Former vice president of product and technology, Andreas Schmid, takes the helm to drive growth and innovation in worker safety.
PITTSBURGH, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Industrial Scientific, a global leader and innovator in gas detection and safety technologies, is pleased to announce that Mr. Andreas Schmid has been promoted to president, effective immediately.
Most recently, Mr. Schmid led Industrial Scientific's product and technology teams responsible for the development and execution of the company's product and technology strategy. Prior to joining Industrial Scientific, Mr. Schmid was vice president of engineering at JLL Technologies. He also held multiple product leadership roles at PNC Bank, including senior vice president of product management.
On his appointment, Mr. Schmid commented, "I'm honored to step into this role and lead a company so deeply committed to protecting lives. Industrial Scientific has a long legacy of innovation in gas detection and connected safety solutions, and I'm thrilled to work alongside our talented global team to accelerate Our Vision of ending death on the job. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in workplace safety."
Mr. Schmid holds an Honors Degree in Technology Management from the Center for Digital Technology and Management in Munich, Germany, a Master of Science in Computer Science from Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich and was a PhD candidate at the Technical University of Munich. He also spent time as a visiting researcher and scholar at the School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley.
Mr. Schmid succeeds Parker Burke, who has been appointed to lead the Connected Reliability Group for Fortive, inclusive of Fluke Corporation and Fluke Reliability. Both Industrial Scientific and Fluke are owned by Fortive.
"Andreas is an exceptional leader with a rare blend of technical expertise and strategic foresight," says Parker Burke, Group President, Fortive Connected Reliability Group, and former president of Industrial Scientific. "His ability to translate complex challenges into innovative solutions will serve Industrial Scientific well as it enters its next chapter. I have full confidence in Andreas' leadership and know he will continue to advance both the company's Vision and Mission, as well as deepen their impact on the industries and workers they serve."
About Industrial Scientific Corporation
Industrial Scientific is on a mission to end death on the job through portable gas detection, hardware as a service, and advanced analytics that help prevent exposure to hazards and deliver unmatched clarity into safety and operational performance. For more than 40 years, Industrial Scientific has helped customers around the world automate critical safety workflows to ensure that their people go home safely each night. For more information, visit .
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