From left to right: David Weinrich, Mark Knurek, David Stevens, James McHugh, David Vandeyer, Chris Sharp, Bob Knose, Bruce LaRue, Chuck Kitts, Bob Bussiere
The Suppliers And Manufacturers Council shall have purview over those affairs of the Corporation germane to the Suppliers And Manufacturers interests of the industry. This shall include, but not be limited to, product standards, installation standards, building codes, marketing statistics, fire records, legislation, public relations, and other such functions.
Latest Updates from the SAM Council
Robert Bussiere, Chair | Wheatland Tube Company |
James McHugh, Vice Chair | A.G.F. Manufacturing |
Ray Fremont Jr. | General Air Products |
Larry Sander | Victaulic |
Robert Knose | Ferguson Fire and Fabrication |
Lainey Liotta | Lubrizol |
Sean Heskett | Potter Electric Signal Co. |
Phillip Schechinger | Anvil International |
Chris Sharp | Viking SupplyNet |
Dave Stevens Jr | Core & Main Fire Protection |
David Vandeyar | Newburgh Windustrial |
Dave Weinrich | Bull Moose Tube |
Caleb Armbrust, Staff Liason | National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc |

NFSA Statement on Supply Chain
Open Letter to NFSA Members, The fire sprinkler industry has historically experienced limited issues with material supply. Fire sprinkler contractors have very few long lead items and our everyday material such as pipe, fittings, couplings, hangers, and sprinklers have historically been available within a few days to a week. We are reaching out to provide […]
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NFSA Nominations for 2020
NFSA is nominating candidates for Area Director positions, find links below to read more: Area 5: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia Area 8: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas Area 12: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington Suppliers and Manufacturers
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Happy New Year SAM Members!
SAM Council Chair, Bob Bussiere reviews some of the 2019 highlights and looks to 2020 with some updates from the SAM Council.
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