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A Home Fire Safety Breakthrough for Sprinkler Installers
Plumis, a world leader in intelligent fire suppression systems, is thrilled to announce a landmark distribution agreement with Ferguson, the largest value-added distributor serving fire protection contractors and engineers. Ferguson Fire & Fabrication associates offer a vast supply of fire protection products and industry-leading fabrication quality services. Together, they will be launching Automist to the US market at the 43rd Annual American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) Convention & Exhibition on September 18, 2024, coinciding with the imminent publication of Automist’s listing, the world’s first certification for a system of its kind – an electronically operated automatic water mist nozzle.
This collaboration offers Ferguson customers Plumis’ superior fire protection technology with efficient installation—no extensive piping upgrades or bulky setups are needed. Plus, its low water requirement—using 10 times less water than traditional systems—and pipes being dry until activation protect our shared customers from the risk of flooding or freezing pipes while blending discreetly into the modern home.
Automist: Revolu.onizing Fire Protec.on
The fire protection industry now has a powerful new tool with Automist that gives homeowners and installers alternative ways to meet the building code and protect their homes. For installers, Automist offers differentiation in an unvaried market, providing sprinkler contractors with more margin and improving installation in situations that are challenging for conventional systems such as custom homes, low water pressure areas, freezing or seismic risk zones, heritage buildings, retrofits, cabins and ADUs.
Automist operates directly off the domestic water main, requiring no piping upgrades or rooms built for bulky tank and pump setups. It uses significantly less water than traditional systems by intelligently detecting fires fast and accurately directing a high-pressure mist at the source, avoiding flooding. Its ‘dry pipe’ design minimizes the risk of burst pipes from freezing or seismic activity.
Additionally, its discreet nozzle fits seamlessly into the home by mounting on walls instead of ceilings. This innovative solution was Listed in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023 and recently won gold at the 37th Edison Awards, one of the highest accolades a company can receive in the name of innovation and business success.
Join Us at AFSA43
Plumis and Ferguson invite you to visit our joint stand at AFSA43 to learn more about this exciting new fire protection solution. This collaboration demonstrates the two companies’ joint commitment to enhancing fire safety and providing effective, intelligent fire suppression systems across the United States.
