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Evac+Chair International and Sigma Fire & Security on show in Dubai

Evac+Chair International and Sigma Fire & Security on show in Dubai

Evac+Chair International and Sigma Fire & Security exhibited at the Intersec Show held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 18 – 20 January 2015.

On display was a selection of the world renowned Evac+Chairs; a universal evacuation solution for smooth stairway descent during an emergency situation without the need of great physical strength or lifting. Alongside the range of evacuation chairs was the Sigma Fire & Security product range designed to protect fire, safety and security equipment, the ‘Smart +’ range of devices create a delay and act as deterrent and therefore reduce the likelihood of accidental damage, vandalism and misuse. The stand allowed visitors to interact with the products and participate in live demonstrations.  

The Intersec Show is the world’s largest and most comprehensive trade and networking exhibition for the Security and Safety industries, offering a wide variety of products from Commercial Security, Information Security, Fire & Rescue, Health & Safety, Homeland Security and Policing. This year saw 1237 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors from 131 countries in attendance.

Sigma Fire & Security is the latest division of Evac+Chair International, the world’s No. 1 supplier and original manufacturer of the evacuation chair. Sigma FS design, develop, manufacture and distribute a range of innovative specialist fire and security products. Based in Birmingham and headed up by Ges Wallace who has 30 years’ experience within the fire & security industry. Some of Sigma’s trusted key partners include GfS Germany and Vimpex UK.

Mark Roberts Sales & Marketing Director of Evac+Chair International said: ‘We are thrilled with the success of the show and the interest generated for the Evac+Chair and Sigma product range. Not only was the show hugely rewarding from a business perspective, but it also allowed us to catch up with our existing customers in the Middle East and develop plans for the future’.

Ges Wallace Director of Sigma Fire & Security said: “A fantastic exhibition which was very well attended by well targeted visitors from our market sector.  The exhibition attracted visitors from a wide range of countries in the Middle East, providing us with the opportunity to promote the Sigma range of products, in particular the Smart+Guard – a device designed to protect emergency switches from vandalism, mis-use or accidental operation. The Smart+Guard is proven to reduce false fire alarms caused by malicious or accidental operation of manual call point break glass. ”