HRH The Duke of Kent visits Apollo Headquarters
His Royal Highness, the Duke of Kent recently visited the headquarters of Apollo Fire Detectors in Havant, Hampshire to commemorate 40 years of excellence in UK manufacturing by the company.
During his visit, the Duke took a tour of the manufacturing facilities and met some of the engineers and assembly workers who are behind the award-winning and life-saving fire detection technology made by Apollo.
The royal visit and Apollo’s longstanding achievement in manufacturing excellence are documented by an official plaque, unveiled by the Duke during his visit.
“We are very proud to be able to share this important milestone in our history with HRH the Duke of Kent,” said Charles Lombard, Managing Director EMEA at Apollo, “In addition to celebrating Apollo’s long history of manufacturing excellence, this event reaffirmed our commitment to Apollo’s status of Royal Warrant Holder.”
Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd. specialises in the design and manufacture of high quality fire detection products. Over the last 40 years, the company has broadened its capability from a straightforward focus on conventional fire detectors to include the manufacture of sophisticated analogue addressable detectors and interfaces for monitoring and controlling equipment in fire protection systems.
Apollo has some of the most advanced manufacturing technologies to ensure consistently high quality products and fast response to customer requirements. With more than 3000 international approvals along with exporting to over 100 countries, Apollo has cemented its position as a world-class fire solutions provider. Apollo is part of the HALMA group of companies.
