The Increasing Demand for Third-Party Certification in a Competitive Hardware Market

28 Apr 2026
Compliance Theatre
Compliance Theatre
A panel compromising technical expertise and industry experience will discuss the demand, desire and driver behind third-party certification in the passive fire industry, and how in particular this is accommodated in the UK, European and Global Markets. We will discuss how this affects manufacturers, specifiers and end users, and the challenges associated with market attitudes and behaviours.
Chairperson
Callum Richards
Callum Richards, Sales Executive - UL Solutions
Speakers
Rami Qaradeh
Rami Qaradeh, Senior Project Engineer - UL Solutions
Douglas Masterson
Douglas Masterson, Technical and Training Director - Guild of Architectural Ironmongers
Angus Grant
Angus Grant, Managing Director - Carlisle Brass and Yale