EMS – Our History
50 Year Anniversary
In 2017 EMS celebrates 50 years of innovation.
V3 software released
2016 – FireCell Version 3 software is released incorporating customer & engineer feedback and providing a major upgrade to product software empowering engineers and users with additional diagnostic features.
All panels now wireless ready
2016 – Kentec, the UK’s leading Fire Panel manufacturer, build and supply the renowned Syncro range of panels with software which has the added features required to allow seamless wireless and hard wired device integration.
Lawrence Bursary Award
2015 – EMS launches a bursary scheme to award a number of grants to local higher/further education students whilst they are studying for software design or electronic engineering qualifications Additionally, in partnership with a number of local schools & colleges, EMS is providing valuable work experience for Year 12 & 13 (6th form) students.
KEIBA Best Technology Company
EMS was nominated and won the KEiBA 2012 award for “Best Science & Technology Company”. The KEiBA’s: Kent Excellence in Business Awards are conferred annually and staged by Kent County Council and KM Group to recognise and reward businesses in the County.
Best Factory Awards
2010 – Organised by Works Management in partnership with the Cranfield School of Management. EMS wins the coveted Best SME (Small Medium Enterprise) category in the prestigious Best Factory Awards. EMS is also Highly Commended in the Best Electronics and Electrical Plant category.
Head Office Expansion
2005 – EMS expands Technology House further to accommodate a continued upturn in business – there are now in excess of 100 staff.
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.
System 5000 expansion
In 2000 EMS releases the Radio Voice Evacuation addition developed for use with System 5000.
ATM Control
In 1995 EMS supply a remote ATM controller system developed to protect ATM machines across the country.
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.
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.
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.
Hardwired security systems
In 1987 EMS supplies hardwired security systems for property and ATM protection across the UK banking industry
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.
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
EMS is founded
EMS is founded in 1967 by Doug Lawrence as a Sub Contract Manufacturing company