Siderise appoints Peter Schmitt as Head of Technical – North America

Siderise, a global provider of high-performance passive fire protection for the building envelope, has announced the appointment of Peter Schmitt as Head of Technical for Siderise North America.

In this role, Schmitt will support the continued growth of Siderise’s US operations, serving as the primary technical resource for firestopping and exterior wall cavity fireblocking systems across the region.

Peter Schmitt’s professional experience

Schmitt brings more than a decade of experience in passive fire protection across both land-based and marine sectors, with a current focus on the building envelope.

He works closely with architects, façade consultants, contractors, and developers, guiding project teams through fire testing, certification, regulatory compliance and system performance considerations to achieve robust, code-compliant solutions.

In addition to design-stage and specification support, Schmitt provides hands-on technical services in the field, including training, mock-up installations and on-site inspections.

This direct involvement ensures systems are installed correctly and perform as intended, reinforcing Siderise’s commitment to life safety, technical excellence and long-term façade performance.

Head of Commercial, Siderise North America, Brad Davis’ statement

Brad Davis, Head of Commercial at Siderise North America commented: “Peter’s depth of technical knowledge and practical experience make him an invaluable asset to our North American team.

“His ability to bridge design intent, regulatory requirements and real-world installation aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver reliable, movement-tolerant fire protection solutions that perform over the entire life of the building.”

Schmitt’s appointment further strengthens Siderise’s technical services offering in the US, supporting design and construction professionals with the expertise required to address increasingly complex building envelope conditions.

All while maintaining the highest standards of fire safety and compliance in line with the company’s ethos of “integrity in all we do".

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