Fortive Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Industrial Scientific Corporation.

Industrial Scientific Corporation develops and manufactures gas detection products and accessories. The company focuses on providing systems for automated testing, calibration, and data management; and Gas Detection-as-a-Service and portable gas detectors. It offers single-gas detectors, multi-gas detectors, and docking stations for carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and oxygen gases applications. The company also provides face-to-face training, online training, gas detection rental program, instrument repairs and service, and general gas education services. It offers its products through distributors in the United States and internationally. Industrial Scientific Corporation was founded in 1985 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.