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Unrivalled
heritage

Wescom Group’s marine brands have an unparalleled heritage. Among them, Pains Wessex holds the distinction of being the oldest marine distress signal brand, tracing its origins back to as early as 1620. In 1873, the company secured the first patent for a marine distress flare. The sinking of the Titanic in 1912 led to the implementation of SOLAS safety regulations, mandating the presence of pyrotechnics and other life-saving devices on all commercial ships. For over four decades, MRT Ltd has been at the forefront of manufacturing and supplying commercial man overboard safety solutions and marine safety equipment since 1975. ANP Pharma has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing single-source suppliers of comprehensive marine medical solutions worldwide. As for our other products, perimeter lighting and food and water rations, they have been delivering reassurance and reliability even in the most challenging maritime environments.

Market
leaders

Known for our rich heritage, innovation, and commitment to highest quality and safety standards, we are market leaders in the maritime industry. Our global presence, customer-centric approach, and adaptability make us a trusted and reliable partner. The quality, technological superiority and innovative design of our products combined with worldwide approvals and manufacturing to ISO 9001 standard ensure our brands are still market-leaders today. In 2024, we have expanded our capabilities with the addition of two new facilities. One is a purpose-built site dedicated to the manufacturing of electronic beacons, designed for efficient production and logistics. The second is a state-of-the-art facility specialising in the production of emergency food and water, utilising automated processes to minimise contamination risks and ensure the highest standards of food safety and shelf life.

Saving
lives

Wescom Group is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of maritime safety and survival solutions. The company is committed to safety, quality, and reliability in everything that it does, recognising that first and foremost its products are designed to save lives.

Wescom Signal and Rescue UK Ltd is a company registered in England & Wales with Company Number 02937952 | VAT NO GB 866 7980 54

PW Defence Ltd is a company registered in England & Wales with Company Number 00464142 | VAT NO GB 126 4693 59

Wescom Signal & Rescue Germany GmbH: is a company registered in the District Court of Bremen Germany with Company Number HRB 5666 BHV | VAT NO VAT DE279360915

Eflare Corp Pty Ltd is a Company registered in Australia. Registered office: Emtech Holdings Pty Ltd. Registered number A.C.N-079 177 552

ANP Pharma Ltd is a company registered in England & Wales No. 06111337 Vat No. GB 918 7124 14

Marine Rescue Technologies Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with Number 04202403. VAT Number GB 772782395

Wescom Signal & Rescue Spain, S.L.  is a company with registration in the commercial registry of Navarra: Volume 157, 13 Section 2, Folio 231 and Sheet 2,137| CIF B31013428

Wescom Signal & Rescue Australia Pty Ltd is a company registered in Victoria: ABN 36 158 528 726

BCB International Ltd is a company registered in England & Wales with Company Number 01442485 | VAT NO GB 108299108