Wescom Group acquires detection company KeTech Defence Ltd UK
10/01/2024
World-leading survival solutions manufacturer Wescom Group has expanded its presence in the defence market by acquiring Nottingham based, chemical detection technology company KeTech Defence Ltd, a leading supplier in the provision of rapid detection solutions in the defence sector.
Wescom Group Chief Executive Officer, Ross Wilkinson comments, “I’m delighted to announce that today KeTech Defence Ltd UK joins Wescom Group. KDL’s expertise in detection technologies enhances our current critical survival capabilities. We are excited to work with the management team in growing the business both organically and geographically.”
KDL expands Wescom Group’s portfolio and complements its’ business model of defence survival solutions, that include, pyrotechnic signalling, screening, training and simulation, and obstacle breaching solutions and now chemical detection.
KDL’s Tony Shaw states “Thanks to our shared defence focus and combined market knowledge, this is an incredible opportunity to accelerate the company’s growth into new markets by leveraging Wescom Group’s extensive defence sales resource and distribution network.”
