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Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) has a new Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Americas, as the company looks to drive growth and strengthen its market presence across the continent. Gerald V. Sims brings a wealth of experience in gas utilities and a strong track record in sales leadership, both of which will help Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection to continue increasing its market share in this important geographic market. Gas detection with solutions Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection has been broadening its presence in the Americas over many decades. The company has a US manufacturing site in Cypress, Texas (Teledyne Detcon), which for the past 40+ years has been providing the gas detection market with product solutions that include industrial-grade gas detectors, control systems, analyzers, and wireless technologies. “Gerald will use his expertise and deep industry knowledge to play a pivotal role in maximizing our growth potential and enhancing the presence of our product brands across the Americas,” says Thibault Fourlegnie, Vice President and General Manager, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection. Range of fixed-point solutions Thibault Fourlegnie added: “We’re excited to see the gains that Gerald can provide, not just for Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection, but also for our customers. After all, an even stronger Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection is beneficial for stakeholders up and down the supply chain, including distributors and end users.” Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection has brought together technological innovations from Detcon Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection has brought together technological innovations from Detcon - along with those from Oldham Simtronics and GMI - to provide customers around the world with an extensive range of fixed-point and portable gas detection solutions.  Every second of every day, the company’s hazardous gas detection devices protect both workers and assets at workplaces in a wide variety of industries, including oil and gas, utilities, water/wastewater, power generation, food and beverage, and firefighting. Prior roles of Gerald  Gerald will leverage his know-how and market understanding to bolster Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection’s position as the preferred choice for these sectors. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Gerald is a recognized pioneer in the business community, serving as Chairman on several industry associations. His contributions to advancing industry standards and practices are notable, making him a welcome addition to the Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection team.

As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing industry connectivity, Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is making its new and proprietary Teledyne GDCloud™ available with the company’s GS700, GS500, and Shipsurveyor portable gas leak detectors, as well as its PS200 portable four-gas monitor for personal safety and confined space applications. The integration of cloud connectivity significantly enhances the gas leak detection process by visualizing all instrument data and turning it into actionable business insights. GDCloud™ Teledyne GDCloud™ is a comprehensive cloud solution that elevates gas detection measurement by recording hazardous events, ensuring regulatory adherence, and streamlining safety programs. The ability to visualize detailed gas sensor readings from field sessions is among Teledyne GDCloud's most powerful capabilities. advanced location mapping functionality Users can interact with dynamic charts and tabulated data displays to reveal further insights Users can trace the route taken by each technician during investigations by utilizing its advanced location mapping functionality, enabling breadcrumb mapping to show the precise locations that correspond to all gas readings logged within the GS700 detector. When looking to pinpoint leaks, analyze hazards, and document sources of emissions, this location intelligence is invaluable. Additionally, users can interact with dynamic charts and tabulated data displays to reveal further insights into field activity and events. condition-based fleet management With powerful tools that track and analyze, Teledyne GDCloud™ can also support a cost-effective, efficient, condition-based fleet management program. Functions include equipment status, fault reporting, and remote diagnostics from Teledyne experts. Notably, the availability of alarm prioritization ensures that ‘important and urgent’ data can be actioned before lower-level risks. intuitive and customizable dashboard With its intuitive and customizable dashboard, Teledyne GDCloud™ provides total visibility into the operational and compliance status of all gas detectors within a user’s fleet. Configurable widgets facilitate the organization of key information by user preferences, while color-coded indicators immediately highlight significant field events. These indicators highlight instruments that require imminent calibration or functional bump testing to maintain instrument performance and guarantee the ongoing capture of