We’re Merging June 1st

This consolidation is designed to streamline our operations and enhance your experience.

As a result, we’re unifying these businesses into one entity – AFA Protective Systems, Inc. We are the same employees, business structure and management team you trust, with the power and resources of AFA and Pavion delivering fire, security, integration, and critical communications solutions from 70+ locations in the US and across 23 countries.

Visit our AFA website here: www.afap.com
Learn more about Pavion here: www.pavion.com

AFA Protective Systems is one of the most respected fire alarm and life safety systems companies in the country. We bring service innovation and industry-leading products to customers in a variety of industries, helping them protect their people and property. We’re committed to serving our customers, our people, and our communities across the Eastern Region of the US.

AFA (Massachusetts), Inc., AFA Southeast Inc., and Automatic Fire Alarm Company Inc are retiring effective June 1, 2025. All existing Contracts and Agreements remain in full force and effect with AFA Protective Systems, Inc.

The process is simple.

1. All existing Contracts and Agreements remain in full force and effect with AFA Protective Systems, Inc. effective immediately.
2. You will receive invoices  that are AFA Protective Systems, Inc. branded, so you may wish to flag this change to your finance department.
3. You will need to update your Accounts Payable systems with our new EIN information. Please refer to our invoice remittance information, statements, W9, and banking letter (available upon request) for payment updates.
4. You may require an AFA Protective Systems, Inc. W-9 and Articles of Incorporation for your internal records. We have provided links to specific documents below for your convenience.

AFA Protective Systems, Inc. W-9

AFA Protective Systems, Inc. Certificate of Insurance

AFA Protective Systems, Inc., Articles of Incorporation

Should you require additional information, please complete an information request at the bottom of this page or send an e-mail to: pavionrebranding@pavion.com

No, we’re the same people we’ve always been. There’s been no major change to management or ownership. We still have the same values and will still be extremely focused on our relationships with people, product quality and customer care. We just believe that our new name is more representative of our vision for the future and this is the next step in our journey.

All existing Contracts and Agreements remain in full force and effect with AFA Protective Systems, Inc.

You will now receive AFA Protective Systems, Inc. branded invoices.  You may wish to flag this change to your finance department so they recognize the brand as an existing supplier. Please refer to our remittance information, statements, W9, and banking letter (available upon request) for payment updates.

No.   Contact details will remain the same.

This name change may not require anything from you other than a change in your Accounts Payable system to ensure alignment with our new name and EIN information. Procurement and AP will want to update our information in your systems to align our relationship and eliminate possible confusion over the changes referenced.

While existing contracts and POs will be honored, you will want to update our vendor profile for procurement and payables related items. Please refer to our W9, Articles of Incorporation, Letter of Clarification, and Banking Letter (available upon request) to update our vendor profile. Please note, AFA Protective Systems and Pavion will never ask you to update banking information or remittance details via individual email or phone.

When setting up a vendor profile for AFA Protective Systems, Inc. please refer to line 2 of the W9. Line 2, Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above (referring to Line 1 of the W9). The Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) is how AFA Protective Systems, Inc. reports revenue for tax purposes to the IRS.

AFA Protective Systems, Inc. is a registered business name in the State of New York replacing the business name of the following AFA companies only:  

• AFA (Massachusetts), Inc. 
• AFA Southeast Inc 
• Automatic Fire Alarm Company Inc 

As a result, customers will begin using the new EIN as part of this name change effective June 1, 2025. 

AFA Protective Systems, Inc.  Articles of Incorporation

AFA Protective Systems, Inc. W-9

All payments to AFA Protective Systems, Inc. should be remitted to the details outlined on your invoice remittance details, statement, or banking letter. Please note, AFA Protective Systems and Pavion will never ask you to update banking information or remittance details via individual email or phone. Banking letters are available upon request.