--- title: Q1 2026 Product and News Roundup description: Discover Viking Group's latest product launches, news and training opportunities in our Q1 2026 roundup. image: https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hubfs/Blog_Featured-Image-Template_Q1_2026.png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/q1-2026#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.™ Apr 1, 2026, 4:25:06 PM # Q1 2026 Product and News Roundup [Viking Group, Inc.](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/author/viking-group-inc) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/q1-2026) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/q1-2026) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/q1-2026) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/q1-2026) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/q1-2026)   ![Quarterly Image- Q1 2026-02](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Banner%20Graphics%20and%20Featured%20Images/Quarterly%20Image-%20Q1%202026-02.png?width=960&height=359&name=Quarterly%20Image-%20Q1%202026-02.png) Hard to believe Q1 is already behind us! It’s been a busy and exciting start to the year, and we wanted to share a few highlights—especially the launch of our new VGS line. From new product momentum to continued progress across the business, there’s a lot to be excited about. Thanks for your continued support, we’re looking forward to keeping it going in Q2.   [Visit Our Website](https://vikinggroupinc.com) or [Shop SupplyNet.com](http://supplynet.com) New Product Launches --- VGS Offering A better way to connect is here! We now offer grooved couplings and fittings, as well as ductile iron threaded fittings available on Viking SupplyNet.  ![VGS VG109P-0250 - ISO](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mockups%20and%20Renderings/VGS%20VG109P-0250%20-%20ISO.png?width=284&height=284&name=VGS%20VG109P-0250%20-%20ISO.png)   [Learn More](https://www.supplynet.com/brand/vgs/) New Oxeo Testing... ...proves nitrogen is the most efficient inert gas solution, even in spaces that aren’t perfectly sealed, eliminating the need for extended discharge in many applications.  ![Landing-Page_Oxeo-1](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mockups%20and%20Renderings/Landing-Page_Oxeo-1.png?width=284&height=284&name=Landing-Page_Oxeo-1.png)   [Learn More](https://www.vikinggroupinc.com/products/special-hazards/oxeo) Expanded Listing for QREC Sprinklers Our Quick Response Extended Coverage sprinklers now include 12' × 12' and 14' × 14' room listings at 175°F and 200°F for ordinary hazard applications in all finishes.  ![08340AB_VK534 K11.2 ECLHOH PD BR 155](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mockups%20and%20Renderings/08340AB_VK534%20K11.2%20ECLHOH%20PD%20BR%20155.png?width=284&height=284&name=08340AB_VK534%20K11.2%20ECLHOH%20PD%20BR%20155.png)   [Learn More](https://www.vikinggroupinc.com/products/fire-sprinklers/extended-coverage) FM Approved Foam Products for Edible Oil Viking foam systems now provide FM Approved protection for additional fuels used in edible oils processing, including MEK and miscella, along with hexane, ethanol and methanol.   ![330Gal_Tote_Fomtec_Labeled_USP](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mockups%20and%20Renderings/330Gal_Tote_Fomtec_Labeled_USP.png?width=284&height=284&name=330Gal_Tote_Fomtec_Labeled_USP.png)   [Learn More](https://www.vikinggroupinc.com/products/foam-systems/low-ex-sfff) ##### Events --- ## ![JamesNFSAChairmanOfTheBoard2026](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Social%20and%20Videos/JamesNFSAChairmanOfTheBoard2026.jpeg?width=543&height=543&name=JamesNFSAChairmanOfTheBoard2026.jpeg) ## New Chairman of the Board of Directors for NFSA In March, James Golinveaux, Chairman of the Board at Viking Group, Inc., was sworn in as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Fire Sprinkler Association. With more than 40 years of industry experience, James will help guide the NFSA’s mission to advance education, advocacy and the life-saving impact of fire sprinkler systems.   [View Press Release](https://www.vikinggroupinc.com/news/viking-group-inc-chairman-board-james-golinveaux-sworn-chairman-national-fire-sprinkler)   Training Spotlight --- ![20251120_110409](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Social%20and%20Videos/20251120_110409.jpg?width=390&height=293&name=20251120_110409.jpg)![20260217_091948](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Social%20and%20Videos/20260217_091948.jpg?width=390&height=293&name=20260217_091948.jpg) ## 2026 Training Schedule is LIVE! Miss our training classes in Q1? 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