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Heading to the 2015 Chicago Small Business Expo? “The Nation’s Largest Business to Business Trade Show, Conference & Networking Event. Hosted in ten of the Nation’s largest small business cities, Small Business Expo brings together thousands of business owners and decision-makers to network, attend business critical workshops, build new business relationships and shop from

Press Release – For Immediate Release 6th Major Motorsports Organization Added to Roster of AKE Safety Equipment’s “Official Fire Extinguisher of” Sponsorships Rochester, MN (AKE Safety Equipment) February 11, 2015 – AKE Safety Equipment (AKE) is honored to be named the “Official Fire Extinguisher of The Lucas Oil Monster Truck Nationals” for the 2015 season

Press Release – For Immediate Release Faulty Components Force Kidde to Recall 31 Models of Fire Extinguishers Rochester, MN (AKE Safety Equipment), February 13, 2015 – Reports of dozens of their fire extinguishers failing to operate has forced Kidde (http://www.kidde.com/) to recall nearly 5 million disposable fire extinguishers because they may not discharge properly,

The tractor pulling world is resting up to be ready for a busy 2014 outdoor tractor pulling season. AKE Safety Equipment is proud to announce their partnership with the Nebraska Bush Pullers for the 2014 tractor pulling season. STOP-FYRETM “The World’s BEST Fire ExtinguisherTM” will be the official fire extinguisher for the Nebraska Bush Pullers for

How to Know When Ice is Safe Walking, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing (with or without a car), cross-country skiing, skating and playing sports are dangerous pastimes when you don’t know how to tell if ice is thick enough to withstand weight. There are ways to assist in gauging potential ice safety, such as observing its

It seemed like it was just yesterday when we were ringing in 2014 and now it is time to welcome 2015! New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the past year and get excited for the wonders that the New Year brings. Family and friends gather together for smaller, intimate gatherings or attend

Portable ethanol fireplaces and portable generators have become very popular over the past few years. The portable fireplaces provide ambiance and a little warmth to a room or outdoor space. A portable generator comes in handy if there are power outages due to downed wires, blackouts, summer or winter storms, and other emergencies. The

Holiday decorating is in full swing. As you are choosing your Christmas tree, either live or artificial, and hanging your holiday lights there are certain safety tips that you should follow to make sure that your home is safe from fire hazards. According to the United States Fire Administration, Christmas tree fires are not common

AKE Safety Equipment will be attending four agricultural trade shows in December to top off a great year of trade shows and events. Stop by the AKE booths at the agriculture tradeshows listed below to find out why STOP-FYRE® fire extinguishers are the “World’s BEST fire extinguisher™”! AKE Safety Equipment is looking forward to

This week, families and friends come together to give thanks for the many blessings in their lives. It’s estimated that over 260 million turkeys are sold for the Thanksgiving feasts around the United States and around 91% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Generations of family members will share cooking tips and spend