ASSA ABLOY and Lorient are excited to announce their debut at the UK’s fastest-growing fire safety exhibition, the Fire Safety Event, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 8 – 10 April 2025.
Located at stand 4/G30, these industry leaders will exhibit a complete range of fire door hardware and sealing system solutions. Spanning an impressive 84 square metres, the stand will highlight the critical role of door hardware and intumescent sealing systems in fire safety, showcasing how these components safeguard lives and property.
Experience the power of fire safety in action! Watch compelling fire test footage that vividly demonstrates the critical importance of properly specified and installed intumescent sealing systems. 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.
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.
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 (8 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 (9 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.
Visit ASSA ABLOY and Lorient at stand 4/G30 during the Fire Safety Event 2025 to view the latest advancements in fire safety and building compliance.
Lorient is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group.
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