Company Overview
Our History
Gas Detection Australia (GDA) was launched on the 14th of March 2007 by James Boucher in Toowoomba located at the University of Southern Queensland. The company provides a wide range of gas detector products which are manufactured In Australia and imported from overseas. The products consist of gas detectors (fixed and portables), calibration gas, gas sensors, controllers, visual and audio signalling and auxiliary equipment. In recent years, the company has expanded in commissioning, calibration and repair services.
In 2019, Rob Whittet started as a General Manager and became the Director and Owner in August 2020, making new changes for the company. GDA has many different relationships with clients across Australia.
We are an Australian manufacturer
We are proud to be an Australian owned company and an Australian manufacturer, we are engaged by our community to provide the best safety solutions in the gas detection industry. We are officially an Australian Made company and proudly wear the badge on our products.
Our Vision
Our Values
- Prioritizing Safety & Wellbeing Above All Else – Safety & wellbeing of our team, our clients and their customers is paramount
- To be a true mate – We’re an experienced, professional and friendly team
- Developing & manufacturing cutting edge Gas Detection solutions
- Delivering Dependable, Innovative, and Quality Gas Detection Solutions
- Empowering Customers to Effectively Mitigate and Identify Gas Hazards and Risks
- Staying ahead of the industry – Through our commitment to continuous research, development and improvements
- Raising awareness of the dangers of Gas – Committed to raising awareness through educational material and training programs
Our Mission
Our Values
We keep in mind our vision to be “The best Gas Detector Manufacturing Company in Australia”, our daily work and motivation reflects this. Our values are: Customer Relations, Teamwork, Constant Improvement and Integrity.
We often say: “we don’t have customers, we have friends”. We have long-term relationships with clients and provide them with help and solutions.
We have the attitude of “we are a family”, we always respect, motivate, and support each other. Our Director, Rob, values the importance of a good work-life-balance, so we can perform our best.
Constant Improvement: “the future is today” the Research & Development Manager is involved in researching cutting-edge technology in the gas detection industry, offering solutions for new products to put us ahead.
We highly value integrity and embrace the mantra to “do the right thing when no one is watching”.
Our Mission
Our mission is to prioritize Safety & Wellbeing Above All Else, for our team, clients, and their customers. As a true mate, we are an experienced, professional, and friendly team dedicated to developing and manufacturing cutting-edge Gas Detection solutions. We are committed to delivering Dependable, Innovative, and Quality Gas Detection Solutions, empowering our customers to effectively mitigate and identify gas hazards and risks.
We stay ahead of the industry through our commitment to continuous research, development, and improvements. Raising awareness of the dangers of gas is at the core of our mission, and we are dedicated to achieving this by providing educational materials and training programs. Together, we strive to save lives and protect the environment from harmful gasses.
