Case Study: Guerbet Group achieves zero-risk safety operations with Ascom

How an Ascom enterprise solution is helping the Guerbet Group satisfy stringent safety standards at two French production facilities

The Guerbet Group, a world-leading manufacturer of diagnostic imaging agents, needed to satisfy the stringent safety standards of the EU’s Seveso Directive at its two active-ingredient production facilities in France. To protect isolated workers and manage critical alarms, they sought a reliable communications solution capable of operating in explosive environments and partnered with Ascom to implement an enterprise communications and alarm notification system using ATEX-certified DECT devices.

Ascom provided an intelligent solution featuring real-time alarm distribution, man-down alerts, no-movement detection, and accurate locating for responders. This integration with equipment covered 100 process alarms, improving response times, worker safety, and equipment uptime. The results include a enhanced sense of security for isolated workers and a reliable, logged system for continuous improvement. Guerbet continues to work with Ascom to evolve the system towards a ‘zero risk’ environment in the era of Industry 4.0.

Guerbet Group

Patrick Cong

IT Project Manager