MSA Safety, a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of sophisticated safety solutions that help protect people and facility infrastructures, remains committed to Saudi Arabia and has a number of projects in the pipeline, including new hydrogen production plants for cleaner, greener energy.

"MSA’s outlook for Saudi Arabia remains positive," says a company spokesperson.

In the Kingdom, MSA is supporting Sherbiny, who has been its local channel partner for more than 30 years, with the local assembly of the MSA General Monitors S5000 fixed gas detector.

Their new facility was opened last year and has a dedicated workshop for the General Monitors S5000.

"This is just one initiative that is aimed at supporting the Kingdom’s vision 2030 for local investment and developing local industry in the country," says the spokesperson.

The S5000 gas detector has the latest, state-of-the-art sensor technology, which can monitor its health and functionality, automatically correct for any sensor measurement drift, and also monitor its inlet for blockages, which would prevent gas from reaching the sensor.

"Being able to offer our customers the S5000 from stock in Saudi Arabia will support them with faster deliveries and we will also be able to offer a higher level of service support," the spokesperson says.

Last month, MSA showcased state-of-the-art solutions of fixed gas and flame detection technology at the iktva 2022 Forum and Exhibition held at Dhahran Expo Center in Dammam from January 24-26.

Vistors got the opportunity to experience solutions that help better protect workers and plants from dangerous substances. These included:

• The S5000 Gas Monitor, now assembled locally in Saudi Arabia, versatile and ideal for extreme environments, where workers need to detect combustible and toxic gases or monitor oxygen levels.

• Enhanced Laser Diode Spectroscopy (ELDS), which offers laser-based open path gas detector solutions to monitor combustible and toxic gases by making use of the latest optical laser-based detection technology.

• The IR5500 Detector, an IR-based open path gas detector that continuously monitors for flammable gas leaks over large open areas.

• Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detectors (UGLD): This is the fastest responding sensor technology for high pressure gas leaks and are the perfect solution to increase the probability of detecting gas leaks.

• The FL4000H & FL500: These flame detectors detect fires over a large area and the flame recognition software improves the false alarm immunity, which avoids unwanted shutdowns.

Established in the US in 1914, MSA Safety products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations.

The company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including oil, gas and petrochemical industries, fire service, construction industry, mining and the military.

MSA's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices.

The company has manufacturing operations in the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America, and a presence in more than 40 international locations.