Dubai-based Concorde-Corodex Group, a leader in firefighting and rescue equipment, has kicked off a month-long roadshow across the GCC showcasing the Williams Fire & Hazard Control’s most popular firefighting products.

US-based Williams Fire & Hazard Control is an industrial firefighting company and world record holder of the largest full surface fuel tank fire ever extinguished.

The Williams Middle East Road Show rolled into Dubai’s Mamzar Beach near Deira yesterday (February 15), presenting an exclusive live demonstration of the company’s equipment sold in the region by Corodex Agencies and Concorde Trading, subsidiaries of the Concorde-Corodex Group, said a statement from the company.

The event, held in cooperation with the Dubai Civil Defence, gave an audience of sponsors and VIPs an insight into the capabilities of new fire-safety and firefighting products including water gun trailers and shore pumps, it said.

Mahmoud Awad, managing director of Concorde-Corodex Group, said: “The live demos are a highly-effective and essential means of displaying the power and versatility of these incredible tools. They are an ideal opportunity to raise awareness of our expertise in firefighting equipment and techniques across the GCC.”

The roadshow will tour the UAE and Oman, giving seminars on the latest methods on dealing with hazardous situations, as well as demonstrations of equipment used to fight hazards including flammable liquid fires, said the statement.

A successful live demonstration was also held in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi on February 10th, sponsored by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (Takreer).

The demonstrations focused on the capabilities of The Ambassador 2X6 Gun Trailer, the Dependapower Booster Pump, and The Daspit Tool. All were showcased to exhibit their enhanced power and dependability when used to combat fire emergencies and hazard scenarios.

Mohanned Awad, regional director of business development of Concorde-Corodex Group, said: "The Williams Ambassador 6,000 gallons per minute (GPM) monitor is capable of throwing water/foam mixture to a distance of 160 m, and is the only system in the market that can induce foam at the nozzle, by which reducing the operational complexity and giving a further advantage to the fire fighter.”

Eric Lavergne, technical director at Williams Fire, said: “Our aim is to give a unique insight into our products and how they enhance the already cutting-edge methods that the Civil Defence implements to combat emergency responses.”

Awad added: “Our company is dedicated to investing in continuous research and development and fire safety training, and are proud to leverage the knowledge and training to all our partners, including the UAE Civil Defence.” – TradeArabia News Service