A Dedicated Fire Business Unit to Drive Growth and Customer Focus

As part of our continued focus on our core solution areas, SSG has established SSG Fire Safety Systems, a dedicated fire business unit, to deliver specialist fire safety solutions in the complex, highly regulated environments we are known for.

With over 40 years’ experience, SSG has a proven track record in the consultation, design, installation and maintenance of fire detection, alarm and safety systems across healthcare, custodial, industrial and high-risk environments, where compliance, reliability and performance are paramount.

The new business unit will bring greater operational focus, faster decision-making and clearer accountability, allowing the team to build on growing opportunities in the fire safety market, while maintaining the high standards our customers expect.

SSG Fire Safety Systems at Healthcare Estates
SSG were at Healthcare Estates 2026 with our Fire Safety Systems stand

Harry Ashenden has been appointed General Manager of SSG Fire Safety Systems to lead this next phase, bringing a wealth of knowledge of SSG’s customers, people and strategy.

‘It’s a privilege to lead SSG Fire Safety Systems into its next chapter. Over four decades, we have earned the trust of customers in some of the UK’s most complex and critical environments, and that gives us a strong foundation to build on. As fire safety becomes more demanding and more regulated, a dedicated team with a sharper focus puts us in a strong position to support our existing customers and to bring that expertise to new ones. I’m looking forward to working with our people, customers and partners to shape what comes next.’

Under Harry, the business will operate with its own leadership and greater autonomy, while remaining part of SSG and drawing on the group’s shared expertise, resources and values. Its focus will be on strengthening our market position, getting closer to our customers and driving sustainability.

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