Industry

Ferguson Fire & Fabrication is the Nation’s Largest, Most Trusted Independent Distributor of Fire Protection Supplies Ferguson Fire & Fabrication is a division of Ferguson, the largest pipe, valve and fitting (PVF) distributor in the United States. Since 1987, we have served the fire protection industry and grown into the …

Our new brand marks a transition from two leaders working side by side to a single team with a shared purpose: to be the first choice for the professionals who build and maintain our world. We’re dedicated to building connections that last. That passion for excellence has unified Anvil International …

Building the Future of the Next Generation One Opportunity at a Time Having grown up in the fire sprinkler industry, Scott Cox is keenly aware of the places the industry excels and the areas in which it needs growth. Often discussed but also elusive areas to tackle are the recruitment, …

Written by Jason Webb –Director of Industry Affairs at Potter Electric One of the keys to assessing the overall health of a dry or preaction system is to keep an eye on its leak rate. Excessive leak rates can put unnecessary strain on air compressors or nitrogen generators. For systems …

Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year Louisiana State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning Goes the Extra Mile Louisianans always like to give “lagniappe,” or a little extra, to friends, family, customers… whoever is the recipient of their business or generosity. This year’s Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year awardee is …

AFSA40 Offers Education, Exhibits, and Entertainment in the Heart of Hill Country    Howdy, y’all! The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is gearing up for a fantastic celebration in San Antonio, Texas, Hill Country for AFSA40: Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition. Taking place September 18-21, 2021, AFSA40 will gather the …

It seems amazing that nine months have passed since I stepped into this new and exciting role as the president of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA). Having spent over 40 years in the fire and life safety world, I had assumed that when I threw my hat in the …

What I want to talk to you about this month is preparation. Our industry is growing strong, even with the pains of the cost of materials. New apartment buildings are going up; old spaces are being retrofitted for new uses; cities that once were deemed “flyover cities” are now experiencing …

As you read this, spring will have arrived; it is a time of growth, of renewal, of change. There is a feeling of optimism in the air as we cautiously reopen our country: baseball fans are back in their seats at stadiums, live events are on the books, and children …

“Where are we headed?” Perhaps it’s one of life’s deepest and most asked questions of ourselves and of others around us about life in general. Certainly, it’s an appropriate question for our association. Where is the industry headed? Where is your company headed? How are COVID-19 and its related issues …