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John D. Corcoran, Director of Marketing and Information Systems
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation Appoints New Technology and Technical
Support Staff
Standish, Michigan (March, 2016) – Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation recently announced the addition of
two key product development and technical support roles. Kevin Maughan has been appointed Senior
Manager, New Technologies, and Gordon Farrell has joined Globe as Technical Services Manager.
Kevin Maughan: Mr. Maughan joins Globe with 29 years’
experience in the fire protection industry as a designer, technical
support staffer, and manager of a technical support team.
Throughout his career, Kevin has been instrumental in supporting
the adoption of new technologies such as Specific Application
Attic Protection, ceiling-only storage protection, and advancing
the adoption newer technologies which are now commonplace in
our industry. Kevin has been a member of the NFPA 24
Committee as well as NFPA 14 and 80A. He has also been a
member of the NFSA Engineering and Standards (E&S)
Committee.
In the newly-created role of Senior Manager, New Technologies
for Globe Sprinkler, Kevin will be coordinating efforts of Globe’s
Research and Development Team, New Technologies, and
Technical Support.
“Kevin brings a unique balance of practical application and conceptual experience to Globe,” commented
Director of New Technologies Stephen Meyer. “I know Globe customers will enjoy working with him as
much as I do.”
Kevin resides in Providence, Rhode Island with his wife, Florence. The Maughans have 2 children: Erin
and Ryan.
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Gordon Farrell: Globe’s Technical Services
Manager, Gordon Farrell comes to Globe with 30
years of industry experience in purchasing, service
sales, training and technical support. Not only will
Mr. Farrell provide technical and specification
support to Contractors, AHJs and Engineers, he is
also actively engaged in new product development
and creation of technical literature.
“We’ll be making full use of Gordon’s classroom
and field training experience as well,” Ted
Archibald, Director of Research and Development
noted, “we’re thrilled to have him as a member of
the Globe family.”
Gordon resides in New Hampshire with his wife,
Caryn. The Farrells have 3 children, daughters
Sarah and Colleen, and son Sean. Mr. Farrell is
NICET certified in Water Based Systems Layout
and Inspection and also Testing of Water-Based
Systems, and just completed a term as Technical
Committee Member on NFPA-25.
“I have always respected the technical expertise of these two – even as competitors,” said Globe President
Steven Worthington, ” I am honored to have Kevin and Gordon as part of the Globe team.”
About Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation is an ISO-9001 certified manufacturer of fire suppression
sprinklers, valves and accessories. Produced in Michigan, USA, Globe products are sold worldwide
through a network of Independent Distribution Partners.
4077 Airpark Drive Standish, Michigan 48658
(989) 846-4583 - Fax (989) 846-9231
Inside USA 1-800-248-0278
Assessed to ISO 9001
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