Det-Tronics Releases the MSHA-approved IR Methane Gas Detector

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:14:42 GMT

Self-checking device allows no unrevealed failures

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., April 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Detector Electronics Corporation (Det-Tronics) announced today the release of a new Mining IR (MIR) fixed methane gas detector approved by the U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) to their standards. Intended for installation in underground mines, the MIR combustible gas detector uses an infrared (IR) light beam to detect and accurately measure methane gas concentration, while continuously performing self checks so there are no unrevealed failures. Det-Tronics is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

"In support of the mining industry's commitment to total safety, we developed a fixed methane gas detector that remains sensitive and accurate even after prolonged exposure to oxygen-depleted environments and in areas with high levels of hydrocarbon gas," said Mike Bragg, Det-Tronics Product Manager.

User benefits include reduced calibration and maintenance requirements, long life, and low cost of ownership. For ease of installation, the MIR is factory-calibrated and is shipped ready to install with pre-fitted MSHA-approved cable glands.

To reduce maintenance, the detector's modular design provides field-replaceable optics-protection filters. In addition, the transmitter display module provides an easy-to-read digital LCD readout indicating 0-5% by volume detected gas concentration.

The MIR easily integrates into new or existing systems via the standard 4 to 20 mA analog output and optional alarm/fault relay-output package.

Contact:
Cathryn Kasic, 952.833.8661, cathryn.kasic @detronics.com.

About Detector Electronics
Detector Electronics Corporation (Det-Tronics) is a world leader in industrial fire detection, gas detection, and hazard mitigation systems. Det-Tronics designs, builds, tests, and commissions safety systems that range from conventional panels to fault-tolerant, addressable systems. Det-Tronics flame and gas detectors are globally certified to the latest product approvals standards, including critical SIL2 industrial applications. Learn more at www.det-tronics.com.

Det-Tronics is part of UTC Fire & Security, which provides fire safety and security solutions to more than one million customers around the world. Headquartered in Connecticut, UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp., which provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide. More information can be found at www.utcfireandsecurity.com.

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Farthing West Promotes Six Sigma Mining Management with SigmaFlow at AIMEX

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:00:00 GMT

SYDNEY, Australia and DALLAS, Texas - Aug. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Farthing West will highlight its Business Management for Mining Managers program during AIMEX 2007 - Asia Pacific's International Mining Exhibition. This training program, utilizing SigmaFlow's Best Practice Execution System(TM) software, is designed specifically for mining. It allows a mining business to have its people trained in practical business management applications with a focus on immediately being able to execute projects for real business improvements.

Farthing West has chosen SigmaFlow to power their program. SigmaFlow's popular software allows workflow blended learning that delivers standards, consistency, and productivity for company-wide process management, project execution, and governance.

Greg West, Managing Director of Farthing West, stated "SigmaFlow allows just-in-time learning and automated knowledge sharing within a role-tailored workspace where people actually execute their projects. This software is a major productivity enhancement for our Lean Six Sigma projects that can consistently save our clients 30% of the time and resources needed to make improvements."

Farthing West specializes in Lean Six Sigma consulting across mining operations, management and contract mining.

Jay Holstine, CEO of SigmaFlow, stated "We are very pleased to have Farthing West use our solutions. Their industry expertise and operationally focused approach to improving clients' results is very complimentary with ours."

AIMEX 2007 will be held at the Sydney Showground on September 4th-7th. For more information please visit www.aimex.com.au Farthing West will be on Stand H1056.

About Farthing West
Farthing West people are specialists in Lean Six Sigma, consulting major public companies and service organizations across a range of sectors from Manufacturing to Education, Mining and Health. We work closely with people on safety and productivity interventions to deliver step-change performance improvement now and into the future. By working on real problems, adding wealth to the business and mentoring staff in using Lean Six Sigma tools, we train busy personnel to be more effective.

For future information on Farthing West, please visit www.farwest.com.au or contact John Winchester at +612-9763-2622.

About SigmaFlow
SigmaFlow's Best Practice Execution System(TM) enables consistent execution of proven methodologies. A few of the common applications include Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement, Compliance, Safety, Stage-Gate Product Development, Quality Certification and Process Quality Management

Thousands of process and project management professionals at diverse major organizations such as Albertsons, ConocoPhillips, EDS, First Data Corporation, Merrill Lynch, Pratt & Whitney, The World Bank, Tyco International, Valspar, and Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal are improving results from SigmaFlow's software every day.

For further information on SigmaFlow please visit www.sigmaflow.com or contact Hal Stebbins at +1-972-447-8340.

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