Industries such as oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, coal mine, steel mill, paint & coating are known to operate in explosive environments but also industries, which are not directly associated with hazardous conditions, need to consider explosion proof safety measures. This whitepaper explains why explosion-proof certified equipment has become increasingly important and how MHE-Demag has made its mark as a leader in explosion-proof equipment by supplying to many small and large scale operations.