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For almost 30 years Micropack has been innovating.  

Today we are recognised flame and gas detection specialists. And fire and gas mapping experts. 

At Micropack, industry experience meets cutting edge technology to lead the market.

Officially number one in visual flame detection.

The widest and most advanced portfolio of flame detectors on the market. Both visual and radiant.

No-one can compete with our range. Or our expertise. We’re unrivalled.

A trusted past. A positive tomorrow. 

We have been at the forefront of fire and gas mapping since the late 80s.  

And many consider us the inventors of this type of safety study. 

Customers made our business. We did thousands of studies. And were trusted by some of the world’s biggest companies to
get their fire safety systems to the highest standard. 

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Embracing technology. Innovation begins. 

Fire research work. Exploring what the offshore environment does to detection methods. 

Pioneered mapping tools. Revolutionised fire and gas detection systems. 

Micropack became a market leader. 

Engineered with integrity. Made to last. 

Introduction of a unique product range. Specialist knowledge. Expertise.  
Visual Flame Detection has been used globally for almost 30 years. 

FDS301 Intelligent Visual Flame Detector
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Global presence. Worldwide integration.

Proud to have been a Consilium Safety Group company since 2016. With Micropack HQ in Scotland and key personnel around the globe, we are supported by Consilium’s extensive network of nearly 1,000 employees across 55 offices in 29 countries. 

Ambition for progress.

Innovative. Reliable. Advanced systems, even in the harshest environments.

We see what you can’t.  The future of flame detection is here. 

One mission. Many values.

A clear mission to save lives. Core values of responsibility, initiative and delivering results. Unity as a global team, always. Dedicated to being a great place to grow. 

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Promises delivered.

Project management, and product and service quality, that ranks best in industry. 

Only the highest value for our customers. Meeting your needs and expectations. 

Continually improving processes and systems. Exceeding ISO 9001:2015 requirements. 

Giving you confidence.

Our quality objectives are: 
  • Complying with all relevant laws and regulations. 
  • Having the finest people, processes and infrastructure.  
  • Valuing our highly trained workforce. Using best industry practices. 
  • Constantly measuring and analysing. Improving products, services and the QMS. 
  • Challenging ourselves. Setting new targets. Reviewing measurable objectives. 
  • Regularly auditing and reviewing the management system’s performance. 
  • Feedback is encouraged. From everyone. Always. 
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The people who deliver.

Our safety solutions are people powered.  

Trained. Qualified. Experienced. Appraised.  

Passionate. Specialist. Forward-thinking. Tech-savvy.  

Customer-focused. Safe. Efficient. Quality aware. 

With you on your safety journey.

No two environments are the same.  

Solutions tailored to your needs. Your business. Your surrounding environment. 

Reliable detection. Overcoming issues. 

Smart flame detection systems that know when to alarm. And when not to. 

Industries we operate in:

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    Chemical

    Our flame detectors are designed and certified to detect many of the substances used in the chemical industry.

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    Aviation

    Our technology is trusted by many of the world's largest airlines to protect their high-value assets.

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    Waste

    Our Visual Flame Detection technology is recommended for use in waste management facilities by government agencies.

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    Food/Beverage

    Our detection technologies arewidely used in the food/beverage industry, providing reliable protection for critical processes.

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    Oil & Gas

    Our detectors are designed for the oil and gas industry, where fast optical flame detection is critical and false alarms are not an option.

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  • power

    Power Generation

    Gas turbines present unique fire detection challenges. Our iVFD technology is designed to overcome all of these issues and provide reliable detection.

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Our timeline

In the late 80's, Micropack pioneered the field of optical fire and gas detection technologies and as a result, Micropack has been involved in the development of many of the leading detection technologies available on the market today.

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    Authored the world's first Fire and Gas Mapping Study.

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    Micropack (Engineering) Ltd was formed & FDA/GDA, the world's first 2D+ Fire and Gas Mapping tool developed for in-house use.

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    FDS101 iVFD was installed on a BP FPSO in the North Sea eradicating false alarms from legacy radiation-based flame detection.

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    FDS201 intelligent Visual Flame Detector with colour video launched to the market.

  5. Market leading intelligent Visual Flame Detector, the FDS301 launched to the market.

  6. FDS300 intelligent Visual Flame Detector launched.

  7. 20 year anniversary of Micropack.

  8. Consilium AB acquires majority shareholding of Micropack.

  9. HazMap3D Fire and Gas Mapping Software launched to the market for the license.

  10. FDS303 Multi-Spectrum IR Flame Detector launched to the market.

  11. Micropack was instrumental in the development of BS60080:2020, a newly published British Standard on Hazard Detection Mapping.

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    FPAL REGISTERED

    Supplied Number: 10049504

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    ISO9001:

    2015 REGISTERED COMPANY

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    FPM APPROVALS 3260

    Detectors: FDS301, FDS300 and FDS303 Certification Number: 3029978

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    IEC61508 SIL 2

    Detectors: FDS301 and FDS303