About us

We protect the world’s militaries and first responders with our leading CBRN, underwater and head protection solutions.

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At a glance

Our purpose is Protecting Lives. It’s something everyone in this business cares passionately about.
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What we do

We are a military and law enforcement personal protection equipment (PPE) specialist: integrating protective solutions including head protection and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protection systems.
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Why we win

We invest in research, design, and engineering to deliver solutions that anticipate tomorrow’s challenges.
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Business improvement system

Our Business improvement system is our operational framework; it ensures we deliver our ambitions consistently and sustainably. It’s how we turn ambition into action, strategy into results, and values into everyday behaviours.

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Innovation

We’re proud of our reputation for quality, innovative design and specialist materials expertise.
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Our leadership

Our business is led by our experienced Board of Directors who focus on developing the Group’s strategy and supporting the leadership team to execute against it.
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History

Explore the history of our business, from our beginnings in 1885 in the UK, to the global protection-focused business of today.