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Hawksworth to provide customers with service and product support

Broken Arrow, Okla. (June 18, 2008) – To maximize service and support for customers, Oklahoma Safety Equipment Co., Inc. (Oseco), a leading manufacturer of pressure relief devices, has appointed Mathieu Hawksworth as Regional Sales Manager.

Hawksworth will be handling the Great Lakes region as well as Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia and Kentucky, assisting customers and manufacturing representatives with technical information and support.  He will work closely with end users to help them select, install and use Oseco’s rupture disks, rupture panels and pressure relief accessories.

Before his position at Oseco, Hawksworth was responsible for sales and marketing for Air Power Systems (Tulsa, Okla.), a manufacturer of pneumatic cylinders, controls and valves for the mobile, truck equipment and automotive markets.  Hawksworth holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, Okla.).

“Mathieu’s previous position in outside sales serving OEMs and distributors makes him a prime candidate for this position,” said Oseco Chief Operating Officer, Bryan Sanderlin.  “His experience with marketing planning, customer support and service will allow him to supply our customers with a high level of service.”

Precision rupture panel prevents product buildup and contamination

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (June 5, 2008) – To provide precision pressure relief for applications where hygiene and sanitation are concerns, Oklahoma Safety Equipment Co., Inc. (Oseco), a leader in pressure relief innovation, introduces the MVRB (Metal Vent Reverse Buckling) rupture panel.

 The MVRB can avert catastrophic explosions caused by overpressures in dust collectors, conveyor systems, dryers and other equipment requiring precise pressure relief.  Its smooth surface prevents product buildup and contamination, making it well-suited for hygienic and sanitary services.  The non-fragmenting design increases process safety in the event of panel rupture.  The MVRB is compatible with a wide range of environments, performing consistently in high temperature applications up to 700ºF.

The MVRB is designed for high operating ratio applications in the power generation, pharmaceutical, transportation and chemical markets.  It is the only rupture panel available that has a 90% operating ratio – a design feature that is essential in demanding applications in order to avoid premature panel rupture.  With reduced nuisance failures, the panel life of the MVRB is longer than that of typical panels.

The round panels are constructed from stainless steel, nickel inconel or monel, and are available in diameters from 12 to 36 inches.  The MVRB should be installed using a custom designed rolled angle ring configuration. Custom sizes, materials, and panels designed to withstand vacuum are also available upon request.