April 2009

MEDFORD, MA —Fire Equipment, Inc. is now the New England distributor for Victaulic’s impressive new Vortex Fire Suppression System.
Fire Equipment Inc. has an industry-leading reputation as a top quality sales, training, installation, and maintainer of state-of-the-art fire protection equipment. By adding Vortex to its product line, Fire Equipment continues to distinguish itself and provide more high-level products and services to its customers.
Like Fire Equipment, the Vortex Fire Suppression system is unique. Victaulic’s engineering team created a product that overcomes the limitations of fire suppression systems currently on the market. Its patented technology provide the best capabilities of both water mist and inert gas systems extinguishing fires with very little water and without damaging property or using toxic agents.
The industry has recognized this product and the Victaulic Vortex Fire Suppression System was the recipient of Plant Engineering magazine’s “2008 Product of the Year.” The annual recognition, now in its 21st year, is the manufacturing industry standard for new product achievement.
Ease of design, minimal wetting, scalability and fire suppression features give the Victaulic Vortex system a clear advantage. Applications for this sustainable system include data centers, automotive manufacturing, industrial and power generation facilities.
Tradition of quality
For more than 80 years, Fire Equipment, Inc. has been serving the New England area and introducing its customers to the best in fire- and life-safety equipment and services.
The addition of Vortex to its product line is part of Fire Equipment’s continued support of the development of new and superior fire protection systems. The addition of Vortex also means Fire Equipment’s customers benefit from Fire Equipment’s industry knowledge and unsurpassed access to the industry’s most technologically advanced products.
In addition to engineering and design to the industry's most advanced suppression and detection systems, Fire Equipment Inc. offers a variety of fire protection design and product options that include fire alarm design and installation, sprinkler system design and installation, portable fire extinguishers and other equipment and services.
Founded in 1925, Victaulic is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining systems. Headquartered in Easton, Pa., Victaulic develops products for a full range of industrial, commercial, and institutional piping system applications. For more information, visit www.victaulic.com.
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