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IK Partners to invest in Checkmate Fire
IK Partners (“IK”) is pleased to announce that the IK Small Cap III (“IK SC III”) Fund has signed an agreement to acquire Checkmate Fire (“Checkmate” or “the Company”), the UK’s largest passive fire protection specialist, from YFM Equity Partners (“YFM”).
Checkmate Fire Secures 4 Lots on the Hyde Group Fire Safety Framework
With social housing as one of our key sectors, we are delighted to announce that we have been appointed as passive fire contractor on 4 of the Hyde Fire Safety Framework Lots.
National Apprenticeship Week SkillsForLife
With the implementation of the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations, focus on ensuring our built environment is compliant is at an all-time high – and that’s why we are keen to bring new and fresh insight into our industry. And what better way to do this, than by training up the next generation of industry front-runners?!
Kieran Carlisle is announced as the winner of the Individual Rising Star Award at the ASFP event
Kieran Carlisle is announced as the winner of the Individual Rising Star Award at the ASFP event. Here's what the man himself had to say when he was interviewed shortly after receiving this fantastic accolade.
Checkmate pledge over 2000 hours to UK charities
Supporting the communities in which we operate is vital for achieving effective delivery and positive relationships - and we are proud to go the extra mile in engaging and helping those around us – playing our part in creating a better society.
Checkmate Fire welcomes Rosse Systems to the Checkmate family
We are delighted to announce the addition of Rosse Systems Ltd into the Checkmate Fire Group. Together we are creating an unparalleled portfolio of solutions for the active and passive fire protection industry.
Women in Construction Week
Having been put forward as one of Checkmate’s ‘exceptional women’ by our Chief Financial Officer, we were delighted to have a quick catch up with our Head of Finance, Sophie Earnshaw.
Welcome to our New Head of Social Housing
Having worked at a senior level within the industry for over 25 years, we're delighted to welcome Alan Elliott to our team to head up our newly established ‘Social Housing & Compliance’ division across our UK-wide network.
Checkmate Fire Goes Electric
Way ahead of the government’s aim for all new vehicles to be electric by 2030, we are already on target to achieve a fully electric fleet by the end of this year, reducing our annual C02 footprint by over 98 tonnes!
Checkmate do Festive Friday for the Children's Trust!
Raising money for our corporate charity, The Children's Trust, It's been a socially distanced Festive Friday at Checkmate - and we've absolutely loved it!
Checkmate Fire Take on Challenge for Children With Brain Injury
Checkmate Fire has pledged their support for children with brain injury by signing up to take part in Step Forward to raise funds for The Children’s Trust.
‘Path to Passive Fire Compliance’ CPD a Huge Success!
Checkmate Fire enjoyed another successful CPD event, hosted by our insurance partners, Aviva, in Bristol this month.
Rapid Growth of Checkmate Fire Leads to Redhill Expansion
Only a few short months after the opening of our Glasgow office, we’re delighted to announce further expansion of the company, with a new Surrey branch now open in Redhill!.
Checkmate Fire gain ISO27001 International Information Security Standard
Checkmate Fire is delighted to announce that the company has gained the ISO27001 International Information Security Standard.
Trainee Scheme a Massive Success for Checkmate!
Already an incredible success, the initial goal was to have 12 trainees committed to the scheme by November, however, that figure was quickly exceeded, with 17 trainees having signed up.
Checkmate Fire Solutions Opens Swindon Office
Checkmate Fire Solutions, the UK’s biggest passive fire protection specialist, is continuing its expansion with the opening of a new office in Swindon.
New Birmingham Office Announcement
With established offices in Yorkshire and Essex, our new offices located at Fort Dunlop in the heart of Birmingham,
Lakanal House: The Verdict
On 3 July 2009, six people died in a fire at a council-owned tower block in south London. The inquest into their deaths found opportunities to prevent the tragedy were