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TECO Americas Expands Southeast Distribution Network with Partner

FireBag® Fire Safety Valve Now Available Through Established Regional Distributor Across Seven-State Territory

TECO Americas, a leading provider of advanced natural gas safety solutions, has partnered with Ed Young Sales Company, Inc. (EYSCO) to expand distribution of its FireBag® Fire Safety Valve across the Southeastern United States. The collaboration brings TECO Americas’ passive thermal shutoff technology to local distribution companies (LDCs) in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi.

The FireBag Fire Safety Valve represents a critical advancement in natural gas infrastructure protection, offering utilities a maintenance-free solution that automatically prevents gas flow during fire emergencies.

Key FireBag® FSV Features:

  • Certified & Field-Tested – Meets stringent industry and fire-exposure standards with proven real-world performance
  • Passive Design, Zero Failure Modes – Fully mechanical operation with no moving parts, electronics, or external power requirements
  • Rapid Automatic Activation – Responds at precise temperature thresholds to seal gas flow before regulators and metering equipment are compromised
  • Seamless Integration – Installs easily into existing meter sets with minimal impact on system layout or operations
  • Proven ROI – Reduces emergency response costs, incident liability, and system downtime throughout the asset lifecycle

“We are excited to partner with Ed Young Sales,” said Wally Armstrong, Partner at TECO Americas. “Their leadership, values, and commitment to customer service align perfectly with our mission. This partnership will strengthen safety solutions for utilities across the Southeast.”

“The TECO Americas FireBag® product line is a natural fit with the fire safety solutions we represent,” said Mike Javon, President of Ed Young Sales. “We share core values of integrity, honesty, and customer commitment. We’re thrilled to bring this technology to our customer base.”

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