Sea-Fire Products Now Available Through Grainger

Sea-Fire Products

The global leader in state-of-the-art fire detection and suppression apparatus has become a key product supplier for W.W. Grainger. Sea-Fire equipment is available online at www.grainger.com.

Sea-Fire chose products that center around its pre-engineered systems. These extinguishers utilize 3M Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid, an innovative solution that is electrically non-conductive and non-corrosive, and has a low toxicity value, so it’s safe for workers. It’s also environmentally sound with a global warming potential of 1. The company also offers heat sensors, pull boxes, and remote pull cables.

Approximately three million businesses and institutions worldwide rely on W.W. Grainger for equipment used to maintain, repair, and operate facilities. With $10B in sales in 2015, the business-to-business distributor is the 11th largest e-retailer in North America. Its biggest product segment is related to safety and security.

Metalcraft, Sea-Fire’s parent company, manufactures fire detection and suppression equipment for a wide range of industries, including defense, aerospace, marine, and auto racing. NASA has used its extinguishers on numerous missions.

Contact Sea-Fire Marine, 9331-A Philadelphia Rd., Baltimore, MD 21237. 800-445-7680 or 410-687-5500. www.sea-fire.com.

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