The third international trade expo on 'Building and Fire Safety' has commenced in Bangladesh with an aim to provide a platform for garment makers and leading international safety equipment vendors and experts.
The three-day expo is being held at Bangabandhu International Conference Center and is jointly organised by Elevate Partners, Alliance, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Electronics Safety and Security Association of Bangladesh (ESSAB).
The expo will share information with the local apparel makers about the globally-recognised materials needed for the remediation and help them select the right ones for sustainable reform. Alliance has inspected a total of 837 garment factories, and has directed them to carry out some form of remediation, especially to tackle fire and electrical issues.
The expo will be the platform for vendors and factory owners, especially for the SMEs, to discuss the latest advancement of safety, especially fire detection and fighting equipments, organisers said. A total of 36 organisations, including 13 global vendors and four service providers are showcasing their products ranging fire door, hydrant and pump, sprinkler, fire alarm, detection and protection machinery and services.
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