Invests in future

Draeger Safety UK, a specialist in
safety equipment and training for the
chemical sector, has completed a
multi-million pound investment in
its Blyth-based operations, as it
continues to grow and diversify into
new and existing markets.

The investment includes a £1.3m
refurbishment of the manufacturing
plant, and nearly £500k in new
robotic equipment and warehouse
management systems. It takes place
at an exciting time for Draeger Safety
UK, with the company recently
winning the Institute of Mechanical
Engineers’ Manufacturing Excellence
Overall 2012 award. Draeger is
looking to extend its reach in fire and
rescue, law enforcement, oil, gas and
petrochemical, as well as the chemical
and general industry sectors.