Locus Technologies Introduces AI Photo Interpretation for Refrigerant Management

New multimodal AI capability turns equipment labels and service records into structured data with confidence scoring and human review built in.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., September 22, 2026 —Locus Technologies, the leader in science-grade environmental information management and EHS compliance software, today announced a new AI-powered image interpretation capability for its Locus Refrigerant Management applications. The technology allows field personnel to photograph appliance nameplates and printed service records, then uses multimodal AI to interpret the image, extract relevant information, and populate structured fields directly within Locus software.

The new capability applies advanced AI to a familiar refrigerant management challenge: converting information found on physical equipment and documents into accurate, usable digital records.

In one workflow, a technician can photograph the manufacturer label or nameplate on an appliance. Locus interprets the image, identifies relevant equipment information, and maps extracted values to the corresponding fields within the application. In another, the technician photographs a printed refrigerant service record, which may contain handwritten notes, and Locus extracts applicable service information and populates the appropriate software fields.

For both workflows, each interpreted value is returned with a confidence score. Visual indicators help users quickly distinguish high-confidence results from information that warrants closer review before the record is saved. The approach reduces manual data entry while keeping human validation directly within the workflow.

“Some of the most useful applications of AI are remarkably practical,” said Siena Duplan, VP of AI and Strategic Operations at Locus Technologies. “A technician already standing in front of an appliance should be able to photograph the information that is there and have the software do most of the data entry. We can reduce repetitive work while still giving the professional clear visibility into what the AI interpreted and where their judgment is needed.”

Behind both workflows is a reusable Locus AI architecture that can be applied to additional environmental and EHS use cases. Locus can adapt the same underlying technology by changing the instructions sent to the AI model and defining the structured information expected in return, allowing results to map directly into the appropriate Locus forms and workflows.

Locus also takes a model-flexible approach, evaluating AI models from multiple providers based on accuracy, cost, processing speed, API reliability, and other characteristics relevant to the task or the software product. Google Gemini is the initial model for Refrigerant Management software, but customers can use the Locus-recommended model, work with Locus to evaluate alternatives, or configure the technology to use a model selected by their organization.

“Enterprise AI is moving too quickly for software architecture to assume that one model will always be best for every problem,” continued Duplan. “We evaluate models against the task they are being asked to perform, then combine the selected model with structured outputs, application logic, confidence and quality scoring, and human review. That gives customers access to advances in AI while preserving the controls required for consequential environmental and compliance data.”

“For refrigerant management, data quality starts at the equipment,” said Mark Harbin, Locus refrigerant compliance expert and product designer at Locus Technologies. “Technicians routinely work from equipment nameplates, service records, and handwritten field information, and manually transferring that information into a compliance system takes time and creates opportunities for error. AI-assisted photo interpretation can eliminate much of that repetitive entry while confidence scoring and human review help ensure the resulting refrigerant records remain accurate, complete, and defensible.”

The new capability continues Locus Technologies’ expansion of applied AI across its environmental software portfolio. Earlier this year, Locus introduced LocusAI Report Agent for Environmental Information Management and expanded its AI leadership and development resources.

Locus plans to bring the same photo interpretation framework to additional applications and workflows where images and documents can serve as efficient sources of structured environmental and EHS data.

To learn more about Locus Refrigerant Management or request a demonstration of the new AI capabilities, visit www.locustec.com/applications/refrigerant/ or contact info@locustec.com.

ABOUT LOCUS TECHNOLOGIES

Locus Technologies pioneered cloud software for EHS compliance, water management, and ESG reporting in 1997 and remains the longest serving pure-play SaaS provider in the sector. Organizations ranging from mid-size enterprises to Fortune 100 corporations rely on Locus to manage more than half a billion environmental records worldwide. Locus software manages air, water, waste, energy, emissions, site, and incident data within a configurable platform for risk mitigation and regulatory reporting. With industry-leading methods for data intake, artificial intelligence, queries, validation, tracking, visualization, and tasking, Locus is uniquely suited for the most complex or consequential operations, where accuracy and credibility cannot be compromised. Locus Technologies is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. To learn more, visit www.locustec.com.

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Locus Technologies Appoints Enterprise Software Sales Veteran Larry Gant as Vice President of Sales

Former IBM sales leader brings decades of enterprise technology experience to support Locus growth.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., September 9, 2026 —Locus Technologies, the leader in science-grade environmental information management and EHS compliance software, today announced the appointment of Larry Gant as Vice President of Sales. Gant brings decades of enterprise technology sales and leadership experience, including a long tenure at IBM, where he learned the software business from the ground up and advanced through progressively larger sales leadership roles, followed by leadership positions at Mainline Information Systems and, most recently, a leading enterprise software provider. 

In his new role, Gant will lead the Locus Technologies sales organization across the company’s environmental data management and compliance software portfolio. He will focus on expanding market awareness and helping organizations understand how Locus technology can address complex environmental, health, safety, and sustainability data and compliance needs. 

Throughout his career, Gant has built and led enterprise sales organizations while helping customers evaluate and adopt sophisticated and emerging technologies. His experience includes launching enterprise practices in AI, automation, and data management, as well as leading sales organizations across distributed and mainframe platforms. He has worked with customers across transportation, healthcare, insurance, financial services, and state and local government. 

