Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd News

To support the oil and gas industry in the Middle East, Crowcon has developed a high-temperature hydrogen sulphide (H2S) sensor to work alongside its XgardIQ fixed point detector and transmitter. Ala Ayoub, Regional General Manager at Crowcon, explains, “The Middle East oil and gas industry contends with high levels of H2S in their gas production operation. More recently, oil production is experiencing increased risks from H2S gas, as they extract more, heavier oils. Employees working in...

Crowcon’s F-Gas detector provides an effective gas leak detection package Fluorinated (Freon) gases, which include hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), hydro-chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), are a family of man-made chemicals containing fluorine. These ’F-gases’ are extremely powerful greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming – most are between 1,000 and 20,000 times more...

Warren Rees joins Apollo Fire Detectors as MD for Europe, the EMEA and Neil Taylor joins as Sales Director EMEA Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd has made two new appointments to its EMEA Board of Directors, demonstrating the company’s commitment to further growth in the region. Warren Rees joins Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd as Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Neil Taylor joins as Sales Director EMEA. In his role, Warren will be responsible for...

Gas-Pro from Crowcon is ideal for confined space use Crowcon will be showing its new Gas-Pro confined space entry gas detector at the Offshore Europe show in Aberdeen between 6-8 September. The Gas-Pro has a number of special features that make it ideal for confined space use, including a top-mount display, an internal pump, five gas capability and Positive Safety™ (tri-colour status indicator).  Crowcon will also be showing other new products, including its IRmax...

Crowcons Gas-Pro has several special features that makes it ideal for confined space use Crowcon will be showing its new Gas-Pro confined space entry gas detector at A+A 2011 in Düsseldorf between October 18-21. The Gas-Pro has a number of special features that make it ideal for confined space use, including a top-mount display, an internal pump, five gas capability and a tri-colour status indicator. Crowcon will also be showing other new products, including its IRmax in...

Crowcon Detection Instruments aim to take their brand to a new level with newly appointed managing director Crowcon Detection Instruments has appointed Mike Ophield as its new Managing Director. He takes over from Warren Rees who will be retiring at the end of September 2011.Mike joins Crowcon from fellow Halma company Diba Industries, based in the USA, where he was VP of Sales and Marketing. He was instrumental in helping Diba grow its business significantly during his time t...

Crowcon Detection manufacture a complete range of portable and fixed gas detection products Tetra 3 has been used to detect hydrogen sulphide gas in the Indonesian volcano’s crater.A BBC film crew filming sulphur miners in the crater of an active volcano used a Crowcon Tetra 3 portable gas detector to warn them of dangerous levels of hydrogen sulphide (H2S). The crew were filming in Indonesia as part of the BBC’s landmark ‘Human Planet’ series...

Crowcon’s Gas-Pro for CSE applications comply with hazardous area and health and safety standards Crowcon's new Gas-Pro CSE detector is a new category of products designed for ensuring gas safety in confined spaces.Working in confined spaces is difficult at the best of times. Operators often have to wear full PPE (personal protective equipment), are usually harnessed and may be carrying tools and equipment to complete the task in hand (e.g. welding). The last t...

Applications for the Xgard IR include pump rooms and monitoring leaks in storage tanks, pipes and valves The Xgard IR is available with a 316 stainless steel enclosure for maximum corrosion resistance in the most extreme marine environments. Crowcon's Xgard IR infrared (IR) gas detector is now approved to the latest amendment of the Marine Equipment Directive (MED, 96/98/EC). This means the low cost detector can be used to detect flammable gases and vapour hazards on tankers,...

Crowcon's confined space entry gas detector will be showcased at the Health &Safety Expo Gas detection specialist Crowcon is showing its new portable Gas-Pro confined space entry (CSE) gas detector at the Health and Safety Expo in Birmingham this May. Specifically designed for CSE work, the Gas-Pro has application-driven features that include a top-mount display, internal pump, detection of up to five gases simultaneously, and +ve Safety – an innovative, tri-colo...

Graham Franklin, Director Global Sales, Crowcon, will now oversee all of Crowcon's global sales and service Graham will bring to the new role his extensive product and market knowledge acquired at Crowcon.   Gas detection specialist Crowcon Detection Instruments has appointed Graham Franklin as Director of Global Sales. Graham already has a wealth of experience with Crowcon, having held various senior positions within the company, including Service Manager...