Mumbai, June 30, 2014 - To address the safety needs of India's booming infrastructure industry, Gunnebo, a world leader in security solutions, has announced the launch of its new brand, GILPRO, under its Fire Fighting Solutions vertical. Under the new brand, the company will offer a range of fire extinguishers, hoses and couplings, sprinkler hoses (UL & FM approved), Kitchen Hood protection system and automatic fire suppression system.

Designed to cater to the commercial and retail segments, including malls, hospitals, hotels, educational institutes complex, supermarkets and gas stations, the range of fire extinguishers under GILPRO is made under quality norms allowing it to perform under all conditions.

Highlighting the need for resistant fire-fighting solution, Sandeep Deshpande, Managing Director, Gunnebo India, said, "With the rapid growth of infrastructure in smaller markets, it has become critical for the physical structures to be equipped with high-standard safety and security solutions. Our team has been relentlessly working to fulfill customer's demand for reliable and value for money products."

"Rapid growth and expansion in Tier II and Tier III cities has led to development of several commercial and retail establishments, and subsequently a higher risk of fire-related accidents. It is of utmost importance that all establishments equip their premises with the right firefighting equipment, which adhere to best in class international safety standards. Keeping 'innovation' and 'safety' at the core of our offerings, our new brand GILPRO offers specialized and cost-effective fire solutions that cater to specific needs of commercial customers," added Arul Prakash, Vice President, Fire Products, Gunnebo India.

In an industry which is plagued by inconsistency in quality, Gunnebo India adopts a no compromise approach to ensure, each and every product offered by it is qualified to meet the stringent specifications as mentioned in the standards. Backed by a rich global legacy, and seen as trusted brand name, quality remains central to all new innovations and launches at Gunnebo, with checks at various stages of manufacturing.

Gunnebo India, a subsidiary of the Swedish-based Gunnebo Security Group, is a comprehensive provider of security and safety products and solutions. With a global brand legacy spanning over 240 years and 80 years of experience in the Indian market, Gunnebo brings unrivalled expertise in delivering security solutions for the Indian industry.