Coxreels features a complete line of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) hose reels built on the industry proven, all-steel construction SH and T Series of reels. These reels are equipped with a stainless steel external full-flow swivel and chemical resistant Viton seals to provide a safe, reliable DEF dispensing solution available with a factory installed, high-quality Goodyear DEF hose. The swivel is easy to access for simple seal maintenance and fast DEF dispenser hose installation.

Coxreels provides professional reeling systems in heavy-duty single pedestal (SH Series) or supreme-duty dual pedestal (T Series) configurations that handle DEF hoses up to 75 feet of ¾ inch hose I.D. Both versatile designs are outfitted with Super Hub dual axle support systems to increase stability and reduce vibration during operation, making these reels the perfect DEF handling solutions for either stationary or rugged mobile applications.

The DEF models are available in standard spring retraction and EZ-Coil controlled retraction systems that promote greater operator and workplace safety by retracting up to 80-percent slower than conventional reels. This DEF reel line has all the durable high quality components and superior finishes found in every Coxreels product.

For more information, visit www.coxreels.com.

Monroe, N.C.  – Scott Safety, a global leader in innovative protective equipment and safety devices, has been selected by the State of California to provide industry-leading technology and equipment to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to help keep a team of 5,600 firefighters safe in the harshest environments.

“The Department of General Services has awarded the new statewide contract for self-contained breathing apparatus to Scott Safety," said Curtis Brown, CAL FIRE's safety chief. "We can now begin to upgrade our breathing apparatus.”

ALLSTAR Fire Equipment, headquartered in Arcadia, California, Scott Safety’s distribution partner, helped initiate the new contract and will service CAL FIRE throughout California.

For CAL FIRE, the new equipment meets the agency’s need for durable, reliable, cutting-edge protection. The state awarded the contract after a lengthy field trial and evaluation. Scott Safety, which provides safety equipment to 20 of the country’s 25 largest firefighter agencies, is recognized industry wide for its technologically advanced equipment that allows firefighters more time to make the rescue while keeping them safe. CAL FIRE’s new Scott Safety equipment will include 2,400 SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus), which exceed the industry’s current heat protection requirements and include features such as variable cylinder pressures, dual-redundant pressure reducers, smart backframe contour design and the Made in the U.S.A. promise.

“We’re committed to providing firefighters with exceptional equipment that keeps them safe while allowing them to do their jobs more effectively and efficiently,” said Mike Ryan, president, Scott Safety. “We’re proud to help protect CAL FIRE’s rescue teams throughout California and we are appreciative of this partnership.”

CAL FIRE responds to emergencies of all types, protecting lives, property and natural resources from fire. In addition to protecting over 31 million acres of California’s privately owned wildlands, CAL FIRE also responds to structure fires, automobile accidents, medical aids, hazardous spills and natural disasters through cooperative agreements.

As part of its partnership, Scott Safety will ensure the agency is properly educated and trained on equipment best practices.

“We are proud to have the members of CAL FIRE as now part of the Scott family,” said Trent Smith, global director of sales, Scott Safety. “The trusted performance and reliability of the Scott X3 SCBA are a reflection of our people and their commitment to protecting first responders everywhere. CAL FIRE represents a rich history of firefighting and we are looking forward to the future in supporting their mission to protect the people and natural resources of California.”

About Scott Safety

Scott Safety is a premier manufacturer of innovative respiratory and personal protective equipment and safety devices for emergency services and first-responders including firefighters, industrial workers, law enforcement, military, civil defense, national security and rescue teams around the world. With five global manufacturing locations, Scott products protect thousands of individuals each day from environmental hazards that are inherent in the industries which they serve. The Scott product line includes self-contained breathing apparatus, supplied air and air-purifying respirators, gas detection instruments, thermal imaging cameras, and firefighter locators. For information on Scott Safety’s latest innovations, please visit  www.scottsafety.com

Pierce Manufacturing today introduced the new Pierce High Flow Industrial Apparatus that is capable of flowing 5,500 gpm when drafting, and up to 10,000 gpm when drawing water from a positive (hydrant) source. 

APPLETON, WI—Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company has introduced the new Pierce® High Flow Industrial Apparatus that is capable of flowing 5,500 gallons per minute (gpm) when drafting and up to 10,000 gpm drawing from a pressurized water source. 

“In emergency scenarios, when an industrial pumper is called into action, maximum water and foam flow are the top priorities, and that’s exactly what we’ve accomplished with the new Pierce High Flow Industrial Apparatus—it’s numbers are off the charts, and set the new performance benchmark,” said Matt McLeish, senior vice president of Sales and Marketing of the Fire & Emergency segment. “Equally important, however, is the firefighting system’s endurance, reliability, and ease of operation. The new high-flow industrial apparatus delivers the dependability firefighters expect from Pierce.”

The Pierce High Flow industrial Apparatus features the first application of a Darley 2ZSM water pump that delivers up to 10,000 gpm flow rate from a pressurized water source and additional reach to keep firefighters further away from harm. “We worked very closely with the Darley team to engineer and integrate the system’s components, which include a pair of Darley ZSM pumps that are coupled together on a common transmission to deliver uncommon performance,” said John Schultz, director of pumper and custom chassis products. “To say the least, it’s a pretty impressive firefighting system.” Pierce has been awarded five years of exclusivity on the Darley 2ZSM for industrial fire apparatus applications.

To complement the water pumping capabilities of the new Pierce High Flow Industrial Apparatus, Pierce expanded its line of Husky™ foam systems. The new Husky 450 foam system delivers up to 450 gallons of foam concentrate per minute. “When flowing this much water, the foam system and other critical components need to keep pace, and that’s what we’ve been able to accomplish with this apparatus,” added Schultz.

Simplicity of operation is another focus of Pierce’s product development team. One case in point is Pierce’s exclusive valve controllers that provide true valve position indication and an unprecedented level of control with the touch of a button. Moreover, the new patent-pending flow meters are an industry first, and provide accurate flow data across a broad range of flow rates.

The Pierce High Flow Industrial Apparatus is available on either the Pierce Velocity® or Pierce Arrow XT™ custom chassis, each featuring a 600-hp engine.

For more information, visit www.piercemfg.com.