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Firetech Projects: customised fire and security service

Firetech Projects was launched in 1993 by Stephen Alberts and Hendrik van Wyk to provide customised fire and security solutions. The company has grown from a small, enthusiastic service provider into a company boasting 142 employees and 28 contract employees.

Johann Blignaut, sales manager for Firetech Projects, explained that apart from expanding its employee base and launching fully-fledged branches in Durban, Cape Town, Bloemfontein and East London, this Pretoria-based company still offers the same niche services.

“Firetech Projects has earned a name as a leader in the fire and security market, coupled with a comprehensive maintenance offering. The major change is the introduction of new products and technology over the years,” Blignaut pointed out.

“We have seen an evolution and refinement of not only fire and security products, but also in the fields of IP products, evacuation and intercom systems. Firetech Projects has remained competitive by keeping pace with the demands and needs of the market,” said Blignaut.

The company currently provides and installs access control systems, automatic barriers, fire detection and fire suppression systems, CCTV cameras, alarm monitoring systems, network/building management systems, mantraps and IP intercom systems. More recently, Firetech Projects has also extended its offering by opening a sprinkler division and also undertakes multiple installations in Africa.

Firetech Projects has been responsible for installations at a number of government facilities, educational facilities, banking institutions, cellphone service providers, vehicle manufacturers, shopping malls, hospitals, warehouse facilities and other commercial concerns. Recent projects include the installation of security systems at the Civitas Building in Pretoria, the Central Government Offices in Pretoria, Unisa’s Campus and Cecilia Makiwane Hospital. In East London, projects valued at over R80-million were recently awarded to Firetech Projects.

Firetech Projects offers a complete project management package, with an emphasis on quality-driven installations and after-sales support. “While we do have the capacity to advise end users on product and system selection, most of our work is derived from consulting companies. Reliability and consistency underpin our business vision and we take great pride in the capacity and capabilities of our experienced project managers and team of technicians.”

The company has a team of technical personnel responsible for the design, construction, installation and maintenance of various systems. “We have our own project management division that seamlessly integrates all elements of the project to provide a solution that is characterised by dependability and longevity,” said Blignaut.

All technicians receive regular product training from suppliers to ensure that they are up to date on the appropriate technology for each application. “It is important that the correct system is selected for a specific requirement. This is achieved using a combination of site visits and consultations with either the consultant or the end user,” added Blignaut.

Firetech Projects is accredited with the CIDB, FDIA, ASIB and is registered with PSIRA. “We have a substantial stockholding of equipment, mainly first-line maintenance equipment, to ensure that downtime for clients is reduced to minimal levels.”

“Our reputation is based on providing an installation that performs according to spec, ensures that events are monitored and the appropriate people in the organisation are alerted, and provides unequivocal feedback for event management and investigation,” Blignaut concluded.

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