Hansen Protection is a Norwegian company with roots dating back to 1877, developing protective solutions for people operating in some of the world's most demanding maritime, offshore, rescue, and defence environments.

Fredrik Eide is Key Account Manager for Defence, Police and SAR at Hansen Protection. His background includes service in the Norwegian Armed Forces, international deployments, and operational experience from fire and rescue services. This experience has provided him with first-hand insight into the demands placed on personnel operating in high-risk and time-critical environments.

Erling Høydahl is Head of Sales Personal Protection Nordic at Hansen Protection. His background includes service in the Norwegian Coast Guard, qualification as a professional diver, and extensive experience supporting defence, maritime, search and rescue, and emergency response organisations across the Nordic region.

Drawing on both operational and commercial experience, Fredrik and Erling work closely with professional end users to understand the challenges associated with working in harsh environments where safety, reliability, and preparedness are critical. At Rescue Iceland, they will discuss how equipment, training, service, and lifecycle management contribute to operational readiness and help organisations maintain the highest levels of safety and performance.