On November 6, 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive expert panel on fire protection technology at bürgi.com AG in Birsfelden. This afternoon offered exciting insights into current developments in fire protection technology and enabled an intensive exchange between experts and partners from the industry.
Technical highlights and exciting presentations
After the welcome, the event began with a presentation by Sacha Bürgi, Managing Director, who introduced the company bürgi.com AG and its main areas of focus. Bürgi.com AG has established itself as a reliable partner in fire protection technology, and this prelude helped the participants to get to know the company’s philosophy and goals better. Thomas Schenk, Project Manager Security, started the expert panel by explaining the topic of fire alarm systems in more detail. He gave the audience an in-depth understanding of the various systems and processes that need to be considered when installing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
Thierry Rebot then took the stage together with Herbert Trettler to present the innovative products from ESSER by Honeywell. Their focus was on smoke detection technology. The two experts explained the latest advances and technical possibilities in the field of smoke alarms and enabled the participants to gain a deeper insight into the functionality and technical details of these systems.
Salvatore Ferrara from febo Brandschutz GmbH continued the day with a presentation on the planning and implementation of smoke detection systems. He addressed common sources of error and how these can be effectively avoided in order to maximize the safety and efficiency of the systems. His practical examples from everyday planning and implementation were met with great interest and provided the participants with practical tips. The final specialist presentation was given by Roland Ciapponi from AF Brandschutz GmbH. He dealt with the topic of integral tests and shared valuable experience reports from his numerous projects. His expertise helped to develop an understanding of the importance and challenges of integral tests, which play an essential role in the safety of fire protection systems.
An evening of exchange and networking
The informative part was followed by a cozy aperitif, where the participants had the opportunity to exchange ideas with the experts and each other in a relaxed atmosphere. The discussions deepened many of the topics covered previously and led to stimulating conversations about future developments in the field of fire protection technology.
Conclusion
The expert panel at bürgi.com AG was a complete success and provided a valuable platform for knowledge transfer and networking. The practical presentations and the numerous insights into the current challenges of fire protection technology made the event an inspiring experience. A big thank you to all speakers and participants for their contribution and commitment! We look forward to further events and the opportunity to continue working together to drive forward innovative solutions in the field of fire protection technology.
