Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd News

Since its launch in 2018, the Apollo Test Set has helped to save time on thousands of sites by aiding Engineers in fault finding and loop management. The Research and Development Team has designed some exciting new features for the Loop Tester and the firmware update will be available on the website with a few simple clicks from 18th August. What are the new features? The two new main features of this update are: Drift Management Soft Addressing Drift Management Drift management assi...

To support the COVID-19 site, and despite the warehouse being closed for a stock take, Apollo Fire Detectors personally delivered the essential fire safety equipment the day after the order was placed. Headley Court, in Surrey, will re-open and serve as a temporary community hospital for patients needing rehabilitation or convalescence, those receiving end-of-life care, as well as those who are recovering from COVID-19 and do not require critical or acute hospital care. COVID-19 patients rehab...

Teamwork, flexibility and a commitment to customer service have resulted in Apollo Fire Detectors being installed, commissioned and in operation in just four weeks at a former defense medical rehabilitation center that is being transformed into a community-style hospital for use during the coronavirus pandemic. Headley Court To support the COVID-19 site, and despite the warehouse being closed for a stock take, Apollo Fire Detectors ensured the essential fire safety equipment was personally del...

Apollo Fire Detectors is delivering online training to members of the fire industry throughout the government lockdown thanks to a series of online events, including CPD webinars and virtual product training courses. Online fire focused CPD webinars Created in response to a significant volume of requests from consultants and specifiers for technical training, each week Apollo is delivering an online fire focused CPD, covering topics such as EN 54-23 Visual Alarm Devices (VADs) and An Introduct...

The protection against fire, even in times like this, is still critical. And Apollo are here to meet the demand. The crisis has presented certain challenges to production, but Apollo remains committed to the customers. The company aims to meet orders, whilst at the same time, keeping the colleagues safe. Continued production Signage posted throughout detailing; the two-meter separation and the ‘one-way’ road guidelines With the aid of Government guidance, Apollo has been able to c...

Following popular demand, Apollo Fire Detectors will be recommencing supply of their XP95 Three Channel Input / Output Module. The XP95 Three Channel Input / Output Module (55000-588APO) was removed from the product portfolio in 2018 after the introduction of the Intelligent Interface range. After receiving feedback from customers, Apollo has taken the decision to reintroduce the product to their sales portfolio with immediate effect. The product offers the benefit of using a single address for...

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 F...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has impacted many businesses over the last couple of weeks, and Apollo is no different. The company has been closely monitoring it, evaluating the effect it has, and will have, on their people, customers and business operations. They wanted to make it clear that they are taking this situation seriously and have already begun to take appropriate steps to keep their business operational whilst ensuring the safety of their colleagues. First, Apollo has introduced social dist...

Demand for XPander, the wireless solution from Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd., continues to grow year on year. The globally renowned fire safety solutions company said that the continued high demand of its popular wireless systems is a sign that there is growing acceptance among people in the reliability of wireless technology and solutions today. Bruce Ball, UK Sales Manager at Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd. said, “The increase in demand reflects the growing popularity of wireless systems, and g...

Apollo Fire Detectors is celebrating 40 years of business success, having expanded from a 13-strong workforce operating out of small commercial units on the south coast of England to becoming one of the world's pioneering manufacturers of fire detection solutions for commercial and industrial applications, manufacturing more than 5 million detectors every year, and exporting directly to more than 100 countries around the world. New Products And Protocols Charles Lombard, Managing Director of A...

When a fire or other emergency occurs in a building or facility, first responders depend on every available resource to ensure a safe and orderly evacuation and response. One element in any response plan is the facility’s physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection. How can these systems contribute to an orderly response to a chaotic situation?  We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the role of security systems...

Apollo Fire Detectors will be celebrating 40 years of making smart devices that keep people safe from fire at FIREX International 2020. The company, which holds the Royal Warrant, can be found on stand FX510 at The Fire Solutions Zone alongside their Halma sister companies. They will be exhibiting a variety of next-generation products including the Soteria range. This includes the flush mounted Soteria Dimension designed for commercial environments with high aesthetic requirements and is also i...

Following the successful 2020 edition of Intersec, Detector Testers wanted to thank all the visitors who came for the event during the course of the three days and helped make the event such a great experience and a massive success. Intersec 2020 During the Intersec show, Detector Testers made a record number of new contacts, with significant interest in the Testifire solution and the company’s globally renowned Solo range of detectors. In addition to that, it was great experience for co...

Apollo Fire Detectors, alongside Portsmouth-based recruitment firm Astute Technical, recently hosted "Build Your Brand: Power Your Potential," a speaker event celebrating and focusing on women in engineering. The event, held at Lakeside North Harbour, Portsmouth, hosted two renowned speakers who provided tips and practical ideas to help organizations support female engineers, with the aim to help improve diversity in the industry. Personal branding expert, Jennifer Holloway presented her talk,...

Kentec Electronics Ltd, a manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has completed EN54-13 approvals for the Taktis product line, Kentec’s most powerful and sophisticated analog addressable fire panel. The approvals were completed the LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board). Kevin Swann, Managing Director of Kentec says: “To those working within the fire sector, all will be familiar with the requirement for fire protection products and the need for them to be EN54 certified to...

In the fire industry, standards across the world are constantly updated and changed. It is Apollo’s duty, as leading fire detection manufacturers, to adapt to these revised standards and develop smart devices that keep people safe from fire, every second of every day. Soteria UL range of detectors In response to the UL 268 7th edition update, Apollo has developed the new Soteria UL range of detectors, culminating in over 30,000 hours in research and development, 186 hours in UL fire labs...

