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In 2026, INTERSCHUTZ in Hannover will feature an exciting addition to its program: on June 3 and 4, 2026, around 300 international chief fire officers and strategic pioneers in the fire service will come together at the trade fair for the premiere of the 'FEU Leadership Conference'.  To formalise this collaboration, the FEU and INTERSCHUTZ signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 56th FEU Council meeting in Limassol, Cyprus, on November 8, 2024. Best practices The FEU is a strong network of European fire officers associations and national fire departments The FEU is a strong network of European fire officers associations and national fire departments, dedicated to connecting full-time fire and rescue service personnel across Europe. It facilitates the exchange of best practices and collaborates on initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing public safety throughout Europe. Public safety "Our commitment to public safety and resilience is strengthened by our shared dedication. Leadership is a cornerstone in shaping our future, and through this partnership, we’re moving closer to that goal," says Stephan Wevers, FEU President. Stephan Wevers adds, "Together at INTERSCHUTZ 2026, we look forward to connecting, learning, and building a safer Europe and beyond." FEU Leadership Conference for INTERSCHUTZ 2026 "We are delighted to have secured the FEU Leadership Conference for INTERSCHUTZ 2026. Welcoming around 300 international chief fire officers and strategic pioneers from across Europe is an absolute highlight for us and our exhibitors, visitors, and partners," says Bernd Heinold, Project Director of INTERSCHUTZ at Deutsche Messe AG. Bernd Heinold adds, "Networking, learning, exchanging ideas, discussing current and future challenges, and finding solutions together are at the heart of INTERSCHUTZ. Having FEU 2026 join this network is a tremendous signal for the global blue light community."

As of November 1, 2024, Hendrik Rawe (34) has assumed the position of head of the “INTERSCHUTZ, LIGNA, parts2clean, and SurfaceTechnology GERMANY” department within the “Trade Fair & Product Management” division at Deutsche Messe. He reports to Arno Reich, Senior Vice President of the “Trade Fair & Product Management” division at Deutsche Messe. The individual trade fair project managers, and thus the technical leadership of the teams, remain with the familiar persons: Stephanie Wagner (LIGNA), Bernd Heinold (INTERSCHUTZ), and Christoph Nowak (parts2clean, SurfaceTechnology GERMANY). Hendrik Rawe succeeds Hendrik Engelking, who left the company on November 30, 2023. Prior roles of Rawe After completing a Master’s degree in Marketing and Sales Management at FHDW Hannover, Rawe began his career at Koelnmesse in 2015 through a trainee program and later became a Junior Consultant in Corporate Development.  His responsibilities there included supporting M&A projects, contributing to strategic development, business planning, and operational implementation of new event formats, as well as program management in digital transformation. New digital products Since his youth, Hendrik Rawe has been actively involved as a volunteer firefighter In March 2021, Rawe took on the role of Digital Project Manager at Koelnmesse, where he played a significant role in advancing the company's digital transformation and developing new digital products until his move to Deutsche Messe. Since his youth, Hendrik Rawe has been actively involved as a volunteer firefighter. In 2017, he founded the Cologne Kalk Fire Brigade as a group pioneer, and in 2021, he established its associated youth fire department. He was honoured with the Cologne Volunteer Award in 2023 for his commitment. Until shortly before his move to Hanover, he served as a senior fire inspector in the leadership service of the Cologne Volunteer Fire Brigade. Fire and rescue services “We are delighted to have recruited Hendrik Rawe, a dedicated and versatile trade fair expert, as the department head for LIGNA, INTERSCHUTZ, parts2clean, and SurfaceTechnology GERMANY. In his previous roles, he has built a wealth of experience and, particularly in fire and rescue services, an excellent network and demonstrated strong leadership skills." "His insight into people, trade fairs, and various industries will benefit him in the strategic development of his event portfolio,” says Arno Reich, Head of Division at Deutsche Messe.

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains, will travel to Hanover to attend IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024. On-road and industrial applications The trade show for logistics, commercial vehicles, buses, and the transportation industry will take place from September 17 to September 22, 2024, at the Deutsche Messe AG venue. As a pioneer in on-road and industrial applications, FPT Industrial wants to harness its participation in the transportation sector’s international platform to restate its positioning in the on-road market, its leadership in Natural Gas solutions, its advanced Hydrogen propulsion systems, its complete offering of ePropulsion systems, batteries, and Battery Management Systems for commercial vehicles, and its commitment to delivering efficient and high-performance solutions for OEMs. Two main principles To position itself as a provider of zero-emission solutions by extending its value chain This approach is perfectly in line with the Brand’s product strategy which is based on two main principles. On the one hand, to continue to invest in even more sustainable internal combustion engines with an alternative multi-fuels-focused approach, and on the other, to position itself as a provider of zero-emission solutions by extending its value chain into the area of electrification, through ePropulsion systems and energy storage solutions. Sustainable technologies The main theme at the new, larger stand in Hanover will, therefore, be to present FPT Industrial as the ideal partner to support customers’ transition towards new, sustainable technologies in the transportation of both people and goods. The stand itself will be a clear demonstration of FPT Industrial's corporate approach and commitment towards sustainability in product development. As for the latest shows, the Brand’s booth in Hanover will be carbon neutral, namely all the factors involved in its set-up, use, and dismantling, including materials, goods, the transport of people, and energy consumption during the fair, just to name a few, will be taken into consideration to maximise the reduction of emissions.  Certified carbon credits After the exhibition, FPT Industrial will verify the residual emissions and then compensate for them through the purchase of certified carbon credits. All the details, the complete lineup, and the main messages of FPT Industrial’s presence at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024 will be revealed at the Official IAA 2024 Press Conference, to be held in Hanover on September 16, 2024.