International Firex 2009, the fire industry’s leading event, is taking place from 11-14 May at the NEC Birmingham, UK.
Hosted in partnership with the Fire Industry Association (FIA), International Firex returns this year with more innovative features, educational content and industry renowned exhibitors than ever before.
LPCB Red Book Pavilion
The Loss Prevention Certification
Board (LPCB) Red Book Pavilion is a new feature for 2009 and will promote the
importance of third party approved products and services in the fire protection
sector. There will also be a comprehensive educational seminar programme with
industry experts from the LPCB leading the sessions. Dedicated staff will be on
hand to answer any queries
FIA Learning Zone
The Fire Industry Association will
once again be hosting a series of seminars and presentations aimed at fire alarm
systems designers, installers and end users, with particular emphasis on hotels,
bed & breakfasts, residential landlords and care homes. These free-of-charge
educational sessions will also provide these end users with updates on the
impact of the changes in fire safety legislation and provide guidance on how to
become fully compliant. Seminar topics will include: “Landlords - Don’t get
burnt by fire safety legislation, hosted by LACORs”, “Carehomes – know your fire
safety responsibilities”, “Installers – beat the recession, we’ll show you how”
and “Do you have paying guests? Don’t get burnt by fire safety legislation”.
Exhibition
Once again, International Firex will showcase
the very best manufacturers and distributors of the fire protection, fire
prevention and fire fighting products and services. With more than 100 industry
leading exhibitors, including Advanced Electronics, Apollo Fire Detectors,
Cooper Fulleon, Fireco, Hochiki Europe, Kentec and Ventcroft, already confirming
their presence, this exhibition is a must for all fire industry professionals.
Fire Excellence Awards Dinner
Taking place on Tuesday
(12th May) evening, the Fire Excellence Awards Dinner is an opportunity for
manufacturers and guests to celebrate the very best in product innovation,
export growth system design, fire safety management and outstanding action. With
more than 700 industry professionals in attendance, this event promises to
provide unrivalled networking opportunities.
Gerry Dunphy, Event Manager of International Firex, comments: “The addition
of the LPCB Pavilion to our already established features will give this year’s
International Firex an extra dimension. With more than 100 industry renowned
companies exhibiting and an expanded seminar programme, we believe this event
will address all aspects of the fire protection industry and is therefore a must
for all fire industry professionals. We are very much looking forward to the
event in May.”
International Firex 2009 will be co-located with Fire & Rescue, security
event IFSEC, Safety & Health Expo, and The Facilities Show, all taking place
from 11/12-14 May 2009 at the NEC Birmingham, UK.
For more information please visit www.internationalfirex.co.uk.
Companies interested in exhibiting should contact Peter Poole on +44 (0) 20 7921
8342 or email peter.poole@ubm.com.
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