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With a large joint stand, the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection eV (vfdb) will contribute to the international transfer of technology and know-how at Australia's largest trade fair for rescue and security.

At the same time, the event, the AFAC - powered by INTERSCHUTZ in Perth, is intended to provide insight into the effectiveness of security defense in Germany.

Fair participation

The vfdb is looking for innovative companies and institutions that would like to present themselves in Australia from September 5th to 8th, 2020.

Participation in the trade fair is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy in cooperation with the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry AUMA.

Foreign Trade Fair Program (AMP)

All joint ventures are organized under the umbrella brand “Made in Germany”

The target group of the foreign trade fair program (AMP) is particularly small and medium-sized companies that can participate on favorable terms. All joint ventures are organized under the umbrella brand “Made in Germany”. 

This also underlines our goal of making clear the high quality of our services and providers in the area of ​​safety and security,” says the vfdb representative for foreign activities, Harald Herweg.

SMG quality seal

 Harald Herweg adds, “Our SMG quality seal 'Safety made in Germany' is already gaining international recognition almost three years after its launch.”

vfdb President - Dirk Aschenbrenner sees the joint stand as a good opportunity to support companies in opening up international markets. 

INTERSCHUTZ 2020 show

Dirk Aschenbrenner said, “The great success of INTERSCHUTZ 2015 in Hanover and the already noticeable interest from home and abroad in INTERSCHUTZ 2020 show the potential that exists here.”

The AFAC is organized by Deutsche Messe in collaboration with the Australasian Fire and Service Council – AFAC.

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