Ramtech - Experts & Thought Leaders

Global wireless solutions provider - Ramtech has accelerated its growth in the US market with the appointment of several key team members, boosting its business capability across the continent.  New appointments Joining the team is marine and federal specialist - Morgan Davis, who brings specialist system integration and programming skills to the firm, alongside Business Development Manager - Luis Suarez. Both will be tasked with increasing awareness of Ramtech’s pioneering fire safety technology across construction and industry service sectors.  Fire safety  The recruits are among seven to have joined the business in the past year, with 13 partners aiding the deployment The recruits are among seven to have joined the business in the past year, with 13 partners aiding the deployment of Ramtech’s systems across the country, guided by the strategic appointment of Vice President - Joe Beecher in 2023. Joe Beecher said, "Our team’s growth reflects Ramtech’s commitment to improving fire safety across North America. Our ambition is to invest in new technologies that can help contractors and construction professionals save time and money, as well as aid worker protection on site." Construction safety Joe Beecher adds, "From our discussions with customers, we’re finding attitudes gradually shifting across the US. Traditional methods of fire protection, such as air horns, are no longer sufficient to alert construction workers to the hidden dangers on site, and technology can be omnipresent, protecting these environments when workers are less likely to be around, such as overnight or at weekends." He continues, "Construction safety is too often a secondary measure, but any fire accident or incident can have huge ramifications on human lives as well as project infrastructure." Bi-lingual colleagues Joe Beecher further states, "Guided by these encouraging signs of safety education, it is a really exciting period of development for everyone at Ramtech North America – we’ve onboarded bi-lingual colleagues, allowing us to potentially expand across Latin and South America, and we're working on some huge projects with some of the biggest names in construction." He adds, "We’re looking forward to continuing our expansion across the year and beyond."  Key personnel Other key personnel to have joined the Ramtech team in the past year include 35-year construction veteran - Joel Pickering, sales engineers - Rae Kee and Andrew Medina, and Jiayao Wang, operating in product marketing.  Joel, in particular, brings strategic regulatory knowledge to the Ramtech team, being an active member of the NFPA 241 committee and previously chairing an ANSI A-1026 subcommittee on ‘Emergency Procedures for Construction and Demolition Sites’.  NFPA 241 standard Combined with its work on-site, it's these kinds of guiding principles that are driving forward the business The NFPA 241 standard – the national measuring standard for preventing or minimising fire damage to structures – was previously explored by Ramtech as part of an in-depth industry whitepaper, ‘No Site Left Behind’, which measured the state of fire safety knowledge across the US.  Combined with its work on-site, it's these kinds of guiding principles that are driving forward the Nottingham-headquartered business worldwide, according to the Head of Global Business Development, James Pecz.  Protecting construction environments James Pecz said, "Ramtech has been protecting construction environments for more than 30 years, and it's incredible to see the business transition from its beginnings in the Midlands, to a firm that holds strategic partnerships in Europe, the US, and even the Middle East." He adds, "Outdated safety attitudes are hard to dislodge, but combining our product knowledge with industry-pioneering advice is the best way to ensure our construction workers feel safe and protected at all times." Workers safety James Pecz continues, "We look forward to Joe and the team growing our operation in the US and building on the fantastic work already achieved to date." In June, Ramtech revealed its role in working with contractor - Barton Malow to protect more than 350 workers on site at Hudson’s Detroit, a $1 billion megaproject in downtown Detroit.  