Gant’s approach to enterprise sales has consistently centered on understanding the customer’s needs before prescribing a technology solution. His experience spans complex sales environments and buyers ranging from technology and operations leaders to senior business and financial executives. 

“Larry combines the enterprise technology pedigree of IBM with years of experience building sales teams and bringing sophisticated new technologies to market,” said Neno Duplan, founder and CEO of Locus Technologies. “Just as importantly, he understands that complex software has to be connected to a real customer need and communicated in terms customers can understand. That combination of technology experience, sales leadership, and customer focus makes him a strong fit for Locus.” 

“I’ve spent my career helping organizations understand where sophisticated technology can create real business value,” said Gant. “Locus has deep technical capabilities and an unusually strong understanding of the problems its customers are trying to solve. I look forward to bringing those strengths together and helping more organizations put the platform to work across their operations.” 

Gant holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Rockhurst University and is based in St. Louis. 

To learn more about Locus Technologies, visit www.locustec.com or contact info@locustec.com. 

About Locus Technologies 

Locus Technologies pioneered cloud software for EHS compliance, water management, and ESG reporting in 1997 and remains the longest serving pure-play SaaS provider in the sector. Organizations ranging from mid-size enterprises to Fortune 100 corporations rely on Locus to manage more than half a billion environmental records worldwide. Locus software manages air, water, waste, energy, emissions, site, and incident data within a configurable platform for risk mitigation and regulatory reporting. With industry-leading methods for data intake, artificial intelligence, queries, validation, tracking, visualization, and tasking, Locus is uniquely suited for the most complex or consequential operations, where accuracy and credibility cannot be compromised. Locus Technologies is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. To learn more, visit www.locustec.com. 

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Locus Technologies Launches EU Refrigerant Management Software to Help Organizations Meet EU F-Gas Requirements

Multinational companies can now manage EU and US requirements in one platform with a consolidated global view.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., August 18, 2026 —Locus Technologies, the leader in science-grade environmental information management and EHS compliance software, today announced the launch of the European Union version of its Locus Refrigerant Management application. The new product helps organizations manage EU refrigerant requirements, while multinational companies can use the EU and US versions in tandem to support local operations and maintain a consolidated global view. 

The EU software supports core F-gas requirements through workflows for equipment records, servicing, inspections, refrigerant inventory, leak response, recovery, decommissioning, and audit-ready documentation. The product uses refrigerant and equipment data to determine the applicable regulatory category and inspection schedule. 

For organizations managing assets, contractors, and facilities across multiple countries, local requirements can create a significant administrative burden. Paper logs, spreadsheets, generic maintenance systems, and disconnected regional databases make it harder to maintain consistent service records, track deadlines, and retrieve data for audits and reporting. These fragmented approaches also limit corporate visibility into refrigerant use, leakage, emissions, and compliance activity across the enterprise. 

Locus replaces those fragmented processes with a purpose-built, mobile-friendly system. Technicians and contractors can capture complete service information from any web-enabled device at the asset, including through QR code-enabled workflows. Facility teams receive alerts and scheduled reports, while environmental leaders gain current visibility across sites and jurisdictions. 

“Different jurisdictions may take different regulatory approaches, but the objective is the same: reducing refrigerant emissions,” said Mark Harbin, Locus refrigerant compliance expert and product designer. “Locus gives local teams the workflows they need to comply with the specific rules in each jurisdiction, while giving everyone—from field technicians to senior management—access to a single, enterprise-wide view of refrigerant data. Companies can manage complex local requirements without creating disconnected data silos or losing global visibility into emissions, compliance, and performance.” 

The EU release is a jurisdiction-specific configuration of Locus Refrigerant Management, built on the same Locus Platform rather than deployed as a separate regional system. EU and US operations share a common data foundation, allowing corporate users to manage refrigerant programs across jurisdictions through consolidated dashboards, analytics, and reporting. Local teams work with the units, calculations, regulatory schedules, terminology, alerts, and workflows required in their jurisdiction, while corporate management retains a consistent global view of refrigerant inventories, emissions, compliance obligations, and performance. 

“Environmental regulations continually evolve, and enterprise software must evolve with them without fragmenting the underlying data,” said Neno Duplan, founder and CEO of Locus Technologies. “Because the Locus Platform is configurable, customers can adapt to calculations, forms, approvals, alerts, and workflows as requirements change while preserving a single, trusted global data foundation. Refrigerant Management is one specialized application running on that foundation, alongside applications supporting air, water, waste, emissions, and other environmental programs. That architecture allows companies to meet increasingly complex local requirements while maintaining enterprise-wide visibility and putting their environmental data to work across the organization.” 

To learn more about Locus Refrigerant Management or request a demonstration, visit www.locustec.com/applications/refrigerant/ or contact info@locustec.com. 

About Locus Technologies 

Locus Technologies pioneered cloud software for EHS compliance, water management, and ESG reporting in 1997 and remains the longest serving pure-play SaaS provider in the sector. Organizations ranging from mid-size enterprises to Fortune 100 corporations rely on Locus to manage more than half a billion environmental records worldwide. Locus software manages air, water, waste, energy, emissions, site, and incident data within a configurable platform for risk mitigation and regulatory reporting. With industry-leading methods for data intake, artificial intelligence, queries, validation, tracking, visualization, and tasking, Locus is uniquely suited for the most complex or consequential operations, where accuracy and credibility cannot be compromised. Locus Technologies is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. To learn more, visit www.locustec.com.