Mr. Cody Slater reports

BLACKLINE SAFETY NOW SHIPPING G8, EXPANDING LEADERSHIP IN CONNECTED SAFETY

Blackline Safety Corp.'s highly anticipated G8 connected safety wearable is now shipping to customers.

Announced in January as the most connected safety wearable ever made, the new G8 combines advanced multigas detection, lone worker protection, two-way radio communication and real-time monitoring in a single rugged device, eliminating the need for multiple tools and redefining what industrial organizations can expect from wearable safety technology.

"Industrial companies around the globe have determined their future is a connected work force," said Cody Slater, chief executive officer and chair, Blackline Safety. "Blackline has been leading the charge to provide them with the technology and tools to make this a reality.

"To date, we've connected workers in over 3,000 organizations worldwide with the G7 safety wearable. And now, the G8 represents the next leap forward in taking 'connected worker' beyond safety -- offering one powerful, feature-dense wearable that improves both safety and productivity."

Built on Blackline's connected safety platform, G8 provides live visibility into worker status, gas exposure and site activity. The result is faster emergency response, stronger compliance, and better co-ordination across field and monitoring teams to improve both safety outcomes and operational efficiency.

The G8's key strengths include enhanced communication -- with improved audio and a dedicated PTT interface -- plus, a rugged design with a high-visibility full-colour display and innovations such as NFC-based TagAssign and ZoneAware geofencing.

Customers clearly understand the value the G8 brings when looking to connect their work force beyond safety. One example is Vida Bioenergy in the United Kingdom. With a new anaerobic digestion facility nearing completion, the company evaluated the market for personal gas detection solutions and selected G8.

"I needed a compact, reliable, and multifunctional device for our operations and maintenance teams," said Gary Cartwright, plant manager at Vida Bioenergy. "The G8 was perfect -- not only providing gas detection but also built-in lone working and radio communication. Many critical HSE aspects were combined in one lightweight device."

Distributors and channel partners also understand the value to their customers. Channel partner Work Secure, based in Italy, was among the first to get hands-on experience with G8, and immediately added it to their catalog.

"G8 is the device we had always imagined but that no one had built until now," said Enrico Barbarella, chief executive officer and founder, Work Secure. "Our first impression is extremely positive. The device represents a concrete evolution in the world of connected safety wearables."

Devices are now certified and shipping in the United States, Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, with certifications for other regions under way. With this release, Blackline is fulfilling strong demand for connected safety across industrial organizations globally, building on a platform already trusted by thousands of customers in more than 75 countries.

About Blackline Safety Corp.

Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial work force through IoT (Internet of Things). With connected safety devices and predictive analytics, Blackline enables companies to drive toward zero safety incidents and improved operational performance. Blackline provides wearable devices, personal and area gas monitoring, cloud-connected software, and data analytics to meet demanding safety challenges and enhance overall productivity for organizations with customers in more than 75 countries. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, Blackline provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 323 billion data points and initiated over eight million emergency alerts.