Supporting site safety ahead of the highly anticipated Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, wireless solutions provider Ramtech has announced its innovative WES3 system has been selected for three key construction projects. Working closely with its regional partner, EUROFEU, Ramtech has supplied its EN54-25 compliant WES3 wireless fire and evacuation system for the Olympic and Paralympic Village, the Adidas Arena and the Aquatics Centre, delivering enhanced worker safety during temporary construction phases. Benefits of the system Additional use of the system is the multiple lingo options the control panel can be set to, including French WES3 manual call points, with medical alert features, have been installed across the projects, with the three venues encompassing a combined 331,000 sqm. In the event of an evacuation, an alarm will sound to alert all workers, prioritising their well-being as well as helping to prevent potential disasters. An additional benefit of the system is the multiple language options the control panel can be set to, including French. André Marques, sales executive – France at Ramtech, said: “It’s always hugely exciting to be involved in major events, and the Paris Olympics 2024 is certainly an incredible opportunity to showcase what Ramtech and WES can provide. This is one of the most prominent projects we have been part of since working in the French market, and it is a proud moment to be able to support the safety and 24/7 monitoring of such an iconic event in the heart of the capital.” Importance for the Paris community The Adidas Arena complex offers more than just a sporting venue, with a real living space of over 3,000 m2 The Olympics and Paralympic Village is scheduled to open on Thursday 18 July and will accommodate more than 14,000 athletes and entourage members participating in the Olympic Games, as well as another 8,000 athletes and entourage members for the Paralympic Games. Meanwhile, the Adidas Arena complex offers more than just a sporting venue, with a real living space of over 3,000 m2. It will host various activities, including catering, sports events, pop-up stores, and more, accessible to everyone throughout the year, giving this project a high level of importance for the Paris community. The Aquatics Centre will also host water polo, diving, and synchronised swimming competitions, before being transformed into a boccia stadium for the Paralympics. Different challenges and requirements Stephane Stoesser, France sales manager, said: “Ramtech’s WES3 system is the pioneering wireless solution in venue construction, including theatres and sport. Every event comes with different challenges and requirements, but the versatility of the system, and its wireless nature, means it works in even the most difficult environments. The quick and easy installation, multiple language options and uninterrupted network - even across large sites - makes it the ideal choice here." “Being chosen for three key venues at Paris 2024 exemplifies these benefits, and it is a great achievement to see WES3 and Ramtech take the world stage for reliable and innovative fire safety.”

Boosting its safety credentials in the French market, global wireless solutions provider Ramtech has successfully helped safeguard La Tour Pleyel – a 129 m skyscraper undergoing major restructuring ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. The iconic venue, which is due to complete in spring 2024, is being turned into a multi-purpose complex in the Plaine Saint-Denis and Greater Paris area – requiring a comprehensive fire safety solution to protect workers and site assets during the construction phase. Event of a fire incident The WES3 Wireless Fire Safety and Evacuation System is being used throughout the 39 floors of the site, providing an automatic 24/7 smoke and heat detection system that helps coordinate emergency response in the event of a fire incident.  Fire safety should be the top priority at any construction site to keep workers safe" Stephane Stoesser, business development manager – France at Ramtech, said: "Fire safety should be the top priority at any construction site in order to keep workers safe, as well as project timelines and finances in check, and the WES3 system is the perfect choice for protection against potential hazards. This was a significant project, across a huge number of floors, so traditional methods of incident response, such as air horns or walking patrols, would only pose long delays between detection and emergency response. A forward-thinking, digital solution was needed, and we were delighted that our system was chosen to help keep people safe ahead of the Olympic Games.” WES3 wireless fire system The extensive renovation process at La Tour Pleyel has seen the construction of a hotel, conference centre and additional towers. The adaptability and ease of installation of the WES3 system were crucial in providing effective fire detection to an ever-evolving construction site. The WES3 wireless fire system proved the ideal choice for the large-scale project  Ramtech’s role in safeguarding La Tour Pleyel comes off the back of further success in Paris, including protecting The Arboretum – a 125,000 sq ft tertiary campus on the banks of the river Seine. The solid wood structure of the building put it at particular risk of fire damage, and the WES3 wireless fire system proved the ideal choice for the large-scale project, as chosen by contractor GCC Groupe thanks to the system’s scalability and efficiency. Author's quote Adam Kovics, sales manager at Ramtech, said: “Right now we’re experiencing an accelerated growth period in the French market, which shows contractors are putting safety first and investing in technology to help futureproof construction sites." “Our aim at Ramtech is to help increase fire safety education across Europe and beyond, and these recent projects show we’re well on our way to achieving that. We’re pleased with the presence we’re building in the French region and look forward to working with even more contractors and fire safety professionals in 2024.”