EMS is founded in 1967 by Doug Lawrence as a Sub Contract Manufacturing company
Moves to Sea Street Herne Bay
In 1982 EMS moves to Unit 11a in the Herne Bay West Industrial Estate on Sea Street – there are less than a dozen staff
Personnel attack radio system
In 1985 EMS supplies the first of many VHF Personnel attack radio systems to the UK banking industry for staff personal protection.
Hardwired security systems
In 1987 EMS supplies hardwired security systems for property and ATM protection across the UK banking industry
Colour Graphics
In 1988 EMS develop a computer based colour graphics system that shows alarm events on a monitor indicating the event type and its location.
Personnel Call System Launched
1990 – EMS develop and launch a VHF Personnel Call System which is installed in the Board & Meeting Rooms of some major companies.
Iris Upgraded
In 1992 the Iris Personnel attack radio systems supplied to the UK banking industry for staff personnel protection are upgraded from VHF to UHF.
ATM Control
In 1995 EMS supply a remote ATM controller system developed to protect ATM machines across the country.
System 5000 expansion
In 2000 EMS releases the Radio Voice Evacuation addition developed for use with System 5000.
Alkaline Technology Introduced
2001 and the introduction of Alkaline batteries reduces costs significantly. Each battery pack can be changed in minutes and has a realistic life of 5 years per pack based on normal usage.
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