Welcome to INDEX !

The Authority getting things straight since 2009. INDEX` objective is to achieve a worldwide harmonized level of industrial Explosion Protection. Safety first is many corporations aim but the way they try to achieve this is too often not in line with enforced regulations and standards. A common platform is needed to create a common understanding of Explosion Protection. And here it is: INDEX will grow WIKIPLOSIONonline intelligence, provide a Library and many more things that help to raise the worldwide level of Industrial Safety.

And last but not least INDEX is the driver for new technologies and innovative safety practices and products. Its research programme includes scientific work on e.g. Water Mist and other protection techniques.

INDEX is also organizing Congresses and Symposiums to bring all the knowledge and expertise to the public. Watch out upcoming events under EVENTS.

Review of a successful INDEX SAFETY CONGRESS 2011

The association INDEX looks back to the 2nd INDEX SAFETY CONGRESS in Nuremberg/Germany on October 11 + 12, 2011. In parallel to the international known trade fair POWTECH took place at the Congress Center Nuremberg. “We have pleasant memories at the debut of the INDEX SAFETY CONGRESS in 2010. Nobody of the organization team and the INDEX members knew if the concept would work at all. Meanwhile the second successful congress passed”, reports Stefan Penno, President of INDEX. Meanwhile the INDEX SAFETY CONGRESS on industrial explosion protection became a vital part of the bulk material fair POWTECH. Nearly 100 experts from all over Europe as well as delegates from Brazil, USA, Hong Kong and Australia have been part of this year´s congress. More than 20 speakers convinced by practical lectures with scientific backgrounds. The live explosion demonstrations illustrated impressively the power of an explosion and that the consequences for people, machinery, and environment shall not to be underestimated. With the motto "Experts for experts" the association presented itself to the professional audience and is already established on the international level. "We have a huge network that covers all facets and intersections of industrial explosion protection. Of course new members are always welcome - especially the industry for developing more custom-tailored solutions and approaches," says Vice President Dr. Dirk Oberhagemann. Oberhagemann continues: "The newly acquired members also motivate us in our behaviors and encourage us by their actions and events to lead the way."

Very pleased with the resume is the organizing team: “We are very delighted with the positive response. In particular, participants highlighted the networking opportunities during breaks and evening events. Already during the first congress day INDEX received several membership applications, so that the association is continually growing" report Mariana Becker and Ute Weber who were responsible for a smooth and sound course of the INDEX SAFETY CONGRESS 2011.”

The next INDEX SAFETY CONGRESS will take place in 2013 – certainly, parallel to POWTECH in Nuremberg. Of course, there are several events all over the world in 2012. You get the possibility to meet the experts of INDEX in Germany, India, Thailand, China, Poland, UK, Singapore and the USA.