NürnbergMesse has appointed Nuremberg-based RENKE Brandschutztechnik as its fire protection partner.

The company will fit sprinkler systems in covered exhibition stands at the venue. It will begin work at the it-sa trade fair in October following a familiarisation period.

RENKE will handle planning, installation and emergency repairs for sprinkler systems in covered stands of 30 sqm or larger that are not covered by the exhibition hall’s fixed sprinkler units.

The appointment replaces BSS Sichelstiel, which had handled the service for several years. BSS Sichelstiel will continue to work with NürnbergMesse on developing and maintaining the venue’s fixed sprinkler systems.

Dr Maximilian Maier, vice-president strategy & portfolio at NürnbergMesse, said: “We are looking forward to working with RENKE and have every confidence that this firm of fire protection experts will continue to ensure the highest level of safety at our exhibition venue.”

NürnbergMesse is one of the 15 largest exhibition companies worldwide and employs more than 1,200 people across 15 locations in Germany, Austria, Italy, Greece, Brazil, China, India and the US.