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» » FIREX INTERNATIONAL
returns to ExCeL London
on 18-20 June 2019 with a
packed agenda of timely,
informative and entertaining
seminars, presentations,
case studies and educational
sessions…and the Glass and
Glazing Federation (GGF) is at
the heart of it all.
FIREX International will host
130 exhibitors from all over
the world at ExCeL London
and the GGF will be exhibiting
at stand number FX715 – a
30m2 space situated in a
prime central position near
the entrance of the show.
Visitors to the GGF stand
will see live glass exhibits
showing the before and
after effects of fire, heat and
smoke on glass. In addition,
the GGF will have video
demonstrations and a live
speaking slot in the Seminar
programme.
The exhibition is completely
free to attend and here are
some of the things visitors
can expect from Europe’s
only event dedicated to fire
safety.
EXPERT GUIDANCE
AND TRAINING
Hosted in the dedicated
Expertise and Guidance
Theatre, the comprehensive
seminar programme is rich
with sessions covering tall
building safety, passive fire
protection, case studies,
compliance after Brexit
and more. The agenda is
designed to help fire safety
professionals enhance
their knowledge, engage
with fire thought leadership
and stay up-to-date on the
critical trends, products
and legislation shaping the
sector.
Over three days visitors
will have access to 25+ hours
of complimentary seminars
and workshops offering you
valuable insights into key
development areas in the fire
safety industry, including the
ongoing Grenfell Inquiry and
passive fire protection.
Adrian Blaydon, GGF
Technical Officer, is presenting
in the seminar programmes
on The Importance of Fire-
Resistant Glazing.
Looking forward to the
event, Adrian commented,
“Following the Grenfell Tower
fire and Hackitt Review, we
all need to take even more
responsibility and report signs
of where fire safety is an issue.
At FIREX, we will be showing
the importance of Fire Resistant
Glazing systems with focus on
the product performance, its
specification and installation.”
The GGF will also be offering
promotional vouchers for its
Fire Resistant Glazing Training
course.
Simply visit the stand and
you will receive a 20% discount
voucher when you book your
place on the GGF’s accredited
training course on fire resistant
glazing installation and
specification.
LATEST FIRE SAFETY
TECHNOLOGY
At FIREX, thousands of the
latest fire safety products will
be showcased by leading
exhibitors from all over the
world including TBA Protective
NETWORK, NETWORK,
NETWORK
FIREX provides a
complimentary matchmaking
tool which enables visitors and
exhibitors to connect and book
meetings ahead of the show.
There are many social spaces
at the event where visitors can
catch up and network with
industry colleagues, including
the FIA Bar.
Visitors can also connect
with hundreds more exhibitors,
suppliers, buyers and visitors
across security, safety and
facilities management at
FIREX’s co-located trade-
shows: IFSEC, Safety & Health
Expo and the Facilities Show.
The next edition of FIREX
International takes place
18-20 June 2019 at ExCeL
London. To register for an
exhibition pass please visit
https://registration.n200.
com/survey/1ssiw4dpq4ltz/
register?cid=ons_Vs_DRV20
190428%7C1&actioncode=W
EB33 THE GLASS
AND GLAZING
FEDERATION (GGF)
The Glass and
Glazing Federation
(GGF) is the primary
trade association
for companies that
make, supply or fit
flat glass and related
products representing
more than 60% of the
industry’s turnover. As
such the GGF is the
recognised leading
authority for employers
and companies
within the flat glass,
glazing, window, home
improvement, plastics
and window film
industries. This includes
double glazing, Energy
Efficient Windows,
replacement windows,
doors, conservatories,
applied film, hardware,
safety glazing, sealants,
fire resistant glass,
emergency glazing,
decorative glass,
secondary glazing,
solar control and
plastics.
The GGF provides
information for
homeowners,
professional specifiers
and anyone seeking
professional and
unbiased information
on any aspect of glass
and glazing in the UK.
GGF members supply
replacement windows,
doors, conservatories
and Energy Efficient
Windows in all framing
materials including
Aluminium, PVC-U,
Steel and Timber.
To see the full FIREX
Seminar Programme please
visit https://www.ggf.org.
uk/firex-international-
announces-2019-seminar-
programme/ For further information
go to: www.ggf.org.
uk or for consumer
information generated
by the GGF please visit
www.MyGlazing.com
Technologies, InproEurope,
The A1S Group and Checkmate
Fire Solutions. The BRE
Group will also host the LPCB
RedBook Pavilion, a high-profile
destination where visitors can
speak with manufacturers of
quality certified products.
Meet global manufacturers
and local distributors for a full
overview of the market. It is
a chance to have face time
with innovators and source
and compare the latest
technologies.
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