Detcon to Join Industrial Safety Technology Platform

Industrial Safety Technology LLC announces the acquisition of Houston-based Detcon, a leader in fixed gas detection products. Detcon will join recently acquired Gas Measurement Instruments (GMI) as an independent operating company within the Industrial Safety Technology platform. Together the companies create a comprehensive portfolio of fixed and portable gas detection products with global reach.

"This is great news for our customers, employees and distribution network, as we now have a partner to pursue our vision of growth and extend our reach with an expanded product set," said Dan Alpha, Detcon’s founder.

Detcon president Bob Masi added, "We will continue our focus on the design and manufacture of innovative and practical solutions for a wide range of industrial markets, and look forward to a successful future."

Established in 1983, Detcon is a global leader in the design and manufacture of industrial grade gas detection sensors and electronic control systems, with a particular strength in oil and gas markets. The company produces a wide range of sensor technologies and state-of-the-art product designs, which are engineered to perform reliably in the most challenging and rugged industrial environments.

"After closing the GMI transaction in July, it’s exciting to make such quick progress in expanding our gas detection platform with Detcon," said Adam Markin, CEO of Industrial Safety Technology. "The Detcon name stands for innovation and quality in the fixed gas market and we will preserve this heritage as we grow the business. Adding such a leading brand to the group gives us enormous reach and a full portfolio in both fixed and portable gas detection products. This is a powerful combination, as we will now be able to serve more customers on a gobal basis with a wide range of products."

Both Alpha and Masi will remain actively involved with the company.