Protex Central, Inc. offers fire suppression products and services from some of the leading manufacturers in the industry including Fenwal Protection Systems, Ansul, and FireTrace.

Ramifications of fire can leave a lengthy trail of financial and logistical devastation. This article depicts how a tunnel fire knocked out 130,000 phone lines and closed 30 banks in Manchester England alone. All of the areas businesses, customers, emergency workers, mass transit programs and government officials were left with no ability to communicate or conduct business. Preliminary damage estimates forecast this paralyzing event to exceed millions in cost.

It is a well known fact that 43% of businesses damaged by fire never reopen. Calling upon Protex Central�s 37 years of industry experience we understand the risks that today�s� businesses are taking. We believe that in order to overcome the adversity of fire you must prepare by asking the question, are you protected?

1. Are you protected by a recognized leader who can provide fire protection solutions?
2. Are your high-value and key asset areas protected by clean, non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-conductive and environmentally friendly fire suppression agents?

Our friends at Great Lakes Chemical Corporation have produced a detailed video that shows in dramatic detail the aftermath of fire vs. the proven alternative of waterless fire protection systems. Do not wait until an event like the Manchester tunnel fire occurs. Take time to answer the question are you protected?

Live FM-200 Discharge Video

Clean Agent Fire Suppression

Protex Central is a recognized leader for providing comprehensive turnkey fire protection solutions for high-value areas where fire sprinklers may cause more damage than the fire itself. Data centers, archive rooms, storage vaults, wiring closets and storage cabinets are typical examples that benefit from clean, non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-conductive and environmentally friendly fire suppression agents.

Complete services from hazard analysis, equipment and agent recommendations on through to installation and owner training are part of the Protex Central solution. Leading agents that Protex Central provides include: FM-200, INERGEN, Carbon Dioxide, and FE-13

Unique "Micro-environment" Fire Suppression

Partnering with innovative FireTrace International, Protex Central provides cost-effective and reliable fire protection for areas once considered too small to protect. Mission critical computer/data storage cabinets and racks, electrical cabinets/closets, engine compartments, or laboratory fume hoods are a examples of "mico-environments" where Protex provides self-activating FireTrace protection. FireTrace offers several agent options for a variety of "micro-environment" hazards.

Dry Chemical and Wet Agents

Kitchen cooking hoods, industrial paint booths, quenching tanks, and flammable storage rooms are examples where Protex Central provides code-compliant systems featuring appropriate agents for the hazard. For example, Ansul's R-102 Wet Agent System is recommended for kitchen cooking hoods. While Ansul's IND-X Dry Chemical System provides reliable and cost-effective protection for industrial hazards. Protex Central offers a complete line of hand-held fire extinguishers, too.

Code Compliant Inspection & Maintenance Services

Periodic system inspection and maintenance services are the cornerstone of Protex Central's business. Custom-tailored agreements are available from simple inspection-only services up to complete full-service maintenance service agreements. All inspections are performed in accordance with the applicable local standards as well as those of the National Fire Protection Association. All Protex Central inspection customers may participate in the Preferred Customer Discount Program. This program allows customers to take advantage of additional discounts and, coming soon, access to on-line inspection records. For more information or a quotation, simply Contact Us.