NEW RECORD AT FSIE 2019 AS VISITOR NUMBERS INCREASE BY 20% YEAR ON YEAR

India’s leading fire, safety and security event attracts over 8000 trade buyers and professionals from over 34 countries

A new record in visitor numbers has underlined what has been the most successful edition yet for the India’s leading trade fair for fire,security and safety industry.

The 3rd edition of Fire & Security India Expo (FSIE), which concluded its three-day run from 27 Feb – 1 Mar 2019 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, attracted 8004 unique visitors from 34 countries, a 20 per cent increase over the previous year The event brought together over 150 leading brands displaying state of the art technologies, live product demonstrations and business solutions for fire safety and security industry

Jointly organised by NürnbergMesse India and Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI), this edition marked asignificant increase in overall exhibition floor space. Live product demonstrations across cutting edge technologies in the IBMS/IoT space, special focus on security systems, new technology fire protection & life safety systems, and more were the highlights of the exhibition.

The resounding visitor response to FSIE 2019 comes as demand for fire, security and safety equipment in the Indian region continues to be ever rising. According to sources, the Indian market for fire and security industry is currently estimated to grow at the CAGR of approximately 10% and 15% until 2021.

India as a destination remains as one of the fastest growing economies in the world and the Fire and Safety market size is expected to double from 3.5 Billion USD to reach 7 Billion USD by 2021. On the other hand, the Indian Security industry too is expected to double from 6.2 billion USD by 2020. To support the industry, FSIEprovides auniquely concentrated market overview of integrated solutions for fire protection and security, especially those that intelligently combine innovation and technology.

Pankaj Dharkar, International President, Fire & Security Association of India shares, “This 3rd edition of the Fire & Security India Expo has surpassed all expectations with respect to participation from leading companies, increased footfall to the show with quality driven visitors, ‘need of the hour’ conferences – all this to support the fire, safety and security industry. Congratulations for all involved and I am sure that the next edition will surpass all expectations as well.”

“FSIE continues to be a multi-dimensional platform that supports and helps the industry to grow – this edition has lived up to the vision as well. Networking opportunities and building new business contacts were highlights of the show. We look forward to welcoming people of the industry to be part of this leading event for fire, safety and security.” said Dominic K.P., National President, Fire & Security Association of India.

Featuring over 60 high-profile speakers including industry thought leaders, government and regulatory authorities, and solution providers, FSIE 2019 hosted the BIG3 series of conferences. Over500 delegates joined discussions in various conferences and forums across the three days covering a range of topics including fire safe tall buildings, Security and IoT, Safety and Fire Protection, Emergency Response, Disaster Management, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Evacuation in Hospitals, Artificial Intelligence and more.

In addition, to promote innovation and recognize extraordinary contribution of organization and individuals in the field of security, safety, firefighting and emergency response – annual FIST Awards were conducted in association with Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI). Industry innovators bagged prizes and recognition for their innovation and rigour.

“FSIE 2019 attracted one of the largest gathering of trade professionals witnessing latest innovations by the leading brands participating from world over. The concurrent events such as the FIST Awards recognized innovation and extraordinary contribution of organization and individuals in the field of security, safety, firefighting and emergency response as well as the Student Innovation Zone provided the platform to promote young talent. We look forward to a grand and bigger FSIE 2020.” said Sonia Prashar, Chairperson of the Board and Managing Director, NürnbergMesse India.

Mr. Markus Schneider, Head of Committee Work, BU Fire Protection, Hilti Corporation shares his views about FSIE 2019, he says, “FSIE helps raise the awareness about the importance of active and passive fire and the exhibition helps bring the industry to the next level that need the need of the hour is clear regulations & codes along with tested & certified products for any application. To me, FSIE is synonym to saving lives and protecting assets.”

“Fire & Security India Expo has been excellent for us and we have been associated with the show from its inception. This platform brings along all the stakeholders like consultants, system integrators, dealers, distributors, etc. and most importantly we get an opportunity to get acquainted with the main streamline users & consumers. The response that we have received year on year has been overwhelming and we look forward to the next edition.”, says Mr. Vinay P. Mishra, Vice-President – Projects, Hikvision

The next edition of FSIE will be held from 27-29 February 2020 at IEML, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR.