- In March 2025, Honeywell launched its SafeGuard series of hazardous area equipment, designed to enhance safety and operational efficiency in explosive and toxic environments. This new range includes explosion-proof motors, lighting systems, and gas detectors equipped with advanced IoT capabilities for real-time monitoring. The product aims to offer high-level protection for workers in oil & gas, chemical, and mining industries by ensuring strict adherence to safety standards and enhancing regulatory compliance.
- In February 2025, Siemens and ExxonMobil announced a strategic partnership to enhance the safety and performance of operations in hazardous environments. The collaboration focuses on the deployment of Siemens' advanced hazardous area equipment, including gas detectors, alarm systems, and control panel products, in ExxonMobil’s offshore and onshore oil and gas sites. This partnership will improve real-time safety monitoring and enhance compliance with international safety regulations, ensuring safer working conditions for workers in high-risk environments.
- In January 2025, ABB completed the acquisition of GE Safety Systems, a leading provider of hazardous area equipment for industries such as oil & gas and chemicals, for USD 600 million. The acquisition is expected to expand ABB’s product portfolio, particularly in explosion-proof equipment and safety systems. By integrating GE’s advanced safety technologies, ABB aims to offer more comprehensive solutions for hazardous areas, improving safety, efficiency, and compliance with global safety standards.
- In December 2024, Schneider Electric introduced its Ex Safe Series, a new line of hazardous area lighting systems, designed to withstand extreme conditions and provide consistent performance in hazardous environments. These lighting systems incorporate smart connectivity features, allowing for remote monitoring and predictive maintenance. The innovation aims to reduce downtime in industrial facilities, minimize maintenance costs, and enhance worker safety by ensuring optimal lighting and visibility in explosive atmospheres.
- In November 2024, 3M announced its merger with RAE Systems, a leading provider of portable and fixed gas detection solutions. This strategic merger aims to strengthen 3M's position in the hazardous area equipment market by combining RAE’s expertise in gas detection with 3M’s extensive product portfolio. The merged entity will focus on the development of next generation gas detectors with advanced sensing technologies, aimed at enhancing worker safety and compliance in hazardous environments across industries such as chemicals, mining, and oil & gas.
