Carta de D. Rafael Sarasola Sánchez-Castillo, Presidente SCI2009

Dear friends,

In the final stretch of the preparation of our International Fire Safety Conference, SCI2009, we are faced with the new challenge of concern for the effect of the crisis in our sector, in which both industry and construction are suffering the consequences gravely. The financial crisis, together with the increased production costs and the fall in consumption are affecting company sales and, therefore, reducing margins and creating serious, and possibly lasting, harm to the sector.

It is in such circumstances that an international conference is more than ever of vital importance. When difficulties in the marketplace endanger the principles of quality, sustainability in construction, monitoring and control of facilities and materials, not to mention the environmental aspect and regulatory compliance, the entire industry sees the survival of companies and jobs to be in peril.

For three days, the North Convention Centre of Feria de Madrid will be the meeting place on safety from fire in Europe, bringing together all the public and private entities concerned about fire prevention, protection and safety: universities, colleges, ministries, regional communities, city councils, fire departments, associations, engineering companies, manufacturers, installers and maintenance firms, insurance companies, fire engineering professionals and consultants, etc.

The SCI2009, consolidated through the previous editions as an event not to be missed for the sector, is an unmatched opportunity to face the immediate future together, since it gathers together in one place the maximum authorities on Fire Safety and offers us the possibility of sharing expertise and the latest technological advances, as well as discussing regulations, legislation, development and innovation.

During the two days scheduled for the program we will examine the new scientific and technical challenges, the latest legislative and regulatory developments affecting the sector, and we will present the trends and forecasts in which fire protection will be immersed at both national and international level, putting forward ideas and solutions for an ongoing and balanced growth that is respectful regarding quality and the environment.

With this brief overview I would like to take this opportunity to formally invite you to participate with us in constructing the future.