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AFEX Fire Suppression Systems Leaders to Speak at Argentina Shale Production 2026 

Raleigh, NC, USA, September 1, 2026 – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, will participate in Argentina Shale Production 2026, September 23–24, 2026, at the Hotel Emperador Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Two members of the AFEX leadership team will take the stage to discuss fire […]
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AFEX Expands Compact Series with FM Approved 3-Gallon Liquid Agent Fire Suppression System 

Raleigh, NC, USA, August 4, 2026 – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, has expanded its Compact Series with the introduction of a new 3-gallon liquid agent fire suppression system. The system is FM approved to FM 5970 for Heavy-Duty Mobile Equipment, reinforcing AFEX’s commitment to third-party […]
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AFEX Compact Fire Suppression System Achieves FM 5970 HDME Certification for 1.5-Gallon Configuration 

Raleigh, NC, USA, June 30, 2026 – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, announces that its 1.5-gallon Compact Liquid Agent Fire Suppression System is now approved to the FM Approvals FM 5970 HDME standard, further reinforcing AFEX’s commitment to safety, performance, and third-party validation.
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AFEX Launches Next-Generation Compact Panel for Fire Suppression Systems on Heavy Equipment 

Raleigh, NC, USA, May 20, 2026 – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, today announced the release of its next-generation Compact Panel. The redesigned monitor panel introduces integrated on-panel press-to-discharge actuation for immediate system discharge, expanded power flexibility, and simplified installation – delivering a reliable, […]
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AFEX Fire Suppression Systems Provides Continuing Education to Distributors at Annual Training School Event 2026

AFEX Hosts 2026 Distributor Training School Showcasing Fire Suppression Systems and Quality Processes

Raleigh, NC, USA, May 12, 2026 – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, successfully hosted its 2026 Distributor Training School on April 14-15 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event brought together a global group of distributors and partners, with representation across North America, Latin America, […]
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AFEX Fire Suppression Systems to Exhibit at Mining Indaba 2026

Raleigh, NC, USA, December 2, 2025 – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, is proud to announce its participation at Mining Indaba 2026, taking place February 3-6, 2026, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town, South Africa. Attendees are invited to visit […]
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Waste Pro Chooses AFEX Fire Suppression Systems to Protect Operators and Equipment

Raleigh, NC, USA, September 12, 2025 – Waste Pro, one of the fastest-growing privately owned waste collection, recycling, processing, and disposal companies in the United States, has partnered with AFEX Fire Suppression Systems to enhance safety across its fleet. With thousands of employees and hundreds of vehicles in operation daily, Waste Pro views fire suppression […]
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AFEX Dual Agent Fire Suppression System Nominated for “Coolest Thing Made in NC” 2025

Raleigh, NC, USA, August 21, 2025 – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, specialists in designing and manufacturing fire protection systems for heavy-duty mobile equipment, is proud to announce that its Dual Agent Fire Suppression System has been nominated for the 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in NC” contest, hosted by the North Carolina Chamber. This annual competition celebrates […]
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