Protecting developments from lightning or fault currents is often complicated. Such safety systems appeal to thieves who seek to steal the components. One British company operating in Qatar, FM Sudafix, creates effective safety solutions that are theft resistant utilising cutting edge technology and the highest performance materials. Fast gaining a reputation as “the consultants’ choice” FM Sudafix offers a full design, support, specification and material supply service in earthing/grounding, lightning protection, cathodic protection and stray current management. FM Sudafix Technical Director, John Maher, explained the company philosophy: “We have built up the highest performing product range in the sector, which enables us to use fewer resources per compliant design. It’s cost effective and provides enhanced protection. For example we provide the best conductive concrete in the world, which out performs any other comparable product available. Our material is called Conducrete and we are thrilled to know that our customers are benefiting from this product; their buildings are now safer than those using lesser quality materials. “Another key facet of our capability is the powerful software that we utilize. No other industry player has invested the same level of resource behind technical elements.” Like other emirates, sultanates and kingdoms the Qatari construction industry is burdened by out of date specifications which cite obsolete standards. FM Sudafix helps constructors and governing bodies rewrite these to ensure effectiveness and relevancy. FM Sudafix also runs seminars and training sessions for clients. Steve Hutchinson, the CEO of FM Sudafix, commented about a recent visit to Qatar: “FM Sudafix has gained huge momentum. Having received awards for our product, service and technical superiority I decided it was time to catch up in person with our customers on some of the most significant projects in Qatar. It was important to back up our claims of technical dominance so I brought along our Technical Director, John Maher. John demonstrated his knowledge and familiarity with the local Qatari industry and also conducted training sessions. We proved that even more established companies cannot rival FM Sudafix’s performance and popularity. The trip was outstandingly successful and affirmed to all of the key players in Qatar that the specification should always demand FM Sudafix.”