Norbert Schaaf is the New Chairman of Security Essen Advisory Board

The Advisory Board for the Security Essen Fair elected the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Association for Security Technology (BHE), Norbert Schaaf.

A successful partnership is being continued even further, since the BHE has been a companion and patron of the world's leading fair for security and fire prevention in Essen since its inception.

“For over 40 years, we have been en route together in matters relating to security. I am glad to continue this successful work even further in my new function as the Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Fair and to prepare Security Essen for the future in the interests of all the security suppliers and people responsible for security,” says Norbert Schaaf.

Gregor Lehnert, President of the Federal Association of the Security Industry (BDSW), and Dr. Markus Heering, Managing Director of the Security Systems Association in the German Engineering Federation (VDMA), were elected as the Vice-Chairmen.

Messe Essen sees a positive signal in this election result.
“With our Advisory Board and, above all, with BHE and Norbert Schaaf, we have the entire competence of the sector behind us. Thus, our joint matter of interest relating to all aspects of the subject of security is well-positioned for the future,” states Oliver P. Kuhrt, Messe Essen CEO.

The Global Market for Security is Booming

The Advisory Board rated the economic situation in the security sector as absolutely positive.

No matter whether the digital networking of existing systems, protective facilities for private properties or the safeguarding of refugee accommodation – a lot of fields are characterised by strong growth potential.

That is also reflected in the registration level of Security Essen: Over 1,000 exhibitors are expected on the occasion of the world's leading fair for civil security, from September 27 to 30, and the current registration level is well above that of the last event.

The Advisory Board and its Chairman Norbert Schaaf