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A WORLD OF FIRE SAFETY UNDER ONE ROOF

The UK’s largest, dedicated fire safety event – Firex International – is now over.

Firex International will return to the NEC Birmingham in 2013. Showcasing products and services from over 150 exhibitors, and featuring a full, free seminar programme on legislation, standards and best practice, it is a must for anyone involved in any aspect of fire safety.

Firex International provides one of the few opportunities to actually see and compare such a wide range of fire safety products and solutions. It is also an ideal opportunity to network with experts from all aspects of fire safety.

Firex International is so much more than a trade show. Check out these special feature areas:

ASFP Passive Fire Protection Zone: (New for 2011): Experts, products and services on building protection
Info4fire.com Learning Zone: Free seminar content on legislation, regulation and standards
Fike Village: (New for 2011) Fire detection and suppression products and systems in the relaxed atmosphere of an American Diner
LPCB Red Book Pavilion: Vital information on third party certification
FPA Info Zone: Free ‘surgeries’ and seminars with the emphasis on property protection and business continuity

Firex International will be conveniently located alongside IFSEC and Safety & Health Expo, and The Facilities Show.

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NEW: ASFP Passive Fire Protection Zone

ASFP passive fire protection zone - schematic

Discover how to keep your buildings safe from fire thanks to the Association of Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP). This brand new feature will focus on products, services and best practice in built-in fire protection. With a strong emphasis on professional expertise and the requirements for approved installers and contractors, the Passive Protection Zone will provide visitors with exclusive access to specialist exhibitors and educational seminars by industry experts. Click here for more.

LPCB Red Book Pavilion

Following on from the successful launch of the LPCB Red Book Pavilion in 2009, this key feature returns to International Firex in 2011 to provide visitors with vital information on third party approval schemes and product testing currently undertaken by the BRE Global/ LPCB. A free seminar programme and exhibitor village will be available to provide advice and guidance on the importance of third party approval.

info4fire.com Learning Zone

The info4fire.com Learning Zone will be run in association with the Fire Industry Association - the UK’s leading approved trade organisation for the fire safety sector - and sponsored by Hochiki. There will be a range of free seminars and presentations on fire risk assessment, fire alarm system design, emergency lighting, business advice, portable extinguisher maintenance and fire safety legislation. If you’re an installer of fire alarms or have concerns about fire safety requirements and legislation, this is where you will find the answers.

NEW: Fike Village

See the latest in suppression and alarm technologies at Fike Village. This is an exciting new area, brought to you by Fike Protection Systems and Fike Safety Technology. Each Fike distributor in this area will be demonstrating their technical expertise and cost-effective solutions. Whether you’re a specifier or end-user, don’t miss this chance to speak with industry experts and discover new, cost-effective solutions for your company.