Protego Since 1954 PROTEGO® has built and provided safety devices and tank equipment, now with the help of more than 600 employees worldwide.

Braunschweiger Flammenfilter GmbH is an international valve-manufacturing company employing more than 600 people at several locations worldwide. Under the PROTEGO® brand we manufacture and distribute flame arresters, safety valves and tank accessories. Within our area of expertise we are the technology leader. We are available worldwide to our customers for consulting and to provide services. They

rely on the products we make for the process engineering, petroleum, chemical and pharmaceutical industries as well as for the bioenergy sector. Our customers trust in the high development and quality standards we boast.

The next Global PARC Training (PARC = PROTEGO® Authorized Repair Center) is coming up – are you ready to become part of ...
03/09/2026

The next Global PARC Training (PARC = PROTEGO® Authorized Repair Center) is coming up – are you ready to become part of our expert network? 🔧

📅 Date: 1 – 3 December 2026

📍 Location: PROTEGO® Headquarters, Germany

🎓 This December, PROTEGO® will offer a global PARC training, providing expert knowledge for protective systems in hazardous areas and contributing to preventive plant safety worldwide.

As a PROTEGO® service partner, you share our mission: together we ensure that our customers’ plants remain safe, reliable, and available in the long term. To make this happen, professional qualification and continuous training are essential – and that’s exactly what our Global PARC Training provides.

That’s why we built a global network of PROTEGO® Authorized Repair Centers (PARCs), offering qualified, regional support and repairs according to PROTEGO® standards.

🚀 Interested in becoming an authorized PROTEGO® service partner?

📣 Want to join our global PARC network and position your company as a trusted expert?

👉 Apply for the next PARC training – the link is in the comments.

Because in safety-critical applications, the right maintenance partner is crucial – and as an authorised PROTEGO® service partner, you can deliver that level of safety and reliability. 🌍



We’re live at OGA – Oil & Gas Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur! 🔥🌏Under the theme “Powering Progress, Shaping Tomorrow”, OGA ha...
02/09/2026

We’re live at OGA – Oil & Gas Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur! 🔥🌏

Under the theme “Powering Progress, Shaping Tomorrow”, OGA has been a key platform since 1987 for the latest technologies in exploration, production and transportation across the Oil, Gas, Energy and Petrochemicals industry. ⚙️⚡

📍 Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia
📅 02 – 04 September 2026
📌 Booth 4808

🔧 Meet the PROTEGO® team and talk to us about our expertise and engineering know-how in:
✅ Flame Arresters
✅ Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valves
✅ Tank Safety Systems

Our solutions are backed by our R&D explosion test field and the PROTEGO® Technology Center with the world’s largest flow test facility of its kind. 🌐 We support our global customers in upstream and downstream oil and gas, petroleum, chemical, pharmaceutical and bio‑energy industries – enhancing safety, reliability and efficiency across operations.

Stop by our booth, say hello, and let’s discuss how PROTEGO® can help protect your processes and assets. 🤝


🚢💙 PROTEGO® at SMM 2026 – We’re live in Hamburg! 💙🚢We are on site at SMM Hamburg, the leading international maritime tra...
01/09/2026

🚢💙 PROTEGO® at SMM 2026 – We’re live in Hamburg! 💙🚢

We are on site at SMM Hamburg, the leading international maritime trade fair and a key global meeting point for the maritime industry – with more than 2,200 exhibitors and around 49,000 participants from all over the world.

📍 Hall A4, Stand 224
📅 01–04 September 2026
⚙️ Flame Arresters & Breather Valves

Stop by our booth to discuss our Flame Arresters, Breather Valves, and tailored safety solutions for the maritime sector. This includes support for the safe use of methyl/ethyl alcohol as marine fuels with controlled tank breathing, flame arresting, and reliable pressure/vacuum regulation.

We also offer protection solutions for offshore installations such as FPSOs and oil platforms, designed to prevent flame propagation and safely manage overpressure and vacuum.

Let’s talk about how we can increase safety and efficiency on board and on shore. Come visit us in Hamburg! ⚓️

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence – Thank you, Waldemar! 🎉Today we celebrate 10 years of Waldemar Schefer at PROTEGO®...
27/08/2026

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence – Thank you, Waldemar! 🎉

Today we celebrate 10 years of Waldemar Schefer at PROTEGO®!

Starting in single-part production, Waldemar has grown within the company and now works as a (CNC) Technologist in Production Technology. In this role, he is responsible for tool procurement, the design and optimization of clamping fixtures, and ensuring safe and reliable manufacturing processes.

With his background as a CNC turning specialist, he ensures the highest product quality and the safety of our valves. He also drives the continuous improvement of our machining strategies, including tools and machine technologies, and thus helps PROTEGO® maintain its high-quality standards and strong customer satisfaction.

His colleagues value him as a friendly, helpful teammate you can always count on. Off the job, he enjoys time with his family and their new dog 🐶 and is discovering his passion for fishing in Norway 🎣

Thank you, Waldemar, for a decade of commitment, responsibility, and team spirit! 🙌

PROTEGO® is getting ready for SMM Hamburg – just 1 week to go! ⏳We are excited to exhibit at SMM, the leading internatio...
25/08/2026

PROTEGO® is getting ready for SMM Hamburg – just 1 week to go! ⏳

We are excited to exhibit at SMM, the leading international maritime trade fair in Hamburg, Germany.

