FM Approvals increases worldwide presence with new offices in Mexico and the UAE

Publish Date • 12 August 2025


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FM Approvals, an international leader in third-party testing and certification of loss prevention products for use in commercial and industrial facilities, is growing its worldwide presence with the announcement of two new locations in Monterrey, Mexico and Dubai, UAE.

“As part of our commitment to meeting the evolving needs for loss prevention solutions globally, FM Approvals has decided to expand with new offices in Monterrey and Dubai,” said Richard Ferron, CEO of FM Approvals.

Abby So, COO of FM Approvals, explains, “Having a greater presence in Latin America and the Middle East – where many of our customers, partners, and many users of FM Approved products operate – is a significant milestone supporting the production, availability, and use of FM Approved products in these regions.”

Here are the addresses for the Monterrey and Dubai offices:

Monterrey
FM Aprobaciones
Av. Pedro Ramirez Vasquez #200-11, Piso 6
Col. Valle Oriente
San Pedro Garza Garcia, NL 66269
Mexico

Dubai
FMApprovals FZE
825, 8th Floor
Sheikh Rashid Tower
Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai, UAE

Today, FM Approvals’ teams are located around the world in key strategic areas, including: Germany, France, the UK, Ireland, China, India, Japan, Sout Korea, and Singapore. Click here for a complete listing of FM Approvals’ office locations.

Founded in 1886, FM Approvals has been at the forefront of numerous technical advancements in property loss prevention for nearly 140 years. Today, FM Approvals tests and certifies traditional products and emerging technologies spanning fire protection equipment, electrical equipment, building materials, roofing assemblies, equipment for use in hazardous locations, cybersecurity of connected devices, renewables, and more.

The presence of the FM APPROVED certification mark on a loss prevention product confirms that it meets FM Approvals’ comprehensive standards and is designed to perform under the toughest conditions. FM Approved products demonstrate the ability to mitigate potential property losses or lessen the damage and business interruption when a loss occurs.