Sprinkler Age A Publication of the American Fire Sprinkler Association
Rounding Up the Best Manufacturers and Suppliers
The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) has rounded up the best manufacturers and suppliers in the fire protection industry for AFSA45: Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition. View the best products and services at the event of the year, to be held Sept. 27-30, 2026, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.
This year’s exhibit hall is sold out. Couple this with over 80 technical and managerial seminars, and you have a convention as big as Texas!
Exhibit Hall Excitement
AFSA’s exhibit hall is one of the most exciting and valuable parts of AFSA45. It offers a unique opportunity to discover the latest products, services, and innovations shaping the industry, all in one place. Attendees can meet face-to-face with exhibitors, ask questions, see demonstrations, and gain insights that go beyond what they can find online.
“The largest fire sprinkler exhibition in the industry provides opportunities to build and reinforce relationships,” states AFSA Chair of the Board Paul DeLorie, senior vice president, Hampshire Fire Protection Co., Londonderry, N.H. “AFSA45 will bring together contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, designers, and AHJs to form partnerships and share best practices.”
The exhibit hall also serves as a hub for networking, where professionals can connect with industry leaders, explore new business opportunities, and exchange ideas with peers. Whether AFSA45 attendees are seeking solutions, inspiration, or new partnerships, the exhibit hall delivers hands-on experiences and meaningful connections that enhance the overall convention experience.
The exhibit hall will be open for unopposed hours twice during AFSA45: the Exhibition Grand Opening Reception on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. The reception, hosted by DeLorie, offers the first look at this year’s exhibits. Eat, drink, and network as you visit with manufacturers and suppliers across the expansive hall. The next afternoon, the hall will open once again to attendees, with the 33rd National Apprentice Competition (NAC) simultaneously underway. Convention attendees can watch as the top seven apprentices cut, thread, and install a steel and plastic pipe system with sprinklers in Phase II of the competition.
Educate and Entertain
This year, AFSA is offering an Education Pass, allowing contractors to bring more staff for technical and managerial training. This value-packed option provides access to four days of seminars, three days of networking meals, and access on Day 2 of the exhibits. Purchase this pass during online or onsite registration.
After an afternoon of sessions on Sunday, Sept. 27, attendees will be ready to gather for a lively Tex-Mex fiesta at the AFSA45 Opening Party. Guests will enjoy a buffet of regional favorites while a DJ fills the resort’s grand lawn with upbeat music and outdoor games bring the party to life. This evening will provide an opportunity to unwind, strengthen professional relationships, and experience the vibrant culture and hospitality that define Texas!
Knibbe Ranch, a real Texas working ranch, will be the setting for the final night Awards Party on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Featuring a live country music band, armadillo races, line dancing, and delicious Texas-sized steaks cooked to perfection on an outdoor grill by master culinary chefs, this event will be an unforgettable night under the stars. The highlight of the party will be the announcement of the NAC champion, who will receive bragging rights, tools, a commemorative plaque, and a $10,000 cash prize!
Reserve Your Room
Hotel reservations can be made during the AFSA45 registration process. The $259 group rate per night plus tax for single/double ($305.85 per night with included resort fee and taxes) includes:
• Wireless internet in the conference center—general bandwidth, which allows for casual browsing.
• Guest room wireless internet for up to six devices and local/domestic long-distance phone calls.
• Two welcome drinks per stay in Crooked Branch (gratuity not included).
• Admission to the resort’s nine-acre River Bluffs Water Experience.
• Access to the Lantana Spa Fitness Center (minimum age 17 years).
• Golf bag storage at TPC San Antonio.
• Use of tennis and pickleball facilities includes up to four rackets, based on availability.
• Use of the Sports Court includes two hours of court time and balls included.
Register Today!
The regular registration deadline for AFSA45 is Aug. 21. Late registration dates, with higher fees, are Aug. 22-Sept. 23. After Sept. 23, registrations must be made at the AFSA45 registration desk at the onsite rate. Visit firesprinkler.org/afsa45 to secure your spot and join fellow professionals in Texas for a dynamic event filled with inspiration, connection, and plenty of Lone Star hospitality!
Exhibit List (as of press time):
AFSA
AGF Manufacturing, Inc.
American BackFlow Products Co.
Ameriflo Corporation
Ames, a WATTS Brand
Arbiter
ARGCO
Armstrong Pumps, Inc.
ASC Engineered Solutions
BAVCO
Borusan Pipe
Brecco Distribution Corporation
Brooks Equipment
BuildingReports
BuildOps
Bull Moose Tube Company
C-Aire Compressors, Inc.
Cintas Corporation
CLA-VAL COMPANY
Clarke Fire Protection Products, Inc.
Common Voices
Consolidated Fire Protection
Core & Main Fire Protection
Croker Div. Fire End & Croker Corp.
Diamondback Fire Protection LLC
Driven Fire Consultants
Duyar
DYNE/NFPA Global Solutions
Eaton TOLCO and Fire Pump
Ember Software
Engineered Corrosion Solutions, LLC
ETI Continuing Education
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Fayette Pipe Company
Ferguson Fire & Fabrication
Fiberglass Tank Solutions
Fire Tank Pros
Fire Tech Productions
Firedesign.ai
Forge Global Tanks
Gast Manufacturing, Inc.
General Air Products Inc.
Geo-Systems USA
GTI Fire Protection Systems Corp. (Firetrol)
Guardian Fire Equipment, Inc.
Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition
Homes For Our Troops
HRS Systems, Inc.
Hydratec Inc.
Inspect Point
IPEX USA LLC
ITW Commercial Construction
JG Innovations, Inc.
JOB GmbH
Johnson Controls
K-Factor Podcast
Kennedy Valve
LAW Technical Services, LLC
Lubrizol
Metraflex Company
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee Valve Company, LLC
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NICET
Noble Company
Nucor Tubular Products
nVent CADDY
Oklahoma State University
Patterson Pump Company
Peerless Pump Company
Permabond Engineering Adhesives
Potter Electric Signal Company
Potter Roemer
Pumptec
Quaker Houghton
REED Manufacturing Company
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
Senju Fire Protection Corp.
Service First Processing
ServiceTitan
ServiceTrade, Inc.
Siteline
Solberg Company LLC
South-Tek Systems
Spears Manufacturing Company
SPP Pumps Inc.
Talco Fire Systems
Test Gauge Inc
Texas Manufacturing Company
The Hose Monster Company
Tigerflow Systems, LLC
Tornatech International Inc
UNITED Fire Systems
Uptick Fire Production Software
Victaulic
Viking Group, Inc.
Wheatland Tube
Wilson & Cousins
Winsupply, Inc.
Zurn Wilkins