The patent covers the company's PURGENVENT sprinkler air vent product line, which was designed to reduce corrosion in wet pipe fire sprinkler systems by releasing trapped air.

Fire sprinklers have been around since the 1800s, with Henry Parmalee often credited with developing the first modern sprinkler to protect his piano factory in Connecticut. Much

With these two acquisitions, Core & Main has completed nine total since becoming an independent company in August 2017.

The acquisitions will expand the company's waterworks reach in the Midwest.

This latest webinar will focus on the evolution of backflow preventers and the importance of Type II detector assemblies in unmetered fire connections.

The horrific fire at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris in April tells a story of heroic actions by firefighters that prevented even greater damage and avoided loss of life. It also reveals vital lessons for those of us involved in engineering fire protection. 

Engineers and specifically those who work with fire protection regularly work to achieve public health, safety and welfare in their projects.

The Nov. 12 event is open to engineers, designers, architects, facility managers and specifiers.

The Victaulic company chairman, president and CEO and his wife will lead United Way fundraising efforts.