In-person Exhibition
November 3, 2023 –
June 6, 2024
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General Air Products is Exhibiting at the Ferguson BBQ – Trade Pro Tour, St. Louis, MO

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General Air Products is Exhibiting at the Ferguson BBQ – Trade Pro Tour, St. Louis, MO

Due to strong interest, this is an Invite Only event hosted by General Air Products. To inquire about attending in 2025, email Dave Fremont or contact your local General Air Products Sales Manager.
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The Ferguson Fire and Fabrication (BBQ) Trade Pro Tour, in St. Louis, MO on June, 6th. You can explore the latest products from our top vendors, enjoy a free lunch alongside vendor displays, product demos and fun giveaways!

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Event Details:
Event Type:
In-person Exhibition
Venue:

Ferguson Fire and Fabrication
15720 Westport Commerce Dr.
St. Louis, MO, 63146

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Date:
June 6, 2024
Time:
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Presenter Information
Who Should Attend:

This is a Ferguson Fire & Fabrication Trade Pro Tour Event in St. Louis, MO. For details on how to register & attend, please reach out to your local Ferguson Fire & Fabrication Rep!

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Who Should Attend

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3-21
ARRIVAL TIME

8:45 AM
Ray Fremont Jr
President

Simplifying corrosion prevention in Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems. Vapor Pipe Shield is a patented, UL Listed Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor delivery system that is fully mechanical and piped directly in line between the air compressor and the Dry System valve, making corrosion prevention efficient, easy to install and maintain, and highly cost effective.

The most advanced Fire Protection Air Compressors ever built - The Advance Series Compressors feature a UL 508 Listed, General Air Products Digital Pressure Switch. Our Digital Switch not only makes installation a breeze, but is also a very powerful troubleshooting tool.

9:50 AM
Darren Palmieri
General Manager - Residential

Everything You Need to Know About Listed Antifreeze

Understand the components of an antifreeze listing and how and why listings (like minimum pressure requirements and maximum volume allowances) differ among listed solutions

Gain insight into the requirements for antifreeze systems per NFPA 13/13R/13D

Learn the changes related to antifreeze systems published in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 25

Recognize the best practices and tools needed to design, install, test, and maintain a system with a listed antifreeze and how they may differ from those of a non-listed solution

10:20 AM
Lainey Liotta
Sr. Market Manager

Lubrizol’s FBC™ System Compatible Program

The types of chemicals that can affect performance, and where they commonly come from

Tips and free resources to ensure compatibility from the start of a job and beyond

How to use the FBC™ System Compatible program website and mobile app

10:55 AM
Jim McHugh
President

Best Practices to Extend the Life of Your Fire Sprinkler Systems

Leaks due to corrosion and flooding caused by frozen auxiliary drains in a fire sprinkler system can cause severe property damage and leave a facility susceptible to fire. These common issues are preventable, and recent additions to NFPA 13 code have been adopted to address these concerns.

12:00 PM
Matthew McTamney
Product Specialist

Ferguson Fire & Fabrication has provided decades of experience and strength to the fire protection industry as one of the nation’s largest distributors of Sprinkler Pipe, Valves, Fittings and Fabrication.
Lunch – 12:20 – 2:30 PM

2:30 PM
Antony Mizak
Regional Sales Manager

New K28 ESFR with UL specific application listings to increase storage capacity in new and existing warehouses.

New P frame for K22 & K25 ESFRs which provide the smallest take out in the industry especially when utilized with our new FM approved guard and shield assembly which meets the FM criteria when utilizing ESFR Pend’s for in rack storage systems.

And the LB11, which is the industries only HSW sprinkler for storage applications, and the industries first sprinkler for Lithium-Ion Battery Storage.

3:35 PM
Scott Monroe
Business Development Manager

Backflow 101

Overview of Backflow Preventers will include where and why they are used, maintenance & repair requirements, flow performance & system design, and their impact on sprinkler system performance.

