{
  "id": 1798837,
  "title": "CitroTech to Ring NYSE Closing Bell August 19, Elevating Its Fire Prevention Technology to the National Stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/citrotech-to-ring-nyse-closing-bell-august-19-elevating-its-fire",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T21:01:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/press-releases/citrotech-to-ring-nyse-closing-bell-august-19-elevating-its-fire-prevention-technology-to-the-national-stage-4866127"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York, August 18th, 2026 - CitroTech, a specialty chemical company, will ring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Closing Bell on August 19, highlighting its advancements in fire prevention technology. The company, recognized by Wall Street for its environmentally responsible fire retardant solutions, aims to shift from legacy fire suppression methods to EPA Safer Choice recognized fire prevention chemistry. The growing frequency and damage of wildfires have placed increasing pressure on communities and emergency response resources. CitroTech's CEO, Wes Bolsen, emphasizes that the best fire defense is proactive and does not introduce adverse impacts from heavy-metal based chemistries. The company's fire prevention solutions are designed to protect homes, communities, land, and critical infrastructure before ignition, offering near-term safety without environmental risks. CitroTech's commercial strategy centers on an EPA-recognized fire inhibitor that is non-toxic, biodegradable, and free of heavy-metals and PFAS. The company's network of partners and collaborations with public and private sectors aim to provide holistic protection for various sectors, including energy, transportation, and infrastructure.",
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  "key_points": [
    "CitroTech to ring NYSE Closing Bell on August 19",
    "Company focuses on fire prevention technology",
    "Solutions are non-toxic, biodegradable, heavy-metal free"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}