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At AFEX, fire protection is not one of many product lines. It is our entire mission.

We design and manufacture fire suppression systems exclusively for mobile heavy-duty equipment operating in the most demanding environments on Earth. From mining and oil and gas to forestry, waste and recycling, transportation, construction, agriculture, and power generation, our systems are trusted on the machines that keep global industries moving.

As a family-owned company with more than 50 years of experience, AFEX brings deep industry knowledge and practical, field-tested engineering to every solution we build. Our systems are proudly designed and manufactured in Raleigh, NC, USA and supported through a global distributor network, ensuring customers receive reliable protection wherever their operations take them.

But our story is not just about hardware. It is about people.

Every system we create is rooted in a simple belief: operator safety comes first. Fires on mobile equipment put lives at risk, shut down production, and create costly ripple effects across entire operations. AFEX exists to reduce that risk. Our suppression systems are engineered to detect and extinguish fires quickly, helping crews escape harm, limiting equipment damage, and keeping operations productive.

We work closely with customers to design solutions that integrate seamlessly with their machines, minimize downtime, and perform reliably in extreme heat, dust, vibration, and harsh duty cycles. When fires are stopped early, operators can return home safely, assets stay online, and productivity continues.

That is why we do what we do.

AFEX is singularly focused on fire suppression because in high-risk industries, focus matters. It is what allows us to innovate, refine, and deliver systems that perform when seconds count.

Protecting people, machines, and production.

That is AFEX.