Business among world’s first to roll out advanced fire alarm system
Huddersfield-based Centurion Fire & Security, a commercial security and fire system provider, has been selected as one of the first companies in the UK to test and roll-out the world’s most advanced fire alarm system technology.
The deal has been announced as the firm approaches a milestone year, in which its revenues are expected to grow by 25%.
Just six UK organisations have been selected to bring the C-Tec CAST fire system to market. Designed to pre-empt changes in industry-standards, the system has been developed as part of a multi-million pound investment by Lancashire-based C-Tec.
Centurion will begin to instal the technology across its UK-wide fire projects, providing user feedback to the manufacturer. The company has also signed a deal with another Lancashire-based manufacturer; Texecom CCTV alarm systems.
David Armstrong, founder of Centurion, said: “We have worked with C-Tec for many years, and their technology is second-to-none. So, we are delighted to have been chosen as a partner for the world-leading CAST technology, which we feel will revolutionise the way our brave fire services can respond to incidents.
“The fact C-Tec and Texecom are both British manufacturers is also a major factor for us. We are partnering with companies which support the British economy and jobs, alongside positioning the UK as a leader within the global security market.”
Centurion has recently secured a number of important contracts, and says these should contribute to 2020 being the most profitable 12-month period in its 45-year history.
Newly-completed projects include a £1.5m CCTV contract for the nuclear industry, as well as a £90,000 fire alarm system for the new Jaguar Land Rover garage at Lindley Moor, a full building security management system for Expect Distribution in Bradford and a £120,000 fire alarm project for Morrisons’ refrigeration centre in Wakefield.
The 50-strong team is currently undertaking a number of UK-wide schemes, including a £80,000 fire alarm project for Reading FC training ground. It is also installing a £50,000 fire detection and aspiration system for a brand-new Maserati showroom in Solihull, West Midlands.
With further various projects for national brands in the pipeline, Centurion has appointed three apprentices to support its growing engineering team.
Armstrong added: “Much of our success has derived from the fact that our team are engineering-focused, with 90% of our staff having an engineering background.
“In fact, 30% of our current workforce started their careers as apprentices with us, and we are delighted that our three new recruits are joining us at such a pivotal time in our business.”
Centurion has been based in Huddersfield since 1974. It now employs over 50 people nationwide.
