Globe News:
New Regional Manager for Mountain & South Central Regions
Posted: Monday June 7th, 2010
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It is with great pleasure that we introduce Mr. Larry Parsons as the new Regional Manager for Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation in the Mountain and South Central Regions. Mr. Parsons has extensive knowledge of fire protection systems and looks forward to servicing your fire protection needs.
Larry Parsons
Paris, AR 72855
Cell: (479) 438-1129
Buck Buchanan New Globe VP
Posted: Tuesday February 23rd, 2010
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Standish, MI, January 29, 2010: Globe is very pleased to announce the addition of “Buck” Buchanan as a new Globe Vice President. Buck has a great deal of experience in the sprinkler industry, having begun at Central Sprinkler Corporation as a Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast territory, working out of Atlanta, Georgia. He has since worked for other notable companies in our industry quite successfully. Buck has also devoted a great deal of his time, over the years, to Industry Committees, working for both the N.F.S.A. and the A.F.S.A.
Buck will work out of his home in Devon, Pennsylvania, and will report directly to Globe’s President, Steven R. Worthington. He may be reached at his office telephone (610-964-1196), his cell phone (610-256-8011) or by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The writer is exceptionally pleased to once again work with Buck as a fellow employee after a time space of 23 years.
Welcome, Buck!
New Northwest Regional Manager
Posted: Friday September 11th, 2009
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Dear Valued Customers:
It is with great pleasure that we introduce Mr. Jeff Harrison as the new Northwest Regional Manager for Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation. Mr. Harrison has extnesive expertise in all facets of fire protection. He looks forward to servicing your fire protection needs.
Jeff Harrison
Meridian, ID 83646
Cell: (208) 949-5545
Sincerely,
Steven R. Worthington, IMBA
President
Fire Sprinklers Are Green
Posted: Monday August 10th, 2009
Filed under: Globe News
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation realizes that the raw materials available in the world are not an endless resource and, therefore, takes into consideration the amount of recycled material that is used by a vendor to produce components for our sprinklers and valves as one of the qualifying factors.
Globe sources the components used to assemble our sprinklers and valves from both domestic and international suppliers. All sprinklers and valves are assembled in our Standish, Michigan factory. The finished products are then distributed around the country, usually by truck.
The amount of recycled material that is used to make our valves varies slightly by the vendor used and the particular valve. We have been able to determine that the amount of recycled material is between 71% and 75% of the valve by weight.
The frame castings used to make our sprinklers have been found to utilize 100% recycled materials. When all of the other components are combined with the frames, we end up with a total recycled content of 90% to 95% by weight.
Should additional information be required, please contact Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation in Standish, Michigan.
Brian T. Hoening
Vice President of Engineering
New Southeast Regional Manager
Posted: Monday September 15th, 2008
Filed under: Globe News
Dear Valued Customers:
It is with great pleasure that we introduce Mr. Randy Lane as a new Southeast Regional Manager for Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation. Mr. Lane has extensive expertise in all facets of fire protection. He looks forward to servicing your fire protection needs.
Randy Lane
Orange Park, FL 32003
Cell: (904) 237-0657
Sincerely,
Steven R. Worthington, IMBA
Executive Vice President
Counterfeit Sprinkler Bulletin
Posted: Monday July 14th, 2008
Filed under: Globe News
Date: 7/14/2008
TO: All Fire Protection Professionals
RE: UL's Press Release Dated 06/18/08
Dear Fire Protection Professionals,
Recently Underwriters Laboratories issued a press release dated 6/18/08 concerning specific counterfeited Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation sprinkler heads. The following are the models identified in the press release:
A. MODEL GL5651 (5mm 1/2"x1/2" chrome 155F pendent sprinkler heads counterfeited in 2004)
B. MODEL GL5661 (5mm 1/2"x1/2" chrome 155F pendent sprinkler heads counterfeited in 2004)
C. MODEL GL5626 (5mm 1/2"x1/2" chrome 155F horizontal sidewall sprinkler heads counterfeited in 2004)
D. MODEL GL5681 (5mm 1/2"x1/2" dry concealed 155F sprinkler heads counterfeited in 2006)
Although we appreciate UL decided to alert the industry concerning the counterfeiting, once again, Globe feels that additional clarification is needed to avoid confusion concerning the matter.
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation has been working closely with UL and the other USA based sprinkler manufacturers concerning counterfeit sprinklers being produced in China. The counterfeited sprinkler heads pertain to the same information we documented two years ago when UL released a similar press release on 7/14/06. The sprinkler heads in question were found in Kuwait and parts of Southeast Asia. Once again, Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation is not the only US based sprinkler manufacturer that has experienced problems with counterfeit sprinkler heads. Some of our competitors still continue to feel the effects of the counterfeiters in certain parts of the world. Subsequently, we are not aware of any counterfeit Globe sprinkler heads entering the United States, Canada or other markets worldwide.
If you have any additional questions concerning the UL press release, please feel free to contact Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation at 1-989-846-4583.
Sincerely,
Steven R. Worthington, IMBA
Executive Vice President
Voluntary Product Recall Notice
Posted: Tuesday June 12th, 2007
Filed under: Recall Notices
Below is a list of links to forms and information regarding the recall and instructions for identification of the sprinkler heads and the recall procedure.
If you have any questions regarding any of the forms, please feel free to contact Kay at 1-800-248-0278 or 1-989-846-4583.
*NOTE: This voluntary recall is for model "J" dry sprinklers ONLY and does not include model "JN" sprinklers.
PROPER CLAIMS PROCESS
Step 1 - CPSC Press Release & Safety Notice
Step 2 - Precautionary Steps In Identifying Your Sprinklers
Step 3 - Call Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation at our toll free number 1-800-248-0278
or 1-989-846-4583 to register your Claim.
Step 4 - Instructions for filing a Proof Of Claim
Step 5 - Proof Of Claim Form:
Include two (2) photos of each style of dry sprinkler, one photo of each side of the wrench flats (the area used to install the sprinkler head).
Step 6 - Sprinkler Information Form
DISCLAIMER:
It is the responsibility of the owner to determine the proper "A" dimension as shown on the Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation literature. Essentially, the "A" dimension is the distance between the face of the fitting that the Dry Sprinkler is screwed into to the face of the finished ceiling. Dry Upright Sprinklers should be measured from the face of the fitting that the Dry Sprinkler is screwed into to the top of the sprinkler deflector. Dry Horizontal Sprinklers should be measured from the face of the fitting that the Dry Sprinkler is screwed into to the finished wall surface.