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Drax (UK) Ltd are proud to announce that we have been awarded Investors In People recognition. Drax QA Representative Chris Brown comments, "There has always been a strong and maintained drive
to continually increase the value of personnel through structured training.
This has prompted individuals to a better understanding of their KPI's. In
turn personnel, have become better equipped to fulfill company objectives
leading to improved overall performance for Drax (UK). It was a logical
step to pursue the Key Strengths and Areas of Good Practice promoted by the
Investors in People standard. Accordingly, all staff were justifiably
pleased when we learnt that, following our successful assessment, Drax (UK)
has been recognised as having achieved the Investors in People Standard." Drax Peatplus at Great Ormond Street Hospital The Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) has purchased PEATplus software from Drax (UK) Ltd. PEATplus, a unique software solution, is designed to help NHS Trusts to optimise their PEAT ratings. PEATplus software runs on PC tablets or PDAs and includes the current PEAT survey form. Read more ... Sitewatch Remote Site Monitoring SiteWatch extends Drax's Connect portfolio of alarm and event monitoring products to include remote locations where direct cable access is not feasible. In addition to our well-established TCP/IP ethernet and data cable connection options, Sitewatch now adds connectivity to any location where the cellular phone network may be accessed. Sitewatch fully integrates into the Connect range of products, allowing events from 'difficult' locations to be fully integrated with events collected via more conventional networks. Designed to dramatically reduce the labour required to create, implement and analyse survey information, the Quono Drax Standard Survey System provides a complete one-stop solution. The system consists of three integrated elements that facilitate the easy generation of surveys, the collection of survey response data via kiosk or portable computer, and the rapid creation of reports analysing the collected data. Designed for ease of use with minimal training, the Drax Standard Survey system brings automated surveys within the capability of any organisation. Drax appoints BPS as a Drax Technology Centre Drax (UK) Ltd are delighted to announce the appointment of Building Protection Systems (NI) Ltd as a Drax Technology Centre. Drax marketing director Alex Cother comments, "Drax and BPS have a long standing successful working relationship. BPS are a premier supplier of security and networking solutions in Northern Ireland. This appointment reinforces our commitment to work together to bring the best possible products to our customers and we look forward to working even more closely in the future".
Left to right: Drax R&D Director Phil Spooner, Drax Marketing Director Alex Cother, BPS Sales and Service Director Mark Gillespie, BPS Sales and Marketing Director Calvin Adams. Drax (UK) Launches Internet Patient Survey System At HEFMA 2007 Drax (UK) Ltd will be launching a remote, web based surveying system as part of its new Healthcare Division at this year's HEFMA Conference & Exhibition, 23-24 th May at Hilton Blackpool. The Drax Survey System has been developed specifically for the health sector and is structured so it can be used by all healthcare disciplines. It is very simple to set it up and activate on line and involves minimal work on the customer's part. Read more ... Drax (UK) Installs Fire Alarm System For The Newly Refurbished Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel Drax (UK) Ltd., one of Europe's leading independent providers of life safety systems and management solutions, has completed the installation of a comprehensive fire alarm system as part of a $14.2 million refurbishment programme at the 87 room Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London - part of the Dubai-based luxury hospitality group Jumeirahat. The refurbishment and extension of this luxurious hotel has necessitated a new fire alarm system, which has been installed by Drax (UK). The new system covers the ground floor, including reception, bar, restaurant, conference room and staff rooms; floor one to five of guest rooms; and the new sixth floor containing the suites. The basement area has retained the existing fire alarm system, albeit with modifications; for maximum cost efficiency. Drax installed a combination of Apollo fire detectors to an L1 specification (Life Protection Cover Level 1) and voice alarm speakers to cover all communal areas, staff areas, guest rooms and en suite bathrooms. An Advanced Electronics 4 Loop addressable Control Panel has been installed for all detection circuits and a Baldwin Boxall Voice Alarm Rack, consisting of 18 amplifiers, 301 CD disc interchanger and public address facilities. The equipment was chosen by Drax as it was considered to be the most reliable on the market, as well as competitively priced. Drax Joins The Fire Industry Association Drax (UK) Ltd., one of Europe's leading independent providers of integrated alarm systems and management solutions, is pleased to announce that it has become a member of the Fire Industry Association (FIA). The FIA is the new trade association, formed in 2007, that brings together the BFPSA (British Fire Protection Systems Association formed in 1966) and FETA (Fire Extinguishing Trades Association formed in 1916) and represents 95% of UK manufacturers and installers of Fire Alarm, Fixed Gaseous Extinguishing systems and portable fire extinguishers. It is recognised as the coordinating body for the UK fire systems industry and is the leading trade association in its field in Europe. Alex Cother of Drax (UK) comments on this latest development for the company: "This significant step forward in Drax's history recognises the growth experienced by the company and the professionalism required amidst increased industry regulation." Integrating Access Control with Fire and Security Flexible and programmable Integration of access control and alarms from different manufacturers is easily achieved with a new interface to the Plan Access Control system recently added to the Connect AMX1 Alarm Management system. Initially installed as part of a security modernisation at a major London hospital, this now allows the people on site to decide and quickly program which doors are to be unlocked (or locked) in response to any fire or security alarm recorded in AMX1. Unlike conventional, limited, wired connections between the different systems, the flexibility of the AMX1 approach is such that integration can be programmed down to individual alarm point or door level. This allows fire zoning and security compartmentalisation to be fully retained, with ease of change in the future as the site develops. PEATplus at West Suffolk District General Hospital Drax (UK) Ltd. has installed a PEATplus unit into West Suffolk District General Hospital, which is being used as part of an evaluation of public surveys conducted within NHS premises. A single, stand alone PEATplus unit was installed in the main reception area at West Suffolk District General Hospital, with an overwhelming response. In just 42 days, the Trust received a staggering 1259 completed surveys, 715 completed by visitors and the remainder by patients - and all with virtually no promotion of the unit! Read more... Enhanced Service and Maintenance Software Drax has further enhanced the Service reporting module in its flagship Connect AMX1 Alarm Management system. The improvements enable greater integration with the Connect AMS alarm network system. The AMX1 service reporting module allows facilities and maintenance personnel to track and record service operations, either to enhance record keeping or as part of a BAFE SP203 system. Read more about AMX1 here. For older news please visit our News Archive |
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