Symbol Technologies Inc. are in a partnership with BARTEC to deliver explosion-protected (Ex) versions of Symbol MC9000 ruggedized mobile computers. Designed for deployment in hazardous industrial locations where flammable gases may be present, the MC9060ex-G and MC9060ex-K mobile computers deliver increased productivity and improved operational efficiencies. Based on Symbol's MC9000 mobile computer platform, the MC9060ex mobile computers offer flexibility and reliability to organizations with integrated bar code scanning and local 802.11b wireless connectivity along with drop specifications of four feet to concrete.