ATEX partners

26.6.2026
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Exvira is an expert in explosion protection.

Exvira provides assistance with ATEX-related matters and explosion protection, for example for:

  • workplaces with ATEX classified areas
  • equipment manufacturers and suppliers
  • companies carrying out design work for hazardous (explosive atmosphere) areas
  • companies performing maintenance work in hazardous (explosive atmosphere) areas

Read more about our services.


Other partners for ATEX-related matters

We have partnered with the two following companies, meaning that our services cover everything regarding explosion protection, chemical storage, chemical handling, permission procedures, safety and safety training. Emergency evacuation and rescue plans, fire control and prevention plans, extinguishing equipment, and other safety equipment such as fire extinguishers can all also be taken care of by our partners.

Ecobio

Ecobio Oy are specialist in permits, authorisation processes and declarations within the environmental setting. They are experts in chemical handling, chemical regulation (REACH) and legislation monitoring that help clients stay up to date on environmental, work health and work safety regulations.

Interfire

Interfire Products Oy is a fire and rescue training equipment as well as fire and rescue training expert. They offer security training, first-aid fire extinguishing training, emergency first aid training, risk management consultation, and evacuation and safety plan consultation.koulutukset, riskienhallintakonsultointi, poistumisturvallisuuskonsultointi.

Pauli Korhonen

About the Author

Pauli Korhonen

Pauli is a well-known explosion protection expert in Finland, with almost 40 years of experience in the field. He has also trained authorities and participated in the preparation of a field manual (SFS Handbook 59, 2022).

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