INTERNATIONAL FIREX IS BACK AT THE NEC 16th -19th MAY 2011

Hosted in partnership with the FIA, International Firex will return to the NEC from 16-19 May 2011.   The fire industry’s leading event brings together the leading  players within the fire revention and protection industries for four days of interaction with their key customers.

Strategically located alongside IFSEC, this event provides a perfect route to market for those organisations looking to showcase their products and services to those professionals who are directly responsible for the fire risk assessment in their premises and place of work. We also offer a series of free seminars which specifically focus on the current fire safety laws and offer advice, expertise and guidance to ensure all responsible are fully compliant.

For more information and to check stand availability, please contact the sales team today.

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Features for 2011 include:

ASFP Passive Fire Protection Zone

A combined hospitality and free seminar area hosted by the Association of Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP). This brand new feature will focus on products and services relating to built in fire protection necessary for all UK premises. 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 industry experts and knowledge on how to make their buildings intrinsically safe from fire using the right materials and approaches to fire safety.

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.

FIA Learning Zone The Fire Industry Association- the UK’s leading approved trade organisation for the fire safety sector will be hosting 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.

Fire Excellence Awards- Tuesday 17 May

The fire industry’s major social event. It only takes place every two years and is an opportunity for manufacturers and service providers to come together to celebrate innovation and excellence in fire safety and best practice in fire and rescue operations and initiatives. Highlights include the FIA Product Innovation Award, Active Installer of the Year Award, Passive Installer of the Year Award and Outstanding Action Award for UK fire and rescue services.