UTC hosted a fire and security industry meeting to mark the 30th anniversary of Ziton in the UK.
More than 70 guests, including installers, end users and VIPs, attended the event at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire, to mark the fire brand’s milestone and look forward to new developments. Speakers included Martin Harvey, Chairman of the FIA, Daren Wood, Membership Manager of the BSIA and Jurgen Van Goethem, Product Management Leader, Fire, UTC Fire & Security EMEA.
Mr Harvey congratulated the company on its achievements and presented an assessment of future developments in the fire industry and the benefits that more advanced technology will deliver. Mr Van Goethem focused on the increasing importance of IP and integration technology and gave guests a preview of new Ziton product developments for the next 18 months.
Ziton began trading in the UK in 1983.
Kevin Swann, country manager, UTC Fire & Security UK Ltd, said: “For this 30th anniversary event we were delighted to welcome back some of the key people who were involved in setting up the company. This was a great opportunity to look at Ziton’s achievements and to look forward to some key development coming up in 2014.”
