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by Oliver P. Kuhrt, CEO of
Messe Essen.
"Together with the global
security industry, we are pleased
about the unsurpassed quality
of the range on offer, internation-
ality and participation."
120 billion global market
Security Essen 2014 was spurred
on by optimism in the sector. In
Germany the security industry
had a turnover of nearly 12 bil-
lion in the past year. The global
market volume of the sector is
estimated at 120 billion. And
For the first time, Secu-
rity Essen offered more
than 40 market segments: from
mechanical and digital security
technology via fire protection and
video surveillance right up to IT
security and counter-terrorism.
This comprehensive overview of
the market attracted about 40,000
trade visitors from more than
110 countries.
"With these very good
figures, Security Essen has im-
pressively highlighted that it is
the worldwide number one in
the sector," was the résumé made
ReportfromthebiggestsecurityeventinEurope
Success again
when Security Essen celebrated 40 years
On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Security es-
sen proved its position as a premium global security
event once again.
1,045 exhibitors from around 40 nations showed
a large number of innovations for civil security at
Messe essen at the end of September.
For the first time, Security Essen offered more than 40 market segments: from mechanical and digital security technology via fire protection and video surveillance right up to
IT security and counter-terrorism.
Benjamin Pflaum and Felix Hessmann
displayed Abus Security Center's wide
portfolio of products.
Marie Kemshall and Hatem Khalifa
from the exhibitor Xtralis.
Pelco by Schneider exhibited and Sanna
Leerkes from the sales department of the
company and Mark Pritchard, Director
of Marketing EMEA were busy present-
ing their video surveillance products.
Assa Abloy was of course one of the
most well visited exhibitors at Security
Essen. Market Region Manager Stefan
Fischbach and his colleague Adriana
Fernandez were present at the stand.