MineARC will also promote and distribute DEZEGA's compressed oxygen self-contained breathing apparatuses (CO SCBAs), and training to simulate the donning procedure and breathing conditions of a self-rescuer.

"We are pleased to announce the beginning of our cooperation with MineARC Systems. Our companies have a great responsibility to our customers and a common goal - to help users in the most difficult situations and emergencies," said Anton Sakovych, chairman of DEZEGA.

MineARC Systems managing director Paul Ness said: "MineARC Systems is excited to be partnering with DEZEGA; bringing together a combined total of 80 years' experience in high quality, safety equipment manufacturing."

"The introduction of Self-Contained Self-Rescuers (SCSRs) and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBAs) to MineARC's range means that not only can we shelter and protect personnel during an emergency, but we can now get them there safely too. Complementing MineARC Systems' experience in safe refuge, SCSRs and SCBAs have been the missing piece to our suite of globally adopted safety products."