GGF supports BM Trada at Firex 2015
April 2015

The Glass and Glazing Federation has announced that it is to co-sponsor BM Trada at Firex International, at London Excel, June16-18 (Stand C165).

The Federation will be supporting BM Trada’s programme that will highlight the benefits of effective passive fire protection through a range of interactive exhibits, live demonstrations and free seminars. This will include regular tours of its 80m² Passive Fire Protection Demonstration Zone, the centrepiece of which will be a full-size corridor and suspended ceiling simulation.

It will also be promoting Fire-resistant glazed systems and how they form an essential built-in element in all types of buildings, particularly because of the unique properties of fire-resistant glass in combining transparency with robust resilience against fire.

Giles Willson, GGF Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Technical Affairs said: “We are delighted to support BM Trada’s activities at Firex with our technical support, literature and of course promotion to architects, specifiers and building facilities managers. It is very positive that the importance of fire resistant glazing will be highlighted at this high profile exhibition.”

Throughout the show, a representative from the GGF will be on hand to discuss the progress of the ongoing GGF Fire Safety Campaign to Government, which emphasises the vital importance of why fire resistant glazing should be installed in all public buildings.

All visitors to the BM Trada stand will be offered free copies (normal retail value £200) of the GGF’s specialist publications; “A Guide to Best Practice in the Specification and Use of Fire-Resistant Glazed Systems” and “The GGF Standard for: The Specification and Installation of Fire-Resistant Barriers containing Glass for Resistance against the passage of Fire and Products of Combustion.”

Graham Edwards, BM Trada Head of Group Marketing added: “We are delighted the GGF is supporting our programme at Firex. Both organisations have a lot to offer on fire safety and our planned activities should appeal to a wide audience from a variety of professions in both the private and public sector. It promises to be a very busy show and with the GGF on board we intend to achieve our shared broad objective, to provide invaluable guidance and advice for anyone responsible for fire protection measures.”

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