Dow Chemical Chooses TETRA Technology from Motorola Solutions for Its Operations in the Netherlands

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI), a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions, has been selected by Dow Chemical to deliver a state-of-the-art TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) digital radio system to the company’s premises in the Netherlands.

Due to its sophisticated transmission technology, the TETRA solution permits interference-free, secure and clear voice calls in the presence of loud background noise commonly encountered at industrial facilities. The contract scope includes the delivery of a future-proof Dimetra IP Compact solution, Motorola MTP850Ex ATEX TETRA portable radios, Motorola MTM5400 TETRA mobile radios as well as MTS4 and MTS1 TETRA base stations for more than 880 users.

The digital two-way radio equipment will be installed by Motorola Solutions’ partner Flash Services Netherlands, market leader and certified organisation for mobile communication solutions, which will be responsible for developing a new fleet map to exactly cover the operational requirements of the users, the configuration of the TETRA systems, user training, programming of subscribers and distribution to end users. Further service and support provided by Motorola Solutions and Flash Services Netherlands include project management, engineering, factory and site acceptance tests (FAT, SAT) as well as coverage testing and documentation.

The order is part of Motorola Solutions’ global agreement with Dow Chemical. The TETRA system will be used as an independent communication platform across Dow Chemicals’ operations in the Netherlands.

Kees Deurloo, project manager, Dow Chemical in the Benelux
“We are always striving to connect chemistry and innovation, generating new ways to solve global challenges and to improve the work of our employees around the world. This is why we have chosen the future-proof TETRA technology from Motorola Solutions, which provides us with the best terminals and infrastructure on the market and enables our workers to complete their tasks as securely and efficiently as possible.”

Rob Sliedrecht, director, Government & Public Safety, Motorola Solutions, Netherlands & Belgium
“Working closely with our longstanding partner, Flash Services, we will deliver our market-leading TETRA digital two-way radio terminals and infrastructure to Dow Chemical. This will ensure reliable and secure mission-critical communications for the workers, providing them with optimised situational awareness and support for completing tasks in such a demanding environment.”

Marcel Koelewijn, sales manager Benelux, Flash Services Netherlands & Belgium
“We have longstanding experience in the delivery of TETRA communications solutions for highly demanding applications in the chemical and refining industry. Together with our partner Motorola Solutions, we will equip Dow Chemical with best-in-class terminals and infrastructure. We are looking forward to support this leading enterprise with our expertise and our full-service concept.”