The global significance of the Middle East’s security and safety market has been underlined by top German and USA companies that will be leading a large turnout of international exhibitors at Intersec 2016 next month
The 18th edition of Intersec, world’s leading trade show for security, safety and fire protection, will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors from 54 countries when it opens from 17-19 January 2016 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
With 82 per cent of exhibitors based outside of the UAE, the global gathering at the three-day event will include 14 country pavilions from Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Singapore, Taiwan, UK, USA and for the first time from France, the Czech Republic and India.
According to organiser much of the attention will fall on leading security and fire-related solutions providers from the USA and Germany, where 145 exhibitors from the two countries will cover 2,550 sqm of exhibition space.
A total of 72 German exhibitors — including 58 at the government-backed German Pavilion, and 14 stand-alone exhibitors — will be headed by names such Bosch Security Systems and Grundig; access control specialists SimonsVoss; IT security provider G-Data; fire extinguisher manufacturers Doeka and Viking; and Haix, manufacturer of safety shoes.
Meanwhile, the USA participation at Intersec 2016 has increased by 28 per cent year-on-year, with 73 exhibitors spanning 1,300 sqm of exhibition space, indicating the strong interest in the Middle East by major USA commercial security and fire protection industry players.
The 31 USA Pavilion exhibitors and 42 stand-alone exhibitors are spearheaded by fire and rescue companies like Task Force Tips, Kidde Fenwal and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Code 3, manufacturer of emergency vehicle lights and sirens, is the USA commercial pavilion anchor.
Jim Pauley, CEO of NFPA, said, “Intersec 2016 provides us the unique opportunity of meeting with stakeholders in both the public sector such as government officials and civil defence groups, as well as the private sector such as designers, installers, facility managers and consultants.”
Intersec focuses on the six core sections of commercial security; information security; fire and rescue; safety and health; homeland security and policing; and for the first time in 2016, smart home and building automation.
Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, added, “Safety and security, whether at the workplace, home, in cyberspace or where people gather for leisure and entertainment, is of high priority today, especially with regard to the ever-evolving global security scenario. The latest security products and solutions from leading international players will be on display at Intersec 2016, which can contribute to making the world a safer place for all.”
New features at Intersec 2016 include a safety design in buildings pavilion at the fire and rescue section, and a jobs and careers pavilion, bringing thousands of safety and security professionals in touch with the right career opportunities.
The annual showpiece event will also feature a dedicated series of industry conferences held in cooperation with the Dubai Police and Dubai Civil Defence; the Occupational Health & Safety Conference will take place on 17-18 January, while the Middle East Fire Conference and the Critical Infrastructure Security Conference will both take place on 18-19 January.
