Hochiki Europe, a leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, is partnering with Jendee Trading, a global provider with nearly 50 years of experience exporting British electrical and fire safety products to the Caribbean, to deliver a series of educational seminars and customer meetings across the region. A key element of this initiative will be the active participation of the local Electrical Inspectorates on each island, underscoring the commitment to ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
From May 4th to May 22nd, a joint team from Hochiki and Jendee will travel to St. Vincent, St. Lucia, Trinidad, and Grenada. Critically, they will be presenting alongside the local Electrical Inspectorate to a wide array of professionals, including fire safety installers, electrical engineers, building owners, and insurance companies. This collaborative approach will ensure that the information shared not only reflects international best practices but also aligns directly with the specific fire safety regulations and legal frameworks in each island. The seminars will cater to diverse industries such as tourism, commercial, retail, entertainment, healthcare, agriculture, food production, renewable energy, and technology.
The primary objective of this initiative is to elevate fire safety knowledge and promote best practices within the Caribbean, with a strong focus on adherence to local laws, as well as American and British Standards. By involving the Electrical Inspectorates directly in the presentations, the seminars will provide invaluable insights into regional compliance requirements. The teams will deliver two accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses: BS5839 Part 1 Code of Practice for Fire Detection System Design, and False Alarm Reduction, both of which will be contextualised within the local regulatory landscape.
Richard Wharram from Hochiki Europe highlighted the significance of this collaborative approach, stating, “We are incredibly enthusiastic about engaging with our customers, both new and existing, across the Caribbean. Sharing the stage with our esteemed colleagues from Jendee, whose deep regional expertise is unmatched, is a privilege. Furthermore, the active involvement of the local Electrical Inspectorates is paramount, ensuring our educational content is directly relevant to local regulations. Attendees will greatly benefit from this comprehensive approach, gaining valuable insights into design support, in-depth product knowledge, technical training, and commissioning assistance, ultimately contributing to safer and more compliant installations within their communities.”
Debbie Marsh from Jendee emphasised the importance of this integrated approach, adding, “Our five decades of experience in the Caribbean have taught us the vital importance of working closely with local authorities. Partnering with Hochiki Europe and, crucially, with the Electrical Inspectorates in each island, allows us to deliver training that is not only informative but also directly relevant to the legal and regulatory frameworks. This collaborative effort is key to building trusted partnerships and ensuring the highest standards of fire safety across the region.”
Shinsuke Kubo, Managing Director of Hochiki Europe, underscored the strategic importance of this multi-faceted collaboration, commenting, “Establishing strong and trusted partnerships within the Caribbean region is fundamental to Hochiki Europe’s long-term commitment. By working in close conjunction with Jendee and, most importantly, with the local Electrical Inspectorates, we are demonstrating our dedication to ensuring that our knowledge and expertise are applied in a way that is fully compliant with local laws and regulations. This unified approach is crucial for building a safer and more resilient future for the Caribbean.”
This collaborative endeavour underscores Hochiki Europe’s commitment to global safety and its dedication to working alongside experienced partners like Jendee and local regulatory bodies to deliver impactful, compliant, and locally relevant knowledge and support to international markets.
To learn more about Hochiki Europe and their range of fire safety products please visit the website hochikieurope.com
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Hochiki Europe (UK) Limited
INTERNATIONAL MARKET LEADER
Hochiki has a distinguished heritage of specialist technological expertise which has gained the group its international status as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial and industrial fire detection solutions. Established early in the twentieth century, Hochiki has remained an independent, multi-national company which now employs over 1500 personnel in total, operating five manufacturing plants, thirty-one sales offices and eighteen subsidiaries.
Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd manufactures and distributes product for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and is dedicated to providing sales and technical services to these markets.
WORLD PROVEN PERFORMANCE
With a heritage of innovative design and leading edge technologies, Hochiki’s products have gained widespread acceptance as the benchmark for high-integrity and long-term reliability throughout the world.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR LIFE SAFETY
Hochiki owns the world’s largest, purpose-built, state of the art fire test laboratory. This ensures that the pedigree of Hochiki products remains unrivalled and guarantees that even large scale designs are fully proven in real fire conditions.
In addition, the Group employs over 100 specialist research and development engineers that undertake activities from fundamental research into the physical properties of fire, to hardware and software product design and development.
