In 1968 Eduard J. Job - at that time Director of the Board at Minimax
AG - initiated and built up a new electronic department dedicated
to research & development, manufacturing and distribution of new
smoke detectors. Under the leadership of Eduard J. Job, Hartwig O.
Beyersdorf and a group of creative engineers, they developed a new
series of electronic smoke detectors utilizing a field effect transistor
which for this purpose was revolutionary in the European market. Based
on these experiences, Beyersdorf developed other types of smoke detectors
for Esser, Eff Eff and Hekatron.
Spurred by these developments, Beyersdorf founded in 1977 the company
detectomat GmbH, which became one of the most qualified smoke detector
manufacturers in Germany. As OEM for the Bosch-Group, detectomat built
over 600,000 industrial smoke detectors, which were installed at well-known
companies like Mercedes, Porsche, Rolls Royce, BMW and Bayer as well
as at the Allianz-Group and the Münchner Rückversicherung.
Hence, detectomat detectors are either very visible for each passenger
at the airport in Frankfurt or they are installed in critical environments
such as at a nuclear power station. The detectomat smoke detectors
are famous for their robust engineering design, stylish look and daily
prove their quality and efficiency.
In 1999, detectomat GmbH was acquired by the JOB Group - the world
leading manufacturer of thermal glass bulbs for sprinklers used in
fire suppression systems. A team of young, ambitious engineers then
develop within a very short time the new smoke detector generation
detect 3000 for demanding industrial and trade customers in Germany
and Europe and also for overseas markets. Wireless and home detectors
complete the product range. Taking advantage of synergetic effects
of both companies, the technical staff creates a base for the further
development of modern smoke detector systems. The application for
and granting of numerous patents testifies the power of detectomat
innovation capabilities. At the same time, the German distribution
structure of detectomat GmbH is revised and international distribution
outlets are built up, and these are supported by the world wide distribution
channels of the JOB Group.
In mid 2003, the JOB Group also integrated and redeveloped DBM -
their supplier of control panels - through a complete take-over of
the DBM GmbH company. Liquidity and reliability return with the intern
management as well as improved supplier and customer relations. This
way detectomat is capable of delivering - as an integrated system
seller carrying the highly touted VdS mark - a complete smoke detection
systems out of one hand at competitive prices. A central service team
supports the customers of detectomat with qualified advisory before
and after installation as well as offering specialist service on their
systems. A strong development team is founded to redevelop and further
optimize the proven modular smoke detector systems of detectomat according
to a trend setting concept.
detectomat GmbH has - through incorporation into the JOB Group and
the new take-over of DBM - managed to bundle research spirit, competence
and experience to achieve the highest level of worldwide appreciation:
"The German detectomat smoke sensor alarming system and the fire-fighting
system is more sensitive, more accurate and more intelligent."
(Metro World Center in Beijing/China)
detectomat ... The smoke detector system ... ready for new tasks
