Apollo Fire Detectors Takes Steps To Continue Business Operations In COVID-19 Pandemic Period

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has impacted many businesses over the last couple of weeks and Apollo is no different. They have been closely monitoring it, evaluating the effect it has and will have, on the people, the customers and business operations.

They wanted to make it clear that they are taking this situation seriously and that they have already begun to take appropriate steps to keep business operational while ensuring the safety of colleagues.

Social distancing to combat COVID-19 pandemic

First, they have introduced social distancing to combat the spread of the virus. This policy is paramount in reducing unnecessary social contact, keeping it to a minimum within the government guidelines. Other strategies have been put in place, including additional shift patterns, working from home for those able and the suspension of business travel. These temporary policies have been initiated to ensure that the business runs as normal.

The facilities already have robust hygiene standards and are closely following advice from Public Health England

The facilities already have robust hygiene standards and are closely following advice from Public Health England. As a precaution, all industry events and Apollo product training sessions have been cancelled or postponed at this time.

Measures in place to ensure normal business operation:

• The processing and shipping of orders continue as usual with additional health & safety measures implemented in their warehouses and dispatch areas.
• They are working with logistics partners to ensure acceptable delivery schedules.
• Their supply chain remains unaffected.
• They are holding additional stock of key components where available and appropriate.
• They are taking steps to manufacture additional buffer stock where possible.

Continuous operations

COVID-19 has presented difficult and challenging obstacles to overcome. It has affected multiple nations, disrupting peoples work and home lives significantly. In unfortunate times like this, it is the company’s responsibility to take care of each other, to show kindness and to move forwards with compassion and strength.

The company said they are grateful to the employees for continuing to serve customers, with their dedication and tenacity the main factors why Apollo has been fighting fit for over 40 years.