The Fire Industry Manufacturers’ (FIM) Expo is a new trade road show that brings together all the major fire detection and alarm manufacturers under one roof – ideal for anyone maintaining or installing fire detection and alarm (FD&A) systems. The next FIM Expo takes place at Murrayfield Rugby Ground in Edinburgh on Wednesday 25th of September. Event Manager, Becky Reid, talks about the trade expo and why everyone working in fire detection in Scotland and Northern Ireland should attend.
Organised by the Fire Industry Association (FIA), FIM Expo features many of the UK’s leading fire detection and alarm manufacturers, and it focuses on showcasing the latest products and developments in this sector of the industry.
But what makes FIM Expo different to many other trade exhibitions is the informal format, regional focus and the opportunity to see the latest from all the major fire detection manufacturers in one place, on one day. The Expo travels around the country, stopping off at two venues every year on its way, saving customers the time and effort of travelling long distances to meet with manufacturers and giving it the regional edge over other national events. And this month we are coming to Edinburgh.
If you work in any capacity with FD&A systems you should join us at Murrayfield rugby stadium on Wednesday 25th of September. The home of Scottish rugby, Murrayfield is only 20 minutes from Edinburgh airport and is conveniently located toward the centre of the city.
The event is open from 10.00am to 5pm and is free to attend. Just register for the show today at www.fim-expo.com
Companies Exhibiting
The exhibitors at the show will include the following companies:
Advanced Electronics – Advanced is a leading global supplier of high quality, intelligent fire systems. Its products range from single panel installations to large multi-node networks.
Ampac Europe – This company is based in Alton, Hampshire and is the European subsidiary of Ampac Technologies PTY, the leading and largest Australian Fire Control panel manufacturer.
Apollo Fire Detectors – Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fire detection solutions for commercial and industrial applications.
Cables Britain – Established 23 years, Cables Britain Ltd has evolved into one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of quality fire cables, accessories and LISTEC addressable heat sensor cable systems.
Cooper Lighting & Safety – Manufactures and supplies complete fire systems approved by LPCB, VDS, Bosec, CNBOP to the latest EN54 standards. All products are third party CPD approved to the latest relevant EN standard and the complete system is also approved to the latest EN54 pt13.
Cranford Controls – This company has been established in UK for 20 years, in the design and manufacture of approved high quality innovative audible and visual alarms for fire and security applications.
C-TEC – The company is a leading UK independent manufacturer of quality life safety electronic equipment with a portfolio of products that includes fire alarm control panels, voice alarm systems, disabled refuge systems, nursecall systems and audio-frequency induction loop systems.
Detector Testers – This firm is a leading manufacturer of professional test and service equipment for fire detection systems. Included at FIM Expo will be he recently launched multi-stimulus detector tester called Testifire.
EMS Radio Fire and Security Systems – The company is a leading expert in wireless fire and security technology, having had nearly 50 years experience and knowledge of manufacturing and developing wireless systems in the UK.
Fike Safety Technology – The comprehensive fire protection range includes intelligent smoke detectors, sounders, manual call points and control panels.
Fire Fighting Enterprises – This firm will showcase its latest product that uses the latest optical technology for smoke detection, at height, where line of sight is narrow and reflective type beams may be unsuitable.
Haes Systems – The company will display its offering as an independent manufacturer of fire alarm control equipment and as a leading distributor of fire detection and alarm equipment.
Hochiki Europe (UK) – Hochiki is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial and industrial fire detection and emergency lighting solutions.
Kentec Electronics – Kentec offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of conventional, analogue addressable and extinguishant control panels available.
Kidde Products – The company is a leading manufacturer of advanced fire protection equipment comprising some of the best known and most trusted brands in the fire industry. Its products range from the latest fire detection and alarm technologies, complemented with linear heat detection cables, through to engineered fire suppression systems.
Morley IAS by Honeywell – This firm offers a range of multi-protocol fire control panels as well as a comprehensive range of associated fire safety products, including voice alarm, disabled refuge, aspirating and central battery emergency lighting systems.
Nittan UK – Nittan will show its comprehensive range of conventional and analogue addressable fire safety products.
Sterling Safety Systems – This company is at the forefront of wireless fire detection and alarm systems.
Tyco Fire Protection Products – Tyco will exhibit a new range of open protocol fire detection products, comprising a comprehensive range of fully approved quality products designed and manufactured in Europe.
UTC Fire & Security – The company will display a comprehensive range of electronic security, fire and life safety products through brands including Ziton and EST from Edwards, Aritech, Guardall, Truvision and IFS from Interlogix
Vimpex – The firm is an acknowledged expert in voice sounder and audible/visual evacuation technologies.
Learn about fire detection standard changes
In addition to the exhibition itself, we are holding a complementary seminar on BS 5839-1 and -6. BS 5839 is the British Standard relevant to fire detection and alarm systems and was updated earlier this year. These changes affect anyone working with these systems and this two-hour seminar will cover all the key points. The seminar will explain the background to the revision, go into the detail of what’s changed, as well as why and how it affects you.
The seminar is on from 11.00 am to 1pm, and a complementary finger buffet will be provided afterwards.
What previous attendees have said
As an event organiser I know that, with continuing economic challenges, it is harder today to justify time out of the working day attending events. That is why FIM Expo works so well – it is local and is small enough to get around without eating into your time too much, yet without being too small to not be of benefit.
The feedback has been good. Here’s what just two attendees of the Surrey event last March said:
The venue was great and the whole event for me was very well presented…Good show, good venue
…meet a few known and unknown exhibitors and to gain more info on certain products new and upcoming on a face to face basis and see the products up close…
Organised by the Fire Industry Association
FIM Expo is organised by the Fire Industry Association (FIA), the largest UK trade association in fire protection. The FIA was formed in 2007 through a merger between two longstanding and well-respected trade associations, FETA (Fire Extinguishing Trade Association) and BFPSA (British Fire Protection Systems Association). These two associations had long shared a common interest in the promotion of the professional status of the UK fire industry, and the FIA is proud to continue this work.
The main objective is to promote the professional standards of the fire industry through close liaison and lobbying with Government and official bodies as well other key organisations in the industry. We aim to inform our members and the general market about the latest legislation and how it can affect their business.
We provide technical knowledge and advice to anyone who needs it regarding fire safety in the UK. We also provide training courses to members and non-members alike on all the latest technical and legislative topics to affect those working with fire safety.
I look forward to welcoming you to FIM Expo at Murrayfield on the 25th September! To download directions to this famous venue, please go to www.scottishrugby.org/murrayfield-stadium/directions
Contact:
Becky Reid
FIM Event Manager
FIM Expo
Wed 25th of Sep, 10:00-17:00
Murrayfield rugby stadium, Edinburgh
www.fim-expo.com