SAFETY PRODUCTS & PPE: SUNDSTRÖM SAFETY AB
WORLD-CLASS RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION
S
undström Safety AB was founded in 1926 by mining
engineer Ivan Sundström, who recognised the risk of
occupational lung disease and the need to protect the
eyes and lungs of miners. Ivan began producing respirators,
and the company and its products were developed by his
son Per, whose art studies included analysis of the anatomy
of the human body. The understanding of human face
forms laid the foundations for the design and technical
developments of Sundström products.
Since 1993, Sundström has been ISO 9001 certified.
This was a natural step in quality development, and the
company has continued to deliver its aim and motto - to
protect people against polluted air - throughout and into
the 21st Century.
Tony Smith, Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland
continued:
“We always endeavour to offer the best possible
protection. Sundström has a strong custom in heavier
industries such as steel and mining, but we do sell to
the full spec trum of industry, from manufacturing to
pharmaceuticals. We cover the whole of Europe and have
operations in US, Australia, Asia and Russia.
“On a worldwide basis, we employ just over 100 people.
It is my responsibility to manage a UK team of 4 technical
Sales Representatives, who spend most of their time
advising and promoting optimum levels of RPE protection.
“As a sales team, we spend around 75% of our time
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training end users in the correct fitting and maintenance
of our range. We feel that establishing a role where
health and safety is the top priority to both employers
and employees is crucial, along with helping them to
meet legislative standards. This includes experts who are
involved with the development of new ISO standards, so
we can be at the cutting edge of product innovation and
development..”
Sundström are proud members and liaise closely with
BSIF and the British Safety Council.
“We also work with several government and industrial
bodies to promote safe working practices. We have been
involved with the British Occupational Hygiene Society
(BOHS) and are always looking to promote respiratory
health to industrial bodies representing all sectors. It
is all about educating industry on how we can protect
respiratory needs,” Tony added.
Sundström is synonymous with offering a wide product
range far in excess of legislative requirements. Some of the
respirators available include:
Half mask SR 100
The SR 100, negative pressure half mask is made of
silicone and is available in three sizes, S/M, M/L and L/XL.
This mask is equipped with two exhalation valves, ensuring