# Matrix Design Group

> Matrix Design Group LLC develops industrial safety and productivity hardware, software and analytics for mining, manufacturing and logistics. Its products include IntelliZone proximity detection and OmniPro Vision AI pedestrian detection, supported by engineering, manufacturing, installation and field service. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliance Resource Partners.

- **Founded:** 2006
- **Headquarters:** Newburgh, United States
- **Products:** IntelliZone Proximity Detection, OmniPro Vision AI, OmniPro Cloud, OmniPro Radar Sensor, METS 2.1
- **Notable:** 2020 NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award in the coal category for AI collision prevention., 2021 NIOSH award for enhanced IntelliZone underground haulage proximity detection., OmniPro recognized in the facility safety category of OH&S’s 2024 New Product of the Year awards.

## Products & services

- **IntelliZone Proximity Detection** — Wearable locator and machine system using SharpZone configurable caution, operator and shutdown zones; first installed in 2009 according to its brochure.
- **OmniPro Vision AI** — Tag-free camera detection of people and vehicles, with alerts and optional machine-control integration. The Vision AI version was introduced in January 2024.
- **OmniPro Cloud** — Dashboards, event photos, device status and reporting for OmniPro deployments.
- **OmniPro Radar Sensor** — Adds obstacle detection and distance measurement where dust or lighting can limit cameras; connects to the OmniPro Hub.
- **METS 2.1** — Underground personnel and equipment tracking, communications and atmospheric monitoring infrastructure.
- **M5 methane monitoring and atmospheric monitoring systems** — Machine-mounted methane monitoring and wired or wireless atmospheric monitoring products.
- **Matrix SCOOP** — AC-drive mining scoop with Hardox structural components, one-piece ejector blade, cameras, lighting and IntelliZone integration.
- **DeltaERP by DataSaint** — ERP offering documented for capital-intensive mining and industrial businesses, covering finance, supply chain and asset management.
- **Engineering, manufacturing and field support** — Product design, prototyping, production, installation, training and ongoing technical service.

## Achievements

- 2020 NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award in the coal category for AI collision prevention.
- 2021 NIOSH award for enhanced IntelliZone underground haulage proximity detection.
- OmniPro recognized in the facility safety category of OH&S’s 2024 New Product of the Year awards.
- Company reports more than 10,000 systems deployed.
- Occupied a new 40,000-square-foot Newburgh headquarters by June 2026, according to the regional economic partnership.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 14 newsroom post features Jackson Phillips discussing safety metrics on EHS on Tap.
- **2026-09** — September 11 announcement highlighted newly released radar technology alongside OmniPro at NSC Safety Congress.
- **2026-06** — Announced Hyundai Material Handling technology partnership on June 9.
- **2026-06** — Regional economic partnership confirmed occupation of the 40,000-square-foot headquarters and construction of an additional testing/validation facility.
- **2025-02** — Keith Hainer named president; Mark Watson continued as CEO.

## Links

- Website: https://matrixteam.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matrixdesigngroup-llc/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatrixDesignGroupLLC
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatrixDesignGroupLLC/

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Last updated: 2026-10-25