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EXHIBITORSHOWCASE2013 FLIR Systems, Inc. Booth 232 www.flir.com/nfpa Fresh on the market and starting at $3,995 MSRP, FLIR’s new K-Series TICs combine highperformance thermal imaging with groundbreaking affordability. Both the K40 with a 240×180 detector and the high-resolution K50 at 320×240 pixels feature five imaging modes, a bright 4-inch LCD, image storage, and more. FlowCom Mechanical Technology Co., Ltd. Booth 147 www.flowcomtech.com FlowCom provides FM-approved and UL-listed valves and hangers; water and grooved-end butterfly valves; grooved-end swing check valves; swivel, clevis, and cup nut pipe loops and beam clamps; stainless steel grooved end couplings and fittings; and a variety of other valves, hangers with different finishes, and customized products. FM Approvals Booth 1101 www.fmapprovals.com FM Approvals is a recognized global leader in product testing and certification services. Committed to meeting our customers’ needs, we continue to broaden our fire protection equipment testing capabilities. Stop by Booth 1101 to learn why FM Approvals should be your first choice as a certification organization. Gamewell–FCI by Honeywell Booth 811 www.gamewell-fci.com Gamewell-FCI offers the innovative approach of combining fire alarm and emergency communications in one system. Our E3 Series® combination system uses a 2-wire technology, the result of which is a powerful fire alarm and mass notification system with less hardware and less wire than the competition. Garaventa Lift Booth 1276 www.evacutrac.com Garaventa manufactures emergency evacuation chairs for the disabled. Garvin Industries 1438 Booth 1438 www.garvinindustries.com Garvin Industries provides fire and cable hanging support and management. General Air Products, Inc. Booth 159 www.generalairproducts.com 106 NFPA JOURNAL MAY/JUNE 2013 NFPA CONFERENCE & EXPO Come see the newest addition to our NFPA 13D pump line, the Econo RFP system. We will also display our UL-approved air compressors for dry systems and will be happy to discuss our FM-approved Dry Air Pac, lubricated compressors, air maintenance devices, and any other product you have in mind! Global Vision, Inc. Booth 123 www.gviflow.com Global Vision provides the highest quality fire pump test meters and accessories around the world. Our 5-year warranty and “no-bounce” technology put us ahead of the competition. The GVI Zonecheck will test flow switches without the need to discharge water for 100 percent water savings. LEED points are available. Gentex Corporation Booth 679 www.gentex.com Gentex offers a complete line of high-quality fire protection products manufactured in Zeeland, Michigan. Our current products include photoelectric smoke alarms, ADA-compliant smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, visual and audible signals, speakers and speaker/ strobes. Gentex designs each product to meet or exceed all code and standards requirements. Gerand Engineering Company Booth 1327 www.gerandengineeringco.com Gerand Engineering Company has manufactured fire pump test meters since 1977. Fire pump test meters confirm the design flow rates of installed fire pumps. We are the world’s leader in manufacturing and distribution of FMapproved NOMAD, the leading product that tests pressure-reducing valves in-line for their full flow and pressure. GF Harvel Booth 212 www.harvelblazemaster.com GF Harvel’s BlazeMaster pipe is manufactured under stringent quality control requirements in ISO-certified facilities using the highest-quality raw materials produced in strict compliance with ASTM standards. Our UL-listed, FMapproved products conform to all major model codes and are NSF-certified for potable water use. Global Risk Consultants Booth 980 www.globalriskconsultants.com Global Risk Consultants reduces your company’s overall cost of risk. Our diverse array of services, delivered worldwide and backed by 50+ years of experience, include fire protection engineering, boiler and machinery engineering, infrared thermography, jurisdictional boiler and pressure vessel inspections, natural hazards analysis, and loss control training. Golden Wheels Defense Fire Co., Ltd. Booth 647 www.firesoft.co.kr We are committed to providing our clients with the latest and most reliable high-tech disaster prevention products, arc detector systems for electric trains, intelligent video fire detection systems, and wind-power solid aerosol automatic fire extinguishing system. We endeavor to manufacture differential IT products through further research and development. Grace Engineered Products Booth 1077 www.graceport.com Grace Engineered Products is the leading innovator of Thru-Door electrical safety products. GreCon, Inc. Booth 1359 www.grecon-us.com The GreCon spark detection/extinguishment system significantly reduces Baghouse and other dust collector fires. The FM-approved system detects process-produced sparks in pneumatic conveying ducts and extinguishes them before they cause fires or explosions. This eliminates costly shutdowns, property damage, and personnel injury, and can favorably affect the user’s insurance premiums. Grundfos Booth 1037 www.grundfos.com / www.peerlesspump.com As a market leader with thousands of UL-listed, FM-approved Peerless Pump fire system http://www.flir.com/nfpa http://www.gviflow.com http://www.flowcomtech.com http://www.gentex.com http://www.fmapprovals.com http://www.firesoft.co.kr http://www.gerandengineeringco.com http://www.gamewell-fci.com http://www.graceport.com http://www.harvelblazemaster.com http://www.grecon-us.com http://www.evacutrac.com http://www.globalriskconsultants.com http://www.garvinindustries.com http://www.grundfos.com http://www.peerlesspump.com http://www.generalairproducts.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NFPA Journal - May/June 2013

NFPA Journal - May/June 2013
Contents
First Word
In a Flash
Perspectives
Firewatch
Research
Heads Up
Structural Ops
In Compliance
Buzzwords
Outreach
Electrical Safety
Wildfire Watch
Treasurer's Report
Work in Progress
Amping It Up
Drill Team
Working Together
Code Process 2.0
Routine Maintenance
Here, There, Everywhere
Section Spotlight
Expo Preview: Exhibitors' Showcase
Looking Back

NFPA Journal - May/June 2013