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SMG Launches New Life Safety Company

by Katie Lee June 21, 2023

Red Bank, N.J. — SMG Holdings, LLC marks the official launch of SMG Fire, a pioneering life safety company dedicated to providing comprehensive safety solutions to multi-site retailers nationwide. With its cutting-edge technologies, industry expertise and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, SMG Fire is set to transform the landscape of retail safety. The retail industry faces unique challenges when it comes to ensuring the safety and well-being of guests and team members. Recognizing this critical need, SMG Fire has emerged as the trusted partner for large retailers, offering a wide …

June 21, 2023

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Extinguish the Threat

by Katie Lee September 15, 2021

— By Chad Connor — The importance of checking your restaurant’s fire safety. Restaurant kitchens have many places where fires can occur. Business owners need to be aware of potential fire hazards and take preventative steps when it comes to fire safety. Following a few simple safety tips can prevent fires and keep employees and patrons safe in your establishment. Conducting Regular Inspections Regular inspections are the first step in fire safety for restaurants. Inspections of fire safety equipment must be done annually by a professional for approval by …

September 15, 2021

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Telgian Fire Safety Promotes Senior Vice President of Sales

by Katie Lee September 18, 2020

Phoenix — Telgian Fire Safety has promoted Ryan Smith to senior vice president of sales. He will align the sales organization’s objectives with business strategy through strategic planning, sales strategy development, forecasting, resource planning and budgeting. Smith will also develop sales strategies with operations and account executives to ensure successful onboarding of new accounts, implement marketing programs to increase brand awareness, and improve the customer’s experience. Smith’s career spans more than 25 years as an effective corporate executive. His extensive knowledge of management, business development and operations includes forecasting, market …

September 18, 2020

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Telgian Fire Safety Names New President

by Katie Lee September 4, 2020

Phoenix — Telgian Fire Safety (TFS) has appointed Larry L. Lacefield as president. In this position, Lacefield will maintain strategic and operational responsibility for all TFS business operations. Lacefield is a dynamic and proven business leader with more than 20 years of successful experience leading high-impact, operational initiatives. As an innovative and growth-focused executive, he has an extensive background in guiding cross-functional teams and in the effective delivery of program objectives and quality service. “Highly skilled in the development and implementation of strategy, operational capacity, risk management and performance metrics, …

September 4, 2020

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Detecting Hotspots

by Katie Lee August 21, 2020

— By Adam Walker — As the foodservice industry changes, fire protection technology offers smarter, more scalable solutions with electric detection for complex cooking environments. Today’s commercial kitchens are evolving to meet consumer demands. Dining destinations throughout the world are seeing the rise of large-scale, multi-kitchen foodservice operations, driven by both consumers’ need for convenience and an increasing desire for new and unique food experiences. Certain types of complex kitchens have seen an especially increased demand recently with more consumers using food delivery services as part of their efforts …

August 21, 2020

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Connex Resource Committee Names Telgian’s Steve Goyette Supplier Co-Chair

by Katie Lee August 4, 2020

Phoenix — Steve Goyette, vice president of business development for Telgian Fire Safety, was recently named supplier co-chair of the Connex Resource Committee. Maile Keliikuli, retail facilities manager at REI, will hold the position of retail co-chair. As a global multi-site facilities management association, Connex is an essential source of information and connections for both facilities managers and suppliers. Committees, such as the Connex Resource Committee, educate and empower facilities management professionals and their suppliers, providing them with best practices, benchmarking, discussion forums and more. “It is an honor to …

August 4, 2020

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Benefits of Closure

by Katie Lee October 3, 2019

— By David Dawdy — Alternatives to elevator lobbies are a game changer for the retail and hospitality industries. In 1980, a kitchen fire tore through the casino floor of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The inferno sent plumes of toxic smoke through the sprawling complex — including elevator shafts and stairwells to the floors above. Of the 85 people killed that day, 61 deaths were on the upper floors of the hotel — nowhere near the fire. These victims, as well as the other fatalities, died of …

October 3, 2019

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Protect & Serve

by Katie Lee October 3, 2019

— By Rusty Amarante — The future looks bright for service-based franchises. Providing specialized and on-demand services, service-based businesses currently represent a large portion of the franchise establishments in the United States. For almost a decade, service-based franchises have been on the rise because of the nation’s high demand for services that require technical skills and expertise, and those that cater towards commercial and residential upkeep are most prevalent. To maintain the proper safety standards that these properties are expected to meet, the expert teams that provide maintenance services …

October 3, 2019

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Telgian Fire Safety Appoints Vice President, Operations

by Katie Lee August 29, 2019

Phoenix — Telgian Fire Safety has appointed Terrence Magee as its new vice president, operations. He will be responsible for the customer service and customer care operations for the fire and life safety testing, inspections and repair company. Magee brings more than 30 years of operations experience to Telgian, including extensive knowledge of quality systems management, supply chain logistics, operational excellence and continuous improvement. Prior to joining Telgian, Magee served as senior manager, continuous improvement and business transformation with Ciox Health. He has also served in a number of global …

August 29, 2019

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Plan, Prepare, Prevent

by Katie Lee July 1, 2019

— By Michael Mastous — Fire prevention and protection tips business owners need to know. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 8.3% of fires take place in non-residential properties, with an estimated 100,300 non-residential fires reported between 2014-2016, resulting in annual property losses of $2.4 billion, and, tragically, an estimated 90 deaths. What does this mean to you, as a business owner? Fire protection and prevention is an integral aspect of keeping your business, employees and guests safe. The Cost of Fires Lies Not in Repairs With a commercial …

July 1, 2019

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