--- title: CONNECTIONS Blog | Darren Palmieri description: CONNECTIONS Blog will contain information about Viking SupplyNet and vendor products, Viking products and events, digital tools from Viking, and much more. --- [Skip to content](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/author/darren-palmieri#main-content) [![Viking Logo](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Viking%20PMS287%2072dpi-2.png?width=211&height=50&name=Viking%20PMS287%2072dpi-2.png)](https://www.vikinggroupinc.com) Open main navigation Close main navigation ## Trusted above all.™ # Welcome to the CONNECTIONS Blog Learn, explore, and stay connected. Viking's CONNECTIONS Blog is here to help you stay up-to-date on popular topics pertaining to Viking and the fire protection industry as a whole. Explore some of Viking's highlighted products, events, and resources available and more through these insightful posts provided from industry pros.   Recent Posts:   [![](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hubfs/Blog_Featured-Image-Template%20-Residental%20Sprinklers-01.png)](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/residential-sprinkler-evolution) [Product Innovations](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/product-innovations), [Residential Sprinklers](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/residential-sprinklers), [VK495](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/vk495), [Product and News](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/product-and-news) ## [Evolution of Residential Sprinkler Technology](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/residential-sprinkler-evolution) ![Picture of Darren Palmieri](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2021_DarrenPalmieri.png?width=50&name=2021_DarrenPalmieri.png) [Darren Palmieri](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/author/darren-palmieri) Mar 14, 2024, 9:00:00 AM As seen in Fire Protection Contractor Magazine's March 2024 edition. In 1981, Ronald Reagan was swor... [Read more](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/residential-sprinkler-evolution) ## We have what you need, when you need it. Head to supplynet.com and get started on your next job from wherever you are. [Shop Now](http://www.supplynet.com/) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/vikingworldwide) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/viking-group-inc-/) [instagram icon](https://www.instagram.com/vikinggroup/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/vikingsprinkler) --- [![Viking Logo](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Viking%20PMS287%2072dpi-2.png?width=180&height=43&name=Viking%20PMS287%2072dpi-2.png "Viking Logo")](https://www.vikinggroupinc.com/) 5150 Beltway Dr. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316     |     © 2023 Viking Group, Inc.