Emergency Response Shelters

Emergency services around the world are under increasing pressure to get the best value out of new purchases and make the most effective use of existing resources.

That doesn't necessarily mean opting for the lowest cost solution but it does mean justifying expenditure in terms of the efficiency and effectiveness.

Equipment manufacturers are become more creative in the way they help customers achieve these goals. Products that were once considered adequate may not meet the higher expectations. While end-users will have their check list to evaluate new purchases, manufacturers should be ahead of the game offering alternative solutions that not only meet the criteria but offer additional benefits. An innovative approach should encompass all that the customer expects and more.

This is precisely what Hughes Safety Showers did when it developed a new emergency response shelter. Initial evaluation of existing products revealed that they all had good points but had at least one drawback. User experience confirmed the problems and helped to formulate a list of features for the ideal shelter. Obviously the aim was to utilise the best features and eliminate the worst. It took two years of intensive development and testing to produce a shelter that not only met user expectations but opened up opportunities for a more efficient use of resources.

For information on the Hughes shelter click here 

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