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News: Egyptian Mummies And Polar Bears: No Task Too Tough For Apollo

Egyptian Mummies And Polar Bears: No Task Too Tough For Apollo

January 5, 2012

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.

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News: Range of Apollo Detectors Chosen to Protect Council Headquarters

Range of Apollo Detectors Chosen to Protect Council Headquarters

October 26, 2011

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 Electrical Services (1981) Ltd.

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News: Apollo protects Australian Prison

Apollo protects Australian Prison

July 8, 2011

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 Systems were tasked with installation.

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News: Apollo Technology Protects History of Bristol

Apollo Technology Protects History of Bristol

June 27, 2011

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.

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News: Apollo Technology Protects Queen Boudica

Apollo Technology Protects Queen Boudica

June 9, 2011

Apollo fire detection technology has been chosen to protect Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery and the Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum. T&P Fire Ltd, which has represented Apollo for more than 15 years, was appointed by Norfolk Property Services to replace the existing fire protection with an open protocol system. Eddie Bean, Technical Manager at T&P Fire Ltd, says: “We have always advocated the open protocol approach, because it offers flexibility of product choice and better whole life costs. We recommended Apollo technology due to the high quality, range and reliability of Apollo products, which satisfied all of our client’s requirements for this historic site.”

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News: Apollo Technology Protects Slovenian Parliament

Apollo Technology Protects Slovenian Parliament

May 25, 2011

A new fire detection system based on Apollo technology has been chosen to protect the Slovenian Houses of Parliament; the home of the National Assembly and National Council. The contract for the fire detection system was awarded to Zarja Elektronika d.o.o., who have represented Apollo in Slovenia for over 20 years.

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News: Apollo Technology Protects EU President

Apollo Technology Protects EU President

March 7, 2011

Apollo fire detection technology has been chosen to protect Grassalkovich Castle in Gӧdӧllő, Hungary, the central venue of the Hungarian rotation of the Presidency of the European Union. Hungary holds the EU Presidency from January to June 2011, and up to 250 events are scheduled to take place in the riding hall and stable wing of the recently renovated castle. The contract to equip the castle with world class fire detection was awarded to Elektrovill Ltd, who have represented Apollo in Hungary for 22 years.

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News: Apollo Technology Chosen For £1 Billion Hospital Redevlopment

Apollo Technology Chosen For £1 Billion Hospital Redevlopment

February 15, 2011

Apollo fire detection technology has been chosen to provide protection for the new Royal London Hospital. The new Royal London Hospital will be Britain’s biggest new hospital and home to a range of specialist centres, including London’s leading trauma and emergency care centre and one of the UK’s major children’s hospitals. The hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities will provide world class healthcare to an area undergoing significant regeneration. Work is ongoing, with the hospital opening in December 2011, and more than 7,500 Apollo devices are already installed on site.

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News: Apollo Signs Up For National Defence

Apollo Signs Up For National Defence

February 11, 2011

Apollo fire detection technology has been chosen to protect a major Australian Army base; Blacktown 200 Man Camp at Robertson Barracks near Darwin, Australia. The contract for the fire detection was awarded to Ampac Technologies Ltd.

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News: Apollo Protects Strawberry Hill's Gothic Revival

Apollo Protects Strawberry Hill's Gothic Revival

December 9, 2010

Strawberry Hill, a historic house internationally recognised as Britain’s finest example of Georgian Gothic revival architecture, is being protected with thoroughly modern fire detection based on Apollo technology. The contract to supply and commission the fire detection system was awarded to Apollo’s long-term customer, Technical Alarm Systems Limited of Southampton, as part of the first phase of a £9 million restoration project.

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News: New Olympic-standard sports park is protected by Apollo

New Olympic-standard sports park is protected by Apollo

August 25, 2010

Surrey Sports Park, a new £36 million sports facility built to international standards, has been equipped with an Apollo-based fire detection system. Designed by internationally renowned architects Faulkner Browns, Surrey Sports Park has already been selected as a training venue for the Paralympic and Olympic Games and is part of the University of Surrey.

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News: Apollo Makes a Splash at New Indoor Waterpark, Bahrain

Apollo Makes a Splash at New Indoor Waterpark, Bahrain

July 28, 2010

The combination of lots of water and a constant temperature of 30ºC might be the perfect recipe for rest and relaxation, but even in these ideal surroundings Apollo is hard at work. Its fire detectors are busy protecting visitors and staff at the the Wahooo! Waterpark in Bahrain – the Middle East’s first ever indoor-outdoor waterpark.

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