C-TEC’s innovative ZFP addressable fire alarm system is protecting Big Padlock Wrexham, a high-tech self-storage facility in Wales. With a solid reputation for providing top-notch self-storage solutions to domestic and commercial clients, Big Padlock operates from eight locations throughout the North West. The company’s state-of-the-art Wrexham site combines a mixture of business centres, office space, warehouses and workshops and also offers bespoke facilities for architects, solic...

Apollo Fire Detectors parent company, Halma plc, the global group of life-saving technology companies, has been named one of Britain’s Most Admired Companies 2019 by Management Today. In addition to being named as a top ten company, Halma also won the individual category award for Engineering. The news was revealed last night at a ceremony in central London, where Charles King, Head of Investor Relations, and Jo Smith, Managing Director of Halma company Fortress Interlocks, accepted the a...

Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd is pleased to announce their pledge of charitable support to Havant Fire Station! Being the nearest fire station to the company’s Havant Head Office, the crew at Havant Station already do a lot to help the local community. They visit nurseries, schools and even colleges. With funding from Apollo, they’ll be able to do even more. Fire safety education course One activity that they have agreed to fund for 2020 is ‘A Better Me’, a six-week co...

Shipping an American cooker to the UK and finding the closest comparison to a US burger, are just some of the lengths Apollo Fire Detectors has gone to in the development of its new range of Soteria UL268 7th edition detectors, which will be launched at Intersec in January 2020. Exhibiting in Hall 4 on stand F10, Apollo Fire Detectors will showcase the new range of Soteria UL heat, smoke and multi-criteria detectors. The new products have been designed for markets that require UL listed systems...

It’s that time of the year where 15 - 16 year olds are preparing for their college interviews: the next step in their education. To help with their readiness, Crookhorn College, a school for 11 – 16 year olds and local to the Havant office, hosted a day of mock interviews with local businesses. Apollo Fire Detectors was invited along to take part and Louise Randall, Apollo’s Head of Manufacturing, was one of the interviewers. Mock college interview training It was a pleasure...

The next Fire Industry Manufacturers’ (FIM) Expo which will take place Wednesday 16th October, 2019. This time the FIM Expo will take place at Sheffield United Football Club. Organized by the Fire Industry Association (FIA), FIM Expo features many of the UK's pioneer fire detection and alarm manufacturers and focuses on showcasing the latest products and developments in this sector of the industry.A wide range of exhibitors are confirmed so far: Advanced Global Fire Equipment Ampac...

As a global manufacturing company, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are an integral part of what Apollo does, which is why Apollo has dedicated STEM Ambassadors. These ambassadors are volunteers from a range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related jobs and disciplines who offer their time and enthusiasm to help bring STEM subjects to life and demonstrate the value of them in life and careers. It is an important element of Apollo’s corporate resp...

A new addition to the Red Funnel Ferries fleet of passenger catamarans that criss-cross the Solent between Southampton and the Isle of Wight entered service in summer 2018. With a speed of 38 knots, Red Jet 7 is 41 meters long and holds 277 passengers and four crew. As a new-build vessel, the advanced design for the fire protection had to undergo a stringent approval process to comply with the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) prior to installation by SEC Marine from Southampton. Fire Detection...

Apollo Fire Detectors’ innovative SOTERIA range of detectors has been chosen to protect the prestigious Darrick Wood School in Orpington, Kent. The school is rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ and achieved the ‘World Class Schools Quality Mark in’ 2015. The fire detection system was upgraded as part of a wider program of works which saw the school invest in a new dining hall, a Movement & Performing Arts Building with specialist Drama and Music rooms and new PE c...

British fire safety firms need to take ‘plan B action’ and start preparing for what Brexit could mean when it comes to selling products in Europe, according to one expert. Speaking at FIREX International 2019 event recently, Apollo’s Head of System Integration and Technical Support, Paul Pope, said, “Companies should be prepared to do “business as usual” and ensure supply chains are maintained. You cannot be prepared for Brexit if you secretly believe it won&...

Back in March, Kentec Electronics challenged Hochiki Europe to a football match in which the Kentec football team was victorious with a 3-0 win. Basking in the glory, the company decided to challenge Apollo Fire Detectors to a match and earlier this week the Kentec team met an Apollo team for a game in their home town of Dartford which resulted in a 4-3 victory to Apollo. Kentec Electronics conveyed a huge congratulations to the Apollo team on their victory. Kentec and Apollo Fire have a long s...

Apollo have attended FIREX for over 30 years – this year for the first time Apollo attended in cooperation with its sister Halma companies, Advanced, Argus, FFE, Klaxon and Nimbus. FIREX International is Europe’s only dedicated fire safety event – making it a hub for sharing industry expertise and discussing cutting-edge technology. This year Apollo went big! Their stand spanned over 60m², and combined with its sister Halma companies, they were the largest stand in FIREX...

Set to stand at 62-storeys high, 22 Bishopsgate in the City of London will, on completion, become the second-tallest building in Western Europe. The 278m office building will offer 1.275 million sq. ft of high specification office space, as well as eight community spaces, covering over 100,000 sq ft, including an innovation hub, curated gallery space, fresh food market, gym and wellbeing retreat. Once completed, Advanced will protect both of Western Europe’s tallest buildings, with 22 Bish...

FIREX International, 18-20 June, 2019, at ExCel London will feature 25-plus hours of seminars and panel discussions along with an exhibition of 130-plus manufacturers showcasing products for fire safety. A Sprinkler and Suppression Presentation Area will highlight the important category. Also, for the fourth year, the International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference will take place alongside FIREX International. There will be 18,000 fire prevention and protection professionals from over 70 c...