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Product Line Discontinuation Notice: Monitek Optical

This notice serves to formally advise that Galvanic Applied Sciences Inc. will discontinue the Monitek Optical product line. 

Product Discontinuation

Effective the date of this notice, the Monitek Optical Product Line has been designated for discontinuation.  This includes the Monitek Messenger and all optical probes and flow cells. 

Continued Support Commitment

Galvanic Applied Sciences Inc. is committed to supporting the installed base of Monitek Optical Systems for a period of seven (7) years from the date of this notice. During this time, support services will include startup and commissioning of new units, technical assistance, provision of spare parts (subject to availability), as well as in-house evaluation and repair services.  Please contact us for technical support or to inquire about spare parts. 

Migration Path

At this time, no direct replacement for the Monitek Optical System is available.  Many of the applications performed by the Monitek Optical system can be done with the Monitek Acoustic analyzer.  Please contact your Galvanic representative to discuss your specific applications. 

Last-Time Buy Opportunity

Customers may place final orders for Monitek Optical Systems up to and including July 31, 2026. Orders will be accepted based on product availability and standard commercial terms. 

 

 

We appreciate your continued trust in Galvanic Applied Sciences Inc. and remain committed to supporting your operations throughout this transition. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact your Galvanic representative. 

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David Haydt

When it comes to solving complex applications challenges for customers, David Haydt has built his stellar reputation as the “go-to guy” over his 28-year career at Galvanic. Dave joined the company in 1993 as an applications technician at Galvanic’s Calgary headquarters. From 1999 to early 2006, he served as a field-service technician based out of Houston, Texas, providing start-up assistance, field repair service, and training to Galvanic’s natural gas transmission, petrochemical and refining industry customers. In 2006, he was promoted to production manager for Galvanic’s gas-analysis products, overseeing all aspects – from design and development of tailored systems to meet the customer’s specific application needs to ensuring on-time delivery of products. In 2015 Dave assumed the role of R&D/applications manager, where he became responsible for Galvanic’s entire line of gas- and liquid-analysis products. In 2021 Dave was promoted to Vice President of Product Innovation. Dave is accountable for the evolution of Galvanic’s entire product portfolio.

Dave started his career as a laboratory analyst for Norwest Laboratories in Alberta, Canada. He holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from the University of Calgary.

Steve Aasen

An operations-focused executive with 20+ years of experience driving financial performance in technology-based multi-national companies, Steve Aasen joined Galvanic in late 2014 as director of finance. He came to Galvanic from General Dynamics Canada, Ltd, one of Canada’s largest and most-established defence system integrators, where he served for eight years as director of finance. Earlier, Steve was at Telvent North America, a leading Calgary-based IT and industrial-automation provider for pipeline and energy-utility companies. He started as divisional controller and ultimately served as the company’s chief financial officer. Steve received a bachelor of commerce degree in accounting from the University of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He also earned a CMA Designation from the Society of Management Accountants.

Rene Aldana

A senior business executive with more than 20 years of management experience in the global oil & gas industry, Rene Aldana joined Galvanic as its CEO in June, 2018. Rene has extensive experience in strategic leadership, process automation, talent development, and M&A integration that will benefit the next chapter of Galvanic’s growth and progress. Before coming to Galvanic, Rene was the chief operating officer for ZCL Composites Inc., a TSX-listed composites manufacturing company serving the petroleum, water, and waste water industries. Previously, he was the managing director for Yokogawa Canada, a world leader in industrial process measurement and automation solutions. For 18 years prior, he served in a series of high-profile positions at Telvent, starting in customer service, followed by engineering project management, and culminating as vice president of its International Oil & Gas division. He has a bachelor’s of science in computer science from the Simon Fraser University in Canada, an executive MBA from the IE Business School in Spain, and an ICD.D designation from Canada’s Institute of Corporate Directors. Rene is fluent in English, Spanish (native), and Portuguese.