The Fire Protection Research Foundation, the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association, has announced the selection of three new trustees.

Core & Main has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dana Kepner Company LLC, and associated entities.

Like a building’s water distribution system, fire sprinkler system piping can freeze in frigid temperatures and cause major damage. The checklist provided here can assist building owners or qualified technicians to properly winterize this life-safety system before the onset of cold weather. 

The deadline to submit nominations is Feb. 9, 2024.

The SFPE Foundation has awarded three research grants that include Li-Ion BESS Fires, Fire Testing of Resilient & Sustainable Building Materials, and the Interface Between Digital Buildings and Fire Service Operations.

Core & Main has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Eastern Supply and a related entity

SFPE announces Chris Jelenewicz, PE, FSFPE, as CEO.

Allen Stanley has been promoted to vice president, fittings manufacturing and distribution, and Rudy Smith to vice president, valve manufacturing. 

Three year-end 2023 acquisitions by IMEG — JQ Engineering, E&D Company, and ES² — help expand the firm’s national industrial capabilities and full-service offerings in the Northwest and Texas. 

After 46 years of teaching the principles of fire protection engineer-ing at the University of Maryland, Jim Milke retires as an industry icon. Read on as Tom Gardner recalls studying under him and reflecting on Milke’s contri-bution to fire protection and life safety.