Solid State's new product catalogue/trade price list is available to download now. As well as detailing all of our product lines, the new 32 page, full colour catalogue also outlines the wide range of specialist services we provide, including system design, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, verification, certification, service and maintenance. Click here to download a PDF copy. Alternatively, to request a hard copy call our sales desk on 01257 463018.

SAFETY FIRST (April 2010)

Solid State has successfully completed the Contractors’ Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) and the SAFEcontractor Health and Safety Scheme. Fulfilment of these highly prestigious schemes demonstrates that Solid State has been assessed to the highest standards of competence in Health and Safety. The company is now also a member of Constructionline, the UK's largest register for pre-qualified contractors and consultants.... more

TOP DESIGN AWARD NOMINATION (April 2009)

An innovative design by Solid State has been nominated for the prestigious FSE Fire Project Design Award at the 2009 Fire Excellence Awards. Hailed as the ‘Oscars’ of the Fire Industry, the awards celebrate best practice and innovation and Solid State's 'Hush Button' design at Boatman Court - a students halls of residence where not a single false alarm has been reported - is on the shortlist... more

IS YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER? (November 2008)

Solid State is offering an advisory service to businesses seeking to comply with the new Fire Safety Order (FSO). The FSO applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales. Under the order, accountability for the life safety systems in a building lies firmly with the owner/manager of a business. Fire risk assessments must be carried out by a ‘responsible person’ or specialist ...more

A KIND OF HUSH (October 2008)

Costly and avoidable false alarms in flats and apartments are set to become a thing of the past thanks to a revolutionary new fire alarm solution now available from Solid State. Specifically designed for use in houses of multiple occupation, our new BS 5839-6 Hush Buttons work with widely-available analogue addressable fire alarm systems to provide fully-monitored fire detection, alarm and... more

SERVICE WITH A SMILE (September 2008)

Solid State prides itself on offering a refreshing, cost-effective approach to your after-sales system servicing needs. Key to this is the role of Mike Seary, Solid State’s Service and Maintenance Manager. In the first of our "Meet the People" series, Mike explains what is so special about Solid State’s approach. more

TIME TO TAKE REFUGE? (November 2007)

Did you know current Building Regulations require all new non-domestic buildings with more than one-storey to provide ‘refuge’ areas where people who cannot easily evacuate a building can call for assistance and wait until help arrives? Solid State is one of the UK’s premier providers of emergency voice communication systems and is able to advise you on.. more

FREE CPD TRAINING COURSES (August 2008)

Solid State is now offering a series of hour-long CPD (Continuing Professional Development) certified seminars free-of-charge to qualifying customers.
Perfect for building and facilities managers of all disciplines, all courses have been assessed by an independent panel of experts to ensure their educational content is of an appropriate level. more

'INSTALLER OF THE YEAR' NOMINATION (April 2005)

Solid State has been short-listed for the prestigious Award of Fire Safety Systems Installer of the Year. Hailed as the ‘Oscars’ of the Fire Industry, the Awards celebrate best practice and innovation right across the sector. Says Nigel Thomas of Solid State: "We are delighted that the efforts of all our team have been recognised and acknowledged in this way".

SOLID GOLD (June 2004)

Solid State has become the first company in the north west of England to be awarded the National Security Inspectorate’s Gold medal for the design, installation, commissioning, handover, verification and maintenance of fire alarm systems. It means we join an elite group of organisations that have had their work approved as meeting the NSI’s premier award scheme. more

GOING LOOPY? (May 2004)

INTRODUCING the latest addition to Solid State's comprehensive range of induction loop equipment - the PL1/K1 portable induction loop system. Ideal for counters, tabletops, reception desks and interview rooms, it offers an easy and economical way of helping service providers and building managers comply with some of the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act. more