Introduction
Our Objectives
The UK Fire Protection Industry is recognised globally for its quality products and engineering expertise. The FIA Export Council aims to provide vital support and opportunities for British-based organisations to enhance the export performance of the British Fire Protection Industry and the importance of British Standards by:
- Promoting British fire protection and fire safety excellence internationally
- Encouraging and assisting in export matters including introducing companies to new markets
- Acting as an export focal point for the UK fire industry and providing a conduit between industry and government
- Maximising the effectiveness of UK trade support and export services
- Developing sales opportunities in respect of overseas trade missions, inward delegations and international exhibitions
- Providing an international forum for networking both nationally and internationally to generate new sales contacts
- Providing sector-specific overseas market information
The Export Council acts as a concerted body for UK-based fire industry companies to realise the potential advantages of working together as a co-ordinated industry, sharing information and collectively educating global markets on the benefits of using UK products, services and standards.
Who Are We?
The FIA Export Council comprises a range of organisations within the UK fire protection and fire safety industries.
Some are smaller companies wishing to enter overseas markets for the first time or looking to expand their export interests; others are larger world-leading companies that recognise the benefits of working together to promote UK products, services and standards.
All members are part of the FIA Export Council which meets quarterly to discuss FIA Export business and determine the priorities to be pursued.
From left-right: Tracy Kirk - Chairman; Michelle Agius - Vice Chair; David Smith - Secretary
