Teledyne Gas Measurement Instruments partners with Southern Cross for U.S. distribution

Teledyne Gas Measurement Instruments Ltd., a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, recently announced a strategic partnership with Southern Cross, a Sparus Company.

Through the partnership, Teledyne GMI will distribute its full portfolio of gas and leak detection systems to gas utility customers across the Southeastern U.S.

In addition, Southern Cross will provide regional service support to complement the existing Teledyne GMI USA service center located in Cypress, Texas.

Delivering high-performance gas detection expertise

The companies said this strengthened U.S. footprint will allow Teledyne GMI to deliver enhanced responsiveness and technical expertise to customers requiring high‑performance gas detection technologies.

“We are pleased to offer our advanced detection solutions through Southern Cross,” said Shannon Sanders, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection VP of sales and marketing, Americas. “This partnership strengthens our ability to support U.S. gas utilities with local expertise, reliable service, and proven technologies.”

Field support for an industry undergoing transition

With 200 years of combined experience in the gas utility sector, Teledyne GMI and Southern Cross said they bring operational insight and field support to an industry undergoing significant transformation.

"Through Southern Cross, Sparus has been protecting gas infrastructure since 1946,” said Jody Boyles, Sparus chief sales & marketing officer. “Partnering with Teledyne GMI as an authorized distributor brings together a combined 200 years of utility experience, so crews can work more safely and customers get faster access to the safety technology they rely on."

Insights for compliance, preventative maintenance, decision making

Teledyne GMI said its commitment as a global manufacturer to continuous innovation is reflected in its suite of instruments - including the GS700, GS500, GT Series, and PS200 - designed to elevate safety, operational efficiency, and data accuracy.

Powered by Teledyne GMI’s secure GDCloud platform, these systems enable utilities to transform gas‑detection data into actionable operational insights. GDCloud supports fleet management, compliance reporting, preventive maintenance, and decision making by offering centralized, real‑time access to field information.

"This partnership creates access and support at a larger scale,” said Jeff Schechtman, Sparus chief operating officer. “With Sparus' national field footprint, we’ll put Teledyne GMI portable gas detectors in technicians’ hands quickly with the training, service, and coverage gas utilities expect. Anchored in our shared values of safety, innovation, and integrity, we’re helping customers maintain their critical infrastructure and support efforts to reduce emissions.”