Leading trade fair for security, safety and fire protection, Intersec 2016, attracted 31,939 visitors, registering a 17 per cent growth, from 17-19 February
According to organiser Messe Frankfurt Middle East, Intersec 2016 underlined its unique role as the industry’s premier show window and preferred launching pad. Leading international safety and security brands were all present in strength at the event, which saw 2,400 brands being showcased by 1,290 exhibitors from 55 countries.
Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said, “Intersec continues to showcase the latest global trends and developments to regional buyers as well as facilitating invaluable interaction through an on-going exchange of ideas and knowledge dissemination.”
With 83 per cent of participating exhibitors being international, Intersec 2016 has been the most internationally representative edition yet, at the same time the exhibition also witnessed the highest level of participation by UAE exhibitors, whose numbers were up by eight per cent over the previous year.
Fire and Rescue, 27 per cent larger than the previous year, recorded the fastest growth at the event. The section witnessed huge interest from trade visitors, given the number of high-profile fire incidents across the region recently. Also attracting considerable interest was the Information Security section, with buyers searching for the latest in cyber protection systems to safeguard from the growing spectre of cyber threats.
Debuting this year was the Smart Home Automation section, which attracted huge attention from trade visitors and industry professionals. Other new additions this year at Intersec 2016 included a Safety Design in Buildings Pavilion in the Fire & Rescue section, along with a dedicated Jobs & Careers Pavilion.
Over the three days, Intersec 2016 also witnessed a wide range of exhibitors debuting new products and services to the region. As many as 100 new product launches this time around, underlined the show’s premium position as the launch vehicle of choice for the regional safety and security industry.
The event was held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and builds on growing demand in the region for enhanced safety and security systems spurred by huge on-going investments in new commercial and civil infrastructure.
