British American Tobacco Kenya
British American Tobacco
British American Tobacco (BAT) is the world's second-largest quoted tobacco group by global market share, with brands sold in more than 180 markets. With over 300 brands in their portfolio, BAT makes cigarettes chosen by one in eight of the world's one billion adult smokers. The group holds robust market positions in each of its regions and has leadership in more than 50 markets.
British American Tobacco Kenya
BAT Kenya is the leading tobacco company in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, with 38 brands offered to adult consumers in 38 markets. The business covers a vast area, from Senegal in the West to Mauritius in the East; and from Mauritania and Eritrea in the North to Madagascar in the South. With this vast Sub-Saharan coverage, BAT is one of the largest employers in the region.
Pre-existing situation & UTC Fire & Security's role
BAT Kenya needed to ensure the safety of its workforce and protect the flammable material in its production and storage areas near its headquarters. The diverse environments at the BAT facility meant that the chosen safety system would have several functions and require advanced detection and redundancy features. After defining its very specific requirements, BAT Kenya turned to UTC Fire & Security and its local installer, HF Fire International, for a suitable solution.
UTC Fire & Security's solution
BAT Kenya is now protected by UTC Fire & Security's EST fire detection platform with intelligent detectors and signal processing. The system currently comprises over 600 addressable devices, all connected to an EST3 fire control panel. All components are linked to a central control room where the system is operated, monitored and configured using UTC Fire & Security's FireWorks fire detection management software. This software can incorporate site maps and detector locations, reducing valuable response times in the event of an alarm. The system was installed by HF Fire International, UTC Fire & Security's largest partner in the region with extensive experience of installing and supporting large-scale fire detection and suppression systems. Plans are already in place to expand this system to many of BAT's other Kenyan sites, enabling them to benefit from UTC Fire & Security's wide-ranging experience.