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Pioneering fire and life safety solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has won an award at the 2025 Fire & Security Matters (FSM) Awards, recognizing its achievements in fire safety, customer service, innovation, and sustainability. At the ceremony, held at Coventry’s CBS Arena on 5th June, Advanced won the award for Fire Safety Project of the Year, and was also commended in the Fire Safety Manufacturer of the Year category. Modernize fire safety Advanced’s double win at last year’s FSM Awards and mark a significant milestone in its ongoing mission These accolades follow Advanced’s double win at last year’s FSM Awards and mark a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to create a safer, more sustainable future. Advanced’s installation of its AdvancedLive system at Blists Hill Victorian Town earned the company Fire Safety Project of the Year. Delivered in partnership with Chubb Fire & Security, the project showcased how cutting-edge technology can be tailored to meet the challenges of a historically sensitive, multi-structure site. Wireless connectivity, intuitive controls, and a bespoke visual interface helped modernize fire safety across the landmark site without compromising its heritage. Fire system management Meanwhile, the judging panel commended the strength and innovation behind Advanced’s next-generation MxPro 5 fire panel, which played a key role in earning recognition in the Fire Safety Manufacturer of the Year category. Featuring a faster processor, improved configuration speeds, and seamless integration with AdvancedLive, the panel highlights the company’s commitment to smarter, more connected fire system management. Combined with continued investment in product development and responsiveness to market needs, these advancements helped distinguish Advanced in a highly competitive category. R&D and customer support Combined with continued investment in product growth and responsiveness to market needs Commenting on the awards, Advanced Managing Director Antonio Telesca said: "To be recognized at this year’s FSM Awards is an incredible achievement and a reflection of the hard work, talent, and passion of our entire team." "These awards celebrate every department across the business, from R&D and customer support to sustainability and project delivery, and I’d like to thank our customers and partners for their continued trust and support.” Innovation and achievement The 2025 FSM Awards brought together over 400 fire and security professionals to celebrate innovation and achievement across the sector.  Representing Advanced at the event were Salvy Vittozzi, Phil Calvey, Paul Duffy, Rachael Houghton, Mark Ramshaw, Paul Taylor, Conor MacLeod, and Sarah Yule.

Award-winning security manufacturer, Gallagher Security is proud to announce two new appointments and an internal promotion to kick off 2025, signaling a continued focus on regional growth across Australia in the year ahead.  Mick Lambert steps into a newly created role, as Engagement and Onboarding Manager. Joining Gallagher nearly seven years ago, Mick started out as a Technical Account Manager – Queensland before a promotion to Senior Technical Account Manager. Mick's new role  Gallagher Security’s Executive Vice President for Asia Pacific and India, Middle East, and Africa (APAC and IMEA), Craig Schutte says, “We are excited to welcome Mick into this new role and look forward to the positive impact it will bring to our team and partners." "This position will be pivotal in enhancing our engagement, enablement, education, and nurturing initiatives for new staff, Channel Partners, Technology Partners, and consultants in the Australian market, and is the start of great things to come as we move forward with our overall engagement strategy.” Appointment of Cory Elliott Gallagher is also welcoming the appointment of Cory Elliott as Senior Technical Account Manager Gallagher is also welcoming the appointment of Cory Elliott as Senior Technical Account Manager - Queensland and Papua New Guinea. Joining the team from Chubb Fire & Security, in a Senior Technical role, Cory brings a wealth of experience in high security systems, and alarm and access control, particularly integrations with other systems.  Of Cory’s appointment Scott Johnstone, National Sales Manager for Australia, says, “Cory’s expertise will be a significant asset to our partners and clients alike, and we are confident that Cory’s knowledge and skills will help enhance our service delivery and support across the region.” New appointments of Keith Neville Rounding out the new appointments is Keith Neville, who joins the team as Sales Manager for South Australia and Northern Territory (SA/NT).   With a wealth of experience across security integrator businesses and a role with technology manufacturer, Motorola, Scott says, “Keith’s broad industry knowledge and experience will be instrumental in driving our continued success in the region.”

Amthal Group Companies has appointed Richard Parker as its new Group Head of Sales. With over three decades of experience in the fire and security industry, Richard brings a wealth of expertise in sales leadership, business development and strategic growth to the company. Richard joins Amthal from Walker Fire UK Ltd., where he served as Group Sales Manager UK, successfully building and pioneering high-performing sales teams while driving business expansion across multiple sectors. Prior roles of Richard Richard will lead Amthal Group Companies’ sales functions, with a focus on sustainable revenue growth Prior to that, he spent 30 years at Chubb Fire & Security, holding senior leadership roles, including Account Director, Sales Director, and National Accounts Sales Manager. His impressive track record includes exceeding revenue targets, pioneering multi-disciplined teams and implementing strategic sales initiatives to enhance customer retention and market penetration. In his new role, Richard will oversee Amthal Group Companies’ sales operations, with a focus on driving sustainable revenue growth, strengthening client relationships, and further positioning Amthal as a pioneer in the fire and security industry. Outstanding service and solutions Commenting on his appointment, Richard said: “Joining Amthal presents a great opportunity to apply my experience in sales leadership and business development in an ambitious and growing organization." "My focus will be on aligning the sales strategy with the company’s vision, developing long-term customer relationships, and ensuring our team delivers outstanding service and solutions.” Amthal’s growth objectives Amthal Group Companies’ CEO Jamie Allam added: “Richard’s experience and leadership in sales strategy align well with Amthal’s growth objectives. We look forward to his contributions in enhancing our sales operations and driving sustainable success for the company.” Richard’s appointment marks a significant step forward for Amthal Group Companies as it continues to expand its presence in the life safety and security technologies sector, delivering high-quality, tailored solutions to clients across the UK.