Successful exhibition prompts industry recognition and new leads
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Successful exhibition prompts industry recognition and new leads
19 November, 2015: In addition to successfully launching two new lifesaving safety solutions at the 2015 South African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI) expo in early November, MSA Africa was also honoured with a certificate of recognition for its support and contribution towards the improvement of fire and emergency safety in South Africa.
Among the two successful product launches were; the first-of-its-kind alphaBELT, which is the only rescue loop approved for self-rescue with a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); and the G1 SCBA – MSA’s first top-of-the-line SCBA to meet and exceed all high-level international quality and safety standards, such as NFPA (North America) and EN (Europe).
Aimed at fire engineering and safety experts, the SAESI expo covers all aspects of emergency management systems, including; fire, incident rescue, emergency services and disaster management. MSA Africa successfully exceeded its corporate and product branding exposure goals, by not merely displaying the products, but providing interactive demonstrations to guests.
MSA Africa respiratory and fire helmets product manager Suraksha Mohun says the company hosted and sponsored a high-angle, rope access and hoist system training event, which saw municipal firefighting teams participating. “The expo is a platform for fire fighters to interact and use the displayed products in their competition scenarios, which is something they don’t get to do often.”
Mohun highlights that the company was able to successfully land new leads and business opportunities, as a result. “The event is attended by high-profile industry decision-makers that are eager to see what new firefighting solutions have been developed. The response to the MSA Africa exhibition was positive, and can play an important role in possibly saving a life,” she continues.
New product launches – a brief overview
alphaBELT: In addition to restraining and positioning, it creates the rapid formation of a safe rescue seat for self-rappelling, and can be easily integrated into an SCBA to dramatically reduce the risk of suffocation. The alphaBELT features a secure class B rescue seat which can be detached for the belt to be used separately as an anchor point or a rescue loop in the event of an emergency. It is resistant to heat, and is durable and smooth to ensure user comfort. The adjustable lanyard is easily demountable, and features a tri lock carabiner to increase safety levels.
G1 SCBA: Providing more functionality than ever before, the G1 Control Module, which is the ‘brain’ of the system, has both dual analogue and colour digital LCD displays, making certain that important status indicators are available at all times. The G1 SCBA also boasts new features, including the elimination of all electronic components from the face piece. Instead, a ‘Central Power’ feature powers the entire unit from a single battery compartment, while darkness and smoke-piercing ‘buddy lights’ provide visible indicators of critical air supply data from any angle.
In addition to its new product launches, MSA Africa also displayed its range of tried-and-tested fire protection products, including helmets and face masks. “We received a large amount of enquiries for personal equipment from the firefighters, who make personal purchases for working equipment, such as the Gallet, a lightweight helmet that provides excellent protection,” adds Mohun.
According to Mohun, the feedback has encouraged the MSA Africa to once again participate at the next SAESI expo in 2017. “At the next expo, everyone in attendance will get a sneak-peak of the new and exciting MSA Africa product developments, such as the upgraded version of the G1, which will include more features, such as a range finder, camera and other innovations,” she concludes.
For more information on the event, go to http://www.saesi.com
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About MSA
MSA Africa has been the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality safety products since 1914. MSA products may be simple to use and maintain, but they’re also highly-sophisticated devices and protective gear - the result of countless R&D hours, relentless testing, and an unwavering commitment to quality that saves lives and protects thousands of men and women each and every day. Many of MSA's most popular products integrate multiple combinations of electronics, mechanical systems, and advanced materials to ensure that users around the world remain protected in even the most hazardous of situations. MSA's dedication to safety has been the key to its impressive year-over-year growth. In eight of the past ten years, MSA has achieved record growth numbers, with annual revenues of more than US$1 billion.
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