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This is an opportunity for you to join our technical experts for a seminar learning on Non-Fluorinated Firefighting Foam Concentrates and hardware. The event will explore the products, technology, applications and challenges of non-fluorinated foams (NFFs).

Providing a clear, practical understanding of current and emerging PFAS legislation

Clarify compliance requirements impacting service, maintenance, and installation activities

Support partners in managing the technical challenges of transitioning to non‑fluorinated foams

Enable informed decision-making regarding system design, upgrades, and lifecycle management
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Business Development Manager Foam Products
Gerard Visser is a Business Development Manager for Foam Products at Johnson Controls, with 28 years of international experience in firefighting foam and fire suppression systems. Throughout his career, Gerard has held senior technical and commercial roles including Project Engineer/Manager, Sales Engineer, and Sales Director for Foam Systems.

He is widely recognized for his deep expertise in foam system design, regulatory compliance, and the transition from PFAS‑based foams to fluorine‑free alternatives. Gerard actively contributes to the development of industry standards and best practices as a member of several leading technical and regulatory bodies, including the EN1568 and EN13565 CEN Expert Committees, the Dutch Foam Working Group, FVN PFAS Focus, JOIFF (supporting member), and the PGS14 Working Group.

With a career spanning engineering, sales leadership, and standards development, Gerard brings a practical, regulation‑driven perspective to helping fire protection stakeholders navigate safe, compliant, and future‑proof PFAS transitions.