Lubrizol CPVC BlazeMaster(R) Fire Sprinkler Systems to Host Seminar at 2015 AFSA Convention

Aug 19, 2015 00:00 JST

Source: Lubrizol

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug 18, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - The Lubrizol Corporation announces its participation in the 2015 AFSA Convention & Exhibition in Phoenix, Arizona from October 10-13, where its BlazeMaster(R) Fire Sprinkler Systems' product line will offer a variety of education and entertainment opportunities. As part of this year's convention, AFSA in Phoenix, Rising to Excellence, BlazeMaster is hosting a seminar entitled CPVC Fire Sprinkler Piping Systems: Overview, Common Questions and Compatibility. The seminar will take place on Sunday, October 11 at 10:30 a.m., and the company will be further exhibiting in booth #402 during the show.

Designed for fire protection engineers and system installers, the education session will provide an overview of the benefits of CPVC fire sprinkler systems, the history of the product, performance characteristics, solvent welding techniques and more. Donald Townley, Lubrizol CPVC's global manager of codes and approvals will lead the seminar, sharing insight and expertise from more than 20 years of experience in CPVC piping technology.

"The BlazeMaster team is excited to be a part of this year's AFSA convention," said Mark Knurek, regional market manager, Lubrizol CPVC. "The theme, Rising to Excellence, is a perfect fit for this event, which continually offers educational opportunities to help fire protection professionals excel in their field and is a great chance to network with fellow attendees."

Throughout the event, industry professionals can stop by Lubrizol's BlazeMaster booth to see how CPVC offers a superior solution for the fire protection industry across numerous applications, including commercial spaces. Attendees can learn first-hand about using BlazeMaster systems in healthcare facilities, offices, single and multifamily residences and any light-hazard application as defined by NFPA 13, 13R and 13D. Lubrizol CPVC piping system consultants will be available throughout the show and at the booth so contractors, facility managers and code enforcers alike can learn more about CPVC, discuss key industry insights and ask questions. Additionally, the BlazeMaster team is proud to partner with AFSA as a Platinum sponsor of the event.

"The American Fire Sprinkler Association is thrilled to have BlazeMaster as a Platinum Sponsor of our 34th Annual Convention & Exhibition this October in Phoenix," said Frank Mortl III, CAE, executive vice president, American Fire Sprinkler Association.

As part of the sponsorship, the BlazeMaster team will host an engaging activity during a golf outing scheduled from 1-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, at the Wildfire Golf Course. All are welcome to stop by to partake in the game, which puts a fun spin on the use of BlazeMaster pipes and fittings.

For more than 30 years, BlazeMaster has been a leader in advancing fire protection technology, giving contractors and installers improved cost savings and ease of installation when compared to competing metallic fire sprinkler systems. Created from superior Lubrizol CPVC compounds and innovated through unmatched R&D services, BlazeMaster provides trusted performance in residential and commercial applications.

To learn more about BlazeMaster Fire Sprinkler Systems, visit booth #402 at the 2015 AFSA Convention or visit www.blazemaster.com. For more information about the event, visit www.firesprinkler.org.

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About Lubrizol CPVC

The Lubrizol Corporation is the innovator and world leader in chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) resins and compounds. Our high performance and low-combustibility CPVC technology can be found in FlowGuard(R) Pipe & Fittings, BlazeMaster(R) Fire Sprinkler Systems and Corzan(R) Industrial Systems designed for a wide variety of applications including plumbing and fire protection. Backed by robust research and development capabilities and the technical expertise of our piping systems consultants, billions of feet of our CPVC piping systems have been installed globally. For more information, visit www.lubrizolcpvc.com.

About The Lubrizol Corporation

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a technology-driven global company that combines complex, specialty chemicals to optimize the quality, performance and value of customers' products while reducing their environmental impact. It produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, driveline and other transportation-related fluids, industrial lubricants, as well as additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for home care and personal care products and pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. Our products for the oilfield market include technologies for exploration, production and transportation.

With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, Lubrizol owns and operates manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 8,000 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2014 were $7 billion. For more information, visit Lubrizol.com.

Media Contacts

Amanda Rae
Marketing Specialist
Lubrizol CPVC - Fire Sprinkler Americas
+1-216-447-5158
amanda.rae@lubrizol.com

Celeste Conklin
Account Director
AKHIA
+1-330-463-5650
celeste.conklin@akhia.com

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