“Detector’s solutions play a significant role in occupational safety, overall safety, and operational continuity.”
Marko Kuurne
Production and Maintenance Manager, Meira
Meira – Gas Monitoring Supports Safety and Operational Continuity in the Heart of Helsinki
Meira is one of Finland’s best-known coffee and spice companies, still operating near the center of Helsinki in the Vallila district. Meira remains strongly local, with more than 98% of its products still manufactured at its Aleksis Kivi Street facility.
Meira’s operating environment is exceptional, as production takes place in a densely populated urban area. This makes safety especially important from the perspectives of personnel, property, and the surrounding environment. Nearly 180 professionals work at Meira. Alongside responsibility, high quality, and reliability, safety must be part of every employee’s daily work.
Gas Monitoring as Part of Risk Management
According to Meira’s Production and Maintenance Manager, Marko Kuurne, the importance of gas monitoring is closely connected to the company’s energy solutions.
Meira uses natural gas and biogas as energy sources in production. Risk assessments have identified a potential explosion hazard. This requires reliable and continuous monitoring to protect personnel, ensure occupational safety, and secure operations even during exceptional situations.
The urban location adds another dimension to safety: the effects of possible incidents are not limited to production alone, but may also impact the surrounding area.
Long-Term Cooperation Brings Reliability
The cooperation between Meira and Detector has continued for more than 20 years. This long-term partnership has enabled solutions to evolve alongside changing needs and operational requirements.
“The cooperation has been long-term, and we have been extremely satisfied with the products, equipment, and maintenance services. We can confidently recommend working with Detector,” says Kuurne.
Detector’s gas monitoring solutions support both safety and operational continuity. System reliability, effective maintenance, and ease of use are key factors in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Safety You Can Trust
At Meira, gas monitoring is an integral part of daily operations and the company’s safety culture. A reliable system and a trusted partnership provide confidence that risks remain under control.