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National Post
7 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Det-Tronics Acquires Texas Based R.C. Systems
Article content Since 1973, Det-Tronics has been a global leader in protecting people and property with highly accurate fire and gas detection and hazard mitigation systems. Article content BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Det-Tronics, a global leader in fire and gas safety systems, today announced the acquisition of R.C. Systems LLC, a Texas based company that specializes in gas detection products and solutions. R.C. Systems was founded in 1979 and developed the first 'through the window' interface for a gas detection transmitter, thereby eliminating the requirement to remove the lid for calibration in a hazardous area environment. For over 45 years, R.C. Systems has continued to innovate and develop products and expert solutions for its customers including a wide range of detectors, controllers, wireless solutions and sampling systems. Article content Article content 'Det-Tronics was founded on a mission to deliver globally trusted life safety solutions, and this remains at the core of our operations, helping to continue our legacy as the gold standard in fire and gas protection,' said Lu Wang, Managing Director, Det-Tronics. 'Our approach to innovation, service and quality is all rooted in safeguarding the people and businesses that operate in some of the most at-risk environments, and our reputation has been earned through the relentless hard work of our employees over many decades.' Article content The acquisition of R.C. Systems is a key strategic move for Det-Tronics and is the first under Spectrum Safety Solutions. This new partnership will complement Det-Tronics' current offering with expanded gas detection and controller capabilities, and open new industrial applications including chemical, steel, food & beverage, water and wastewater and agriculture. Likewise, R.C. Systems is thrilled to join forces with Det-Tronics and unlock value with Det-Tronics' strong global commercial presence. Article content Det-Tronics is extremely excited to deploy R.C. Systems lifesaving technology throughout North America to begin, with global expansion to follow. Article content About Det-Tronics Article content Det-Tronics is a global leader in fire and gas safety systems, providing premium flame and gas detection and hazard-mitigation systems for high-risk processes and industrial operations. The company designs, builds, tests and commissions flame and gas safety products and fault-tolerant, addressable systems that are globally certified. For more information, visit Article content Located in Santa Fe, TX, R.C. Systems, has manufactured Gas Detectors and Critical Alarm controllers since 1979. They understand industry regulations and guidelines and have experience creating gas monitors for a variety of gases. They are committed to achieving the highest level of satisfaction and are continually working to improve and perfect their processes and products. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
National Post
13-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Blackline Safety Wins Four Prestigious Awards for New Area Monitor
Article content EXO 8—now shipping with gamma detection—recognized for innovation, design, and advancing worker safety Article content Article content CALGARY, Canada — Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, announced today that its new EXO 8 area monitor — the world's only direct-to-cloud portable area monitor capable of detecting up to eight gases plus gamma radiation — has earned four major awards. These include the internationally renowned Red Dot Design Award and three 2025 Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Industrial Hygiene Awards. Article content 'This recognition not only highlights the value we're bringing to safety professionals worldwide but also reinforces our commitment to redefining what's possible in proactive safety management.' — Cody Slater, CEO, Blackline Safety Article content These honors spotlight EXO 8's leadership in industrial safety innovation, user-centered design, and real-world impact. Article content The Red Dot Design Awards, a globally recognized symbol of excellence in product design, recognized EXO 8 for combining advanced functionality with intuitive design based on real feedback from industrial users. Article content The OH&S Industrial Hygiene Awards recognize outstanding product achievements that improve workplace safety through superior industrial hygiene. Blackline received awards in the following categories: Article content Emergency Preparedness & Response Gas & Vapor Detection IoT – Connected Devices Article content 'Winning four industry awards for EXO 8 is a testament to Blackline Safety's commitment to driving innovation in connected safety technology,' said Cody Slater, CEO and Chair, Blackline Safety. 'This recognition not only highlights the value we're bringing to safety professionals worldwide but also reinforces our commitment to redefining what's possible in proactive safety management. We are incredibly proud to see EXO 8 recognized as the gold standard for protecting people and communities in the most challenging environments.' Article content Launched in September 2024, EXO 8 is now shipping with gamma radiation detection. This new gamma capability is particularly valuable for fire and hazmat teams who face a fatal injury rate three times higher than average workers. Article content 'Gamma radiation is in a lot more places than people think — like traffic collisions, fires, warehouse fires, industrial accidents — so these types of emergencies are a multi-threat environment,' said Bobby Salvesen, Co-founder and CEO, The Haz Mat Guys. 'EXO 8 can help because it's able to pick up both chemical hazards and radiological threats in one device, and fast detection gives us faster actions.' Article content Key features of EXO 8 include up to 100 days of battery life, drop-and-go setup, and seamless connectivity via cellular or satellite networks. A modular sensor system allows teams to adapt quickly to changing environments. Article content EXO 8 has already secured major contracts, including a recent $1.6 million order from Total Safety for its rental fleet. Adoption has also surged in fire-hazmat sectors, where Blackline has seen 175% customer growth in the past year. Article content Blackline previously won Red Dot Awards in 2017 for its G7 multi-gas detector, and in 2023 for its G6 single-gas detector. Article content About Blackline Safety: Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial workforce through IoT (Internet of Things). With connected safety devices and predictive analytics, Blackline enables companies to drive towards zero safety incidents and improved operational performance. Blackline provides wearable devices, personal and area gas monitoring, cloud-connected software, and data analytics to meet demanding safety challenges and enhance overall productivity for organizations with customers in more than 75 countries. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, Blackline provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 275 billion data-points and initiated over eight million emergency alerts. For more information, visit and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and Instagram. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content MEDIA CONTACT Blackline Safety Jodi Stapley, Director, Brand jstapley@ +1 587-355-5907 Article content Article content Article content
