INDUSTRY NEWS
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Sumitomo Heavy Industries And NEC To Develop System Capable Of Identifying And Reporting Near-Miss Incidents3/25/2026
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) and NEC Corporation (NEC) will begin joint development in April 2026 of a system that automatically identifies near-miss incidents at construction sites and generates reports as part of promoting safety.
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Zetifi Launches Connected Fleet Safety Platform To Reinforce Driver And Vehicle Safety At Work3/24/2026
Zetifi, an Australian wireless company that designs and manufactures smart antennas for cellular and radio devices with market-leading design, quality, and performance, has launched a new proprietary platform which helps organisations with distributed and mobile workforces manage driver safety and WHS risk by turning safety signals into action, records, and evidence.
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Honeywell Launches New Infrared Gas Sensor To Help Keep Industrial Workers Safe3/23/2026
Honeywell today introduced a new gas sensor that uses optical non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) technology to detect flammable gases, such as methane, propane and butane, in industrial settings.
ACROSS THE WIRE
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Fortis Fire & Safety Expands Into Midwest With Acquisition Of LaMarco Systems3/18/2026
Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. ("Fortis"), a leading provider of commercial fire and life safety services, today announced the acquisition of LaMarco Systems Inc. ("LaMarco"), a premier provider of advanced fire alarm, security, and integrated building safety solutions.
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Gryphon Investors-Backed Mechanix Wear Acquires OTEX, An Innovator In Tech-Enabled Personal Protective Equipment3/16/2026
Mechanix Wear®, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium, high-performance hand protection and protective apparel, announced today it has acquired OTEX, an innovative developer and manufacturer of tech-enabled personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Caracal Launches New Line Of PPE Gloves For Health Care Professionals3/11/2026
Caracal Products & Services, a leader in the health care solutions, recycling services, and distribution space, has added cutting-edge protective gloves to its portfolio of products for health care professionals.