About Us

GW Sprinkler, Glamsbjerg, Denmark

Fighting Fire with Technology

John Simpson
General Manager

World

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GW Sprinkler is a leading global supplier of superior quality components for water-based fire protection systems.

Management Team

General Manager - John Simpson
International Sales Manager - Stuart Stacey
Operations Manager - Steve Prince
Operations Manager - Richard Alber
QA Manager - Conny Nissen

Structure

GW Sprinkler provides product sales and technical support from its Headquarters at Thame, near Oxford, in the UK. It has over 7,000 square metres of modern, purpose-built manufacturing space in Glamsbjerg near Copenhagen in Denmark, one of the most advanced production facilities of its kind in the world.

Products

GW Sprinkler develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products for use in sprinkler, deluge, water spray and water mist systems. These range from automatic control valves, through water flow and pressure control devices, to water delivery spray nozzles and sprinkler heads. In addition, the company has forged close alliances with manufacturers of specialist components that complement its own. A continuous policy of research and development has enabled the company to maintain its position at the forefront of technology in line with the latest demands of the market place. Over the years it has developed numerous innovations and customer-inspired enhancements that have led to water-based fire protection systems becoming ever more effective and affordable.

Quality Assurance

GW Sprinkler operates a Quality Management System accredited through the Loss Prevention Certification Board to ISO 9001:2000. All components and finished products are rigorously tested and inspected to ensure consistent reliability and performance. This includes the use of an advanced testing facility that simulates anticipated field conditions. The company''s products meet or exceed industry standards around the world and are variously LPCB, FM and VdS Approved, UL Listed and CE Marked (see product data sheets for details).

Customer Service

GW Sprinkler holds extensive stocks at its Distribution Centre that is located in Glamsbjerg in Denmark. Its modern sales office and warehousing facility are supported by the latest sales order processing and stock control software. This means the company is prepared to respond rapidly to customer requests. Depending on the location, deliveries can be made anywhere in the world in only a few days.

Global Presence

GW Sprinkler does business in over 50 countries throughout Europe, Africa, the Arabian Gulf, Asia, South America and the Caribbean through a global network of distributors. It also has regional representation at Kidde sales offices in Dubai, Moscow, Singapore and Hong Kong. As a result, the company's products can be found throughout the world - whether it's low-pressure water mist nozzles in Europe, sprinkler heads in high-rise residential buildings in the Middle East, deluge valves on offshore platforms in Asia or specialist deep fat fryer systems across the USA.

History

GW Sprinkler was named after Geo Werner, a Danish Engineer who founded the company in Copenhagen in 1955. It started off installing ventilation systems on ships, but in the 1960s it moved towards installing sprinkler systems. In 1970 it withdrew from ventilation completely and started to manufacture its own sprinklers. In 1984 the company moved to Glamsbjerg and in 1988 it was acquired by Angus Fire.

Employees

GW Sprinkler employs around 30 people in the UK and Denmark. Its Investor in People accreditation demonstrates that its high standards of quality are reflected not only in the excellence of its products, but also in the skills and motivation of people throughout the organisation. Many of the company''s employees are acknowledged experts in their fields and respected thoughout the industry for their technical ability and breadth of experience.

Ownership

GW Sprinkler is a trading name of the British company Kidde Products Limited, a leading manufacturer of advanced fire protection equipment. It comprises some of the best known and most trusted brands in the fire industry. Its products range from the latest fire detection and alarm technology, through engineered clean agent fire suppression systems, to hand-held fire fighting equipment. More information can be found at www.kiddeproducts.com.

Kidde Products Limited is in turn part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, which provides fire safety and security solutions to more than one million customers around the world. Headquartered in Connecticut, UTC Climate, Controls & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp., which provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide. More information can be found at www.utc.ccs.com & www.utc.com.