Pyroban began as a project implemented by
Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) after the accidental release and ignition of a
flammable vapour
In physics, a vapor (American English) or vapour (British English and Canadian English; see spelling differences) is a substance in the gas phase at a temperature lower than its critical temperature,R. H. Petrucci, W. S. Harwood, and F. G. Herr ...
by a diesel engine at its Wilton Plant in the
UK in 1969.
In 1972 Power Research Ltd was formed by Phil Tyrer, to offer a sub-contract prototype design and development service to prevent industrial equipment creating an
explosion in a flammable atmosphere. Power Research carried out development work for the Pyroban project and in 1974 changed its name to Pyroban Ltd offering
explosion proof solutions to industries such as oil and gas, mining and manufacturing.
In 1980 the company pioneered gas detection used on
battery electric vehicle
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s such as
forklift trucks so that they could be used in areas where flammable gas or vapour is present. This method is still being used today.
Pyroban was acquired by
Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. (stock symbol CAT) is an American ''Fortune'' 500 corporation and the world's largest construction-equipment manufacturer.
In 2018, Caterpillar was ranked number 65 on the ''Fortune'' 500 list and number 238 on the Global ''Fo ...
on 31 August 2011.
As of 17 November 2017, safety company Pyroban is under new ownership after Caterpillar Inc. divested its 100% interest in the Pyroban Group.
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