Fire Protection

American Pipe & Supply opens two new locations

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:29:47 -0500

American Pipe & Supply, a leading supplier of commercial plumbing, PVF, and fire protection products, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its two new branches. A 45,000 sq ft location at 1624 Riverside Drive Knoxville, Tennessee and a 42,000 sq ft location at 3380 Bill Metzger Lane Pensacola, FL.

Fire breaks out at Rovanco Piping Systems' Joliet manufacturing facility

forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:43:57 -0400

People in the surrounding area reported multiple explosions during the blaze. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Chemicals were present inside Rovanco’s facility, but fire officials said there were no air quality concerns associated with the flames.

Macomb adds fire protection operations throughout Southeast with acquisition of Leonhardt Pipe & Supply

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Macomb announced that it has completed its third acquisition since May 2024. Leonhardt Pipe & Supply, Inc., with operations in the Carolinas and Georgia, is the newest member of their Fire & Fabrication Division.

Ameripipe opens fabrication & distribution branch in Miami

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The 26,525-square-foot warehouse and fabrication shop, with an additional 73,458 square feet of outside storage, is the company’s ninth U.S. location.

Backflow Direct launches updated eCommerce store

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Backflow Direct has announced the launch of its updated and improved eCommerce store. This new site allows customers to order the products they need, but now with an even better user experience.

Fire hazard assessment and prevention in the workplace

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

All fires need three elements to burn: Fuel, oxygen and a source of ignition. Consider those factors when evaluating your workplace — is it at risk for a potential fire? There are many types of fire hazards to keep in mind, and they can all result in devastating losses if not properly identified.

ASA positions on International Fire Code survive public comment period

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ASA, in cooperation with other organizations such as HARDI and AHRI, has worked diligently to ensure that proposed revisions to the International Fire Code (IFC) address the safe storage of low greenhouse gas refrigerants (A2Ls).

Anvil International now the Master Distributor of Kennedy Valve

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Anvil's broad fire protection offering together with Kennedy Valve's UL/FM product portfolio delivers customers reliable, cost-effective and innovative solutions trusted to protect people and property, the company noted.

Victaulic groove system

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Victaulic’s FireLock Innovative Groove System line expands with the addition of three new products launching in the U.S. and Canada

Concerns mount about supply chain disruptions

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Do you have a Plan B in place?

Core & Main completes acquisition of R&B Co

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Core & Main LP, distributor of water, sewer and fire protection products, just announced that it has completed the acquisition of R&B co. in San Jose, California.

Ferguson announces fiscal 2019 results

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Global distributor reports sales of $18.4 billion for U.S.-based Ferguson Enterprises.

F.W. Webb adds Uponor PEX-a to portfolio

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Piping and fittings join distributor’s plumbing and heating product inventory.

Easyflex flexible sprinkler drop

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Easyflex’s new Ultra Performance flexible sprinkler drop features a 1 1/4” ID, which translates into less friction loss than 1” schedule 40 pipe with the same number of 90s.

Lubrizol multi-port fitting

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

The Lubrizol Corp., in partnership with Genova Products, expands its line of cost-effective and easy-to-install FlowGuard Gold pipes and fittings with the addition of the new FlowGuard MultiPort, the company reveals.

Easyflex’s Ultra Performance Flexible Sprinkler Drop

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Easyflex’s Ultra Performance Flexible Sprinkler Drop features a 1 1/4” ID, which translates into less friction loss than 1” Schedule 40 Pipe with the same number of 90°s, the company notes.

Armstrong Fluid Technology fire pump

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Armstrong Fluid Technology unveils its self-regulating, variable-speed fire pump, which in addition to new safety benefits, also holds the distinction of being the first fire pump to meet NFPA-20 (2019 Edition), Section 4.8 standards.

Victaulic acquires Globe Fire Sprinkler

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Effective July 8, 2019, Victaulic has purchased Globe Fire Sprinkler. Combined, these two respected companies will have the resources and capabilities to bring exciting new solutions to the fire protection industry around the world, Victaulic notes.

HoldRite firestop products

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

HoldRite’s HydroFlame firestop and acoustic sealants

HOLDRITE HYDROFLAME firestop product line

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

HOLDRITE’s HYDROFLAME firestop product line has expanded to include sealant products such as caulks, wraps, collars and putty pads.

Winsupply announces local company awards

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Odessa Winlectric earns top honor.

Smith-Cooper introduces new trim kit package

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Product combo is for shotgun installations in wet pipe fire protections systems.

Core & Main Announces Pair of Company Acquisitions

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Water, sewer and fire-protection product distributor Core & Main recently entered into a definitive agreement to acquire select assets of California-based Maskell Pipe & Supply, a distributor and fittings fabricator of HDPE pipe.

Holdrite fire-stopping sealant products (AHR Expo Preview)

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

New for 2019, Holdrite HydroFlame introduces a new line of sealant products to include caulks, wraps, collars, putty pads and box inserts.

Anvil International acquires Basic-PSA

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Acquisition strengthens Anvil EPS products and services in the power industry.

79% of construction firms plan to expand headcount in 2019

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

However, study shows most also worried about ability to find qualified workers.

Eye on Safety: The ASA-OSHA relationship

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

ASA has applied to renew its OSHA Alliance Partner status and looks forward to continuing to fulfill all of the responsibilities that come with that status.

Eye on Safety: Do you have a fire-protection plan?

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Is your local fire department well-acquainted with your plant, location and specific hazards?

GRINNELL one-bolt coupling

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

The Johnson Controls GRINNELL G-Fire One-Bolt Coupling features a single-bolt design.

Eye on Safety: Fire safety best practices

mplace@dsginc.biz (Michael Place) — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

VPP certification should be pursued for the safety and well-being of your employees.