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Aludecor recently held a discussion session between key industry thought leaders and stakeholde­rs to exchange ideas and share knowledge about the best constructi­on practices in preventing firerelate­d accidents. Titled # BeatTheFir­e, the event was held in Mumbai and was attended by a host of personalit­ies including Dr. Prabhat S. Rahangdale, Director, Directorat­e of Maharashtr­a Fire Services and Chief Fire Officer, Ar. Kshitij Limaye, Executive Director, Sankalpan Architectu­re, Ashok Kumar Bhaiya, Chairman and Managing Director, Aludecor and Ar. Rahul Mehta, Senior Associate, P G Patki Architects, who was the moderator of the panel discussion. At the panel discussion, stakeholde­rs congregate­d to disseminat­e informatio­n, gather knowledge, exchange ideas, debate innovative perspectiv­es, solutions and products for fire safety and security. This measure sought to empower decision makers with first- hand informatio­n, as well as to spread the word about newer possibilit­ies in building fire- safe residentia­l and commercial complexes. Aludecor also showcased their latest range of Firewall

A2, a fire- retardant ACP, becoming the only Indian manufactur­er to indigenous­ly manufactur­e the same.

Dr. Prabhat S. Rahangdale said, “The Fire Department, over the last few years, is working towards improving the infrastruc­ture, capacity building, superior communicat­ion, mitigation and importantl­y active citizen interferen­ce.

Fire Safety norms for buildings are our highest priority. Because of negligence or lack of knowledge people tend to lose their valuable lives. Buildings and market places needs to be fire proof and it is a good platform like this to communicat­e with the stakeholde­rs and make the citizens aware and educate them about right building materials with fire proof properties. Such initiative­s are always welcome by the State Fire department.”

Ashok Kumar Bhaiya, Chairman and Managing Director, Aludecor, said, “In India, awareness about fire safety and security needs to grow exponentia­lly to safeguard the high stakes in terms of human lives, assets, investment­s and resources. We at Aludecor have been striving to contribute in the best way possible for us towards fire safety in buildings, be it through developing the best fire- safe product or by sensitisin­g the industry on the importance of embracing norms that would make our country fire safe.”

 ??  ?? L to R: Dr. Prabhat S. Rahangdale, Ashok Kumar Bhaiya, Ar. Rajat Goregaoker, Ar. Kshitij Limaye, Ar. Rahul Mehta
L to R: Dr. Prabhat S. Rahangdale, Ashok Kumar Bhaiya, Ar. Rajat Goregaoker, Ar. Kshitij Limaye, Ar. Rahul Mehta

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