2010
Below is our full list of articles from 2010
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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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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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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Apollo Protects Portsmouth Guildhall from Fire
July 12, 2010
Fire detection technology from Apollo has been chosen to protect Portsmouth Guildhall following a major review of fire strategy. The contract was awarded to Christie Intruder Alarms (CIA) Ltd, who are an approved supplier for Portsmouth City Council.
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Apollo Protects New £35m College from Fire
May 1, 2010
Apollo fire detectors have been chosen to protect a new £35 million college campus redevelopment at Cosham, near Portsmouth. The contract to supply and install the fire system for Highbury College was awarded to CHC Systems Limited, based in Ruislip, Middlesex.
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Apollo Ensures Safe Harbour at Portland Marina
March 29, 2010
A new marina on the South coast of England, which will be one of the venues for sailing events during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has been equipped with an Apollo-based fire detection system. Owners Dean & Reddyhoff Marinas awarded the contract to supply the fire protection to H W Smith & Son (Contracting) Ltd.
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Apollo Holds Court in Buckinghamshire
March 12, 2010
An Apollo-based fire detection system has been installed to protect people and premises at the Magistrate’s Court in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Representing a total upgrade of the previous fire protection to meet L1 requirements, the new intelligent fire system was installed by Network Security & Fire, based in Basingstoke.
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Apollo Comes to Wellington's Aid
February 3, 2010
Apollo fire detection technology has been installed to protect people and premises at the newly redeveloped Wellington Hospital in New Zealand. Representing a total investment of NZ$265 million, the new hospital required the installation of more than 1300 fire detection devices across multiple buildings, a tailored graphics package and a 50 zone emergency warning and intercommunications system (EWIS).
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Apollo Intrinsically Safe Fire Detection Protects Major Defence Manufacturer
January 22, 2010
Apollo intrinsically safe (IS) fire detection technology has been specified to protect a new manufacturing facility at Wallop Defence Systems Ltd site near Stockbridge, Hampshire. A division of Esterline Technologies, Wallop Defence Systems is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of defence pyrotechnics for air, sea and land applications.
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