AFEX announces Fluitek as new distribution partner

Raleigh, NC, USA (01/21/13) – AFEX Fire Suppression Systems has appointed Fluitek Chile SA as a distributor for its line of premium quality fire suppression systems. The arrangement includes new installations and the supply of parts for existing systems. Fluitek also becomes a certified provider of maintenance and repair service throughout Chile.

“Our goal is to provide our customers with the most effective fire suppression systems available and to support them from both the distributor and factory level better than any other company. We are confident that adding Fluitek to our worldwide network of distributors will help us to do just that.” said Rod Cavallaro, VP and General Manager of AFEX. “As a company we have always been a dedicated member of the heavy equipment industries, with a strong specialization in mining. With Fluitek as our distributor, we gain a partner that understands the rigors and requirements of our customers’ working environments in the same way we do, which is why we are so pleased to enter into this relationship.”

For those unfamiliar with the brand, this new relationship provides the opportunity to learn why the vast majority of systems currently in the field in Chile are made by AFEX. For those numerous existing AFEX users, this marks an opportunity to take a renewed look at the product line developments of recent years, including the significantly updated, telematics-compatible control unit, side-cartridge operated portable extinguishers, and the added options for dual agent systems. These items were developed in direct response to evolving customer needs and have been embraced in many of the major mining markets around the globe. If you would like to learn more of these advancements, if you have general questions, or if you need to place an order, contact Fluitek or AFEX directly at the numbers below.

About Fluitek Chile SA

Fluitek Chile SA is headquartered in Santiago and has an extensive network of offices in major cities throughout Chile. The company is composed of professionals with over 25 years experience in the industrial, mining, forestry and construction fields. For more information, please visit www.fluitek.cl or contact Fluitek directly at (56 2) 2241 8877.

About AFEX Fire Suppression Systems

For over 45 years, AFEX has been designing and manufacturing purpose-built fire suppression systems for off-road heavy equipment. The brand has a long history in the South American mining market, going back more than two decades, and is the predominant fire suppression system of choice in Chile. For more information, please visit www.afexsystems.com or contact AFEX directly at 1-800-231-3436.