Special Devices, Incorporated

Special Devices, Incorporated

Special Devices is blasting off as a leading US maker of initiators (pyrotechnic devices) used primarily in automotive airbag systems. The airbag initiators activate inflators that enable the airbag to be deployed. The company also makes micro gas generators that remove seatbelt slack in the event of a collision. Special Devices sells its products primarily to airbag manufacturers. Autoliv and TRW Automotive are customers of Special Devices. The company's initiators also found applications in the aerospace/military and mining and blasting sectors. Special Devices filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors in late 2008.

Contact Details

Office Address

Special Devices, Incorporated
14370 White Sage Rd
Moorpark, CA, USA 93021
Phone: +805-553-1200
Fax: +805-553-1211

Executives

President and CEO

Christopher (Chris) Hunter

VP Automotive Operations

Nicholas J. (Nick) Bruge

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