Doha, Qatar - April 11, 2011 - International Gulf Trading Company (IGTC) - Chubb Fire Qatar, the leader in fire safety equipment, supplies and security solutions, organized an educational seminar on Fire Curtains & Smoke Curtains, showcasing the wide product range of the world's biggest manufacturer Coopers Fire.

The tutorial took place last week and was attended by representatives from Qatar Civil Defence Department, Consultants, Developers, Specifiers & Contractors whom were among the 50 specialists attendees. Representatives from both IGTC - Chubb Fire and Coopers Fire demonstrated the advantages and applications of the different Fire Curtains & Smoke Curtains, as well as the International Standards and useful applications.

"We aim to meet Qatar's expanding need for world class standards by organizing such educational initiatives, that provide strategic knowledge in the development and implementation of life safety systems in line with international standards," commented Mr. Rami Batrawi, IGTC - Chubb Fire Qatar's General Manager. "Safety will be of vital importance in the build-up to Qatar's hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022 and companies need to start aligning with world standards from now"

IGTC - Chubb Fire supplies state-of-the-art safety and fire-fighting solutions for major public and private projects throughout Qatar.  It has served the local market since 1982, providing applications from over 40 international manufacturers. It offers the market's best security and fire products and services, maintaining a reputation for quality and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. The company's history of innovation and service has made it a global leader in security and fire protection, with its systems utilized at the highest levels of government, defense, banking, industrial and commercial companies worldwide.

Coopers Fire, based in UK, are the world leaders in Fire Barrier, Smoke Barriers, Fire Curtain and Smoke Curtain systems. The company has been at the forefront of the design and installation of environmental control systems for over 30 years with clients ranging from Swiss Re in London to the Dubai International Airport. Its world-wide portfolio illustrates the company's commitment to high quality solutions. Coopers have invented and patented the Gravity Fail Safe (GFS) Smoke and Fire Curtain, which has become the worldwide benchmark for Smoke and Fire Curtain systems today.

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