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Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd specialises in developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative, reliable and cost-effective flammable and toxic gas detection equipment. The company was formed in 1970 and has constantly led the field with products designed for safety and environmental monitoring needs. The Company's mission statement is

"To be relied on worldwide for the protection of people and plant against gas hazards."

Based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire in the UK and with branch offices in Europe, North America and South East Asia, Crowcon currently employs 200 full time staff including sales, marketing, customer support and Research & Development.

The products are sold throughout the world, serving oil, gas and petrochemical companies, public utilities, clean water and sewage treatment companies, fire brigades, construction companies and other organisations where accidental leakage of gas or vapour can become a toxic or explosive danger. Crowcon has been a part of the Halma Group since 1985. Halma is listed on the Midcap London Stock Exchange (FTSE 350) and is recognised as one of the most successful engineering groups in the World.

Haven Fire and Safety, together with Crowcon have provided numerous gas detection system and equipment solutions to a wide range of customers throughout the region.

Crowcon Technology is used for

  • Detecting toxic and flammable gas
  • Monitoring oxygen deficiency
  • Process control applications
  • Landfill gas monitoring, tunneling, water treatment plants, landfill sites, petrochemical refineries, oil rigs, shipping, steel and chemical works, the construction industry and many other areas.

Vipinkumar

Vipinkumar is a seasoned expert with over 27 years of experience in the Fire & Safety industry. Since joining Haven in 1999, he has played a pivotal role in the development and execution of Pre-Engineered Systems, with a specialized focus on Wet Chemical solutions. His deep technical knowledge and hands-on approach have ensured the successful delivery of safety systems across a wide range of industrial and commercial sectors.

In his current role as Assistant Sales Manager, Vipinkumar leads both the sales and engineering functions for Wet Chemical systems, overseeing everything from design to project execution. In addition to his core responsibilities, he also manages Haven Fire’s IT infrastructure—bringing a unique blend of engineering precision and digital fluency to the organization.

Based in Dubai with his family, Vipinkumar is known for his commitment to excellence and his thorough understanding of regional safety standards and market dynamics. His long-standing tenure and multifaceted expertise make him an invaluable asset to Haven’s continued growth and innovation.

Vinay comes with a rich experience of over 24 years in Fire protection & Safety industry in India and the Middle East. His expertise is in project management, design & estimation for oil & gas, power, aviation, and industrial fire protection systems. He also has in depth knowledge in International and local design codes in fire protection systems. He started out as a Project Engineer at Kidde India Ltd , moved on to working for over a decade and a half at Consilium Middle East & Firenor General Contracting at various disciplines and Engineering & proposals manager prior to joining us. In his present role he will oversee our Engineering division playing a key role in our business strategy. Having lived for almost 2 decades in the UAE, he lives with his wife and 2 lovely children in the UAE.

Vinay Shetty