ASSA ABLOY and Lorient will make a debut at the UK fire safety exhibition, the Fire Safety Event, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 8-10 April.
The companies will exhibit a complete range of fire door hardware and sealing system solutions at their stand as well as delivering seminars at the venue’s theatre. The industry leaders will highlight the critical role of door hardware and intumescent sealing systems in fire safety, showcasing how these components safeguard lives and property.
Engaging Experiences and Live Demonstrations
Visitors can experience the power of fire safety in action watching fire test footage that vividly demonstrates the critical importance of properly specified and installed intumescent sealing systems. They will see first hand the dangers posed by unprotected ironmongery and inadequate seals with mini burnt doors on display. Attendees can also witness the transformative reactions of various intumescent materials and discover their suitability for different fire safety applications.
Interactive Zones and Product Showcases
Visitors will embark on a journey through ASSA ABLOY and Lorient’s comprehensive fire door solutions guided by their highly experienced teams. Full-sized door models will showcase real-world applications of rigorously tested and certified products, highlighting the latest innovations designed to meet the diverse needs of various sectors.
Interactive zones on the stand will provide attendees with a hands-on experience; and feature samples and miniature door models from a broad range of products such as:
- Door closers
- Door hardware
- Panic hardware
- Intumescent sealing systems
- Drop seals
- Glazing systems
- Intumescent air transfer grilles
A key highlight at the event will be ASSA ABLOY’s Openings Studio®, an award-winning software solution featuring a powerful, asset tag-enabled, fire door inspection app. This end-to-end Golden Thread Solution streamlines the entire building lifecycle, from design and construction to ongoing compliance, maintenance, and future inspections.
Insightful Seminars at the Innovation & Compliance Theatre
During the event, ASSA ABLOY and Lorient will host two engaging seminars:
- "The Importance of Fire Doors & Intumescent Seals" by Sarah Lewis, Lorient’s Specification Manager (8th April, 13:50 – 14:20)
This seminar will delve into the life-saving role of fire doors and intumescent seals in passive fire protection. Key topics include fire safety statistics and UK testing standards
- "Understanding the Golden Thread" by Paul Thompson of ASSA ABLOY (9th April, 11:10 – 11:40)
This session will unravel the Golden Thread concept, exploring its origins, the legislative changes it has driven, and its impact on stakeholders throughout a building’s lifecycle.