📍 Hall A4, Stand 224
📅 01–04 September 2026
⚙️ Flame Arresters & Breather Valves

With more than 2,200 exhibitors and around 49,000 participants from all over the world, SMM is one of the key global hubs for the maritime industry.

👉 Safe use of methyl/ethyl alcohol as marine fuels.
Alternative fuels like methanol and ethanol demand reliable protection against flammable vapor–air mixtures and flashback. PROTEGO® supports methanol-powered vessels with solutions for controlled tank breathing, flame arresting, and reliable pressure/vacuum regulation.

👉 Protection solutions for offshore installations.
FPSOs, oil platforms, and other offshore facilities require robust systems for storage, processing, and venting. PROTEGO® technologies are designed to prevent flame propagation, handle overpressure and vacuum conditions, and enable efficient maintenance over the entire lifecycle.

Let’s talk about how we can raise safety and efficiency levels on board and on shore.

👉 Visit us at Hall A4, Stand 224.
Planning your SMM visit? You’ll find the registration link in the comments. 📅

Yesterday, our PROTEGO® team took part in the company run Braunschweig – and truly showcased team spirit. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️Togeth...
20/08/2026

Yesterday, our PROTEGO® team took part in the company run Braunschweig – and truly showcased team spirit. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Together with 252 companies and 6,381 registered runners, we took on the 5 km course. This spirit was on full display: we had a lot of fun, showed real team spirit, and, as every year, were excited to be part of this great event again.💡💪

Proud of everyone who represented PROTEGO® yesterday.
Thank you to everyone who was with us, on the course and at the sidelines, running, cheering, and supporting the team.🔥

19/08/2026

FLOW Safety Days 2026 – Looking back at an inspiring event 🎥✨

The FLOW Safety Days 2026 once again proved to be a key platform for operational safety and industrial sustainability. International experts – including specialists from PROTEGO® and GOETZE – exchanged views on tank and pressure system safety and the future of safe and sustainable operations.🌍⚙️

PROTEGO® expertise was featured in a dedicated session led by Sven Zdun (Business Development Manager Southeast Asia). His presentation on “Storage Tank Safety” covered key safety layers, protective technologies and Flame Arrester Applications.

At our booth, we showcased:
🔹 Detonation and Deflagration Flame Arresters
🔹 Breather Valves
… and how these solutions contribute to tank and pressure system safety, emission reduction, and more sustainable industrial processes.

🤝 Numerous discussions with participants clearly showed:
Operational safety and industrial sustainability are inseparable when shaping the future of our industries.

From 1954 to today – our journey in production 🔧➡️🤖From a modest workshop in 1954 to a high‑tech manufacturing site toda...
18/08/2026

From 1954 to today – our journey in production 🔧➡️🤖

From a modest workshop in 1954 to a high‑tech manufacturing site today, PROTEGO® has been developing and manufacturing flame arresters, low-pressure safety valves, and tank equipment that protect people, assets, and the environment. 🌍

Starting with:
🛠️ manual machining by hand
📎 analogue planning and handwritten routing cards
👥 local projects for nearby customers

and evolving into:
🤖 CNC machining and automated production steps
🧠 digital production planning and traceability
🌐 complex safety solutions for global industries

The technology has evolved – our commitment to safety, quality, and innovation remains unchanged. Proud of our heritage, ready for the future. 🚀

⌛ 4 weeks to go: PROTEGO® at the Conference Essener Explosionsschutztage 2026!📅 15–16 September 2026🏛️ 20th Essener Expl...
13/08/2026

⌛ 4 weeks to go: PROTEGO® at the Conference Essener Explosionsschutztage 2026!

📅 15–16 September 2026
🏛️ 20th Essener Explosionsschutztage
📍 Haus der Technik, Essen, Germany

We will be there with an exhibition booth and a dedicated expert presentation. Benjamin Fischer from Sales Team Germany will talk about: “Operating principles of flame arresters and selecting the right protection systems.” 🔥

Join us and let’s discuss safety concepts with Flame Arresters and Breather Valves for your projects.

🔗 Registration link in the comments.

🚀 4-week countdown to Gastech 2026! ⏳We’re excited to share that PROTEGO® will be part of Gastech 2026 – the world’s lar...
11/08/2026

🚀 4-week countdown to Gastech 2026! ⏳

We’re excited to share that PROTEGO® will be part of Gastech 2026 – the world’s largest exhibition and conference for natural gas, LNG, low-carbon solutions, electrification, and AI in energy.

Where to find us:
📆 14–17 September 2026
📌 Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC)
📍 Stand M30
🌏 Bangkok, Thailand

Gastech brings together global market leaders, groundbreaking technologies, and strategic partnerships that are shaping secure and affordable energy at scale. It is the place where leadership, collaboration, and practical solutions meet – offering unique access to insights, innovation, and networks that strengthen competitiveness, boost resilience, and drive sustainable economic growth.

At Gastech, we’ll showcase how PROTEGO®:
🔹 Enhances tank and process safety across the energy value chain
🔹 Supports low-carbon solutions with field-proven safety technology
🔹 Contributes to reliable and safe energy infrastructure worldwide

Come talk to our experts about your next project at our stand M30.

👉 The link to register can be found in the comments.

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