History of Fike Corporation

since 1945

2007 Introduction of ProInert™ to the UL/FM markets.   2006 Fike launches Digital Linear Heat Detection (LHD), a versatile and economical fire detection product, well-suited for a variety of fire hazard applications.   Specifically designed for small space fire protection and in-cabinet fire suppression, Fike launches Fireraser™, an economical, pre-engineered, all-in-one clean agent fire protection system.   After launching the unique Fireraser™ system into the UL/FM markets, Fike expanded its coverage by releasing the system to the European markets.   Cheetah Xi™, Fike's intelligent peer-to-peer, bi-directional fire suppression system, is named a Silver Product of the Year award winner by Consulting Specifying Engineer.   2005 Fike celebrates its 60th Anniversary in business.   Fike launches the new Hammer Union rupture disc holder, or Wing Nut Union, ideal for Oilfield applications.   Introduction of the Fike Lo-V, a bi-directional rupture disc that is designed to relieve undesired pressure conditions in two different directions.   Expansion into the USA of Fike Europe's line of vents designed specifically for High Intensity Explosion Conditions.   Fike releases the Cheetah Xi Intelligent Fire Suppression System, Fike's revolutionary advancement in safety and fire protection,designed to respond in as little as one quarter second!   Fike receives the Material & Equimpment Acceptance (MEA) approval from the New York City Department of Buildings for its ECARO-25 Clean Agent Fire Protection system.   Fike Obtains CSIRO (Australian) approval for its HFC-227ea clean agent fire suppression system.   Fike introduces Ceramic Explosion Pressure Detector technology   Fike Europe introduces FlamQuench II SQ, a flamefilter for installation on rectangular explosion vent panels   Fike Explosion Protection Systems were ranked #1 in the Chemical Processing magazine Reader's Choice Awards, receiving 5 times the vote as the closest competition. Results were released in the August, 2005 issue.   Fike releases the low pressure, high performance Axius™ rupture disc. Designed to be used in aggressive chemical and pharmaceutical applications, the Axius™ rupture disc is available in corrosion-resistant materials and has the tightest tolerances available. 2004 Fike releases EPACO™, a sophisticated explosion detection and control system.   Fike launches the new CyberCat™ fire alarm panel -- a digital, peer-to-peer, bi-directional communication system.   Fike Corporation announces the successful completion of the LPCB approval (Cert. No. 654a and 654b) for its innovative ProInert™ Fire Extinguishing System. 2003 Fike Canada receives its ISO 9001-2000 certification   Fike extends ECARO-25™ to the U.S. market   Fike introduces PROINERT™ inert gas system to the European market   Fike introduces ValveGuard™ PRV isolation system   Fike introduces the latest technology in voice evacuation, fire control panels, FikeGuard™   Fike is the first Explosion Protection company to receive ATEX Certification of its explosion vents   Fike introduces the EleGuard™ explosion vent for the protection of Bucket Elevators   Fike introduces a new, cost-effective, conventional Fire Alarm Panel, GatorPro™   Fike introduces EleQuench™ flameless venting of Bucket Elevators.   Fike releases the new S3 low pressure, sanitary rupture disc. 2002 New global website launched   Fike introduces ECARO-25™ to European market   2001 Fike announces FlamQuench II, flameless venting of dust explosions. 2000 Patent for: Rate of rise detector for use with explosion detection suppression equipment   Patent for: Multiple dome single-panel explosion vent   Patent for: Gas cartridge actuated isolation valve   Foundation of Fike Asia Pacific, Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia 1999 Foundation of Fike Protection Systems, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom   Foundation of Fike India, Pune, India   Method and apparatus for testing the integrity of oil delivery tubing within an oil well casing   Patent for: Non-fragmenting, non-explosive actuating valve mechanism for fire suppression apparatus 1998 Foundation of Fike Latina, Sao Paulo, Brazil   Patent for: Fire suppression or explosion protection system having a manual actuator for an electrically responsive initiator or gas-generating cartridge actuator 1995 Introduction of AS400 business system   Patent for: Low burst pressure, multiple domed, scored rupture disc 1994 DIN ISO 9001/EN29001 approval   First UL listed and FM approved Halon replacement fire protection system   Foundation of Fike Iberica, Barcelona, Spain 1993 Global presence in explosion protection by taking part in testing program with CIBA authority   Patent for: Multiple-dome, scored rupture disc 1992 Patent for: Environmental Detection system useful for fire detection and suppression 1991 Foundation of Fike Italia, Milan, Italy 1990 Foundation of Fike Deutschland, Mannheim, Germany 1989 Patent for: Hygienic pressure relief panel unit 1988 Foundation of Fike France, Pontoise, France 1986 Patent for: Micro-scale chemical process simulation methods and apparatus useful for design of full-scale processes, emergency relief systems and associated equipment 1985 Patent for: High reverse pressure resistant low forward burst pressure rupture disc assembly   Foundation of Fike Canada, Burlington, Ontario, Canada   Foundation of Fike UK, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom   Change of name to Fike Corporation 1984 Foundation of Fike Europe, Herentals, Belgium 1983 Patent for: Horizontal Discharge assembly for vertically oriented fire extinguisher 1980 Foundation of Fike Japan, Tokyo, Japan   Patent for: Low burst pressure corrosion resistant rupture disc assembly   Patent for: Multiple Independently Actuatable fire suppression devices each having individual actuating power sources 1973 Patent for: Remotely actuatable portable fire suppression apparatus 1971 Patent for: Rupture Disc Pressure Relief Structure for Polymerization 1968 Patent for: Rupture Disc Assembly 1955 Patent for: Rupture Disc Assembly for high pressure vessels 1945 Foundation of Fike Metal Products