Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is enhancing its presence in the Middle East by partnering with Industrial Detection Solutions (IDS) to establish a new 699 m² manufacturing facility in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
This partnership will enable local production of high-precision sensors for detecting toxic and combustible gases, thereby protecting workers and assets in oil and gas production and drilling facilities, LNG/CNG plants, as well as refining and petrochemical sites. A grand opening ceremony will take place on 19 June 2025 to officially launch the plant.
Gas detection is a crucial safety component in the oil and gas industry. Given the intense activity in the Middle East, Teledyne GFD aims to bring the production of essential gas detection solutions closer to their point of use. This strategy aligns with the IKTVA (In-Kingdom Total Value Add) programme, which promotes local manufacturing in KSA.
IKTVA is an initiative aimed at increasing economic diversification and creating a sustainable ecosystem within KSA’s oil and gas sector. The programme focuses on utilising in-Kingdom suppliers, enhancing local supply chain capabilities, and fostering industry collaboration through supplier development.
By collaborating with Industrial Detection Solutions, Teledyne GFD intends to contribute to the goals of the IKTVA through the local manufacturing of popular products like the DM-700 toxic gas sensor, as well as the FP-700 and IR-700 combustible gas sensors.
“Our new partnership with Industrial Detection Solutions ensures that manufacturing is closer to both customers and suppliers, allowing for faster delivery of top-quality gas detection products to support more efficient supply chains,” says Thomas Moeller, VP of Sales & Marketing at Teledyne GFD. “The reliable solutions produced in KSA will better serve a vast regional industry that understands the importance of a strong safety culture. We are proud to be part of KSA’s impressive journey towards economic and industrial growth, and we look forward to a successful future together.”
The DM-700 is a non-intrusive ‘smart’ sensor that detects and monitors oxygen and toxic gases in the air using electrochemical sensor technology. Its intelligent, plug-in, field-replaceable cell automatically recognises the gas type and range. Similarly, Teledyne GFD’s FP-700 is also a non-intrusive ‘smart’ sensor designed for the detection and monitoring of combustible gases within a range of 0-100% LEL, utilising catalytic bead sensor technology. The IR-700 serves as a comparable solution for combustible hydrocarbon gases, employing miniature non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) optical sensor technology to detect and monitor gases across the same 0-100% LEL range.
All of these gas detectors are designed to maximise safety with innovative features that significantly reduce the risk of sensor failure from water ingress, corrosion, vibration, or transient spikes.
