Euralarm adds VdS as associate member
Euralarm has welcomed VdS as a new associate member in Zug, Switzerland, in March 2026.
VdS will become a member of its Extinguishing, Fire, Security and Services Sections.
VdS services and areas of work
VdS described its work as covering fire protection, security, cyber security and natural hazard prevention.
Its services include risk assessments, testing and certification, inspection services, information systems for natural hazards and a training programme.
The institute also publishes guidelines that it said set international safety and security standards.
How Euralarm described member benefits and section roles
Euralarm said companies joining the association gain insight into other European markets and opportunities, alongside access to EU policy expertise and connections with technical and political experts and potential business partners.
It added that membership enables organisations to gain expertise on standardisation and support and direct standardisation and legislative processes.
The association outlined its four sections as Extinguishing, Fire, Services and Security, with VdS joining all sections.