Q3 2021

12 EU BUSINESS NEWS / Q3 2021 , Award for Excellence in Smoke Ventilation Services – Ireland Founded in 2004, SmokeManagement Systems Ltd (SMS) is a wholly Irish company and key provider for smoke and natural ventilation products, together with its daylight division providing the source of natural daylight through facades and roof structures. Its Services and Maintenance division ensures all equipment is fully operational. SMS strives to maintain the highest possible standard, with the most economical solution. It achieves this by utilising the latest technologies, combined with its team’s unrivalled competence, ensuring customers receive high-quality products and service at all times. Every year, Ireland suffers over 35,000 recorded fires in buildings (95 per day). Therefore, the choice of building materials, the layout of escape routes, the number of exits and the provision of fire safety measures such as smoke control are all crucial building design considerations. In the event of a fire, toxic smoke rises to the underside of the roof space and gradually builds down in layers, leading to smoke logging. The purpose of a smoke ventilation system is to provide protection to the building and its contents, whilst at the same time assisting people working in the building to escape and also aid safer firefighting. Other benefits are a reduction in high-level temperatures and restriction in the spread of smoke. A well-designed smoke ventilation system is a combination of a company’s experience and products. The team at SMS has over 60 years’ experience combined, coupled with the company’s partnerships with TRIA International, WindowMaster & SE Controls, which ensures it provides the latest and most premium quality products. It is also a Certified Partner of VELUX Commercial and BACH Smoke & Fire Curtains. While SMS can provide and install smoke and heat control systems equipment, it is also recognised as Ireland’s leading maintenance service provider for all kinds of smoke and heat systems, with flexible and responsive planned preventative and 24/7 callout services and emergency cover available to Apr21382 suit customers’ needs. The aim is to assign the same engineer to each customer so they are knowledgeable of the site and equipment, and can ensure continuity of service. With country-wide coverage, SMS takes great pride in its quality products and services and competitive pricing. This combined with a track record for completing projects within timescale and budget, SMS has an outstanding reputation within the industry and it is eager to carry on in this way. Its portfolio of completed projects gives an idea of the extent to its success, with clients including The National Gallery of Ireland, The National Indoor Arena, and Cork Prison. Ever since its inception 16 years ago, SMS has come a long way and intends to continue achieving success and providing life-saving equipment. It is continuously growing and has ambitious expansion plans in the pipeline with hopes to enter the UK market this year. It is currently carrying out a feasibility on a small project in the UK and is hoping to replicate similar growth there in the next couple of years. Company: Smoke Management Systems Ltd Contact: Paul Browne, Managing Director Email: [email protected] Website: www.smokemanagement.ie