FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ex Industries and Mantl‑Ex today announced a strategic collaboration designed to transform hazardous area inspection, compliance, and asset integrity management through the integration of advanced AI-driven inspection software and world-class hazardous area electrical products.
Under the agreement, Ex Industries will serve as the preferred electrical cable and hazardous area products supplier for Mantl-Ex projects globally, while
Mantl-Ex will provide AI-powered inspection and compliance software solutions that Ex Industries will promote and support throughout North and South America.
Mantl-Ex specializes in hazardous area compliance services, including ATEX and IECEx inspections, product certification, design reviews, and digital inspection tools designed for high-risk industrial environments.
The company is also developing advanced digital inspection platforms designed to streamline Ex inspections, track asset condition, and provide a clear audit trail from inspection through remediation.
Ex Industries is a leading supplier of hazardous area electrical equipment, electrical cable, and associated products serving OEMs, EPC contractors, and the global energy industry.
The collaboration will integrate Mantl-Ex’s AI-driven inspection and compliance platform with Ex Industries’ expertise in hazardous area electrical infrastructure, providing clients with a comprehensive solution that improves safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across industrial assets.
Strengthening Compliance Through Technology
Hazardous area inspections are a critical part of maintaining compliance with international standards such as ATEX and IECEx, which require periodic verification of equipment installed in explosive atmospheres. By combining AI-driven inspection workflows with field-proven hazardous area hardware and cabling solutions, the partnership aims to modernize how operators manage compliance and asset integrity.
Leadership Commentary
Michael Pesek, Managing Partner at Ex Industries, commented:
“This partnership with Mantl-Ex represents an important step toward the digital transformation of hazardous area compliance. By combining Mantl-Ex’s innovative inspection technology with Ex Industries’ extensive product supply and industry relationships, we can deliver a smarter and more efficient solution to energy, industrial, and OEM clients across the Americas.”
Jarryd Du Preez, Founder & Managing Director, Mantl-Ex, added:
“Mantl-Ex was built by engineers who understand the realities of hazardous area inspections. Partnering with Ex Industries allows us to connect our AI-driven inspection technology with a trusted supplier of hazardous area equipment, creating a powerful ecosystem that supports safer and more compliant operations worldwide.”
Expanding Global Reach
The partnership establishes a two-way strategic alignment:
- Ex Industries will promote Mantl-Ex’s digital inspection platform and services across the Americas
- Mantl-Ex will integrate Ex Industries’ hazardous area electrical products into projects and inspection solutions globally
Together, the companies aim to deliver end-to-end hazardous area integrity solutions, combining inspection intelligence, compliance assurance, and reliable field-ready equipment.
About Mantl-Ex
Mantl‑Ex is a hazardous area engineering and compliance company providing ATEX and IECEx inspections, certification support, hazardous area classification, and digital inspection technologies designed to improve safety and compliance in high-risk environments.
About Ex Industries
Ex Industries is a U.S.-based supplier of hazardous area products, including electrical cable, and accessories, serving the energy, industrial, and OEM sectors. The company specializes in delivering compliant solutions for explosive atmosphere environments and supporting customers with technical expertise and rapid product availability. Join the effort – mitigate the risk.
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