Ramtech Expands West Coast Presence to Strengthen Wireless Fire Safety Solutions in Construction Markets

Appointment of new regional leadership and expanded U.S. partnerships positions Ramtech to scale temporary life safety systems across high-growth construction and industrial sectors.

Highlights

• Ramtech is expanding operations into the U.S. West Coast construction safety market
• Andrew Koch appointed as West Coast business development manager
• Expansion builds on logistics infrastructure established through Charlotte, North Carolina hub
• New and expanded partnerships include Convergint and The Hiller Companies
• Strategy focuses on wireless temporary fire detection and evacuation systems for construction sites
• Growth targets construction, industrial, and marine project sectors across the western United States

Expansion Signals Growing Demand for Construction Site Safety Technology

A global provider of wireless life safety systems, Ramtech, is expanding its North American footprint into the U.S. West Coast as construction activity in high-density and high-risk project environments continues to drive demand for more advanced site safety solutions.

The company’s expansion includes a new regional leadership appointment and broader commercial partnerships aimed at scaling temporary fire detection and evacuation systems used across active construction sites and industrial projects.

New Regional Leadership and Market Focus

As part of its West Coast strategy, Ramtech has appointed Andrew Koch as business development manager for the region. His role will focus on expanding adoption of wireless fire safety and evacuation systems across key construction markets, including Phoenix and broader West Coast development corridors.

The company’s strategy targets sectors with complex safety requirements, including commercial construction, industrial facilities, and marine infrastructure projects—areas where temporary life safety systems are often required during build phases.

Partnership Strategy to Scale Deployment

The expansion is supported by strengthened partnerships with systems integrators and fire protection specialists, including Convergint and The Hiller Companies.

These relationships are intended to accelerate deployment capacity and standardize wireless safety systems across large-scale construction environments. The approach builds on prior project experience in specialized sectors and is being extended into broader commercial construction applications.

Ramtech’s model emphasizes collaboration with regional integrators to support installation, commissioning, and ongoing monitoring of temporary fire safety systems on active job sites.

Technology Shift in Temporary Construction Safety Systems

The expansion reflects a broader shift in construction safety practices toward wireless, modular systems designed for dynamic jobsite environments. Traditional hardwired systems can be difficult to deploy on fast-moving or phased construction projects, particularly in large commercial developments.

Wireless life safety systems offer contractors greater flexibility in installation, reduced setup time, and improved adaptability as project conditions change. These systems are increasingly used on projects where multiple subcontractors and phased occupancy schedules require scalable safety coverage.

Industry Context: Safety Compliance and Construction Complexity

Construction safety requirements continue to evolve as projects increase in scale and complexity, particularly in dense urban and industrial environments. Regulatory expectations, insurance requirements, and contractor risk management practices are all contributing to higher adoption of temporary life safety technologies.

At the same time, contractors are facing greater pressure to maintain productivity while meeting stringent fire protection and evacuation standards during active construction phases.

This has created a growing niche for technology providers that can deliver rapid-deployment, code-compliant safety systems without significantly impacting construction schedules.

What This Means for Construction Owners

For construction owners and developers, the expansion of wireless fire safety solutions signals a shift toward more flexible and technology-driven site safety strategies.

Owners may see increased use of integrated temporary life safety systems as part of baseline project requirements, particularly on large or multi-phase developments. This could improve site safety outcomes while reducing coordination burdens on general contractors.

As safety technology becomes more embedded in construction workflows, it may also influence project planning, insurance considerations, and subcontractor coordination—especially on high-value or high-density developments where risk management is a critical project driver.

Over time, adoption of these systems could become a standard expectation in large-scale construction delivery models rather than an optional enhancement.

Originally reported by Ramtech.