{"id":2206,"date":"2025-05-06T18:12:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T18:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/?p=2206"},"modified":"2025-11-12T16:57:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:57:05","slug":"afex-fire-suppression-systems-hosts-global-distributor-training-school-featuring-speakers-from-newmont-komatsu-chile-and-csiro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/afex-fire-suppression-systems-hosts-global-distributor-training-school-featuring-speakers-from-newmont-komatsu-chile-and-csiro\/","title":{"rendered":"AFEX Hosts Global Distributor Training School, Featuring Speakers from Newmont, Komatsu Chile, and CSIRO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Raleigh, NC, USA, May 6, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fire protection systems<\/a> for heavy-duty mobile equipment, proudly hosted its annual Distributor Training School on April 8-9, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event welcomed 66 attendees from 10 countries across North and South America, Europe, and Australia, advancing AFEX\u2019s mission of empowering distributors with the tools and training needed to deliver exceptional fire protection solutions. <!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distributors from Around the World Attend Two-Day Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representatives from Australia, Great Britain, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Nicaragua, Peru, Canada, and the United States gathered for two full days of technical sessions, product updates, hands-on learning, and knowledge-sharing with AFEX product support and engineering experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendees received in-depth instruction on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>System components and installation best practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates on certifications, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/press\/afex-liquid-agent-fire-suppression-system-becomes-first-to-achieve-as-50622022-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ActivFire AS 5062:2022<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/press\/afex-liquid-agent-fire-suppression-system-becomes-first-to-achieve-as-50622022-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FM 5970:2022 HDME<\/a> standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands-on training with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/products\/deteccion-monitoreo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AFEX Control Unit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New training resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"practical-measures-to-mitigate-heavy-equipment-fire\">Introducing the Compact System for Smaller Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"practical-measures-to-mitigate-heavy-equipment-fire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Compact-System-Install-300x193.png\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2207 size-medium lazyload\" alt=\"The Compact Fire Suppression System was designed for smaller equipment across industries such as forestry and transportation\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2207 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Compact-System-Install-300x193.png\" alt=\"The Compact Fire Suppression System was designed for smaller equipment across industries such as forestry and transportation\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Compact-System-Install-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Compact-System-Install.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/h2>\n<p>A major highlight of the 2025 Training School was the rollout of AFEX\u2019s new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/products\/compact-fire-suppression-for-critical-equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compact Fire Suppression System<\/a>, designed specifically for smaller equipment across industries such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/es\/industrias-atendidas\/transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transporte<\/a>, forestry, and underground mining. The session focused on product features, installation flexibility, orientation options, and maintenance procedures. Distributors left ready to promote, install, and service the Compact System in growing markets.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industry Experts Share Fire Risk Insights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s event was elevated by the inclusion of three guest speakers who provided practical, industry-driven insights on fire risk mitigation and compliance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Graeme Robinson<\/strong>, Principal Advisor, Asset Management at <a href=\"https:\/\/newmont.com\/home\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newmont<\/a>, shared how the global mining leader developed its Fire Risk Management (FiRM) program. His presentation offered distributors a detailed look at how Newmont classifies, analyzes, and mitigates mobile equipment fire risks through a structured, data-driven approach.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6935-edited-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A guest speaker from Komatsu talking at AFEX training school 2025\" class=\"wp-image-2357 lazyload\" style=\"width:544px;height:auto\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6935-edited-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A guest speaker from Komatsu talking at AFEX training school 2025\" class=\"wp-image-2357\" style=\"width:544px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6935-edited-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6935-edited-scaled-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6935-edited-scaled-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6935-edited-scaled-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6935-edited-scaled-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Francisco Rivera Bogdanic<\/strong>, Product Support Director at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.komatsulatinoamerica.com\/chile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Komatsu Chile<\/a>, highlighted the importance of collaborative Fire Risk Assessments, showcasing recent joint efforts between Komatsu Chile, AFEX, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluitek.cl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fluitek<\/a>&nbsp;in Antofagasta. Rivera emphasized the impact of fire incidents on operator safety, equipment integrity, and social license to operate in Chile\u2019s mining sector.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Christopher Preston<\/strong>, Director of Infrastructure Technologies at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.csiro.au\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CSIRO<\/a>, Australia\u2019s national science agency, provided a comprehensive overview of the ActivFire\u00ae Certification Scheme and the evolution of AS 5062:2022. His presentation reinforced the value of risk-based fire protection standards and certification in ensuring effective, compliant fire suppression system design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving Safer, Smarter Installations Around the World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe best fire suppression system is only as effective as the team that installs and maintains it,\u201d said Kevin Kroll, Vice President of Operations at AFEX. \u201cThis training school helps us align with global standards, share engineering updates, and strengthen our distributors\u2019 ability to deliver at the highest level. Having speakers from Newmont, Komatsu Chile, and CSIRO reinforced the importance of data-driven risk management and collaboration. It\u2019s a privilege to work alongside such dedicated partners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h2>Watch Highlights From the Event:<\/h2><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TEQmfKkbbDU?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/www.afexsystems.com\" title=\"AFEX Fire Suppression Systems - Annual Technical Training School 2025\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For More Information:<\/strong><br>Amy Coulter<br>Marketing Manager<br>AFEX Fire Suppression Systems<br><a href=\"mailto:marketing@afexsystems.com\">marketing@afexsystems.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raleigh, NC, USA, May 6, 2025 \u2013 AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, proudly hosted its annual Distributor Training School on April 8-9, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. 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