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Alpine Group Welcomes Channel Fire to the Group 

Alpine Group has announced that Channel Fire has joined the business, strengthening its accredited fire protection capability across complex, high-risk and technically demanding environments, while ensuring business as usual for Channel Fire customers.
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The 2026 deadline for UK PFAS foam consultation is the next step towards a full ban on forever chemicals

With the UK moving closer to a full ban on PFAS-based firefighting foams, the 2026 consultation deadline marks a critical moment for facilities managers and compliance teams. In this article, Alpine Fire’s Operations Director, Mark Thewlis, explains what the current restrictions mean, why further changes are coming, and how organisations can prepare for the transition away from “forever chemicals.”
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Inside a Major High-Hazard Storage Project: How Alpine Fire delivered one of the UK’s largest industrial fire protection installations

Alpine Fire Engineers Ltd is proud to announce the successful completion and handover of another high-quality, large-scale fire suppression installation which is one of the UK’s most extensive industrial sprinkler systems to date. Delivered under exceptionally tight timescales, this high-hazard storage facility was completed in just 20 weeks, showcasing Alpine’s ability to manage complex, fast-paced […]
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Alpine Group Challenge raises more than £14,000 for homelessness charities in epic Peak District challenge

Bury-based business Alpine Group raised more than £14,000 for local charities as part of the inaugural Alpine Group Challenge. The endurance challenge saw 118 participants from sister companies Alpine Fire and DAS Fire collectively cover 2,000 km in just 14 hours across some of the Peak District’s most stunning landscapes. WestBridge, Alpine Group’s investment company, […]

Prologis 100 Challenge – How collaboration and community impact go hand-in-hand.

On 11th September, Alpine proudly supported the Prologis 100 Challenge, a community-driven event that brings together teams, charities and local supporters for a day of purpose.Held in Bicester, the challenge saw participants take on challenges that included a 100km or 100-mile bike ride, as well as a 100-furlong hike (approximately 12.5 miles). All of their […]

Foam free fire suppression – What changing regulations mean for facilities management

Facilities that use fluorine-based fire suppression foams are currently experiencing a wake-up call, with many being forced to take decisive action to get on the right side of changing regulations, says Mark Thewlis, Operations Director. In order to meet its commitment to phase out the use of polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAs) in fire suppression, the UK […]

Alpine Fire Engineers Ltd Expands Specialist Capabilities with Quell Training Completion 

Alpine is pleased to announce that several key members of its team have successfully completed Quell Training, further enhancing their expertise in specialist fire suppression systems.  Quell systems represent a highly advanced category of very high output sprinkler solutions, designed using bespoke software. This training equips our team to design, specify and deliver these sophisticated […]

Alpine Celebrates Official Opening of New Bury Office 

Alpine is proud to announce the official opening of its brand-new group office in Bury.  This expansion follows Alpine’s recent acquisition of DAS Fire Ltd and reflects the Group’s continued growth and market strength.   The decision to expand the office was driven by the need to accommodate a growing team, encourage closer collaboration between […]
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Alpine unveils brand refresh to reflect growth and Group ambition

New visual identity underscores Alpine’s evolving journey as it scales operations, welcomes a new CEO and enters new sectors. Alpine, a leading provider of fire suppression and detection solutions, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity to reflect its ambitious growth plans and evolving position as a group poised for continued innovation and market leadership. This […]

Alpine’s Commitment to Health & Safety Recognised for Consistent Monthly Safety Award 

Alpine Fire Engineers Ltd is pleased to announce that its exceptional performance in Health & Safety (H&S) at one of British Beverage Company Diageo PLC’s sites has once again been formally recognised – this time with a prestigious May Safety Award. This achievement is the latest in a series of H&S accolades earned by the […]