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Intersec 2012 draws great response from safety and security community
The regional security, safety, fire and rescue industries came out in strength on the first two days of the region's premier safety and security event, Intersec 2012, which drew in big numbers to the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The three-day event featured 910 exhibitors from over 50 countries displaying the latest trends and developments from the industry and showcasing over 2,000 brands. Running for fourteen years, Intersec is regarded as the authoritative security, safety, fire and policing networking platform for the Middle East region.
General D.L. Berlijn, former chief of defence and commander in chief of the Dutch Armed Forces, who helped organise the Dutch Pavilion, said: "The Middle East is very important because it brings together players from all over the world. The UAE has proven to be a place where people want to meet and Intersec has proven to be a platform for people to network so it is a good place to establish new contacts from all over the world."
ORBIK, manufacturers of emergency lighting systems are showcasing their range of environmentally friendly products are an exhibitor within the UK Pavilion. They have been exhibiting at Intersec since the show first launched 14 years ago. Philip Elwell, managing director for ORBIK, said: "Throughout the years Intersec has been a very effective exhibition for us. It brings in a lot of extra companies for us, not just from the UAE, but from the entire region. We have many projects in Dubai such as the Dubai Metro and the Dubai Airport Free Zone and these came through from exhibiting here."
Angus Cameron, marketing manager of Fire Protection Specialists NAFFCO who have been participating for four years, said: "We have seen lots of interest and ours is one of the busiest stands. We are having many seminars for new products, which are driving interest. We will definitely participate next year. "
NAFFCO is launching its Falcon Monitoring System for the first time. The system is used to avoid fire accidents and maintain buildings at optimum safety levels by constantly monitoring fire fighting system and safety equipment to ensure everything works properly whenever needed. The system is connected through the GSM network to a central remote monitoring station that receives alarm and fault reports.
"Intersec continues to be the preferred trade and business event for the region, which is a key market for the security and safety industries," said Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of organiser Epoc Messe Frankfurt. "The encouraging response and feedback received from our exhibitors indicates that the event is one that is continuing to set the standards around the region."
