Think of the last time you saw a “small” fire in a production facility. In the world of alternative fuels, there’s no such thing as “small” for long. Whether you are handling biomass, waste-to-energy materials, or recycled plastics, the line between a routine shift and a catastrophic shutdown is thinner than you think.
Fire Prevention Solutions in the Production, Handling and Storage of Alternative Fuels, will be presented at Cementitious Materials International Congress by Richard Mendez, Technical Sales North America, Firefly NA. Make sure you register before it’s sold out! Only 2 seats left.
Fire and explosion events in production, handling and storage process often have a very significant impact. Firefly’s industrial solutions combine preventive and protective systems to ensure optimal safety.
Preventive systems are characterized by detecting and extinguishing ignition sources before a fire or explosion occurs.
In the presentation, we will show examples of existing installations. The solution used to protect the shredders is ShredderGuard™, a quick suppression system that can handle the tough conditions in and around a shredder, with flame detection, True IR detection, water extinguishing and water mist suppression. Conveyors are protected with the ConveyorGuard™ solution, which consists of long-range optical flame detection combined with quick-action water mist suppression, tested and approved on open and closed conveyors. For storage areas, we present the MGD solution, the electronic nose that can send out an alarm if an unusual level of gas combustion is detected, preventing ignition events.
About the Speaker
Richard Mendez is a seasoned professional in fire protection technical sales and business development with over 20 years of experience in the Fire Protection industry. A United States Marine specializing in Crash Fire Rescue and EMT operations, Richard brings unmatched expertise and dedication to protecting lives and property.
Certified in Clean Agent Fire Suppression design and install, Fire Alarm Systems and structural firefighting. Richard combines deep technical knowledge with strategic approach to deliver innovative, reliable fire protection solutions. With a proven track record of building strong client relationships and driving business growth, Richard is passionate about advancing safety standards and supporting industries in achieving optimal fire prevention and response systems.
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3 Days. 2 Landmark Events. 1 Future for the Cement Industry
This March, the eyes of the global cementitious sector will be on Dallas. We are hosting a back-to-back series of congresses designed to solve the industry’s two greatest challenges: Sustainable Technology and Leadership Evolution.
Why choose one when you can lead in both?
Part 1: Cementitious Materials TechTrade Congress Americas (March 11–12)
Focus: Navigating the Net-Zero transition and supply chain dynamics. Hear from: C-Suite leaders and scientists from CRH, Heidelberg Materials, CEMEX, and UT Austin: The “What” and “How” of future materials.
Part 2: Women in Cement & Construction Congress Americas (March 12–13)
Focus: Driving profitability through inclusive leadership and innovation. Hear from: Top female executives from CRH, CIMPOR, EllisDon, and the Concrete Advancement Foundation: The “Who” and “Where” of future leadership
Get the full program event brochure at contact@industrylink.eu. If you want to join our 2026 events as speakers or exhibitors please reach out to Mariana Gheorghe, Program and Marketing Manager at mariana.gheorghe@industrylink.eu. Follow us on our social media channels!
More details about our two events and onine tickets here: https://industrylink.eu/event/women-in-cemco-international-congress-americas-2026/ and https://industrylink.eu/event/cementitious-materials-international-congress-americas-2026/
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Other events in 2026:
ESG and Sustainability International Summit and Industry 5.0 Conference and Exhibition – June 10-11, 2026; Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
A premier regional platform for industry leaders to discuss sustainability, ESG strategies, and regulatory advancements in cement and construction. This event brings together thought leaders and corporate professionals from around the world to explore the latest trends in sustainable finance, legal frameworks, and industry innovations.
We are also including panel discussions on Industry 5.0 to discuss how AI and Automation and other smart solutions are contributing to the decarbonization of the cement & construction industry.
The event is designed to inspire, educate, and empower corporate attendees to drive sustainable progress and create a positive impact on our planet and society, previous editions were held in Madeira, Portugal and Cairo, Egypt in 2024 and 2025 respectively.
Cementitious Materials International technical and Trade Congress EMEA, 28 – 29 October, Brussels, Belgium
The EMEA edition of the Cementitious Materials International technical and Trade Congress is poised to build om success stories of past events – the first edition was held in Casablanca, Morocco in April 2024 and the second edition was also held in Cairo earlier this year.
This is once again an opportunity to network with your peers and leaders in the industry, gain first-hand insights on regional trends, learn from industry experts about the latest market dynamics, regulatory changes and future outlook of cementitious materials in the region.
See link for the summary of the last edition – Cementitious Materials International TechTrade Congress – EMEA | Cairo, Egypt | June 3-4, 2025 (Overview here)
CarbonZero Alternative Fuels & Raw Materials Global Conference & Exhibition 2026 to include Cementitious Europe – Congress, 28 – 29 October, Brussels, Belgium
This premier global platform, CarbonZero brings together senior decision-makers to accelerate the transition to Net Zero in cement and construction. The conference will explore green alternatives—ranging from alternative fuels and raw materials to clinker substitutes-alongside emerging technologies, carbon capture, financing and investment strategies, policy developments, and industry standards. This C-level gathering convenes leaders from cement manufacturing, construction, technology, research, academia, and regulatory institutions—united in shaping actionable and sustainable solutions.
