Every five years, the fire protection world gathers in Hannover. INTERSCHUTZ is not a small trade show. It is the biggest fire and rescue exhibition on the planet. Over 150,000 visitors from more than 100 countries attend.
This year, Fluid Tech Group joins them. We will be at Hall H8, Stand G52/11.
But this article is not just about our booth. It is about the industry. I want to show you why the fire protection market is growing fast – and why you should feel confident investing in quality products right now.
The numbers behind INTERSCHUTZ – a growing industry in one event
Let me share some real figures.
| Metric | INTERSCHUTZ 2026 (expected) |
| Exhibitors | Over 1,500 |
| Visitor countries | 100+ |
| Square meters of exhibition space | 200,000+ |
| Fire protection valve exhibitors | 60+ (including us) |
These numbers keep going up every cycle. Why? Because fire safety standards get stricter every year. New buildings need sprinklers. Old buildings need retrofits. Industrial plants need reliable isolation valves.
The global fire protection market is growing at about 6% annually. In Europe alone, stricter EN standards are driving replacement demand. In the Middle East, mega-projects like NEOM and new airports need thousands of valves.
So when you see a show like INTERSCHUTZ getting bigger, that is not random. It reflects real demand.
What we see at the show – and what it means for you
We attend INTERSCHUTZ not just to exhibit. We go to watch. We look at what buyers ask for. We see which products get the most attention.
Here are three trends we already notice.
Trend 1: End users want visible valve position indicators
More and more fire protection engineers ask for OS&Y gate valves. Why? Because you can see if the valve is open or closed from ten meters away. That saves time in an emergency. NRS valves are losing ground in fire lines.
Trend 2: Certification matters more than price
Five years ago, buyers asked “How much?” Now they ask “Do you have EN 1074-1? Do you have UL/FM?” Cheap, uncertified valves are getting rejected at project sites. We see this every week.
Trend 3: Shorter lead times give you a real advantage
Many suppliers still take 12–16 weeks for a container of gate valves. We have reduced ours to 6–8 weeks for standard sizes. At the show, we will show you how we do it – without cutting quality.
Why you should follow INTERSCHUTZ even if you stay home
Maybe you cannot travel to Hannover. That is okay. But you should still pay attention to what comes out of this show.
New product launches happen at INTERSCHUTZ. New standards get discussed in the conference halls. Distributors make big deals on the show floor.
If you are a buyer or a distributor, the trends you see at INTERSCHUTZ will affect your bids for the next two to three years.
We will post short updates from our booth on our website and LinkedIn. Follow us. Or just email us after the show – we will send you a one-page summary of key takeaways.
A quick table – how INTERSCHUTZ reflects market growth
| Indicator | 2015 show | 2026 show (estimate) | Growth |
| Total visitors | 130,000 | 155,000 | +19% |
| Fire protection exhibitors | ~400 | ~520 | +30% |
| Countries represented | 90 | 105 | +17% |
The market is not flat. It is climbing. And the demand for reliable fire protection valves climbs with it.
Come see for yourself – or watch from afar
If you are in Hannover, visit us at Hall H8, Stand G52/11 from June 1 to June 6, 2026. If you are not, stay in touch. We will bring the show to you after we return.
Either way, know this: the fire protection industry has a strong future. And Fluid Tech Group is growing with it – one reliable valve at a time.
