GM International
GM International (GMI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of intrinsically safe interfaces, safety relays, and SIL-certified devices for hazardous areas. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Italy, the company has built its reputation on delivering high-integrity solutions that protect both people and processes in some of the world’s most demanding industries. With decades of experience, GMI continues to set the benchmark for safety, reliability, and innovation in hazardous area interfacing technology.
From the beginning, GMI has been guided by a commitment to safety and compliance. Its products are engineered to meet the strictest international standards, with certifications including ATEX, IECEx, UL/FM, EAC-EX, NEPSI, PESO, TIIS, and INMETRO. Many devices are certified to SIL 2 and SIL 3 under IEC 61508 and IEC 61511, ensuring their suitability for critical applications such as distributed control systems, emergency shutdown systems, burner management systems, and high-integrity pressure protection. This focus on functional safety has made GMI a trusted partner for industries where reliability is paramount.
The GMI product portfolio is both broad and highly specialised. Its range of intrinsically safe barriers and isolators provides safe and reliable interfaces for field devices located in hazardous zones, while SIL relays and signal conditioners ensure accurate and secure control of process signals. Multiplexers and termination boards support modern modular system design, offering clean connectivity and efficient integration. Whether the requirement is signal isolation, conversion, monitoring, or safe transmission, GMI products are designed to deliver uncompromising performance in hazardous areas.
Industries across the world rely on GMI technology. Oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, mining, marine, and power generation sectors all use GMI products to ensure safe and efficient operations in environments where explosive gases, vapours, or dusts are present. In each of these applications, the ability of GMI products to combine robust engineering with certified safety standards helps businesses protect their workforce, safeguard assets, and meet regulatory obligations.
What sets GMI apart is its philosophy of responsible technology. The company designs products not only to achieve compliance, but to actively prevent accidents and reduce risk for people, equipment, and the environment. Its approach is long-term, with an emphasis on creating value across generations rather than simply meeting short-term requirements. This ethos is supported by in-house manufacturing and rigorous quality management, ensuring every device meets the highest levels of performance and reliability.
With representation in more than seventy countries, GMI provides worldwide support and service, ensuring that its solutions are available and understood wherever hazardous environments exist. Backed by a strong history, extensive certifications, and a proven track record of delivering high-integrity safety solutions, GM International stands as one of the most significant and respected names in hazardous area interface technology.