Pressure Regulation Devices

Discussion on types of Pressure Regulation devices, the importance of understanding static and residual pressures, and NFPA-13 / NFPA-25 testing requirements.

4:40 PM
Jon Mele
Sales Manager

Victaulic Vortex™
Hybrid Fire Extinguishing System

Covering hybrid suppression systems and some of the updates to both the technology and software, which lowers the barrier of entry to suppression applications for the Fire Sprinkler Contractor, making it more accessible than ever.

Dinner at GAP
3-22
ARRIVAL TIME
8:30 AM
BREAKFAST SERVED

9:30 AM
Steve Tajer
Sales Manager

Less Installation and Cost Savings in Design

ASC Engineered Solutions new Flexhead releases are now available! The innovator of the flexible drop, Flexhead offers tool less installation, increased installation speed, and cost savings in design.

10:35 AM
Cole Rigney
National Sales Manager

An overview of fire pump control panels and starting methods, installation best practices and general operation of the HMI.

11:40 AM
Chris Dilday
National Sales Manager

“Show Me Your Pump Room”

This Class will go over the basics of pump room layouts. Types of fire pump systems, Fire Pump Accessories. We will focus on best practices for installation, look at some of the do’s and don’ts for installation.Reasons why we do not do certain things and basic NFPA and NEC Electrical Requirements for fire pumps.

Brian Coyle
District Sales Manager

A leading distributor serving the fire protection industry; Core & Main understands the importance of providing quality products and services to our customers. Backed by vast resources, large inventories and state-of-the-art fabrication facilities, their many branches across the U.S. are there to serve you; and remain committed to complete customer satisfaction.

1:40 PM – Lunch – games
Webinar Dates Available:

Thursday, December, 14th
12:30 – 2:00 PM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Monday, December, 11th
12:30 – 2:00 PM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Wednesday, December, 6th
2:00 – 3:30 PM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Friday, December, 1st
1:00 – 2:30 PM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Tuesday, November, 28th
2:00 – 3:30 PM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Wednesday, November, 22nd
10:00 – 11:30 AM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Friday, November, 17th
12:30 – 2:00 PM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Tuesday, November, 14th
10:00 – 11:30 AM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Thursday, November, 9th
2:00 – 3:30 PM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Wednesday, August 16th
2:00 – 3:30 PM EST
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Monday, August 14th
10:00 – 11:30 AM EST
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Thursday, August 10th
3:00 – 4:30 PM EST
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Friday, August 4th
2:00 – 3:30 PM EST
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Wednesday, August 2nd
11AM – 12:30 PM EST
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Stop by our table to learn more about our new corrosion mitigation system for Dry and Pre-action Fire Sprinkler Systems. Our digital pressure switch, which makes adjusting pressure as easy as pushing a button and our innovative Advance line of Digital Fire Protection Air Compressors.

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Stop by our table to learn more about our new corrosion mitigation system for Dry and Pre-action Fire Sprinkler Systems. Our digital pressure switch, which makes adjusting pressure as easy as pushing a button and our innovative Advance line of Digital Fire Protection Air Compressors.

Register Here
Lunch Provided – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Provided – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Provided – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Tuesday, April 9th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Thursday, April 11th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Monday, April 15th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Thursday, April 18th:
Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors & Vapor Pipe Shield – Corrosion Mitigation Technology for Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Friday, April 19th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Wednesday, April 24th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Friday, April 26th:
Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors & Vapor Pipe Shield – Corrosion Mitigation Technology for Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems (1.5 NICET CPDs)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Thursday, May 2nd:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Tuesday, May 7th:
Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors & Vapor Pipe Shield – Corrosion Mitigation Technology for Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems (1.5 NICET CPDs)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Wednesday, May 8th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Tuesday, May 14th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Friday, May 17th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Monday, May 20th:
Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors & Vapor Pipe Shield – Corrosion Mitigation Technology for Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Wednesday, May 22nd:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Friday, May 24th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
COMPLETED
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If you have any questions about this event, please call  800-345-8207
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