accurate readings. comprehensive calibration data records "Stringent record-keeping is crucial for demonstrating regulatory compliance with gas safety protocols," states Nick Wood, Global Marketing Director, Teledyne GFD, adding "Teledyne GDCloud™ securely stores comprehensive calibration data records for every detector." He continues, "Users can quickly access and document an instrument's recent operational history, including all past calibration readings, bump test status, the technicians involved, and any relevant service notes, providing a meticulous audit trail with simple reporting at the touch of a button." user-friendly cloud solution Teledyne GDCloud™ offers a user-friendly cloud solution for gas detection programs, featuring comprehensive compliance monitoring, visualization of field events, and projected gaseous hazards based on location-mapped readings. It also includes meticulous record-keeping and intelligent fleet tracking. Teledyne GFD has successfully rolled out Teledyne GDCloud™ globally The secure and reliable cellular solution operates independently of the end user’s IT infrastructure and can be quickly retrofitted to existing GS700, GS500, Shipsurveyor, or PS200 instrument fleets. Teledyne GFD has successfully rolled out Teledyne GDCloud™ globally with many customers and remains committed to supporting future advancements in this field. cloud-based data management platform To help companies and organizations visualize the many opportunities that GDCloud™ presents, Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is hosting an informative webinar involving live demonstrations of this high-capability cloud-based data management platform. Those in the US or Canada can join the webinar on November 19 at 11:00 EST/08:00 PST. The same webinar will repeat on December 12th, 11 AM CET for those based in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region. Attendees can now register by clicking here (19th November session).

The high-performance OLCT 100-XP-MS range of flammable gas detectors from Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection incorporates cutting-edge MEMS (Micro-ElectroMechanical Systems) sensor technology. MEMS technology Delivering the market’s most accurate readings for over 14 of the most common combustible gases and gas mixes, including hydrogen, methane, propane, and butane, MEMS technology adds to the capabilities provided by conventional sensors. Users also enjoy notable advantages regarding ‘poison’ immunity and operating life, particularly in environments that sometimes prove challenging for catalytic sensors. use of Hydrogen Catalytic sensors require bump testing, for example, to check they remain free from sensor poisoning Traditionally, industry professionals select a flammable gas detector housing a catalytic sensor calibrated for a specific gas, or an infrared (IR) sensor. Although these conventional solutions are still highly beneficial, they are not always optimal. Catalytic sensors require bump testing, for example, to check they remain free from sensor poisoning, while IR technology is unable to detect hydrogen. The use of Hydrogen is rising as the focus to find a cleaner alternative to natural gas continues across the industry, in turn driving the need for high-capability hydrogen detection solutions. gas detection MEMS technology takes gas detection to an even higher level of capability, providing precise readings in % LEL correlated with the specific gas or blended gas/vapor clouds present in the environment. By offering catalytic oxidation, IR, and MEMS sensor technologies in a single device, the OLCT100-XP-MS represents a holistic solution that provides a revolution in flammable gas detection, regardless of environmental or operational constraints. multi-gas protection OLCT100-XP-MS also offers multi-gas protection in applications that include lithium-ion BESS Ideal for use in energy sectors, including petrochemical and oil and gas, the new OLCT100-XP-MS also offers multi-gas protection in applications that include lithium-ion BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), industrial manufacturing, wastewater treatment, and fire response.“Our flammable gas detector with thermal conductivity technology supported by MEMS sensor provides accurate, automatic readings without correction factors, along with automatic gas classification,” says Régis Prévost, Product Line Manager, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection. False alarm reduction Régis Prévost adds, “Delivering unprecedented reliability and accuracy, the device reduces false alarms thanks to integral compensation for environmental parameters that include temperature, pressure, and humidity.” In some environments, extreme pressure, temperature, and humidity can damage or even poison other sensor types, compromising performance and incurring unwanted costs. In contrast, MEMS sensor technology is poison-immune, operating reliably with an integral self-test for failsafe operations and complete peace of mind. OLCT100-XP-MS “With its robust design and highly engineered construction, our low-maintenance OLCT100-XP-MS comes with a two-year warranty,” says Régis Prévost, adding “Indeed, such is our confidence in this innovative flammable gas detector that users can expect many years of reliable and accurate operation in the most demanding industry applications.”