MIS SUNBELT, the fire and safety services division of MIS, has experienced approximately 20 per cent annual growth over the past three years and is set for more, according to Philip Smith, Vice President, Sunbelt Operations.

Sunbelt provides complete industrial and commercial safety solutions. Located in the Jebel Ali Port, MIS Sunbelt consists of a comprehensive safety equipment service center, as well as warehousing facilities for its full range of safety equipment and products.
Recruited world-wide and specializing in oil field and construction safety, the Sunbelt team of dedicated safety professionals tailors its safety solutions to exceed individual client requirements and expectations. Additionally, Sunbelt offers a comprehensive range of safety services and products, including industrial and commercial safety services, equipment sales and rental, and consultancy services; safety product supply and sales; maintenance and certification services for safety products; and sales of MIS manufactured safety equipment and systems.
Holding the authorized distributorship for many recognized safety products and equipment manufacturers in the industry, Sunbelt has an extensive safety product line. From foam to fire trucks, or goggles to gas detectors, Sunbelt offers quality safety products at competitive prices.
More importantly, safety and service go hand-in-hand at Sunbelt. MIS Sunbelt stands behind its products and services, offering complete customer set-up, installation, support, training, and emergency response services. Operating in accord with regional and global industry requirements and regulations, Sunbelt provides safety solutions that integrate safety, service, and quality, and comply fully with client Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management systems.

Complacency
“The biggest problem,” says Smith, “ is complacency with gases such as Hydrogen Sulfide, which is second only to Hydrogen Cyanide in toxicity, and can paralyze one’s respiratory system with concentrations as low as 1000 parts per million (ppm). The gas can be deadly for victims who do not receive immediate first aid.”   This is why H2S Safety Consultants accompany each package installed, to provide on-going equipment maintenance as well as on-going awareness training.
The majority of the firm’s operations are based in the Middle East, with current large projects taking place in Kazakhstan, and negotiations are on-going for a contract in Iraq.