The Fire Industry Manufacturer’s Expo (FIM Expo), at the Madejski Stadium, the home of Reading Football Club, on April 3, will see a bigger focus on innovation and compliance. New for 2019 is a compliance and membership section, where visitors will be able to learn about BAFE schemes at the BAFE stand, and find out more about the benefits of FIA membership at the FIA’s (Fire Industry Association’s) stand. Membership Manager, Chris Tilley will be at the show to answer any FIA membership questions.
He says: “FIA Membership provides discounts on training and qualifications, as well as excellent networking opportunities, and the chance to be involved in technical groups to meet other professionals in the sector. For those that would like to know how to become a member, BAFE will also be attending the show so you can ask about third party certification – our membership criteria – and the schemes they run to become certified.”
Exhibitors from across the fire protection industry will be displaying their latest products. Exhibitors include Advanced, Xtralis, Hochiki, Kentec, Eaton, Everlux, and Nittan. A full list of exhibitors is on the FIM Expo website.
The event will also host two free CPD accredited seminars. The first, ‘BS 5939-1: 2017 – What’s Changed?’ at 10am, will be presented by Don Scott from Siemens, an FIA member company. Don Scott sits on many of the FIA Councils and Working Groups and has a technical working knowledge of the subject.
The second seminar, at 1pm, will be presented by the FIA’s Membership Manager, Chris Tilley. ‘The Future of Qualifications in Fire Detection and Alarms’ will look at the qualifications available from the FIA and the benefits of gaining qualifications in this area – now and in the years to come.
FIM Expo is open from 8.30am for early morning breakfast meetings, with free parking available and complimentary refreshments and a buffet over the day. Entry is free, but online registration is recommended beforehand. Visit www.fim-expo.com.
