Asbestos Alert

Asbestos Alert

Real-time, portable airborne asbestos detection and warning.

HQ location
Paignton, United Kingdom
Launch date
Employees
Enterprise value
$3—4m
Company register number
  • Edit
Get premium to view all results
DateInvestorsAmountRound
investor

€0.0

round

N/A

Spinout
Total Funding000k
Notes (0)
More about Asbestos Alert
Made with AI
Edit

Based in Paignton, United Kingdom, Alert Technology Ltd. operates as a specialized developer of real-time airborne asbestos detection systems. The company was founded by Alan Archer, a former tradesman with direct experience in the construction industry who has lost friends and colleagues to asbestos-related diseases. This personal history is the driving force behind the company's mission to improve safety in environments where asbestos is present.

Alert Technology Ltd. officially began trading in January 2017 after being spun out from The Select Group of Companies, also founded by Archer in 1988 to serve the construction sector. The idea for the company's core product was born from the real-world problems faced by tradespeople. Since its inception, the firm has secured approximately $2.96 million in funding over six rounds from investors including NCL Technology Ventures and the European Union, supporting its product development and commercialization efforts.

The firm's flagship product is the ALERT PRO 1000, which is described as the world's first portable, real-time warning device for airborne asbestos fibres. Unlike traditional lab-based sampling, which can take hours or days, the ALERT PRO 1000 provides an immediate alarm if asbestos-containing materials are disturbed and release fibres into the air. This allows for a proactive safety response, aiming to reduce the risk of prolonged exposure, which can lead to diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis. The technology works on all types of asbestos.

The device's unique selling point is its patented technology that distinguishes asbestos from less harmful fibres with up to 99% confidence. It employs a two-stage process using laser light scattering to identify fibres and then leverages the unique paramagnetic properties of asbestos to align them in a magnetic field, confirming their presence. The product is sold through a global distribution network and is also available for hire, targeting over 30 sectors, including construction, demolition, facilities management, waste management, and emergency services. An IoT-connected model, the ALERT PRO 2000, is planned for future development, featuring cloud-based data management and GPS capabilities.

Keywords: asbestos detection, real-time monitoring, occupational safety, environmental monitoring, construction technology, air quality sensor, hazardous materials, property technology, risk management, mesothelioma prevention, workplace safety, portable sensor, fibre detection, laser light scattering, paramagnetic sensing, ALERT PRO 1000, Alan Archer, safety equipment, demolition safety, renovation safety

Analytics
Unlock the full power of analytics with a premium account
Track company size and historic growth
Track team composition and strength
Track website visits and app downloads

Tech stack

Group
Tech stackLearn more about the technologies and tools that this company uses.
Book a Demo