
Smart building space
Dave Martin said, “I’m delighted to help establish WeMaintain as a frontrunner in the UK’s smart building space whilst maintaining our quality engineering focus as the centerpiece of our service offer for all building operations.”
In a 20-year career as an electronics specialist, Dave Martin founded a fire and security installation company for the design, maintenance, installation, and commission of all fire security and life safety systems implementing large and small installations, notably in Dubai for the local government.
Mr. Martin added, “In the United Arab Emirates, I enjoyed working with different cultures, helping them to achieve common goals. This experience will be vital when liaising with WeMaintain’s international offices and diverse team.” Since its launch in 2017, WeMaintain now has offices in the UK and Singapore has 100 employees and is eyeing the US market.