Ex Industry Monthly

What happened in explosion protection this month. Companies, events, regulatory shifts, incidents, and new technology.

Industriële chemische verwerkingsfabriek met stalen leidingen
april 2026

Waarom gasgroep IIC bijzondere aandacht vereist: waterstof, acetyleen en koolstofdisulfide

Gasgroep IIC is de meest veeleisende classificatie in explosiebeveiliging. Waarom waterstof, acetyleen en koolstofdisulfide IIC-gecertificeerde apparatuur vereisen, en wanneer het IIB+Hâ‚‚-compromis werkt.

Industrial facility with ATEX equipment
maart 2026

ATEX-richtlijnen bijgewerkt, Valero-raffinaderijbrand en R. Stahls NEXUS-programma

Europese Commissie publiceert 6e editie ATEX-richtlijnen. Dodelijke brand bij Valero Ardmore-raffinaderij. R. Stahl lanceert NEXUS-transformatieprogramma. Explosies bij Iraanse petrochemische installaties.

Industrial facility
February 2026

Hydrogen Incidents, US Regulatory Rollback, and R. Stahl's Restructuring

Fatal hydrogen truck explosion in California. Trump administration moves to gut chemical safety rules. R. Stahl reports weak 2025 demand, launches restructuring. Dow plant blast traced to forgotten work lights.

Chemical plant
January 2026

R. Stahl Turns 150, Hydrogen ATEX Gaps, and the Chemical Sector Outlook

R. Stahl celebrates 150 years. Industry realizes existing ATEX concepts fall short for hydrogen. Chemical sector outlook for 2026. LED lighting projects in Zone 1.

Tanker ship
December 2025

BARTEC Acquired by One Equity Partners, SPS 2025, and Market Growth

One Equity Partners acquires BARTEC. R. Stahl showcases Ethernet-APL at SPS Nuremberg. Flameproof equipment market projected to hit $15B. BARTEC launches SP9EX1 5G smartphone.

Offshore platform
November 2025

Explosion-Proof Robotics, Food Industry Dust Hazards, and UK Standards Update

ATEX-certified robotics advancing. Imperial Sugar dust explosion revisited. UK government updates designated ATEX standards. Ex-proof equipment market hitting $12.5B. AI cameras in hazardous areas.