BROWSE THROUGH OUR TRADE FAIRS IN ESSEN, GERMANY FOR FIRE PROTECTION INDUSTRY

Essen is one of the central and leading cities in the German fire protection industry. It is often regarded as part of the North Rhine-Westphalian fire protection cluster. This is one of the most extensive and comprehensive industry-related regions in the country. This is because the cluster includes various fire brigades and fire protection companies. In recent years, the region has reached more than 400 fire services. These include professional, volunteer, plant fire and other brigades. This leads to the employment of more than 136,700 firefighting specialists. There are also various SMEs and extensive, time-honoured companies in the municipality and the cluster. They represent the entire value chain. This includes the manufacture and distribution of fire protection wares. The municipalities in the region support these companies in the further development of the industry. This is because considerable expenditure is allocated towards fire protection. In recent years, for example, the municipalities have spent more than EUR 1,343,000,000. This includes investments totalling more than EUR 363,279,000. This expenditure is often focussed on the further development of fire protection. In general, the cluster presents its latest innovations at specialised exhibitions. These include the biannual events held in Essen. They attract tens of thousands of attendees from various countries and continents. Examples include Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa.