13 December 2004
Face Recognition, Iris recognition, Sophisticated systems and Canine cops all on show

Intersec 2005, the Gulf's leading security exhibition, will have a vast range of hi-tech products and equipment on show to cater for every possible security and fire prevention requirement.  Organised by Epoc Messe Frankfurt, Intersec 2005 will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 15 - 17 January and run parallel to an extensive conference programmes featuring four specialist areas of fire prevention & fighting (MEFEC), policing (MEPEC), commercial security (MECSEC) and health and safety (MESH).

According to the organisers, the event spans three massive halls, "in each exhibition hall, we have dedicated a specialist area for the conferences to run in," explained Ms. Imke Huelsmann, Exhibition Manager Intersec. More than 270 exhibitors from 27 countries are due to take part at Intersec. "Currently we have 34 companies from Germany, 48 from the UK, 21 from Korea, and many more from Italy, Taiwan, US, Hong Kong, Canada, France, Singapore, Spain and Switzerland," explained Huelsmann, "and Intersec will show more than 360 international brands in the Fire, Security and Police sector."

Some of the biggest international names in the industry will be participating such as Bosch, LG Electronics, 3M, 3 I Security International, Assa Abloy/Effeff, Fermax, Gantner, Minimax, Panasonic, Pelco, Sanyo, and Securtex to name a few.

The show, in its 7th edition will be a launch pad for some of the latest security equipment and gadgets, some never before seen in the region. One of the major exhibitors at Intersec is Bosch Security Systems which plans to launch some exciting new products in Fire, Intrusion and CCTV. According to Ramji Krishnan, regional manager, Bosch, "we will be launching the new modular fire alarm panel, called the FPA5000 ''Magic'' fire alarm panel which has an easy-to-use multi lingual interactive touch screen that displays status information and alarms with meaningful symbols and clearly comprehensible instructions. This will be on display with the FAP 500 LSN ''Invisible'' Smoke Detector."

Emirtec, a local UAE company will be showcasing their new image interpretation systems for airport applications as well as license plate recognition systems for traffic control.

Roseline Biometric, a UAE based biometric security integrator will be showcasing solutions for Iris recognition and biometric security. "The integrated Iris Recognition systems are easily customized for a user's specific needs and provides the most accurate way to identify individuals. It is fast becoming the security solution of choice, superior to other biometrics like fingerprinting, voice and facial recognition, and retinal scans," said Mr. Adnan Dahnous, managing director of Roseline.

Environmentally friendly products will also be on display at Intersec 2005 with Emirates Fire Fighting Equipment Factory (FIREX), showcasing the American SEVO Systems which offers an environmentally sustainable choice in fire suppression.

Apart from man made systems, Intersec 2005 will host two of man's best friends - a Cocker Spaniel and a Labrador. Professionally trained dogs are often used for the detection of drugs and explosives in public areas and high security situations. DragonK9 Ltd, from the UK will be demonstrating their training techniques with dogs and products at Intersec 2005.

"Intersec 2005 promises to show an unbelievable array of specialist security items including protective and safety clothing, smoke detectors, explosives detectors, safes, emergency vehicles, bullet proof vests and body armour, scuba diving equipment and much more and we are very honored to welcome the Ministry of Interior of the UAE, the Dubai Police and also the UAE Navy to Intersec 2005," concluded Ms. Huelsmann.

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About Intersec 2005
Company profile:
The Epoc Messe Frankfurt Dubai team has over 20 years experience of organising international trade fairs throughout the world. Their successful portfolio of events that they organise in Dubai include Intersec 2005, Materials Handling, Hardware & Tools, Garden, Landscaping & Outdoor Living, ISH - Kitchen + Bathroom Gulf, Lightstyle - Gulf Lighting, Beautyworld Gulf, Houseware & Hometech, and the Middle East Toy Fair,. Epoc Messe Frankfurt is a subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt, the world's second largest trade fair organiser conducting over 100 events worldwide with 15 subsidiaries across Europe, Asia, America, Africa and the Middle East. They own the fairground in Frankfurt where they own and operate many of the world's largest and most successful trade fairs such as ISH and Light+Building.

Intersec 2005 is entering its 7th successful year, as the Middle East's premier and largest combined security exhibition and conference. Intersec will play host to over 300 exhibitors from 40 countries and many national pavilions. The conference is a dedicated event staged within the the exhibition halls and includes some of the world's leading security experts.  Intersec 2005 will be held from 15-17 January 2005 at the World Trade Centre in Dubai.

Issued on behalf on Epoc Messe Frankfurt by
Momentum
For more information contact:
Maida Talhami
Tel: +971 4 390 1630
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