Hall & Kay Fire Engineering PROTECTION & DETECTION
delivering excellence in fire protection & detection in the UK the UK’s largest independent fire suppression company
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introduction
quality in every aspect of our performance and in every part of our service
delivering excellence in fire protection & detection in the UK
The name Hall & Kay has been synonymous with quality since our earliest beginnings in 1887, when we first provided air conditioning equipment to the Lancashire cotton mills.
Our reputation is your guarantee Now, as one of the UK’s leading fire engineering experts, we bring 21st century product technology and the highest standards of professional expertise and client service skills to our core business of fire protection and detection. Our reputation stands on our ability to deliver complete fire engineering soluitions and meet the most exacting design, production and
installation demands. A crucial element of this is our policy of building close relationships with our clients and in working alongside them, from concept to commissioning and beyond. All our operations are managed in-house, with total control maintained over every activity, and the most rigorous quality regime applied. Every project we undertake guarantees the same dedication to excellence and the same commitment to achieving client satisfaction – the source of our success.
simply synonymous with quality
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‘fire protection systems are our only business and proactive problem solving is our greatest strenght’
Our track record in providing fire protection solutions is based on the successful completion of numerous projects, every one unique in its technical and operational nature. We apply the same standards of quality and service to a small industrial warehouse or retail unt as we do to the most prestigious internationallyrenowned development.
Our portfolio of clients includes major hypermarket and supermarket retailers Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Safeway, Savacentre, and Asda. We have provided fire protection solutions for these companies at hundreds of sites in the UK, winning repeat business time after time. Our repeat order book is not just confined to retail, amongst our industrial client base we count both Rover and Jaguar as valued customers. We are proud to be associated with such new-build projects as the futuristic Urbis City Museum and Marks & Spencer’s flagship store, both in Manchester, and the unique Eden Project in Cornwall. In London, we designed and installed fire protection systems at The Albert Hall and for the spectacular new City Hall.
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Also in London, we provided fire protection for the £100m refurbishment of the John Lewis Partnership’s Peter Jones department store in Sloane Square. This project presented some of the most challenging logistical problems imaginable, with the store remaining open throughout and with extreme traffic congestion at all times.
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Commercial projects successfully completed include over 2 million square foot of offices at Canary Wharf, new headquarters buildings for The Royal Bank of Scotland, Mobils’ London operations centre, The NatWest Tower and the rebuild of Bishopsgate following terrorism attacks.
A wide range of specialist products and systems, providing the best fire protection and detection services on the market.
In-depth evaluation of our clients’ needs prior to project commencement.
Quality materials and expert fabrication at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
All pipework powder coated to provide maximum protection and the most aesthetically effective appearance.
CAD-based design and production.
Project management service which takes complete responsibility and delivers assured, quality-tested solutions.
In addition to supplying gas protection systems we also offer comprehensive gas replacement programmes.
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design & production
‘with over 30 years’ experience of fire protection and prevention we only provide the highest levels of service and client satisfaction’
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Architects, surveyors, specifiers and building contractors are our professional partners, therefore our principal objective is to give them everything they need in order to perform at their best. We take a positive, proactive approach to problem-solving at every stage of every project, offering advice, support and suggestions based on our extensive experience.
CAD design service for every project we undertake, whatever the size. In-depth site assessment and precise attention to compliance issues. Fire protection through automatic sprinkler systems, water spray and foam systems. Fire detection through automatic alarm systems and gas extinguishing systems. Brand new fabrication plant in Warrington, producing pipework to all fire engineering specifications. Powder coating to protect pipework, available in a range of colours to satisfy every aesthetic requirement. Rigorous inspection and testing regimes and commitment to total quality assurance. Complete solutions from design through manufacture to installation, commissioning and maintenance.
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installation & testing The quality of our service is inextricably linked to the quality of our people. This applies throughout our business, but particularly to the vital area of installation and testing, on which the operational efficiency of our protection and detection equipment totally depends.
Our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of expertise among our employees is demonstrated by our investment in staff training and development at all levels. We employ the best technical and project staff in the UK, which is why we consistently honour our commitments, keep our promises and complete projects on time and on budget. Holders of the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) award since 1998 Continuous training and development of our employees in our own dedicated Training School Commitment to future skills provision through our apprenticeship programme
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Constant updating of technical skills and awareness of technological developments Close supervision and control by project managers of all aspects of installation and maintenance, down to the finest detail Quality standards maintained: accredited by Loss Prevention Council to LPS 1048, LPS 1014, LPS 1204 and BS EN ISO 9001 Recipients of various contractor & industry awards
‘a total commitment to quality exists at every level of our business and in every person who works for us’
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aftercare & maintenance The destructive potential of fire demands that fire protection and detection systems be 100% effective at all times, not only at project completion but for as long as the building is in use.
For this reason, we remain closely involved with our clients to ensure that service and maintenance continues for the lifespan of the building and that our systems maintain their capability to detect and protect. By taking responsibility for the ongoing efficiency of our installed systems, we bring peace of mind to our clients, and the assurance that both people who use their buildings and the valuable assets contained within them, are fully protected.
Proactive, ongoing relationship with clients. Choice of levels of maintenance agreements. Expert maintenance of existing nonHall & Kay installations. Fast response and resolution of any problems or issues that may arise are available 24 hours a day . Quality assurance throughout maintenance process. Five UK locations from London to Glasgow to serve national and international client base.
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‘the first choice in fire protection and detection’
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LPS 1048 LPS 1204 LPS 1014 ISO 9001 FM 10337 LPC/BSI 5306 BS EN 12845 BS 5839
Hall & Kay are a fully approved and certificated LPS 1048/1204/1014 fire systems installer and maintenance contractor assessed to ISO 9001 standard by the Loss Preventions Certification Board (part of the Building Research Establishment). All projects undertaken by Hall & Kay will be carried out expertly to all required standard and on a professional basis. Our rigorous quality assurance procedures guarantee complete peace of mind to our customers.
national coverage With our customer services orientated approach, the fire systems maintenance division is able to combine the quality, training, technology and support of a large organisation with a level of customer care not always foundin today’s marketplace. Offering 24hr emergency response, we can assist with any of your fire protection requirements at any time and in any location within the United Kingdom. Call any of the following regional service and maintenance centres:
Ascot Building E Silwood Park Ascot Berkshire SL57PW Tel: 01344 203800 Fax: 01344 203801 Email: ascot@hkfire.co.uk
Birmingham (registered office) Sterling Park Clapgate Lane Woodgate Valley West Midlands B32 3BU Tel: 0121 421 3311 Fax: 0121 421 7312 Email: birmingham@hkfire.co.uk
Manchester 10 Wespoint Clarence Avenue Trafford Park Manchester M17 1QS Tel: 0161 872 7316 Fax: 0161 872 7003 Email: manchester@hkfire.co.uk
Hall & Kay Fire Engineering PROTECTION & DETECTION
delivering excellence in fire protection & detection in the UK the UK’s largest independent fire suppression company
hkfire.co.uk