Key Achievements
1990
Led the consortium which was awarded an ETIS (Environmental Technology Innovation Scheme) grant by the DTI to develop advanced technologies for particulate emission monitoring
1992
Patented TriboACE technology, predecessor of ElectroDynamic™ technology
(UK, Europe and USA) for bagfilter applications
1994
Developed and filed patent for fully Insulated Probes (UK, Europe and USA) for process drier applications
1996
German TA-Luft Approval achieved (TriboACE monitor) for bagfilter control applications
1998
Relocated to new premises in St Ives – officially opened by Lord Sainsbury of Turville, Minister of Science
1999
Active member of working party set-up by Gambica to consult on defining the Environment Agency’s MCERTS Accreditation Scheme
MCERTS Approval achieved (DT280/780, predecessor of PCME STACK 990)
2000
MCERTS Approval achieved (SC620/680, predecessor of PCME STACK 602) for Power Plant Applications
2003
Category 2 Dust Zone ATEX Approval achieved (DT990X, predecessor of PCME STACK 990)
2004
Category 1 Gas Zone ATEX Approval achieved (DX800 & DX810, predecessors of PCME VIEW Ex series) for high pressure and high temperature applications
2005
Russian GOST Approval achieved (DT990 predecessor of PCME STACK 990)
2006
Launch of PCME QAL 181 (ProScatter™ forward scatter technology) for Incineration, Cement and Power applications
2007
German TUV/QAL1 Approval achieved (PCME QAL 181) for EN 14181
QAL1 Approval achieved (PCME QAL 991 – a first for Probe Electrification-type technology) according to EN-15267-3
Received prestigious Queens Award for Innovation
2008
Hosted visit by His Royal Highness The Duke of York in conjunction with 2008 International Sales Conference attended by Distributors from over 40 countries worldwide
2009
PCME China formed following successful 5-year Distribution relationship
2010
Launch of PCME WET STACK 181 for monitoring after Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) plant and Wet Collectors