--- title: CONNECTIONS Blog | Jim Dooley 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/jim-dooley#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-TotalPac-01.png)](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/totalpac) [Product Innovations](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/product-innovations), [Business Partners](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/business-partners), [Product and News](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/product-and-news) ## [How Viking and FireFlex Revolutionized Preaction Fire Protection](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/totalpac) ![Picture of Jim Dooley](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Social%20and%20Videos/Jim%20Dooley.jpg?width=50&name=Jim%20Dooley.jpg) [Jim Dooley](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/author/jim-dooley) Jun 2, 2025, 10:19:27 AM Prior to 1994, preaction fire protection systems were typically assembled at the construction site. ... [Read more](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/totalpac) ## 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.