About Reliable
A Leader in the Fire Protection Industry
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Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. is a global manufacturer and distributor of fire protection products. Reliable manufactures the highest quality and most innovative fire sprinklers, valves, and special systems on the market; distributes a full line of best-in-class system components; and backs it up with premier customer service. Reliable’s corporate headquarters is located in Elmsford, NY; manufacturing plant in Liberty, SC, and regional sales and distribution centers throughout the US and worldwide.
The Mission
To serve as a fire protection leader by (i) manufacturing the highest quality sprinklers and valves (ii) producing and distributing a complete line of system components (iii) providing innovative solutions (iv) delivering the highest level of customer service, and (v) teaming with customers as valuable strategic partners; while upholding the Fee Family management commitment of supporting the fire protection industry, associations and Reliable family of employees since 1920.
The Future
Reliable recently completed its “Project Growth” initiative by adding 150,000 square feet to its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and bringing its total footprint to 467,000 square feet. The initiative included further investment in advanced automation and robotic equipment that deliver the capacity and production efficiency to fuel Reliable’s ability to cost-effectively manufacture the highest quality product, support customer demand, and drive innovation. “Project Growth” will continue and represents an investment in Reliable, the Fire Protection Industry, and most importantly, Reliable’s ability to provide customers with the highest quality products, service, and support for the next 100 years.
Commitment to the Fire Protection Industry
Reliable has always been an industry-minded company. Past President Frank J. Fee, Jr., attained many notable positions in the fire protection community, including Chairman of the National Fire Protection Association and Chairman of the National Automatic Sprinkler and Fire Control Association.
Frank J. Fee III, Reliable’s President from 1976-2015, has served on the National Fire Protection Association’s International Advisory Board. He was past Chairman of the Board and Director of the National Fire Sprinkler Association. He held several Board positions, including Treasurer, Secretary, and Director of the National Fire Protection Association. Frank has been the recipient of AFSA’s “Henry S. Parmelee Award” (1990), NFSA’s “Golden Sprinkler Award” (1998), NFPA’s “Distinguished Service Award” (1998), and was recently elected to the NFSA’s Hall of Fame (2018), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the fire sprinkler industry.
Kevin T. Fee, Reliable’s President and CEO, is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the National Fire Sprinkler Association and completed a term as Treasurer (2008 – 2012). Kevin has been a Board member since 1981 and over 30 years is the longest-tenured Board member in the history of NFSA. He was Vice-Chairman (1986 – 1990) and Chairman (1990 – 1994). Kevin was a founding member of the International Fire Suppression Alliance and served as its first Chairman (2000 – 2003). Kevin was also past Chairman of the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s Manufacturer and Supplier Council and is a National Fire Protection Association member. Kevin received the H. W. Marryatt Award from the IFSA (2024), the Henry S. Parmelee Award from the AFSA (2022), and NFSA’s “Golden Sprinkler Award” (2008).
Kevin T. Fee, Jr., Reliable’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Sales is currently serving on the National Fire Sprinkler Association’s Future Leadership Committee.
Reliable’s Liberty Manufacturing Headquarters is proudly ISO9001 Certified. Reliable Fire Sprinkler (UK) Ltd., our sales and distribution entity serving EMEA and certain other parts of the world is also ISO9001 and ISO14001 Certified.
Reliable’s values extend throughout our operations. We are strongly committeed to being good citizens of the world and complying will all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate. We expect the same commitment from our supplier partners. Our disclosure in accordance with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act and report in accordance with the Fighting Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (of Canada) are a small part of that commitment.
A Family Operated Business for Over 100 Years
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President 1920-1945
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President 1945-1976
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President 1976-2015
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President and
CEO
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Sr. Vice President,
Marketing, Business Development & IT
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Sr. Vice President,
Corporate Sales