UL safety partner of Gas Safe India:Jointly Promote First UL-Certified Shut-Off Valve for Cylinders

April 27, 2012 - PRLog -- PUNE, April 17, 2012 –  UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a world leader in advancing safety, and GasSafe India, a manufacturer of safety devices for domestic LPG cylinders, today announce. UL certification and listing for GasSafe, the firstexcess-flow shut-off device developed for Indian domestic LPG consumers to prevent leakage.

Gas Safe uses a unique temperature-activated and pressure-aware mechanism to automatically shut off the flow of gas in the event of excess flow or change it temperature. Gas Safe can be fitted on to the existing LPG cylinder and is the first safety valve developed specifically for Indian domestic users.

Gas Safe is the only UL-certified gas safety device available in India. In a first-of-its-kind partnership, UL and Gas Safe partnered from the design and development stage to bring the safest, most reliable product to the market.

Mohnish Aurora, Director, GasSafe India, said, “India is a unique market for LPG consumption, where cooking gas is consumed in cylinders rather than being piped directly to households. Gas safety is a critical part of domestic safety and the product is aimed at instilling trust that Indian households are safe. Along with UL, we have been able to develop a world-class product tailored to Indian requirements, and one that will make homes safer for millions.”

R A Venkitachalam, VP and MD, UL – Emerging Markets, said, “The association with Gas Safe signifies UL commitment to partner Indian businesses in bringing safer, more reliable products to the market and improve safety in all aspects of everyday life.Gas Safe is an example of a conscious company that is innovating to improve the quality of life, and as stewards of trust for India, we are proud to partner with them.”

About Underwriters Laboratories
UL is a premier global independent safety science company with more than 117 years of history.  Employing more than 9,000 professionals in over 96 countries, UL has five distinct business units – Product Safety, Environment, Life & Health, University and Verification Services – to meet the expanding needs of our customers and to deliver on our public safety mission.  Additional information about UL may be found at www.UL.com.

About GasSafe India
GasSafe India is a leading manufacturerof safety product for LPG – domestic, commercial applications, natural gas pipelines and others. Headquartered in Pune, Gas Safe established the state-of-the-art India facility in 2001, with an installed capacity of over 600,000 units and strong R&D capabilities. Over 500,000 homes across India have installed the Gas Safe device to protect families and for safer use of domestic LPG. Gas Safe India is led by an experienced management team with deep expertise in LPG safety. Additional information about GasSafe India can be read at www.gassafe.net.in. The price of the product varies from 1495/- to 1995/-.
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